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

Text from Pages 1 - 182 of the 1984 volume:

Wahwahlanawah 'Road to Paradise Benton High School 5655 So. 4th St. St. Joseph, Mo. 64504 L. E. Hager. Advisor Elizabeth Atkins, Co-Editor Susan Wallace, Co-Editor Volume 74 The Legend Of Wahwahlanawah The true history of Benton High School extends back many hundreds of years ago when this land was inhabited only by scattered tribes of Indians. The land was covered with lush green forests and criss-crossed by clear, clean streams. The rich soil and abundance of game animals made life here much easier than other areas which were not blessed with such abundance. Very early in their ex- istence here, the Indians recognized the value of this land and called it the beginning of the Road to Paradise. Near the present city of St. Joseph, on the mighty Missouri River, stood a lofty hill like a sentinel watching over the valleys below. To the In- dians who came here, this was a sacred place — Wahwahlanawah — the Road to Paradise. Only legend remains to provide us with the story of these proud, noble people. Let us now watch and listen as Alate, the story-teller: Many moons ago. more moons than there are grains of sands along the banks of the great river, there dwelt a chieftain, mighty in valor, great in war, swift as the deer, and fleet as the eagle. Wisely and well he ruled the great tribe of his people, the Mus- quakies; ruled them and led them to victory against all their foes. In his wisdom he chose a tall hill-top for his people where their dying spirits could most easily ascend to Heaven. By and by, it became the custom of the In- dians of the West to hold council each year on this most sacred spot Religious ceremonies also were held here for no other place on earth was so near the Happy Hunting Grounds as this place. Each year as the time for council grew near, nothing, not even the bloodiest, fiercest war, would deter them from attending. Friends and enemies alike came side by side. The sick, the weak, the old all were borne carefully along for it was the wish of every Indian who could not die in battle to die upon this sacred spot, since only the strong and the brave could enter Paradise immediately upon their death. For the sick and the feeble the journey was a long and an arduous one. If one should die along the way, his soul was released and condemned to wander over the ghost road” until a relative who died in battle was able to help him find a place where the rays of the setting sun formed a bridge for the earth to the Happy Hunting Grounds. Such a place was Wahwahlanawah.” To die here, meant all trouble was ended. Being the nearest place to Heaven, the journey was short and easy so that, even the weakest of them, all might make it to eternal peace. Here also, they buried their great chiefs so that they might also escape the long wandering. To die upon the Road to Paradise was perfect happiness. The hill dominated their lives. No one was allowed to live there. It was never to be profaned by quarrels or bloodshed. The whole thought of the old was to live until the next council; young chieftains hoped that they might have a seat in the next council; each tribe looked forward with reverence to the next meeting. Each day was greeted with the name of the sacred meeting place and each evening when Gitchee-Manitou, the Creator, in his Great Canoe of the Sun, departed for his home they sang out their covenant with him. Wahwahlanawah was a sym- bol of their highest ideals — a link between them and their Creator. For many moons, the tribes came here to worship and to make council and to bury their dead. The woods which covered the sides of the sacred peak were untouched by the axe; the waters of the sacred spring poured forth pure and sweet — un- touched by the lips of outsiders. Then as swiftly as the north wind, stories came of the approach of white men. Soon the day came when a boat ap- peared, advancing steadily up the great river at the foot of the hill. The Indians crowded down to the shore. Their Chief, Mohosca, welcomed the strangers. The pipe of peace was taken from the sacred medicine bag and a friendly feeling between white man and red man soon spread over the gathering. As this feeling grew stronger, several wooden kegs were brought from the white men's boat. Soon the effect of the firewater contained in the kegs began to show itself among those on both sides. An argument over the distribution of the firewater arose. Suddenly, both sides reached for their weapons and a bitter skirmish followed. When the Indians finally retreated into the woods, it was found that one white man, Charles King, had been killed. To avenge his death. King's comrades buried his body on the summit of “Wahwahlanawah. This was a great desecration, for only the bodies of great cheifs were permitted to be buried on the peak of the sacred hill. After burying King’s body, the whites christened the hill, King's Hill, the name it is called today. 2 Opening The coming of these first whites was to signal the invasion of Mohosca's territory. The whites felt it was wrong to waste such abundance on the red man. Great pressure was exerted on the white men's chiefs to remove the Indians from this land. Soon the whites would be as many as the leaves on the trees. One white man who was an exception to Mohosca's bitterness toward the whites was a fur trader named Joseph Robidoux. Robidoux had always treated the Indians fairly and did not try to take advantage of them as others of his kind had. He demanded nothing of the Indians except to be treated fairly in return. His trading post, in the Blacksnake Hills, a few miles upstream from Mohosca's village, attracted Indians from many miles away. Here they brought the furs of animals to be traded for steel knives and hatchets, cloth and beads, and iron cooking pots which they could not make themselves. As more white men pressed against the boundaries of Mohosca’s territory, their cries for the removal of the Indians grew louder and louder. They approached the chiefs of other tribes who finally agreed to sell or trade their lands and move across the great river. Mohosca, however, refused all offers. His people would remain in their valley beneath the protecting shadow of ‘Wahwahlanawah' until they received a sign from Gitchee-Manitou that they should leave this land. Before long, Mohosca found his territory shrink- ing before the advance of the white settlers. Sadly he mounted the hill to the sacred spring to make a sacrifice and to pray to Gitchee-Manitou for guidance. For three days and nights, he prayed and fasted, asking for a sign. Finally, in despair, he raised his arms to the sky. Was it the will of Gitchee- Manitou, the Creator, that the white man should possess Wahwahlanawah? As he bowed his head in silent contemplation, a look of hopelessness and despair came across his wrinkled face. Only a few inches from his moccasin-clad foot grew three stalks of plantain. Mohosca knew that this was the sign he had been seeking. Among his people, the plantain was called the footprint of the white man.” He knew that his people must leave their sacred place and never return. With his heart heavy with sorrow. Mohosca gazed for the last time upon the valley so dear to his peo- ple. He saw the peak of Wahwahlanawah shelter- ing the graves of his ancestors, touched by the last rays of the setting sun. The woods upon the hillside were filled with dark shadows. The great river, red- dened by the sun setting in the west, continued to move ever so slowly to the sea. Finally, he looked down one last time to see the lodges of his people nestled in the valley. The next day the old chief watched as his people assembled to hear his words. Gitchee-Manitou has given us a sign. The tribe of Mohosca must leave Wahwahlanawah.' Let the whites advance in peace. And so. the red man departed from Wahwahlanawah, driven westward by the steady advance of the white man. — Compiled by John Foley Opening 3 Table Of Contents Opening 1-4 Co-Curricular Activities 5-37 Sports 38-67 Seniors 68-83 Juniors 84-93 Sophomores 94-101 Freshmen 102-111 Faculty 112-123 Staff 124-127 District and BHS Administration 128-129 Academics 130-157 Student Life 158-167 Dedication 168-169 Index 170-175 Logo and Closing 176 4 Table of Contents Above: Jody Hinch. bored to death, sits listening to her teacher Above: Left to right: Mark Zuptich. Chuck Sims. Rick Sumpter, and Steve Fredrickson, run across the end zone during the Senior- Junior powder puff game. Above Left: Karen Rullman keeps her eyes on the book as she types. Above Right: Andre Sampson plays his Sax in the pep band. Co-Curricular Activities 5 Left: Angie Supple patiently waits for the meeting to begin. Below: Robbie James bites his nails nervously during a meeting. This year the Prometheans consisted of 25 members. Presiding over meetings was Presi- dent Steve Fredrickson. Vice president Bill Hamilton, Secretary Treasurer Chrissy Fike, and Parliamentarian Paulette Sample. Above Lett: Sherri Herring listens at- tentively during a January meeting. Left: Steve Fredrickson looks surprised at the outcome of a meeting. Prometheans Celebrate 25th Year Left: from left to right: Sitting LeAnn Neal. Lisa Stickler, Tina Chaney. Sherrie Prindle. Sheri Her- ring. Tasha Pitts. Standing: Chris Hughes. Mark Drag. Sheila DeVall. Martin Mazur, Angie Supple. Steve Fredrickson. Bill Hamilton. Doug Steele. Andre Sampson. Jerry Ed- son. Brett Little, and Robbie James. Not Pictured Scott Bachman and Julie Roberts. Left: Doug Steele sits with his best friend “Polly the Parrot! Above: Scott Bachman threatens the photographer during a Pro- metheans meeting. Prometheans 9 Dedicated to Serving Community And People Benton’s National Honor Society is an ac- tive group of Benton students dedicated to serving the school, the community, and its people through service projects. One of those many service projects in- clude an annual Halloween party given for the children of the Noyes Home. During the party, NHS members conducted games and served refreshments for the children. A lot of times it is hard to tell who has the most fun, the kids or the NHS members. Another service project was Teacher Ap- preciation Day which was held on Feb. 14. Corsages and boutonnieres were made for every teacher and staff member. Refreshments were furnished in the teachers' lounge for the entire day and the committee also decorated the faculty lounge. Above Right: The 1983-84 National Honor Society Of- ficers are President — Scott Bachman; Vice President — Megan Argabright; Secretary — Rhonda Swafford; Treasurer — Paulette Sample. Above: Paulette Sample finishes up some of the Trig homework she forgot to do. Right: Megan Argabright seems to be giving her disap- proval of an issue during a NHS meeting as Linda Winger listens intently. 10 National Honor Society Above: Rhonda Swafford is startled at some issues talked about at a meeting. Above right Paulette Sample sorts through the mail during the Christmas Holiday Below right: Scott Bachman listens to N.H.S. members while Mr Hager sorts through old teacher appreciation gifts. Below Michelle O’Dell prepares the letters to be delivered to various parts of the school. The members of the 1983 84 N.H.S. were Megan Argabright. Elizabeth Atkins. Scott Bachman. Tina Chaney. Sheila DeVall, Chrissy Fike. Thom Furlong, William Hamilton. Chris Hawkins. Sheri Herring. Sherry Hogan. Lea Johnson, and Kelly Nigh Other members include Michelle O’Dell. Lupe Ortega. Darcee Pierce. Sherry Prmdle. Conda Robbins. Karen Rullman. Paulette Sample. Lloyd Sampson. Terry Stehle. Rick Sumpter. Angie Supple. Rhonda Swafford. Steven Taylor. Lynae VanSickle. Susan Wallace, and Linda Winger National Honor Society 11 I Lori Barr practices singing tor an upcoming performance The Benton Singers of 1983-84 have had a busy year. They participated in the spring variety show and had shows of their own. There were 24 members, mostly seniors, in the group. Some of the ac- tivities planned were contest, which was held at Maryville and Columbia. Since the number of singers was limited, the group was divided into three groups of eight and chose classical music to pre- sent to the judges. Mr. Robbins commented, This year's group was one of my better groups; they have a mature sound.” The group plans to go to Smithville Lake when school is out for the yearly outing. Doug Silvey listens as Jay Shirley plays the guitar. 12 Benton Singers Sight Reading A Needed Skill Front Row Mr Robbins. Second Row: Sheryl Prindle. Darla Kincaid. Lisa Wahlert. Karen Rullman. and Rhonda Swafford. Third Row: Tasha Pitts. Lori Barr. Kim Kelley. Kim Grace. Janell Masteller. Julie Leaverton. and Cheryl Wolverton. Fourth Row: Jay Shirley. Steve Dykes. Chris Hayes. Paul Furlong. Mike Weese. and Barry Smith. Back Row: Calvin Crist. Randy Keith, and Mark Zuptich. Not Pictured Doug Silvey Right Front to back: Tasha Pitts. Lori Barr, and Darla Kincaid practice their singing talents Benton Singers 13 WBHS Works To Be Self Supporting Above: Chuck Sims shows Tara Pendland what song to play next. but. she's not listening. Right: Sheri Herring talks to the many WBHS listeners. The disc jockeys are students, giving up their study hall, and receiving no credit for it. It has proven quite successful for several students in that they have made broadcasting their life Career. WBHS makes every effort to be self- sustaining depending solely upon advertising, and not the school district and the taxpayers for money. It is only through the efforts of students and advertisers that WBHS is where it is today. WBHS was that first radio station in a high school in St. Joseph, (followed by Central and Lafayette) and the second one in the entire state of Missouri. Danny Lentz, the station manager, feels that this has been the most successful group of DJ's in a long time. 14 WBHS Above Mr Lentz, advisor to the WBHS Staff, has devoted many hours and years of time keeping the station on-the-air Right: It seems — 'like father, like son!’ Danny Lentz plans to follow in his dad s footsteps Left: Randy Keith announces the next song to be played over WBHS airways. Below: Chuck Sims keeps the cafeteria filled with music during lunch time. WBHS 15 Above: Dennis Royer seems amused while listening to Terry Grace practice. Right: Paul Furlong plays his french horn during a coronation assembly. Below: Chrissy Fike and other band members practice very hard to bring Benton students good music. 1983-84 Pep Band Jeff Br mdle David Caw Mark Chinla Mark Drag Kevin Duty Chrissy Fike Paul Furlong Terry Grace Sherry Hogan Chris Hughes Rodney Kennedy Chris Martinez Ronnie Mattice Brad Maudlin Debtoi McCormick Eric Michaels Mike O'Dell Mike Parker Joe Pr okop Dennis Royer Andre Sampson Michelle Turner Lonnie Wade Wayne Wheeler John Whitmore 16 Pep Band A Leader of Spirit And Harmony Little does anyone know how much work goes behind making a successful Pep band. But, Mr. Reese and the 25 Pep band members do. To have a successful band, you must have hours and hours of practice, and dedicated workers. The Pep band shows their success at basketball games, football games, and at cor- onation assemblies. Left: Steve West carries his music stand to the gymnasium for a pep assembly. Below: From front to back: Sherrie Hogan, Michelle Turner, and Andre Sampson all show how much concen- tration that is needed to play a musical instrument. Far below left: A few of the Pep band members get set up before a pep assembly. Far below right: Ronnie Mattice is amused at one of his sour notes. Pep Band 17 Meg (Janell Masteller). Sister (Julie Leaverton), and Doris (Cheryl Wolverton) tell the Commissioner (David Richardson) and Gloria Thorpe (Sherry Prindle) that Joe Hardy isn’t a phony. Director John Hoffman had many positive things to say about “Damn Yankees. He said, We had to rely on more poeple this year to pull the play off than we have ever had. Technically, this was one of the most difficult plays we have ever put on. The scenic artist and set con- struction crews had more drops and sets to build than on any play done here at Benton. This play also allowed more people to show off their talents in more larger sized roles than in most plays. The line work in the play was harder than usual because the wording was so common that you had trouble memorizing them word for word. The cast overcame this with flying colors. Overall the play was a suc- cess. The only drawback was that we had an average sized audience. When you start a new tradition, like moving the play to the fall, you can expect a smaller crowd than usual. It was the first time this play was done in St. Joseph and it provided good, family entertainment. Above: VanBuren (Mark Zuptich) and Welch (Sam Rogers) plan a surprise par- ty for Joe. Below: Meg (Janell Masteller) and Joe Boyd (Conda Robbins) are reunited at the end of Dam Yankees. 18 All School Play All School Play Moved To Fall Above: Lola tries to win Joe's heart by revealing her secret qualities. Below: Mr. Applegate (Steve Fredrickson) gives Lola (Karen Rullman) some advice on how to win Joe Hardy's heart. Below: Joe Hardy (Thom Furlong) changes clothes while Mr. Applegate prepares to introduce him to Lola. All School Play 19 Left: The J.R.O.T.C. Drill Squad under the com- mand of Noris Brock. J.R.O.T.C. — Through These Portals Pass Cadets Determined For An Honor School 20 Drill Squad Above left: The 1983- 84 J.R.O.T.C. Honor Guard practices at one of their many practices. Above right: Honor Guard Commander Doug Silvey explains a new step to Jason Ingram. Above: Doug Silvey shows how brave he is. Right: The Honor Guard practices one of their routines. Honor Guard Above: Keith Dudley and Chris Brant are practicing debate for a forensics tournament. Left: Bridget Bledsoe is keeping time for the debate. Although the forensics team has only won 2nd and 3rd at tournaments as a group there has been many individual wins. Individual wins include Bridget Bledsoe 5th in humor, Keith Dudley 1st and 3rd n humor. Dee Bol- inger 5th in poetry, Gretchen Armstrong 1st oratory and 5th in prose. 3rd in dramatic. Sherry Prindle 1st and 3rd in extemp 2nd in L.D. and 3rd n oratory. Keith Dudley and Chris Brant 4th and 5th in duet acting. 22 Forensics Above Dee Bolmger is looking up a word for her speech Right: Zack Ezzell gives one of his many comical looks Bottom: Top Row; Greg Walker. Rick Venable. Second Row; David Grider. Valerie Pasley. Conda Robbins 3rd Row; Dee Bolmger. Theresa Guinn. Paul Martinez. Mr. Evans. 4th Row; Gretchen Armstrong. Jen- nifer Straton. Keith Dudley 5th Row; Stacey Waller. Melinda Corkins. Rochelle Johnson. Chris Brandt. Forensics 23 Left: 1983-84 Alchemia members: left to right: Tina Chaney. Sheri Herring, Holly Newberry. Sheila DeVall. and Bill Hamilton. Above: Sheri Herring doing research on therapy of clogged arteries 1983-84 Alchemia Above: Tina Chaney and Sheri Herring take time out to do some out- side reading. Right: Holly Newberry, Sheila DeVall, and Bill Hamilton research their projects. Alchemia, Benton’s Science Investigation Alchemia is actually the club name for the Science Investigations class. Here students are allowed to pick whatever project interests them and research it for a year. At the conclusion, a formal research paper is written and submitted to several contests. This year. Sheila DeVall researched the sums of consecutive integers and wrote a paper IV inches thick. Bill Hamilton researched the idea of teraformation or the restructuring of other planets to make them suitable for human life. Tina Chaney found that certain cheeses can in- hibit the growth of Lactobacillus Acidophilus or tooth decay. Sheri Herring worked with chelation therapy on rats which enables her to prove that clogged arteries can be cleaned out chemically and perhaps eliminate the need for coronary bypass surgery. And Holly Newberry spent a year reworking the experiment of the scientist, Millikan, to determine the charge on an electron. Next year's group consists of Mark Drag, Chris Hughes, Dan Lentz, Patty Prokop, and Steve Mc- Collum. They are working now to pick a project, research it thoroughly in books, order materials, and learn computer operations. Their results will be finalized by January of 1985. 24 Alchemia Below Patty Prokop measure solutions in one of her beakers Right 1984-85 Alchemia members; left to right; Patty Prokop. Steve McCollum. Chris Hughes. Dan Lentz, and Mark Drag Above: Dan Lentz shows his technique of using a graduated cylinder Right: Mark Drag tries to find a subject that he can do his experiment on. 1984-85 Alchemia Alchemia 25 JMG Offers Seniors Full And Part-time Jobs Melissa Silvey — Recorder. Megan Argabright — Social Committee Chairman. Venita Clark — Career Preparation Chairman. Michelle O'Dell — Civic Committee Chairman. Tammie Frink — Public Relations Committee, and Mark Zuptich — President. Below left; Members of MCA at the installation. nmu«v 3 h Car,, Below left: Mark Zuptich presides over the installation. Below: The 1983 JMG Members. Jobs for Missouri Graduates assist graduating seniors in finding a full time or part time job after graduation and beyond summer employment. This club enables students to invite guest speakers to tell about their occupa- tion, take fieldtrips to different com- panies. participate in career competi- tions and plan fund raisers. 26 JMG. Alpha Rho Tau is the school's club for art students. Their year started slow with the election of of- ficers. As the year progress- ed they were able to meet more often. In years past the art club has traveled to different places for tours. They planned to sell buttons for money to take more trips but never had a chance. Art Club can be a lot of fun if you have people who are willing to work at it and make it fun. Mary Gall takes notes at one of the meetings. Club Was Very Small Art Club 27 Mary Gall — Secretary. Dawn Stumpf — member. Karen Sauter — Treasurer. Liz Atkins — Vice-President, and Sheryl Hogan — President. Sharman Hill and Jennafer Mears seem to be saying, Monkey see. Monkey do. Kim Grace. Darcee Pierce. Gina Otton. Karen Rullman. Gaye Reed, and Marti Nurski show that they are real close triends. Young Life is a fairly new and recent organiza- tion at Benton High School. It is sponsored by Mrs. Glise. Young Life holds its meeting the first Tuesday of every month. The organization has many members but everyone is welcome to join or just come to an occasional meeting or any of their events and activities. Young Life has many activities such as ice cream socials and group discussion on any one topic. The organization is also very interested in music and drama since they spend a lot of time in those areas of interest. Ooug Steele and Mark Zuptich lean back in disbelief of the action of members in Young Life 28 Young Life Building Character Through Socialization Library Becomes Media Center Above: Debbie Loubey. a library aide, stamps a book for a student. Right: Kelley Nigh uses the library as a place to find peace and quiet while she reads. The library should be the main pulse of the school. Most of the books are located there and in the resource center. This is the area where students can read and study quietly and do research for class projects. Libraries are fast becoming media centers where all types of software and media are stored and used by students and teachers. The micro-computer is a tool that has been introduced into libraries and will soon be a major device for all. Library 29 Left: Tim Stufflebean and Kim Grace represent the Junior class as Prince and Princess. Below: Sandy Joswick and Danny Herbert congratulate Melissa Silvey on getting queen Above Middle Left. Kenny Flowers and Echo Sumpter represent the freshman class as Prince and Princess Above: Candidates. Scott Bachman and Megan Agrabright. walk together in the fall coronation assembly Left: King Frankie Cruz poses with his niece. Andrea, for the photographer 30 Fall Royalty Cruz And Silvey Reign Each season the student body of Benton High School elects a King and Queen to represent them for that season. This year Frankie Cruz and Melissa Silvey were chosen as fall King and Queen. Six guys and six girls from the senior class were chosen as candidates for royalty. King candidates were Scott Bachman, Doug Barnes, Frankie Cruz, Steve Fredrickson, Rick Sump- ter, and Mark Zuptich. Queen can- didates were Megan Argabright, Danielle Farthing, Tami Pawling, Darcee Pierce, Karen Rullman, and Melissa Silvey. Each class also elected a prince and princess. Freshman represen- tatives were Kenny Flowers and Echo Sumpter. Sophomores chose Robby James and Lori Schultz. The Juniors elected Tim Stufflebean and Kim Grace. Below: Robby James and Lori Schultz represent the Sophomore class as their fall royalty. Below right: Being named queen is an emotional time. Candidates Danielle Farthing, and Tami Pawling show their excitement as Nancy Chat- field, Senior Class President, approaches our new queen. Melissa Silvey. The Untouchables Take First This year's spirit week was indeed different with the freshmen participating in their first spirit week and ending up first above all of the other classes. They picked the theme of The Un- touchables. where they dressed like spies. In second place were the sophomores, who dressed up Western style to fit their theme — Gun Smoke. The seniors placed third, their theme was T. J. Hooker, in which they dressed up like cops and criminals. Fourth place went to the juniors who were dressed like punk rockers to show their theme of Night Tracks. Darcee Pierce shows her spirit for the senior class dressed up like a criminal. Above: Laura Sauter and Tracy Fredrickson are both dressed western style to fit the sophomores theme Gun Smoke. Left: Sophomore Paula Norton. Amy Harrison, and Zack Ezzell. have their picture taken while standing in line for lunch, with Zack saying. No. No. not me! The sophomores showed their spirit well by dressing up. which gave them second place in the spirit week competition. 32 Spirit Week Left: This freshman shows his spirit for the freshman class. Right: Mark Holub. a senior, looks surprised at something that was said Mark was one of the people who dressed up as a cop to fit the seniors theme. T. J. Hooker! t Gina Otten and Gail Gisburt show off their outfits. Right: Lauri Barmann. freshman, takes a break to straighten her tie. while Melody Atwood watches. All the classes showed class spirit by yelling, making posters, and dressing up to fit their themes. Spirit Week 33 Julie Hildebrand runs with the ball with teammate Dana Cruse beside her. Seniors Take Powder Puff Megan Argabright shows her class spirit by flashing the number one sign. Keri Pfleiderer tries to run with the ball, but is stopped by two Seniors. The seniors were the winners of this year's powder puff games. After they defeated the juniors 8-6. they went on to play the freshmen in the championship game. The freshmen had presently defeated the sophomores 2-0 in a playoff game. The championship game between the seniors and the freshmen was played on October 27 before the bonfire. The final score of the Senior-Freshman game was 6-0 with the seniors as the champions. Admission to the game was a can of food which was very successful. For this reason, there was no Thanksgiving can food drive. 34 Powder Puff Dance To ‘Jerico’ Echo Sumpter and David Bradley dance a slow dance. Leigh Ann Parker and Gina Orozco do the bump . Bottom row: Melissa Silvey and Sandy Joswick. Middle row: Dawn Stumpf, Bill Wright, and Lori Logston. Top: Dan Lentz. A bunch of preppies” having a good time. The Fall dance was very successful with many students attending. The music was provided by the band Jerico. The dance pro- vided an opportunity for students to get bet- ter acquainted, and to enjoy themselves at one of many school activities. Fall Dance 35 Boiler And Ortega Reign Over Winter Top left: Jay Shirley and Cindy Winder represent the Junior class as prince and princess. Top right: The winter candidates for Queen were left to right: Rhonda Swafford. Karen Rullman. Paulette Sample. Lupe Ortega. Nancy Chatfield. and Kris Hildebrand. Above left: Representing the Sophomore class for prince and princess, were Zack Ezzell and Lori Leiffrmg. Above: Ronnie Boiler looks at Lupe Ortega after they are crowned Winter Royalty. Left: Santa gives our new queen a kiss of congratulations. 36 Winter Royalty Christmas was expressed this year with the crowning of the winter royalty. Mr. Ronnie Boiler and Miss Lupe Ortega were crowned Mr. and Miss Benton Winter. The Queen can- didates were Nancy Chatfield, Kris Hildebrand. Karen Rullman. Paulette Sample, and Rhonda Swaf- ford. The King candidates were Chris Hawkins. Delus Johnson. Vince Lett. Scott Link, and Lloyd Sampson. The prince and princesses were freshmen Larry Todd and Kelly Long, sophomores Zack Ezzell and Lori Leiffring, juniors Jay Shirley and Cindy Winder. The royalty was honored at a pep assembly featuring the concert choir, band, and the R.O.T.C. Honor Guard. Right: Winter King and Queen, Mr Ronnie Boiler and Miss Lupe Ortega. Below: Fall Queen Melissa Silvey escorts our new Winter King Ronnie Boiler. Below right: Fall King, Frankie Cruz crowned our Winter Queen, Lupe Ortega. Winter Royalty 37 38 Sports Far above left: Jennafer Mears waits for the oppo- nent to return a serve Far above right: The 1983 girls tennis team from left to right: Front row: Kim Ericksen. Christina Waller. Tina Dykes. Renee Silvey. Carnia Giseburt. and Willa Crist. Back row: Julie Codgill. Tracy Crenshaw. Donette Danyluck. Lori Doldt. Jennafer Mears. Coach Jeannie Glise Middle left: Debbie Loubey watches her putt go toward the hole. Middle right: Heather Silvey concentrates on her golf ball. Below left: Benton’s girls golf team. From left to right: Front row: Lorinda Hayes. Jackie Horn. Kelly Parker. Janella Gann. Heather Silvey. Back row: left to right: Carrie Kurtz. Cheryl Wolverton. Shelly Miller. Cammy Gillitt. and Debbie Loubey. Top row: Cathie King — Coach. Not pictured. Lynae Van Sickle. Sports 39 Left: The Mighty Cardinal Football team prepare to take on the Central Indians. Right: As the guys make their way to the huddle, they try to decide which play to procede with. Left: Travis Owens accepts his football letter from coach Den- nis Riche. Season Disappointing — Team Shows Growth Above left to right First row; Kelly Horn. Neal Hook. Eugene Slagle. Scott Bachman. Brian Hicks. Rodney Peters. George Hicks Second row Herman Provm. Rick Weiser. Dwayne Parker. Travis Owens. Steve Meng. Eric Atkinson. Jeff Sparks Third row; David Schultz. Bill Wright. Chris Patrylak. Pat Ezzell. Troy Davis. Paul Furlong. Ira Atkinson Fourth row; Terrance Arnold. Lloyd Sampson. Kevin Endsley. Rick Venable. Tom Noland. Gary Silvey. Darren Jenkins Not pictured: Rick Sumpter Above: Lett to right; Nancy Chatfield. Tami Pawling, and Paulette Sample found the awards assembly amusing. The three girls kept stats during football season. Left: Rodney Peters passes the ball during the game against Central. Varsity Football 41 The Freshman Team started the season with few players and little ex- perience but by the time the season was over they were larger in number and had enough experience to start in the coming years. They showed im- provement by tying LeBlond. In their season they started with about fifteen players and ended with almost twenty-one. The 1983 Freshman football team from left to right: Top row: Jason Shelkop. Jimmy McQueen. Ron Anno. Doug Hicks. Tony Chavez. Eric Minter, Greg Mogg Bottom row: Jeff Groves. J. R. Zbierski. Brian Gregory, Buddy Calloway. Larry Todd. David Helsel. Chris Brant. 0 6 0 J '6., Bentor vs Bentor vs Benton Benton Benton nar yeue Tony Chavez (30) gets ready while the LeBlond defense gets lined up to try and stop the mighty Cardinal offense. Left: The Freshman starting safety Brian Gregory (80) gets ready for action. 42 Freshman Football The Junior Varsity team started hot with back to back wins against Lafayette 14-7 and then Excelsior Spr- ings 7-0, but with a third of the team in- jured the reserve Cardinals dropped the last three games this season, but that shows that the Cardinal football team has something to look forward to in the coming years. The Reserve Of- fensive team consisted of these players: C — Pat Ezzell — Soph. G — Shawn Strong — Junior G — Tim Brown — Soph. T — Kelly Horn — Junior T — Jeff Sparks — Soph. E— Brian Hoesler — Soph. E — Frank White — Soph. QB — Bill Wright — Soph. RB — Paul Furlong — Soph. RB — Rodney Peters — Junior BB — Herman Provin — Junior During the LeBlond game. J.V. starting Quarterback Bill Wright drops back for action as the LeBlond Kamikazee squad attacks. Injuries Quell Season Waiting for the opening kickoff in the LeBlond Varsity game is Pat Ezzell (51). J.V. Football 43 ’ 4 J Jamboree Spirit Above: Ronnie Boiler tests his skill with a jump shot. Lett Neal Hook tries to turn the fastbreak into a score. Below Left: Rick Sumpter takes aim to make a freethrow Below: George Hicks drives down the lane in an attempt to boost the Cardinals. Lupe Ortega inbounds the ball to Ken Pfleiderer 44 Basketball Jamboree Above: Neal Hook runs from the opponent. Right: Gary Silvey tries to emerge from a sticky situation in one piece Jamboree Starts Season Far above left: Rick Sumpter waits to receive the ball from center. Scott Bachman. Left: Corky Slagle hurries to help the team keep the ball. Above: Rodney Peters rolls out to the left after handing the ball off. Us Them Trenton 47 32 Maryville 50 49 Lafayette 58 60 Liberty 59 37 Excelsor Springs 79 61 Central 50 52 LeBlond 62 48 Lincoln Nebraska 47 64 Lafayette 44 53 Chillicothe 46 31 Lafayette 49 57 LeBlond 49 53 Excelsor Springs 57 31 Park Hill 46 50 Fort Osage 44 40 Maryville 61 34 Trenton 75 43 Atchison 54 49 Central 45 52 Cameron 79 38 Above: Back row; Coach Bob Young. Nate Hood. Ronnie Boiler. Dan Lentz. Doug Flowers. Neal Hook. Coach Jim Scanlon. Front row: Harold Barnett. Tom Noland. Tim Stufflebean. John Hartman. Rich Sumpter. Grover Musser. George Hicks. “I’d Rather Win At The End of The Season” Doug Flowers goes up against a member of the opposing team for a jump ball. Ron Boiler shoots from the charity stripe to raise the Cards. 46 Basketball Above: Rob James shows his prowess on the court by pointing out his teammates position. “We Still Have To Put It All Together” John Bali concentrates on his free throw shot. Us Them Liberty 50 31 Excelsor Springs 55 50 Chilliicothe 58 27 Lafayette 50 59 LeBlond 59 60 Maryville 54 31 Trenton 70 36 Atchison 43 44 Central 48 55 Cameron 47 38 Lafayette 44 54 This year's junior varsity team con- sisted of Sonny Reece, Bill Wright. Richard Ortega. John Bali. Tom Noland. Dan Lentz. Rob James. Harold Barnett, and Tim Stufflebean. The varsity team participated in three tournaments. They placed sec- ond in MEC and third in the Liberity Tournament. Both varsity and junior varisty had a good season. Basketball 47 Lori Leiffrmg takes aim to shoot a basket. For Season According to the statistics, this year's teams were the best ever in the history of Girls B.B. at Benton, compiling more wins in one season than in the past ten years. They were consolation champs in the Cameron tournament and first place in the Plattsburg tournament. This is the first time they placed in any tournaments or in City-Conference. The team really im- proved from the very be- ginning of the year by their offensive and defen- sive rebounding and team play. Renton On Top Atchfco'- Plaffs%g . Atehiso Lafayette Fillmore Mid-Buchanan Lettond - Maryvu • Central 26 27 1 35 36 31 31 48 i 36 y 36 ' Them 16 19 18 30 27 44 50 25 Above: Kelly Long inbounds the ball during one of the games. Above right: Tammy Noland rushes in the lane after a tree-throw shot was thrown. 48 Basketball Atchison Savannah Uond Maryville East Buchanan Trenton Central Them 41 49 33 56 30 62 36 34 49 42 45 59 51 68 41 33 34 Above left: Tami Pawling tries to pass the ball around her opponent. Above: Julie Hildebrand guards her opponent. Girls Varsity Team: Bottom row from left to right; Deanna Spoonemore. Stacey Wright. Lupe Ortega. Ken Pfleiderer. and Kelly Long. Standing from left to right; Terri Palmer. Nancy Chatfield. Julie Hildebrand. Rhonda Losson. and Tami Pawling. Basketball 49 Us Them Plattsburg 26 10 Lafayette 20 24 LeBlond 25 27 Cameron 25 18 Maryville 15 14 Central 35 39 Gower 38 27 Lafayette 34 36 Savannah 32 27 LeBlond 24 27 Far above: Kerri Ziolkowski and Leigh Ann Parker guard the oppo- nent while Sandra Becerra shoots the ball. Above: Sandra Becerra runs down the court in an attempt to steal the ball. It’s Been A Brand New Year ... It’s a big jump going from eighth grade to high school freshman basketball. The teams are faster and more equal in their ability, but the freshman girls’ coach, Ron Tyler, says that his girls improved and are gaining good ex- perience. When asked for one statement to sum up the whole season, the girls said, “It’s been a brand new year for us!“ Leigh Ann Parker gets into position to receive the ball Far above Kerri Ziolkowski and Leigh Ann Parker guard the opponent while Sandra Becerra shoots the ball Above Sandra Becerra runs down the court m an attempt to steal the ball 50 Basketball Great Progress Made This Season There were 25 boys out for freshman basketball this year and, according to Coach Steve Lovely, several of them have a chance of playing for Benton next year if they work at it. We've made alot of pro- gress since the beginning of the season. Coach Lovely said. He also added, We've been surprising- ly successful. Above: Larry Todd takes the ball out of bounds. Below: Clint Davison shoots a free throw while Jimmy McQueen waits for the rebound. Below: Rodney Malotte shoots the ball up for two against the opponent. Chillicothe Central LeBlond Lafayette LeBlond Cameron Maryville Savannah Central Lafayette LaBlond Savannah % 4 Us Them 34 31 19 53 35 32 33 39 34 23 52 36 37 35 43 27 22 74 30 50 37 44 34 39 Basketball 51 Johnson, Supple, And Winger Get Honors This year the 1983 Volleyball Team had three of it’s members nominated to Honorable Mention All- City — Lea Johnson, Angie Supple, and Linda Winger. Lea Johnson, one of the Honorable Mention players, was also selected as Captain and Most Valuable player of Benton’s Volleyball team. Lea has had three varsity letters in Volleyball. The win-loss record for the varsity was not very good this year. The record was 0 and 12, but from the first day of practice to the last game of the season, each girl improved 100%. These im- provements were not made until the end of the season and no winning record was obtained. Left: The Varsity Volleyball Squad. Front Row: left to right; Angie Supple. Liz Atkins. Tami Pawling, and Linda Winger Back row; left to right; Deanna Spoonmore. Lea Johnson. Terri Palmer, Lisa Stickler, and Gina Orozco. Middle left: After calling a time out. Coach Turner talks to her team. Bottom left: The 1983 Volleyball line judges Left to right; Steve Leggans. Darren Majors, and Steve Fredrickson. Below: Tami Pawling stands in front of the net waiting to have her chance to serve before a game. The Junior Varsity Volleyball Squad had a very successful year, their record was eight and three. Mr. Lentz, the coach, feels that the outcome of the season wasn’t because of his coaching, he feels that it was the attitude of each player. With a look into the future, next year’s varsity will be successful. The Freshmen also had a win- ning season, their record was four and three. If all of these freshmen come back next year, the Junior Varsity will have another winning season. Above: The J.V. Volleyball team Bottom row; left to right; Debbie Riesterer. Julie Battreafc Jamie Ellis and Stacy Leslie. Top row; Dannette Cook. Lori Leifrmg. Lori Shultz, and Tracy Fredrickson Not pic- tured. Gail Giseburt and Tabitha Filbert Right The Freshman Volleyball team. Bot- tom row; left to right; Brenda Little. LeAnn Eslinger. Michelle Nichols, and Michelle Johnson. Middle row; Kathy Deshon. Kim Ames. Tara Penland. and Laurie Barmann. Top row; Jerri Willis. Leigh Ann Parker. Stephanie Cox. Stacy Wright, and Kelly Long. Not pictured. Trisha Filbert. Below Jamie Ellis serves the ball as Lori Shultz watches. J.V. Volleyball Record, 8 And 3 Platte City lost Lafayette won DeKalb won LeBlond won Central won North Platte won LeBlond lost West Platte won Smithville won Lafayette won Central lost This is our Junior Varsity scores. We won 8 and lost 3. Volleyball 53 Strength, Stamina, And Patience 54 Wrestling Randy Cook cross-faces his opponent to gain control of the match. A Manly Sport Since Time of Greeks Wrestling 55 Stehle Captains Rifle Team The 1983-84 3rd Battalion Rifle Team consisted of four varsity and four reserve members. The team was much improved over last year. The rifle team fires in city matches and in postal matches. The postal matches are shot with schools from all over the country. Targets are sent to the school that sponsors the match and are added. Medals and trophies are then handed out to the win- ning schools. This year Terry Stehle just missed be- ing chosen for the city rifle team by four points. Above: The 1983-84 Varsity Rifle Team from left to right: Den- ny Mueller, Terry Stehle. Doug Silvey, and Darren Peters. Right: Doug Silvey lines up on his target down range Below: Terry Stehle demonstrates his style of shooting in the standing position. 56 Rifle Team Back row: left to right: Brad Hurd. Mike Conard. Ed Oalsmg. Joe Prokop. Vic Violett. Front row: left to right: Jerry Edson, Keith Dudley. Dan Lentz. Steve Taylor. Chris Hayes. Cross Country Times Vic Violett 18:59 Keith Dudley 22:57 Lett Mike Conard and Vic Steve Taylor 20:52 Ed Dalsmg 22:42 Violett running in Mike Conard 20:57 Brad Hurd 23:15 practice. Joe Prokop Chris Hayes 22:01 22:29 Dan Lentz 25:14 An Enjoyable Season Cross Country 57 Above: Steve Taylor and Terry Edson practice for competition. Central Varsity 0 9 Savannah 1 8 Cameron 4 5 Maryville 0 9 Lafayette 0 9 Savannah 0 9 Tronton 9 Central 0 9 Le Blond 0 9 Cameron 3 6 Maryville 7 2 Le Blond 0 9 Lafayette 0 8 Wins 1 Losses 12 The Reserve team won 2 and lost 9 The 1983 Varsity girls tennis team from left to right: Lori Sauter. Dawn Stumpf. Shelly Deatherage Back row: Anita Fike. Coach Jennie Glise. Kim Wmborn. Not pictured Chrissy Fike and Sherry Prindle The 1983-84 girls tennis team consisted of 18 young women, most of whom were freshmen and sophomores. The team did not win many matches, but Mrs. Jeannie Glise says each girl improved as the season went along. The girls voted Chrissy Fike as the captain. Tennis Team Improves 1983 girls tennis team from left to right: front row; Kim Ericksen. Christina Lori Sauter serves the ball at one of her practices Waller. Tina Dykes. Renee Silvey. Carina Giseburt. and Willa Crist Back row: Julie Cogdill. Tracy Crenshaw. Donette Danyluck. Lori Doldt. Jennafer Mears. Coach Jeannie Glise. 58 Tennis Lorinda Hayes concentrates on the ball while in the process of making her back swing. Lynae VanSickle — Captain And Medalist The 1983-84 girls golf team consisted of 11 young women who did their best, even though they did not win many matches. Each girl improved as the season progressed. The girls voted Lynae VanSickle as their captain. Lynae was medalist seven out of ten matches, came in second in MEC, fifth in City, and seventh in district. 1983 Girls Golf Team. From left to right: front row; Lorinda Hayes, Jackie Horn. Kelly Parker. Janella Gann, Heather Silvey, back row; Carrie Kurtz, Cheryl Wolverton, Shelly Miller. Cammy Gillett. Debbie Loubey. and Coach Cathie King. Not pictured Lynae VanSickle. Golf 59 Cheerleaders Work To Attend Clinic To pay part of their way to clinic and raise money for new uniforms, the cheerleaders held a bake sale dur- ing registration. Every morning from 8:00 to 10:30 the girls were at school selling cupcakes, cookies, brownies, and other baked goods. Other money making projects included: some of the girls working at Walmart part-time over the fourth of July and a carwash was held at East Hills. Throughout the year, the girls supported the athletic teams through wins and losses. In the fall, football and volleyball; junior varsity and varsity. The winter in- cluded basketball and wrestling. The girls practiced two days out of every week in order to perform their best at the games. Whether our team was winning or losing, the Cheerleaders kept their crowds spirited and their team enthused. Like most of the pep assemblies held during the fall sports session, the one held before the St. Pius game was no ex- ception. Darcee Pierce. Karen Rullman and Lori Phillips wore their hats, sunglasses, and displayed their firearms. Gaye Reed (junior) presents Senior quarterback Rick Sumpter with a water gun during the St. Pius game pep assembly. That day the cheerleaders wore hats and sunglasses to represent their spirit against the warriors. The theme was Gun Those Warriors Down. 60 Cheerleaders The six freshman cheerleaders chosen this year were (left to right) Stacy Slagle. Laurie Bamfield. Christine Silvey. Carlene Heitman. Kathy Myer. and Sam Tiller. In- stead of being chosen by their classes as in years past, the girls tried out in front of a panel of judges ranging from teachers to the varsity cheerleaders Mrs. Tammy Talbot was the sponsor this year Spirited During Wins Losses There were fifteen varsity cheerleaders chosen this year. They were (left to right). Tammy Noland. Marti Nurski, Danielle Farthing. Billie Myers. Jerri (Wilson) Fisher. Lori Shultz. Kim Grace. Darcee Pierce — Captain. Lori Phillips. Karen Rullman. Gina Otten. Gaye Reed. Sherry Prmdle. Sharman Hill, and Jennafer Mears. Cheerleaders 61 Cardinalles Promote Spirit The 1983-84 Cardinalles are: left to right; Kristi Pressler. Carrie Kurtz, Kim Kelley. Kelley Nigh, Kim Hig- ginbotham. Megan Argabright. Rhonda Swafford. Terri Palmer. Century Lawson, Melissa Silvey. Dawn Stumpf. Julie Chirla, and Debbi McCormick. Many people may have noticed the 12 girls who danced at every pep assembly. The Cardinalles, our pom pon squad, are a very spirited group. They participate at half-time shows at football and basketball games, pep assemblies, and parades. The girls were in the parade for the opening of the new Pony Express Bridge. The Cardinalles have many fund raisers throughout the year which they use for new uniforms and clinic. Some of the fund raises were: selling cardinal pins during football, a pin which said “The South Will Rise Again for basketball, and their annual Valentine's Day Flower Sale. During the summer the girls perform at the summer concerts at Hyde Park and attended a clinic. The Cardinalles brought home two trophies for their efforts. They had car washes and bake sales to help pay for clinic. 62 Cardinalles Seniors' Megan Argabright. Carrie Kurtz, Kelley Nigh, Melissa Silvey. and Rhonda Swafford; Juniors; Julie Chirila, Kim Kelley, and Kristie Pressler; Sophomores; Century Lawson, Terri Palmer and Dawn Stumpf. And alternate, who performed often with the group. Kim Higginbotham. The Cardmalles show-off and clown around before they do one of their routines. Kim Higginbotham does her part in their routine to Michael Jackson’s ' Billie Jean.'' Paulette Sample forces Megan Argabright out of her way and Rhonda Swafford seems to ignore the whole thing. Cardinalles 63 Nine Girls Work As A This year's Hag corps from left to right: Jamie Grable. Sheryl Hogan, Stacy Swinney. Sheila Long, Le Ann Neal, Lee Ann Ellis, and Sheila DeVall. Not pictured are Kari Guinn and Valerie Boyes. There were only nine girls in flag corps, but they worked hard as a group. Throughout the summer they worked at bake sales and car washes getting money for clinic. While at clinic the four girls who went won seven blue ribbons and one red ribbon, but they took third over all on home routine. It was held at Northwest Missouri State University by the Marching Auxiliaries group. Stacy Swinney was one of many girls who was chosen for the Marching Auxiliaries honor roll where her name and Ben- ton’s went on a plaque in Dallas, Texas. They held practices dur- ing the week preparing for performances with the band at parades and games as well as pep assemblies. The Flag Corps is sponsored by Miss Debbie McKinney and Mr. John Reese. Miss McKinney volunteers her time to work with the Flags after school and before games to insure that they will have a good performance. Flags take work and effort but it is also lots of fun. Left: Sheryl Hogan performs during a pep assembly. Below: The 1983 Flag Corps. Jamie Grable. Stacy Swinny. LeeAnn Ellis. Sheila DeVall. Sheila Long and Kari Guinn perform on the new bridge. Work And Effort Show Results Seniors Use ‘Newspaper Protest’ Pep Rallies have been very interesting this year and especially fun for the Seniors. Spirit Week was a time of contrasts, the Seniors lost competition and showed their protest by a quiet time at a pep assembly. They hid behind newspapers and popped out to express their views in a whisper, V- l-C-T-O-R-Y Seniors are 3. This year Benton has added Yell Leaders which has not been done for a long time. Here. Russell Keith stands on Darcee Pierce's shoulders showing what the Yell Leaders can do. The Cheerleaders and Yell Leaders show their excitement at the Lafayette game which we only lost by 2 points. 66 Pep Rallies Above Mr Burgess receives a machine gun in the St. Pius pep assembly in hopes that the team would wipe out the warriors. Right Danielle Farthing concentrates on her cheer for the Jamboree pep assembly. Below: Mike McCellan represents his spirit with a balloon tied to his Sawaphone Lower right: Everyone enjoyed watching as Nate Hood. Steve Ross and Nancy Mayes danced to •‘Electricity.'' Pep Rallies 67 HvUuaet Hvlauee i Uwee Left: Karen Langley listens for her next class assignment. Below left: Cheryl Wolver- ton looks at a dissected frog in Biology Right: Sid Nelson looks at an art picture. Far below left: Kim Win- born takes History class notes. Bottom center: Teresa Smith looks at the copy as she types. 68 Mugs HZUutet i£iauet Far above corner left: Chris Silvey takes language arts notes. Above center: Dawn Stumpf looks at a silkscreen in Art. Above: Melody Atwood studies her American History. Far left side: Robbie James works on his grades. Center: Tabetha Filbert works on her assignment in the hallway. Below left corner: Chrissy Fike works on her art project. Below middle: Todd Duncan sculpts his clay model for art. Below: Mike Wolfe and Wendy Winder work on their art. Mugs 69 U9U U0U UOM Above left: This is one of the many things that the Senior class is leaving behind this year, the full meal deal Below left: The Senior class officers for 1984 are Nancy Chatfield — President. Chris Hawkins — Vice Pres- ident. Carrie Kurtz — Treasurer, and Rhon- da Swafford — Secre- tary. Below right: Melissa Silvey catches the ball during powder puff practice. L 70 Seniors Work ina, X earnin 9 J nd cjCistenin Megan Argabright Elizabeth Atkins Jimmy Atkins Scott Bachman Douglas Barber Doug Barnes Lori Barr Leon Bascue Kim Beck Ms S. Bachman displays the Golden Pass-' to Ms. S. Fredrickson and Ms M Argabright. during Spirit Week. The Golden Pass is very valuable to all students and teachers. Rhonda Berry Jody Boiler Ronnie Boiler Valerie Boyes SevU TA • Settc te • Se U T6 • Se Uost • • Settlor Senior 71 Steve Brown Doug Buhman Marty Bull Jim Burchett Larry Burchett Theresa Burfiend Kristie Burns Dennis Caples Tina Chaney Nancy Chatfield Fred Chavez Cindy Chesser Venita Clark David Clinton Kelley Conaway Gary Cook • Senior • ' 72 Senior Calvin Crist Brien Dawson Barbara Ellis Kevin Endsley Dana Cruse Debbie Delaney Lee Ann Ellis John Everett Frankie Cruz Sheila DeVall Leah Elrod Cheryl Farmer Karen Rullman concentrates on the typing book as she types Se Uosi • Se tc vui • Se tc i4 • Settlor • Settlor • Se ti n Senior 73 Danielle Farthing Christina Fike Tammy Fisher Steve Fredrickson Tom Furlong Kelly Gatton Julie Gibbons Camyla Gillett Scott Goodwin Phil Greer Kari Guinn Becky Hagan Penny Hale William Hamilton Jamie Hargrave Chris Hawkins Se tcosi4, • Se U vi4 • Se U y 4 • Se tc n4 • Settlor • Settlor 74 Senior Steven Haywood Joseph Hendrix Sheri Herring Pete Hicks Julie Hildebrand Kris Hildebrand Doug Hilton Lisa Hoffman Sheryl Hogan Mr. Larry Hager gives Sid Nelson his chip for oral discussion in Ancient History. Se U vi • Se tc vi6 • Se U vi • Se ti y%4 • Se ti 4 • Se tiosi Senior 75 Stacy Hunt Joe Hurd Mike Ide Vickie Jagodzinski Kevin James Lea Johnson Carmen Johnson Theresa Johnson Delus Johnson Sandy Joswick U mc ue Senior 5 Robert Keith Van Kigor Darla Kincaid Fred Koeppen Ze tcosi • Se tc vi4 • Se tcosi4 • Se tl vi4 • Se tcon4 • Se U i • 76 Senior Carrie Kurtz Lori Leach Julie Leaverton Mark Lee Jimmy Leggans Juanita Leggans Vincent Lett Scott Link Tony Losson Randy Loveland Eugene Martin Ronnie Mattice Right: Julie Hildebrand tries to work on her assignment in Mr Nelson's class. Julie, a senior, was involved in volleyball during her Freshman and Sopho- more years. Julie has played basketball all tour years, too. Se Uosi4 • Se tc yr4 • Seacard • Se U t4 • Settlor • Se U vi4 Senior 77 Martin Mazur Kim McCoy Tina McDowell Shelly McIntosh James McMillian Joseph McMillian Marsha Meadows Steve Meng Shelley Miller Tim Miller Jeff Moore Dennis Mueller Kelly Murphy Danny Newberry Holly Newberry Setic TA • Settc te • Se Uosi6 • Se U ft4 • Settlor • Settlor ' 78 Senior Mike Nichols Kelley Nigh Roy Noland James O'Banion All seniors are required to take American Government where they learn about the Constitution and the functions of American institutions. EricObermier Gina Orozco Tami Pawling Michelle O'Dell Debbie Parker Lori Phillips Kim O'Dell Dewayne Parker Darcee Pierce • Se Uosi • Se tc vi6 • Se tcosi • Senior • Se tc vi4 Senior 79 Sheryl Prindle Terri Richardson Angie Rivera Tina Robinson Bill Rasco Dawn Ridge Conda Robbins Samuel Rogers David Richardson Cynthia Ritchie Harlan Roberts Karen Rullman Left: At one of the powder puff practices, these seniors show that they are number 1! Seniors have made preparations during their last year in high school for their future education. Many have looked for Scholarships and Financial Aide so they can go to college or a vocational technical school. Se ti y • Se ti i • Se U yi6 • Se U vi6 • Se U n • Settlor 80 Senior Paulette Sample Lloyd Sampson Steve Sampson Tom Schurman P repanng Eddie Smith Keith Smith Teresa Smith Tracy Soltys Senior 81 Deanna Spoonemore Angie Supple Steven Taylor Tammy Tyler Terry Stehle Debbie Sutton Lisa Testerman Paul Valentine Jeffrey Stocking Rhonda Swafford Darrin Throckmorton Lynae VanSickle Richard Sumpter Stacy Swinney Shelly Todd LisaWahlert Seekina Zrinancici?_ lit! nd choiarsh ip5 Se tcosi6 • Settc w • • Settcara • S tcate • Se ttosi 82 Senior Susan Wallace Michael Weese Gary Wells Linda Winger Debbie Withrow Mike Wolfe Sheryl Wolfe Cheryl Wolverton Kristie Wright Charles Ziolkowski Mark Zuptich Tammie Frink (Camera Robert Berry Cece Canchola John Clouse David Contreras Theresa Coon Joseph Day Wes Dolman Rodney Dowell Craig Evans Carol Galvan Jerry Giseburt Jason Grom Logan Hayes Sean Jones Rhonda Keck Larry Keith Fred Lankford Artie Ledford Kent Markley Doug Marriott Joe Marriott Shirley Marshall Nancy Mays Eddie McDowell Howard Miller Sidney Nelson Lupe Ortega Richard Phillips Henry Sleeth Lynn Smith Brad Weyer Roger Wiggington Marya Winters Angie Supple portrays a timid bunny in the shrubbery. Sertt rd • Se tc r4 • Se tc n4 • Se tc vi4 • Settlor • Se Uosu Senior 83 Above left: Kristi Pressler models her new wave outfit. Above right: Gail Giseburt shows her new sunglasses to everybody. Above are the Junior class officers for 1984 from left to right: Rick Weiser — President. Randy Keith — Vice President; Dana Dandliker — Secretary; and Kim Grace — Treasurer. 84 Juniors Sampson nd f rohop Idd St udent cJ ije Lett: Andrfc C. Sampson watches the game while wearing his band uniform. Andre is a junior at Benton and is from South Africa. He has participated in the marching (and pep) band for the past three years. Andre moved to the United States with his family when he was a small child. His hobbies are water skiing and chess. Andre enjoys Ben- ton and is very active. Andre also has a brother named Lloyd, who attends Benton. Right: Patty Prokop. Patty came to Benton this, her junior year. Pat- ty comes to Benton from Holtville. California. Patty and her family are natives of Lincoln, Nebraska. She plays clarinet in the marching band. In her spare time Patty likes to ride horseback. She also raises goats. Patty is on the Prom Committee for choosing where and what band to have. Patty's hobbies are showing animals. She has a sister, Amy, and a brother Joey who also attend Benton. Juniors 85 Kenny Bellomy Bridget Bledsoe Shelly Bosley Rita Bouge Jeff Brendle Tina Amporano Annette Ashler Eric Atkinson Ira Atkinson Dana Baker Valetta Beach Annette Bricker Amy Brown Angela Brown Tracy Brown Randy Bruce Ronda Bundridge Teddy Burgess Julie Chirila Gary Clinton Rhonda Clizer Saundra Coon Billy Cooper Marca Cooper Kimberly Corcoran Tom Crockett preparing 3,„- .A n s$uocation 86 Junior Angela Cruse Betsy DeSpain Steve Dykes Shelly Faris Kirby Ford Dana Dandliker Lori Doldt Romona Ellis Rebecca Fletchall Tracy Frazer Chris Deiter Mark Drag Tracy Endsley Doug Flowers Gail Giseburt Kim Grace Scott Gray Junior 87 Kraig Gresham Matt Gunn Craig Halbrit Donna Hanson John Hartman Lormda Hayes Danny Herbert Brad Herring Brian Hicks Neal Hook Kelly Horn Jason Ingram Roschelle Johnson Angela Jones Anna Kalamon Kim Keith Randy Keith Kim Kelly Bill Lamar Steve Leggans Stacy Leslie Niche Linville Susan Logston Sheila Long Tammy Long Zdor kidded idun Doug Steele took Humanities I to learn to appreciate the beautiful It seems he has finally learned something! 88 Junior Rhonda Losson Pam Mace Darrin Major Tamara Maletta Martin Martinez Jeff Mason Janell Masteller Sandi McClurg Steve McCullom Debbi McCormick Bill McDowell Larine McDowell Pat McDowell Mandy Mears Krista Merrill Madison Moser Patty Prokop watches the on going festivities while Bill Hamilton explains his wardrobe to Amy Prokop and Damon Clutz. Junior 89 Diane Nurski Robert Obermier Richard Ortega Gina Otten Travis Owens Bruce Palmer Ricky Parker Darren Peters Rodney Peters Keri Pfleiderer Shannon Phmney Tasha Pitts Kristi Pressler Patricia Prokop Hermm Provin Cindy Puckett Jennifer Puckett Jacob Quint Archie Randolph Dawnita Ratliff Left: Julie Chirila looks as if she told Danny Herbert a juicy bit of gossip. Below: Lisa Stickler works on her assignment. Gaye Reed Buffie Reiley Chris Rice Lavita Ridge Brenda Riesterer Teresa Rivera Chris Roach Julie Roberts Penny Robinson Sheryl Rowan Kathy Sample Andre Sampson Barbara Schell Konda Sears Rodney Sears Lisa Seever Scott Shepherd Zena Shifflett Jay Shirley Douglas Silvey Gary Silvey Mandy Mears and Keri Pfhderer wave hello while Cindy Winder watches something off to the side. Penny Sisk Mark Smith Doug Steele Nathan Stewart Lisa Stickler Jennifer Stocking James Straton Shawn Strong Tim Stufflebean Jenny Sutton Brian Tharp Sherrie Tharp Robert Thompson Mark Throckmorton Glenn Tiller Rick Venable Left: Eric Atkinson eagerly works on a needlepoint project. Here. Eric shows that even a football player is man enough to needlepoint. 92 Junior Rick Weiser Mica Whitacre Wayne Wheeler Deanna Willis Right: Ira Atkinson tries to understand the words of wisdom from Mr. Hager. Jerri Cindy Winder Wendy Winder Wilson-Fisher PL anni n9 This year has been an exciting one for the junior class here at Benton. Even though spirit week didn’t show the best in their years, the juniors showed spirit to the best of their abilities. The juniors came dressed up as punk rockers. The junior class will be a memorabiliac one. They are working hard and strong in preparing for their senior year! Learner a C Terrance Arnold Jamie Hale James Babcock Janice Harris Lynette Barber Brian Henkosky Gary Barnard David Hicks Kevin Barnes George Hicks David Butts Jeffery Hicks Cindy Caldwell Nate Hood Todd Clements Carrie Hughes Joannona Contreras Gregory Jennings Randy Cook Janice Johnson Darling Coon Dixie Keck Kory Cunningham Bruce Keith Jeff Dowell Jim Marriott Todd Dunken Carl Marshall John Ray Everett Ricky Meng David Grider Mark Schubert Marcia Griffin John Scott Keith Groce Jim Scroggins Kelly Scroggins Dean Silvey Stephanie Smith Wayne Stallsworth Shawn Swanson James Tompkins Junior 93 Above: Kim Smith studies her keys, instead of her book, during typing class Above Michelle Hoffman works contentedly on her World Cultures. Above Left: Lori Lieffrmg does a work sheet in her class. Above Right: Robbie James works on his typing skills. 94 Sophomore Tamitha Alexander Rhonda Amos Tom Ashworth Christa Auten Sherrie Auxier-Eblmg Sharon Baily John Bally Shelly Barber Harold Barnett Julie Battreall Angelina Becerra Dawn Behler Mike Behler Ernie Best Sherri Boiler Marsha Bosley Mark Boyer Norris Brock Tim Brown Melissa Bryson Ronnie Bull Lovonda Burgess Becky Canchola Mickey Carey Scott Caton David Caw Janel Chapman Arlme Chirieleison Damon Clutz Julie Cogdill (geometry Terri Palmer works on a formal proof in geometry. Sophomore 95 Mike Conard Kevin Conaway Tom Contreras Danette Cook Doug Cook Ronnie Cook Joe Cooper Deanna Courtney Jody Cox Albert Crist John Crockett Robert Danner Billie Davis Troy Davis Shelley Deatherage Ruth Dennis Roxanna DeSpain Joe Doleman Kevin Duty Barbara Ebling Jerry Edson Jamie Ellis Pat Ezzell Zack Ezzell Rhonda Farrington Anita Fike Tabitha Fillbert Tracy Fredrickson Paul Furlong Lisa Gaddy A fresh start with another year of school. The sophomores have new oppor- tunities to take different classes, and to continue planning for their life after high school. Enjoying their return for a second year at Benton, the sophomores display invincible vigor and majestic intensity. 96 Sophomore Mary Gall Robby Gentry David Gibbons Mark Giesen Betti Gilpin Sam Grider Kenny Griffin Teresa Guinn B Gunter Amy Harrison Serena Hawley Chris Hayes Johney Helm Kim Higginbotham Sharman Hill Michelle Hoffman Jackie Horn Brian Hosier Leatha Hughes Chris Hughes Brad Hurd Tammy Jagodzmski Robby James Darren Jenkins Mickie Jones Randy Jones Stacy Justice Russell Keith Kenneth Lance Karen Langley Karen Langley shows her class spirit as she dresses like a cowgirl. The sophomores theme was “Gunsmoke Sophomore 97 Lisa Langer Century Lawson Dan Lentz Lori Lieffrmg Brett Little Scott Lloyd Angela Lofts Lori Logston Michelle Long Debra Loubey Chris Martinez Brad Maudlin Tommie McCallan Mike McClellan Laura McDowell LaVonne McKinley Ann McKinnon Jennafer Mears Chris Mejia Rick Meng Jennifer Modus Chris Moon Ty Mull John Nagel Le Ann Neal Lesa Newberry Kim Nichols Becky Nichols Tammy Noland Paula Norton j vice Steve Ross daydreams about new dance steps for the next dance. 98 Sophomore Steve Ross Dennis Royer Melissa Russell Terry Russell Marti Nurski Mike O'Dell Dave Palmer Terri Palmer Barbara Parker Jodie Parker Tammy Parker Chris Patrylak Jamie Patrylak Mike Penland Jimmy Phillips Amy Prokop Chris Ray Sonny Reece Debbie Reisterer Ricky Sample Karen Sauter Lora Sauter David Schultz Lori Schultz Brandie Shalme Dennis Shuman Tammie Simmons Batise Smith Bryon Smith Ronnie Cook works hard on his World Cultures test. Sophomore 99 %,■ E ecogni Lloyd Sampson compliments Tracy Fredrickson and Lori Lieffring on the sophomore's spirit dur- ing Spirit Week. The sophomore class took second place in spirit week this year. Not too many sophomore classes have got second place in the competition. This shows that the class of “86 has the potential to be a very successful group. Benton High School is lucky to have such a productive bunch. Let's just hope they can keep this pace up as they experience the pressures and changes that the rest of their high school career brings. Dennis Smith Kim Smith Jeff Sparks Allen Springs Derek Steele Jeff Steele Stacy Steele Carmen Stewart Sam Still Tim Stillman Gayle Stocking Dawn Stumpf De Swinney Ronald Thompson Tommy Thompson John Tracy Tracy Tucker Victor Violett Loren Wahlert Greg Walker Peggy Walker Bill Walker Theresa Wallace Kathy Walters 100 Sophomore Curt Wattenbarger Steven West Frank White Mary White Leah Willoughby Kim Wmborn Kim Winslow Merrie Wolverton Tina Wolfe Patsy Woolsey Bill Wright Kenneth Yurkovich Angelina Beccera looks interested as she sits in her World Cultures class, but Steve Brown is more interested looking at the camera. (Camera Patty Best Shane Brown Thomas Canchola Tim Corcoran Millard Ferguson Stacy Ferguson Brian Frazee Donnita Funk Richard Furgeson Wiley Gardner Laneese Hale Zachary Hendrix Paulette Hicks Morris Jagodzmski Kenneth King Toby Long Terry Mauzey Peggy McKnight Keith Merritt Roger Moutray Cassimeda Purdy Leisha Race Tom Rocha Lora Smith Patty Sollis Sophomore 101 Sim men m m6vSfc Above Right: Tara Penland runs the ball during the Powder Puff game. Above: Melody Atwood poses for the photographer during spirit week. d ■ Far Above: Four freshman powder puff cheerleaders; Left to right; Mark Miller. Casey Goodwin. Danny Murphy Larry Todd Above: left to right; The freshman officers: Larry Todd — President. Kelly Long — Vice-President Stephanie Cox — Secretary. Danny Murphy — Treasurer 102 Freshman men Although reading is an important basic skill, it does make students sleepy. Heather Silvey seems to hold up her head as she reads in her text. The criminals were in force and Aleshia Cook and Gregg Ide seemed to be fully armed For the first time in many years the freshmen were n 1 during Spirit Week. This gave them added spirit and pride and much more enthusiasm for the last pep assembly of the football season. They displayed red and white and became full pledged Benton Cardinals. Buddy Calloway from the Untouchable Era smiles like Elliott Mess the (mean) detective. Freshman 103 flu, £ xnenencei Brian Adkins Kim Ames Jennifer Anderson Ronnie Anno Shelly Argabright Gretchen Armstrong David Auxier Sheila Axtell Lori Bamfield Laurie Barman Jamie Barnes Lisa Barr Sandra Becerna Lisa Black Sophia Bledsoe Dee Bolmger David Bradley Chris Brant Linda Bricker Allen Bundridge Becky Burchett Buddy Calloway Laurence Calloway Clara Canchola Sarah Canchola Kevin Caw Tony Chavez Vonda Chavez Mark Chinla Larry Christy Carl Conard David Conroy Steve Conroy Aleshia Cook George Coon Laurie Coon Tina Coon Melinda Corkms Todd Cottrill Stephanie Cox Tracy Crenshaw Willa Crist 104 Freshman David Ellis Dennis Ely Jody Embrey Kim Erickson LeAnn Eslmger Richelle Farthing Jim Fashing Tricia Filbert Kenny Flowers Ryan Foley Rod Funk Janelle Gann Brenda Culver Ed Dalsing Donnet Danuluck Clint Davison Kathy Deshon Dana Dewar Mike Distafino Keith Dudley Tina Dykes Rhonda Elliott April Ellis B J Ellis Jim Lake seemed to ignore his teacher and his work when the photographer stopped by to shoot industrial art pictures This is not unusual to Jim for many students and staff members want to show their best sides and not get caught Freshman 105 (Lxpforing 4 t)ifferent £li nuironmen Dusty Hamblin Rod Hanshaw Judy Harris Carlene Heitman David Helsel Mary Helton Josh Hendrix Doug Hicks Leah Higbe Cinda Hildebrand Jody Hmch Greg Holmes Kevin Gardner Joel Gatton Theresa George Diana Gerlt Cartina Brian Gregory Giseburt Jeff Groves Bill Roger Guinn Goodpasture LaNeese Hale Casey Goodwin Tina Goodwin The class of ”87” was excited and willing to enter a whole new world on their very first day of high school. This year’s class gradually improved to the point where they showed they were ready to accomplish the largest task anyone could put before them. Hopefully their progression and suc- cess will just be a small example of what they will be like in the upcoming years of their high school education. Left: Kelly Stewart takes time-out from the school day to recuperate from the hard work of being a freshman. 106 Freshman Corey Willitis. a freshman, likes to take part in a variety of activities These include archery, guitar, hunting, fishing, and listening to rock-n- roll. When asked what he thought of Benton. Corey said. 'It is a lot more exciting and more fun at Benton than in middle school. Melissa Hopper Carey Hunt Randy Hunt Gregg Ide Michelle Johnson Amanda Jones Lora Jorden Pam Keith Tina Keith Mike Kelmg Scott Kelmg Rod Kennedy Kellie Kerns Regina Kissick Tracy Kunzler Jim Lake Bob Langner Lloyd Lanham Brenda Little Sam Locklm Billy Logston Frankie Long Kelly Long Todd Lukehart Freshman 107 Dlie (Sasic Rodney Paul Martinez Malotte Amy Roger Mapel Matthews Jan Marriott Kevin Chris Martinez Matthews Tony McCallan Ryan McClurg Marilyn Mears John Kathy Meier McCoppin Eric Michaels Jimmy Jon Miller McQueen Curtis Mears Mark Miller Greg Mogg Robert Miller Angie Mueller Virginia Miller Danny Murphy Eric Mmter Grover Musser Marty Nagel Michelle Nichols Sheila Nocks Daniel Oliver A lonely study hall student. Richard Johnson, finishes an assignment as Mr Francis, a substitute, supervises 108 Freshman Kelly Parker Leigh Ann Parker Mike Parker Ron Parker Valarie Pasley Tara Penland Dawn Phillips Jason Phillips Joe Prokop Ronice Provin Wendy Rice Alesia Rivera Matt Romesburg Phil Saleado Tory Schoof David Schubert Forrest Schubert Steve Shannon Martin Orozco Robert Page Hope Papisan Robin Parcel The freshmen this year are working hard to get the basic skills they need to finish their years at Benton and to help with the rest of their life. Many realize that these basics make it possible for greater achievements at Benton and in their future. Tara Penland and Danny Lentz get organized to play records during the cafeteria hours Freshman 109 Carla Sharp Jason Shelkop Lori Sherlock Adam Silcott Chris Silvey Heather Silvey Renee Silvey Cindy Singleton Claude Sisk Stacey Slagle Ricky Smith Steve Sodowsky Chris Stehle Cindy Stewart James Stewart Kelly Stewart Rodney Stiglic Sean Stiles Jennifer Straton Robbie Strong Echo Sumpter David Sutton Pam Tannett Christina Taylor David Thomas Sharry Thompson Samantha Tiller Larry Todd Left: Physical education not only helps young people build strong bodies but teaches them work and good sportsmanship Students soon became aware ♦Kat it is fun to participate in various sports and games because people are involved School becomes more fun because of these people 110 Freshman Matt Weisenburger Wayne Weisenburger David Weston Jerry Wheeler John Whitmore Craig Wiggmgton Steve Willis Jerri Willis Corey Willits Jerry Wilson Stacey Wright Brian Young J R Zberski Kern Ziolkowski Sherri Ziolkowski vi „ Melvin Trail Michelle Turner Jackie Vaughn Lonnie Wade Frank Walker Therese Walker Christina Waller Leanna Ward (Camera Terry Angst Ronnie Ashworth Melody Atwood Tammy Embrey Joyce Hall Shannon Hoibraten Richard Johnson Albert King Sherry Kissick Rex McCoy Shelly McKmght Patty Mitchell Maria Montemayor Ivan Moore Chuck Perman Tammy Thomas Bernadette Walker Leigh Ann Parker and Stacey Wright took time out to show their friendship Freshman 111 Above Ms. Joyce Edwards looks down at the card catalog to find names and classes for blue passes Above Mr Jim Modis walks toward the gym doors before one of his Cross Country matches. □ 4 Above Left. Ms Rita Bregm talks to her Language Arts I class. Above Right Mr Larry Robbins gets into his acting as he recites from a famous play. 112 Faculty Jeaclierd fleed e -Jnd ? Jo (Continue f ace Mr. Lehman sits and talks at the faculty picnic. Ms Post and her dance partner at the Homecoming dance. Mr Burgess sits and relaxes in the teachers lounge Top Mrs. Long and son sit at the faculty picnic talking to Mrs. Bayer Bottom: Mr Lentz looks surprised at one of his Chemistry classes. Faculty 113 Myla Ackley Masters of Science and Essay: French I. French II. Lang. Arts I B.S. Ed. NWMSU Barbara Barton B.S. Secondary Ed. NWMSU M.S. Secondary Ed. NWMSU Basic Math Wendy Bayer Lang. Arts I; Am. Lit.: Eng. Lit.; Style and Struc. B.S. Ed. NWMSU M.S. Ed. NWMSU Sarah Billingsly Typing I, Typing II. Chairman of Business Dept. B.S. Ed. NWMSU M.S. Ed. NWMSU Donna Jean Boyer Novel. Fiction. Lang. Arts I, Soc. Eng.. Jrn. Writing I, Jrn. Writing II. Bentonian B.S. Ed. NWMSU M.S. Ed. NWMSU Teachers are an important part of our lives. They help us to learn and to understand the world around us much better. So when we pass from one grade to another our minds will be full of the knowledge we need to succeed. And, we have the skills to excel and to lead better lives on our own after graduation. 114 Faculty Bob Brant C.O.E.; Distributive Ed., Tech. Trade Ed. B.A. Ed. NWMSU M.A. Ed. Univ. of Mo Rita Bregin Lang. Arts I B.S. Ed. NWMSU M.A. Ed. UMKC Jack Burgess Health; Physical Ed.; Head Foot- ball Coach; Asst. Girls B.B. Coach B.S. MWSC M.S. NWMSU Barbara Burmeister S.S.I.; Contemporary Issues; State and Local B.S. Ed. MWSC Mrs. Barbara Barton is new at Benton this year. She teaches Basic Math three hours each day in room 2 and she also teaches 7th grade math for two hours at Truman Mid- dle School. She taught in the Stewartsville School District for 14 years before coming to St. Joseph. She says she en- joys teaching here at Benton. Mrs. Barton feels that “Good days favor the bad days.” Faculty 115 m-j acL dappA Ylew 4d5iitant Dean Burmeister Geometry B.S. Ed. Univ. of Mo Joyce Edwards Asst. Principal; Attendance Office B.S. Phys. Ed. NWMSU Jack Capps Asst. Principal A S. Science Hannibal B.S. Science NEMSU M S. Sec. Admin. NWSU Larry Edwards Math; Junior Class Sponsor B.S. Ed. NWMSU M S. Ed. NWMSU Patricia Dulcan Non-Fiction; Fiction; Lang. Arts I B S. Ed. NWMSU Mary Elder Counselor B.S. Music Ed. Univ. of Mich. M S. Ed. NWMSU 116 Faculty Paul Evans Speech; Debate B S. Ed. Speech Theatre MWSC Jeamne Glise Learning Center; Girls Tennis B S. Ed. WSC Cert, in Reading Specialist; Learning Disabilities Mr. Capps is our new assistant principal. He replaced Mr. Clemens. He was a science teacher last year and the years before. He said he likes his new job just fine. John H. Foley Wld. Cul.; State and Local; Far East; Student Congress; Audio- Visual Coordinator; Key Communicator B S. Ed. NWMSU M A Am. His NWMSU Bonnie German Librarian B S. Ed. NWMSU Mr. Foley and Mr. Edwards seem to carry on an interesting conver- sation at the faculty dinner Faculty 117 Welcome Groh Drafting. Crafts Jr. College NWMSU Mary ville; Colorado State Larry E. Hager Hum. I; Hum. II; Anc. Man Wld. Cul Yearbook; Prometheans; Student Congress. N.H.S Advisor B.S. NWMSU M. Ed. Univ. of Arkansas John Hoffman Dramatics; Speech; All School Play; “Kardinal Kapiers ; Variety Show; One Act Play Fest Julie Cogdale and Renee Silvey discuss who won their match with Mrs. Glise about a tennis match at Hyde park. Chuck Holm Bkkp.; Prac. Bus. B.S. Admin. Univ. of Iowa M S Ed NWMSU Cathie King Child Dev; Family Relations; World Foods; Clothing Cons.; Housing; Consumer Education; Girls Golf; Boys Track Asst.; Cheerleaders B.S. Ed. NWMSU M S. Ed. NWMSU 118 Faculty Richard Lehman Math B S. Mo Valley Ellen Long Typing; Advance Typing; Clerical Practice; S.A General Bus.; Pre Vocational Bus. B.S. Ed. Vocational Certifica- tion S.W M S.U. Mrs. King puts make-up on Mrs. Long in a Mary Kay As the school year passes by. the teachers stay Make-Up demonstration organized as much as possible as they work with students in different classes, even with working around pep assemblies and other activities during the year. Steve Lovely Reserve Football; Track; Head of Girls Track; Freshman B B ; Health and S.S. B.S. Iowa S.U. M.S. Ed. NWMSU Don Lentz Chemistry; Physical Science In- vest.; N H.S.; Alchemia; Calculas; WBHS; JV. Girls Volleyball A S.. B.S. Ed.; M S. Ed. NWMSU James Markt LOR Math; LOR Bus Math LOR Social dev NWMS: B.S. Ed. Bus. NWMSU M.S. Ed. Special Ed LDMR M.S. NWMS M.S. Ed. Admin. , Faculty 119 Robert Mejia A S. St. Joseph Jr. College B.S. in Ed. NWMSU M. Ed. Univ. of Mo Leonard E Miles Jr. Social Studies 1; American West; Psychology A.B. St. Benedicts M.S. Kansas State Teachers Col- lege. Emporia. Kansas James Modis Cross Country, Track; Math B.A. Washburn Univ. M.E. Ark. Univ. 4 J. M. Nelson Psychology; Soc. IV; Community Resources B.S. Ed.. M S. Ed. UMCC James O'Hare ROTC; Drill Squad Saber Guard; Rifle team; MP; Honor Guard Soc Degree Columbia Univ. Thomas Pankiewicz TAG English; Comp; Creative Writing; Dept. Chairman. Lang. Arts B.S. Sec. Ed. NWMSU M.A. NWMSU The Staff of Benton High School plays a vital part in our lives today. Without them, there isn’t too much of anything we could do. The things the Faculty does for us are all very important, yet we all seem to take for granted that they will be done and we give very little thought to the long, hard hours the Faculty puts in for Benton. 120 Faculty y djuitinc} Do J flew 'if, ear Ms Post is caught by surprise, with her mouth full, during the faculty picnic. Terry Pierce Phys. Ed.: Girls B B Coach; Health B.S. Ed. NWMSU M S. Ed. NWMSU Football Wanda Pederson Biology. Physical Science B A West Georgia College M Ed. West Georgia College Karen Post Art; Art II; Art III; Art IV; Alpha Rho Tau B.S. Ed. MWSC Vicki Rains Cons. Homemaking; Family and Ind. Health; Cont. living. Food and Nutrition; Variety Show; F.H A.; All School Musical; Costume Director B.S. Univ. Mo. Columbia Faculty 121 James Scanlon Study hall; P.E.; Head Basketball coach; football; health M.U. Bob Young I.S.S. B S. Ed. Northwest Mo State John Reese Band; flag corps; Cardmalles B.S. KU MSU Dennis Riche State and Local; F.B. coach B.S. Sec. Ed. and M.A. Am. History NWMS Lawerence Robbins mixed choir; con. choir; Ben- ton Singers; Musical; Spring Gling B M. Ed. and M.A. CMSU Imogene Shepard Lang. Arts; Job training; Job Orientations M.S. Ed.; Adm. and Sup.; M.S. Rd. SP NWMSU 122 Faculty Mr. Starks seems to be having a good time. iJeaclierS (jo (tdeyond £)utiei Ron Starks Woodworking; football; track B.S. Ed; M S. Ed. NWMSU Calvin Smith Basic Elec.: metals; General Shop: Plastics B.S. Ed. Univ. of Mo. at Columbia M S. Ed. NWMSU W. K. Smith Earth Science; Physical Science A.B. Tarkio College Tamara Talbot Office Machines; typing; basic business B.S. Ed NWMSU Leslie A. Turner Phys. Ed.; girls volleyball: track B.S. Ed. Central Methodist College M S. Ad. NWMSU Betty Wilson counselor; dept, chairman A.B. Washburn U. M.S. Fla. State University Although Benton is not as large as surrounding high schools, our teachers have many respon- sibilities. They must plan for their classes each day, lecture, and give grades. Many of our teachers go beyond the call of duty and help with school functions on their spare time, stay after school, and help students who need just a little extra help; they sponsor committees and inform parents of students' progress. Our teachers understand us and are willing to help us. These are very good qualities. Left: Mr. Markt seems to be happy today. Faculty 123 Manley Baer (Smokey) Goldie Baldwin Elaine Barns Earl Campbell Mary Cates Christine Chesser Connie Crockett Maxine Cunningham Left: Rose Todd and Mary Davis, two of the many kitchen cooks who are always hard at work for the students at school. 124 Staff Tim Cupryk Mary Davis Anna Eaton Staff 125 Rex Gaspa Billie Hamm The staff at Benton High School is very essential. It keeps our school clean, makes sure we have hot lunches, and sees to it that we do not walk in several feet of snow. Without the staff we would have no record of what goes on at Benton. It seems that we take for granted the very important things the staff does for us. Grace Endsley Frances Farris Mary Lou Jackson Wilma Lay Staff i 3or Jl 3 Jl Program Manley Smokey Baer keeps busy sweeping the cafeteria. Mrs. Carolyn Moser takes money during lunch. 126 Staff Eileen Nash Ralph Trimmer Dave Redmond Jenny Stewart Rose Todd Mrs. Rose Todd and Mrs. Goldie Baldwin have fun serving lunches. Staff 127 Mrs. Grace Endsley fixes hamburgers for the hungry Benton students Above: The 1983-84 St. Joseph Board of Education. Seated: Mrs. Jan Powell. Mrs. Nancy Reed, and Mrs. Bette Tolbert. Standing: Mr Byron Baker. Mr James Weiser. and Dr. Larry Jones. 2)r. jban 9 an -A V'.w £oaJW.mU Dr. Gerald Troester Doanne College. Crete. Neb Doc- torate. University of Neb. Dr. John Stolt Bachelor Degree: Central Arkansas Master's Degree; University of Mo.. Columbia. Doctorate in School Ad- ministration. University of Mo Columbia. Dr. Dan Colgan Bachelor Degree. NWMSU. Master's degree. NWMSU. Doctorate U. of Mo 128 Board of Education Our Active _ 1 cl in i n i.it ra f ion Because of bad weather the faculty decided to have their annual fall picnic inside the cafeteria Mr Capps is pictured here eating and socializing with his fellow teachers. Signing papers and handling discipline are some of Mr. Capps regular duty In one of our many assemblies Mr Mejia speaks to the stu dent body Upon assuming the position of Assistant Principal, one of the first things you are impressed with is how quickly time seems to pass Each day brings new challenges, new ex- periences and there is rarely a dull moment The biggest adjustment has had to be made m the area of handling disagreements between female students You rare ly get to the bottom of a female spat girls can stay at the scene of the battle for years Most of their disagreements began long before the participants entered Benton High School Another adjustment requires acceptance of the fact that approximately 90% of all the people who enter the Assistant Principal's office each day are unhappy about something and each is convinced that they are correct Listening skills and a kttfe common sense are helpful In spite of the negativity wfiich tends to be associated with this position. I look forward to coming to work each day Right: Ms. Joyce Edwards. Dear Students Twenty five years ago Sputnik jolted the nation into awareness of our need for education to emphasize our technological needs for the times that followed Today we are being jolted in similar fashion so that the education that you receive will be up-to-date and equal to the challenges that ke ahead for you You are living at a time where there is an increasing demand for better skills or com- petencies from the vast majority of those of you who will make up the work force m the very near future The St Joseph School District is committed to providing you with the opportunities that will be needed to fully develop your skills to go on to further education or to compete for jobs that will enable you to enjoy a satisfactory living after you graduate from Benton High School Are you committed to the task of fully preparing yourself to make a living? Together we can reach the goal Bob Meya. Pnnopai Right Mr Robert Mejia S-760 R Far above left corner: Danny Herbert works hard in family relations. Center: Dana Cruise interviews Mr. Capps. Above: Tina Chaney is distracted from counting some money for Aichemia. Left Center: Leah Willoughby daydreams in History class. Left corner: Zach tzzell raises his hand to ask a question in History. Below: The three DJ's of WBHS discuss the next sonc from left to right they are Dan Lentz. Tara Peniand. Brad Hurd. 190 Academics Blackboard A ssign men ts Members of the Bentonian Staff: Front row. left to right: Dana Cruse. Shelly Miller. Russell Keith. Jackie Horn, and Tammie Frink. Back row. left to right: Scott Bachman. Megan Argabright. Ms. Donna Boyer. Supervisor, and Robbie James. Jackie Horn types up a story for the paper while Shelly Miller reads it. Megan Argabright. Business Manager, gives Scott Bachman and Robbie James ads for their page. 132 Bentonian Ms Donna Jean Boyer checks over the pages on the recent Bentonian. On the board the names of the students and the stories they are to do are seen Scott Bachman clowns around as Robbie James and Dana Cruze get ready to paste down the advertisements for the paper The Bentonian staff has to go around to various areas of the school to get stories. They write about sports, students, features, and editorials. They have to get advertisements for the paper from local merchants or businessmen and work with their adviser Ms. Boyer to produce a paper that students will enjoy. Bentonian 133 Yearbook Gains Use Of Computer Oh no, not another deadline! This could be heard in Mr. Hager's room sixth hour throughout the year. That's right, it is the yearbook staff consisting of 25 students and their ad- visor. Mr. Larry Hager, preparing the yearbook for the stu- dent body. The school was provided by the Instructional Media Center with a computer, so that among other things the yearbook §taff would be able to record who purchased books and com- pile the index. Besides punching in information in a com- puter, the staff was responsible for drawing up spreads, choosing pictures, and writing the required copy. Lett: Photography editor. Terry Stehle. tries out a camera but in the mean- time. someone else experiments with another camera. Right: Debbie Withrow demonstrates the technique of erasing one copy at a time when making an error on a car- boned quad-pak. Below: Dana Dandliker reviews ideas for captions. Left: The new addition to the yearbook staff, the Apple II. holds Julie Roberts' attention. 134 Yearbook Elizabeth Atkins — Co-Editor Susan Wallace — Co Editor Terry Stehle — Photography Editor Michelle O’Dell — Business Manager Kelley Nigh — Chief Typist Doug Steele — Typist Bill Lamar — Photographer Gail Giseburt — Photographer Leon Bascue — Art Sherrie Hogan — Art Konda Sears — Senior Section Julie Roberts — Junior Section Steve Fredrickson — Sophomore Section Dana Dandliker — Freshman Section Mandy Mears — Faculty and Staff Section Pat Ezzell — Staff Ryan Foley — Staff Debbie Loubey — Staff Jennafer Mears — Staff Buffie Reiley — Staff Penny Sisk — Staff Stacy Steele — Staff Debbie Withrow — Staff Brad Hurd — Staff Keri Pfleiderer — Staff Cindy Winder — Staff Mr Larry Hager — Advisor Above: Leon Bascue. artist, is busy draw- ing a masterpiece for Mr. Hager Left: Typist. Kelley Nigh, is kept busy throughout the year Below: Ryan Foley, a freshman member, contemplates writing his copy for the faculty sections. Left: A yearbook staff member is busy stamping and numbering pictures. Yearbook 135 T.A.G. Added To Curriculum Mr. Hager sits patiently while Steve Fredrickson and Susan Wallace ask him a question in yearbook. Chris Dieter looks confused while listening to Mrs. Dulcan. Logan Hays sits quietly reading a story. Below Jerri Fischer looks interested in the class discussion. 136 Language Arts t ■ - i Paul Martinez looks startled when called to participate in class. The class listens as Mrs. Dulcan reads one of her many stories. The language classes are still teaching the skills of language to Benton students. A new language class has been added to the Language Arts Department this year. The new class is called T.A.G. (talented and gifted) which is taught by Mr. Pankiewicz. Some other classes offered in the Language Arts Department are fiction and non-fiction taught by Mrs. Dulcan, and there is style and structure. American literature, and English literature taught by Mrs. Bayer. There are many other classes offered besides these such as composition, creative writing, and journalism, which are taught by Mr. Pankiewicz. Left: Tom Nolan relaxes in composition. Above: Terry Russell takes part in class discussion. Language Arts 137 Although the trend is to teach more science and math like it was in the late 1950's the Social Studies Department is still trying to teach young people to be good citizens and to live a communi- ty life. At no time in history has it been more impor- tant than now, to teach social studies in the public schools. Left: Mr John Foley looks disturbed as a picture is taken of his fifth hour World Cultures class. Below Mike Conard seems to be saying. I didn't do it. he did! Right: Rick Venable tries to look profound in his Contemporary Issues Class, as Mrs. Barbara 8urmeister watches on. Besides Contemporary Issues, other social studies classes include: American Government, Humanities, American History, Psychol- ogy, Far East. World Cul- tures. Ancient History. Amer- ican West. State and Local, and Communicative Re- sources. 138 Social Studies Above: George Hicks relaxes in Ancient History. Right: De Swinney shows off his new World History book. Students Learn To Be Good Citizens Left: Kenny Bellomy takes notes in Ancient History. Below: Trent Tracy works on an assignment sheet in World Cultures Social Studies 139 Neal Hook studies his assignment in Algebra II. Kelly Horn helps Gary Silvey decorate Mr Edwards' room. “A NATION AT RISK” Stresses A Greater Need For Math Courses Lisa Barr seems to be getting more interested in her book Jackie Horn is working on her homework in Geometry, than she is Algebra I. 140 Math Benton High School has many courses to of- fer in the Math department. This was the first year for the computer math course. There were only two classes offered this year. In- troduction to Micro Computers, to those who have already had Algebra I. Another course ad- ded this year was calculus. In the future there is the possibility for an advanced computer class and Mr. Edwards, department chairman, would like more seniors interested in com- puters to sign up for the courses. Left: Jennifer Mollus seems to be amused with geometry. Above: Cheryl Wolverton copies the assignment that Mr Modis has given. Right: Jeff Brendle is given a problem to solve on the chalk board. Calculus Added To The Curriculum To Aid College-Bound Math 141 Business Skills — Basies Fov Lite Accounting, typing, practical business, shorthand, and office machines are just some of the many courses taught here at Benton by Mr. Holmes, Ms. Billingsley, Mrs. Talbot, and Mrs. Long. Outside Speakers Add To Learning Above left: Leah Elrod works on homework in her clerical practice class. Above right: Julie Hildebrand looks surprised at what is on her paper. Below: Danielle Farthing reflects on new make-up techniques learned in Clerical practice. Left: Mr. W K. Smith discusses a topic from the textbook with his physical science class. Mr. Don Lentz started his school years here at Benton. While he was a student, he was active in science and J.R.O.T.C. He was selected Brigade Commander in J.R.O.T.C. During Mr. Lentz's college years, he attended St. Joseph Junior College, where he received his Associate Degree. Then he attended Maryville, where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics. He did graduate studies at UKMC and returned to Maryville to obtain his Master’s Degree. Looking at the size of the advanced science classes, disappoints Mr. Lentz. He feels that the reason for the classes being so small is that, The students think the classes are too hard, but in reality, the classes are as easy as other classes, and in some instances, easier. All the world today is computers and science. Accor- ding to Mr. Lentz, those students who avoid computer and science classes, will be at a disadvantage. Hr. Don Lentz Begins Career At Benton And Continues As Teacher Below: Kim Higginbotham finds that working in the lab Using solutions and acids proves to be a meaningful experiment for can sometimes be fun. Lori Lieffring. Left: Tim Stufflebean and Steve McCollum carry on a conversation as the others listen to the lecture Below: Danette Cook does not seem to be pleased at what she sees Science 145 Hiliyards — An Educational Alternative Far above: Darrin Peters is doing some body work on a car. Above right: Doug Barnes and Bill Rosco work in the machine shop. Above: David Hicks plans a blue print in drafting. Right: Cheryl Farmer is typing in Data Processing. Many students go to Hiliyards to learn a trade which enables them to have a better chance in getting a job. Going to Hiliyards can give them a level higher than the rest. A new Hillyard Area Vocational Technical School was built last year and like the old facility many courses are offered to the students. Just a few examples of courses offered at Hiliyards are computer science, nursing, heating and cooling, and auto mechanics. 146 Hiliyards Extreme upper left: Tina McDowell takes time out of Data Processing Upper left: Tracy Frazer and Tammy Maleta are running the press m printing Left: Gary Cook shows he can work with his hands. Extreme upper right: This marks the entrance to the new Hilly ards. Upper right: Nancy Mayes and Juanita Legans show what they have learned in Nursing Above: Lon Leach and Robert Keith are checking out the underneath of a car. Hillyards 147 BEWTO l|,JJ|GH SCHOOL c£)a Tun,J cvrJk£Efa Tieo m r L 5 ? Q'oo am. Bax We toe. i eatifs. OO £1 ne ral Udniuian z oo Above: One of many signs previously displayed the school Above: Mark Zuptich concentrates on the song in Benton play, ‘Damn Yankees. Singers. Above: Jennifer Puckett paints her M on her M M's art Above: Kevin James concentrates on his Industrial Arts project, project. 148 Fine Arts Talented Students Put In Extra Hours Lisa Wahlert and Julie Leaverton prepare to sing their parts for Benton Singers. The Fine Arts department consists of Art. Drama. Vocal Music, and Band. All of these fine hard working, and most importantly, talented young people willingly put in many extra hours of hard work to make extra-curricular activities such as the school play of Damn Yankees,” vocal and instrumental concerts, and other per- formances a success for all involved. These hard working people often work many hours of their time to the best of their abilities. They deserve a commendation for their fine work, talents, and ef- fort because they enriched and made the 1983- 1984 school year a success for the entire student body. Ms. Karen Post helps Sid Nelson with his art work. Scott Caton looks intently at his drawing. Fine Arts 149 Dana Dandliker works at answering questions and defining words in Mrs. King's class. Preparation For The Future 150 Home Economics FHA Activities Progressi ve One field of education that remains the most im- portant still today is home economics. Why should students take home economics? ‘‘Home Economics studies the management techni- ques necessary for running a modern family household. You will learn such things as how to con- struct a family budget, how to prepare nutritious meals, and how to get a spoon out of the disposal, Ms. Rains said. Such courses as Basic Consumer Homemaking, Intermediate and Advanced Clothing, Intermediate and Advanced Foods, Individual and Family Health, Consumer Education and Management, Child Development, Family Relations, and Contemporary Living, are offered here at Benton. Also this year a new class activity was started. F.H.A. or Future Homemakers of America. Accor- ding to Ms. Rains the new group is progressing fine. Right: Debbie Reisterer mixes ingredients for her cooking project while another member of the group prepares ice cubes. Mike Behler hesitates to eat what his group has just fixed Home Economics 151 Industrial Arts plays an important part in today’s hobbiest and craftperson. Because of this, Benton offers a wide variety of classes in this particular field. In general shop, a student is introduced to woods, metals, plastics, drafting, and electricity which gives an overview of the specialized, indepth courses offered. After this course is completed, the student is able to take such classes as Woodworking I, Woodworking II, metals, plastics, electricity. Students can also take crafts. Drafting II, and Drafting II. In the spring, students with approved pro- jects can enter them in the Northwest In- dustrial Arts Fair at Maryville. The projects are judged by a panel of college teachers. In the past Benton has left the fair with at least a three rating on most projects and some of the 20 sweepstakes awarded. In the race toward better education, we have not forgot the industrial side of the arts and continue to push for higher standards and better quality projects. Above left: Jerry Wilson works on completing his pro- ject in plastics. Left: Ira Atkinson proudly poses in his football jersey. Ira is a student of the Woodworking II class. Above: Steve Meng works on some of his bookwork consisting of reading and doing questions. 152 Industrial Arts Above Mr. Smith helps Jimmy Atkins complete his plastics project. Above right: Shawn Stiles buffs plastic on one of the buffers. Right: Woods hold an attraction for Kent Markley. so much that he comes back to visit. Industrial Arts 153 J.R.O.T.C. A Super Class Above Left: Carla Sharp tries to perfect her Fancy Right Shoulder Arms. Above right: Col. Simmons sits at his desk and prepares the daily lesson plans for his classes. Left: S.F.C. O'Hare takes a break from his paperwork. 154 J.R.O.T.C. R.O.T.C. is more than an activity, and more than a history or English class. The classes always try to have a good time through the year. R.O.T.C. always seems to be a very strong subject, with lots of support behind it, whether it be in school, honor guard practice, or one of the many other activities to par- ticipate in. Some of the students think it is a fun and thrilling class, while others think it gets quite boring at times. Of course they do believe in a lot of physical training. However, the students in it show a great deal of en- thusiasm. The students in R.O.T.C. volunteer most of their time to be in the extra curricular activities that this class offers. We think the time that we take to participate, is worth every little bit of effort each and every student puts in to their own little thing they do. Jimmy Leggans stands at attention during the winter rovaltv assembly. First hour R.O.T.C. prepares for inspection. J.R.O.T.C. 155 Tara Pendland working hard on her health worksheet. The gym classes offer students a chance to im- prove their physical fitness. Ways of ac- complishing this are: working out in the weight room, aerobics, having walk-runs, outside sports and many more activities. Health classes teach students how to keep themselves in shape. And gym classes show students how to keep in shape. From Aerobics To Lifting Weigh ts John Nagel works out in the weight room. Melody Atwood hits the ball and Tammy Embery watches. 156 P.E. and Health Chris Martinez pretends to be the muscle man in the picture. Tracy Fredrickson shows her unique form while using the pickle ball paddle Mrs Leslie Turner explains the rules of pickle ball and ping Chris Silvey hits the ball back to her opponent, pong. P.E. and Health 157 Favorite Car First: Corvette Second: Trans-Am Third: Camaro Fourth: 2-28 Fifth: Porshe Favorite Restaurant First: McDonalds Second: Burger King Third: Pizza Hut Fourth: Red Lobster Fifth: Godfathers Favorite Jeans First: Levis Second:Lee Third: Calvin Klein Fourth: Chic Fifth: Jordache 158 And The Winners Are Favorite Food First: Pizza Second:Tacos Third: Hamburgers Fourth: Spaghetti Fifth: Steak Favorite Sport First: Baseball Second: Football Third: Basketball Fourth: Volleyball Fifth: Tennis Favorite Song First: Cum On Feel The Noize Second: Rock of Ages Third: Beat It Fourth: Faithfully Fifth: Sharp Dressed Man And The Winners Are ... 159 Using leisure time wisely is another ele- ment of our education. Do we sit and stare at the boob tube hour after hour, or do we go bowling, go horseback riding, take part in a personal sport or read a good book? Ben- ton students are just like other students who like to play video games, ride around in their cars and meet just to talk and socialize. Many even like to take a ride to At- chison, Kansas to socialize. Worthy Use of Leisure Time Far above: Denny Mueller's pride and joy, his 1976 Camaro. Above: Doug Steele concentrates on a printout of names that he has to type into the computer for 6th hour publications class. Left: Chris Stehle shows his very unique way of playing Donkey Kong 3. 160 Hobbies Above: Rhonda Swafford puts the bridle on her horse Lacy for a sunny after- noon ride. Right: Curt Wattenbarger displays his somewhat unique style of bowling. Above: Denny Mueller stretches out during his follow through at the Plaza Bowling Lanes. Bowling is an avid hobby of many Benton students. Left: Pam Mace spends another 25$ in her pursuit of a high score on the game Ms Pac-Man Hobbies 161 F.H.A. Sponsors Mock Wedding Here Comes the bride! The bride (Danielle Farthing) is escorted to the alter by her father (Darren Throckmorton) as a friend (Karen Rullman) looks on. From left to right: Best Man — Danny Herbert. Groomsmen — Steve Brown. Rick Sumpter. Harlan Roberts, and Tom Schuman. The tuxedos were donated by A. J. August Menswear The first semester Family Relation class, taught by Mrs. Cathy King, organized a mock wedding sponsored by the F.H.A. (Future Homemakers of America) on November 23, 1983. The participants were chosen by lottery. It showed how to put a wedding together and was a fun and effec- tive way of learning about marriage. A reception was held with cake, punch, and a dinner afterwards. From left to right — Bridesmaids — Becky Fletchall. Kathy Sample. Shelly McIntosh, and Kari Guinn. Maid of honor — Leah Elrod. The dresses were donated by Mr. Carmen Johnson volunteered to be the minister in this Hobbs Formalwear. and the flowers were donated by mock ceremony. Here she reads the wedding vows to the Higdon’s Floral bride and the groom. 162 Mock Wedding Deanna Spoonemore was soloist at the wedding. She sang “You Light Up My Life and “The Rose.” Chrissy Fike ac- companied her on the piano. The bride (Danielle Farthing) and the groom (Mark Zup- tich) happily pose for the camera. They both remarked that this was a good experience for them and everyone in their class. Playing the parts of rmgbearer and flower girl are Dana Dandliker and Becky Hagen Candle lighters have to keep the candles in their hands lit while they walk down the aisle. Dana Cruise and Stacy Swinney are seen here doing just that. The groom feeds the bride the first bit of wedding cake as he goes through the motions of eating it himself. Mock Wedding 163 A Community of Students and Staff Benton High School is a community of students and staff who interact with each other daily. However, it is a community within a larger community. The year 1983-84 saw the opening of the new Pony Express Bridge and the destruction of the old. It was announced that Townsend Wall a business over 100 years old was closed and that the Plymouth Building, closed for many years would open as a furniture store. South St. Joseph also had four major fires. A new hotel was started in the Central business district and offered hopes for the renewal of the downtown area. Far above: On January 11, this fire on the 6100 block of King Hill Avenue, destroyed two businesses, and damaged a couple of other neighboring businesses. Above: The St. Joseph Court House. Left: The new addition to St. Joseph, the Sheraton Hotel. Part Time Jobs Needed to Support Activities Above: Kim Keith gives a gas customer back some change at the Kovac's gas station. Below: Leon Bascue cleans off the cutting machine at Kovac's. Right: Cindy Ritchie shows the proper way to make a Pizza Hut Pan Pizza. Below right: At Taco John's. Terri Richardson takes the order from a customer. Many of Benton's students hold jobs after school and on weekends. These jobs made it possible for them to support their cars and to provide the money for activities such as dates, sports, movies, eating out. clothing, and the other fun things that cost money. Jobs also give the much needed experiences that students need for future work and make it possible for many to attend college where they will get further training for even better jobs. Those who do not go on to college will use their work skills to continue to get better paying jobs. enton high school MRROlWl On November 9, 1983, the 54 year-old Pony Ex- press bridge was closed and the new bridge across the Missouri River opened to traffic. It was a memorial occasion to families and business persons who used the old bridge as access to the neighbor- ing state, the condition of the bridge as was deteriorating. Despite the rainy weather many peo- ple still attended the occasion. Some of the people were the Benton band, the president of the Chamber of Commerce, and Rev. Charles Bayer, and many interested citizens. Left: Tam nie Frink and Patty Prokop introduce the band. Below: One thing that did not take the morning off to celebrate the bridge opening was the Muddy Missouri. Unconcerned, it flowed by the crowd. Lower left: The Benton band and pompon girls try to survive the cold wind that chilled the onlookers. Lower right: Part of the new bridge shows the contrast of the two bridges across the river. Bridge Opening Draws Crowd Above: The official opening of the bridge included a pair of giant scissors which cut the barrier. Left: A portion of the band tries to ignore the cold and act as if it is a usual fall day. not the chilly temperature it was Below: A view of the new and old. Bridge Opening 167 Above: Mr. Larry Hager laughs at a witty remark that yearbook photographer. Bill Lamar, makes as Buftie Reiley waits her turn for help on writing her copy Left: Mr Hager takes a break from his 6th hour yearbook class to sit and meditate to himself. A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. Henry Brook Adams It can certainly be said that Larry Hager has in- fluenced countless students at Benton. For 27 years, he has worked tirelessly as a teacher, extra-curricular advisor, counselor and, most of all, a friend to all who sought his knowledge and advice. One can see his influence in many ways: twenty-five years as yearbook advisor; advisor to the National Honor Society, Prometheans, and Student Congress; in the success of many Benton graduates, some of whom graduated only because Larry Hager never gave up on them; and, finally, in his leadership as Social Studies Department Chairman. But the real measure of Larry Hager's influence is to be found in his con- victions that compromise is necessary in society; that one should listen to students no matter how insignificant their problems might seem; and, that every student should experience success, no matter how small. To those who know him, student and educators alike, Larry Hager, is a good and honorable man. I'm proud to be his colleague and friend. John Foley 168 Dedication Our Special Thanks To Mr. Larry Hager For His Twenty- five Years Of Hard Work And Dedication As Yearbook Advisor Academics 4 Ackley. Myla 114 Activities 5-37 Adkins. Brian 104 Administration 130 Alexander. Tami95 Ames. Kimberly 53. 104 Amos. Rhonda 95 Anderson. Jennifer 104 Anno. Ronnie 42. 104 Argabright. Megan 5. 6. 7. 10. 11.27. 31.34. 62.63. 112. 132 Argabright. Shelly 104 Armstrong. Gretchen 22. 23.104 Arnold. Terrence 41. 55. 93 Ashler. Annette 86 Ashworth. Ronnie 111 Ashworth. Thomas 95 Atkins. Elizabeth 1.11.28. 52.112. 135. 176 Atkins. Jimmy 112, 153 Atkinson. Eric 41.86. 92 Atkinson. Ira 41.86. 93.152 Atwood. Melody 33.69. 102. 111. 156 Auten, Christa 95 Auxier. David 104 Auxier. Sherrie 95 Axtell. Sheila 104 Babcock. James 93 Baber. Lynette 93 Bachman. Dean Bachman. Scott 5.6. 7. 9. 10. 11.31. 41.45. 112. 132. 133 Baer. Manly 124. 126 Bailey. Sharon 95 Baker. Byron 128 Baker. Dana 86 Baldwin. Goldie 124. 127 Bally. John 47. 95 Bamfield. Lori 61. 104 Barber. Douglas 112 Barber. Shelley 95 Barmann. Laurie 33. 53. 104 Barnard. Gary 93 Barnes. Doug 31. 112. 146 Barnes. Jamie 104 Barnes. Kevin 93 Barnett. Harold 46. 47. 95 Barns. Elaine 124 Barr. Lisa 104. 140 Barr. Lori 12. 13.112 Barton. Barbara 114. 115 Bascue. Leon 112,135. 165. 176 Basketball 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51 Bastian. Sheldon Batreall. Julie 53.95 Bayer. Wendy 113, 114 Beach. Valetta 86 Becerra. Angelina 95. 101 Becerra. Sandra 50. 104 Beck. Kimberly 112 Behler. Dawn 95 Behler. Mike 95. 151 Bellomy. Kenny 86. 139 Benton. Singers 12. 13 Bentonian 132. 133 Berry. Rhonda 83. 112 Best. Ernie 95. 101 Best. Patty Billingsley. Sarah 114. 142 Black. Lisa 104 Bledsoe. Bridget 22. 86 Bledsoe. Sophia 104 Board of Education 128. 129 Bolmger. Dee 22. 23. 104 Boiler. Jody 112 Boiler, Ronnie 35. 37. 44. 45. 112 Boiler. Sherri 95 Bosley. Marsha 95 Bosley. Shelly 86 Bouge. Rita 86 Boyer. Donna 114. 132. 133 Boyer. Mark 95 Boyes. Valerie 64. 65. 112 Bradley. David 35. 104 Brady. Barry Brandt. Robert 115 Brant. Chris 22. 23. 42. 104 Bregin. Rita 112. 115 Brendle. Jeff 16.86. 141 Bricker. Annete 86 Bricker. Linda 104 Brock. Norris 20. 95 Brown. Amy 95 Brown. Angela 86 Brown. Shane 101 Brown. Steve 72. 162 Brown. Tim 43. 56. 95 Brown. Tracey 86 Bruce. Randy 86 Bryson. Melissa 95 Buhman. Doug 72 Bull. Marty 72 Bull. Ronnie 95 Bundridge. Allen 20. 104 Bundridge. Ronda 86 Burchett. Jim 72 Burchett. Larry 72 Burchett. Rebecca 104 Burfiend. Theresa 72 Burgess. Jack 67. 113. 115 Burgess. Lavonda 95 Burgess. Teddy 86 Burmeister. Barbara 115. 138 Burmeister. Dean 116 Burns. Kristie 72 Business 24. 25 Butts. David 93 Caldwell. Cindy 93 Calloway. Buddy 42. 103. 104 Calloway. Laurence 104 Campbell. Earl 124 Canchola. Becky 95 Canchola. Cecelia 83 Canchola. Clara 104 Canchola Sarah 104 Canchola. Thomas 101 Caples. Dennis 72 Capps. Jack 116. 117. 125. 129. 130 Cardinalles 62. 63. 166 Cates. Mary 124. 125 Caton. Scott 95. 149 Caw. David 16.95 Caw. Kevin 104 Chaney. Tina 9. 11. 24 72. 103 Chapman. Janel 95 Chatfield. Nancy 31.36. 37. 41. 49. 70. 72 Chavez. Fred 72 Chavez. Tony 42. 104 Chavez. Vonda 104 Cheerleaders 60. 61 Chesser. Chris 124 Chesser. Lucinda 72 Chineleison. Arline 95 Chirila. Julie 62. 86. 90 Chirila. Mark 16. 104 Christy. Larry 104 Clark. Vemta 27. 72 Clements. Stanley 93 Clinton. David 72 Clinton. Gary 86 Clizer. Rhonda 86 Closing 176 Clouse. John 83 Clubs 22-29 Cluts. Damon 89. 95 Cogdill. Julie 39. 58. 95. 118 Colgan. Dan 128 Community 164.165 Conard. Carl 104 Conard.Mike 57.96. 138 Conaway. Kelly 72 170 Index Conaway. Kevin 96 Concert Choir 37 Conroy. David 104 Conroy. Steve 104 Contreras. David 56. 83 Contreras. Joannona 93 Contreras. Tom 96 Cook. Aleshia 103. 104 Cook. Danette 53. 96. 145 Cook. Doug 96 Cook. Gary 72. 147 Cook. Nelson 93. 96. 99 Cook. Randy 55 Coon. E. 93 Coon. George 104 Coon. Laurie 104 C-on. Saundra 86 Coon. Theresa 83 Coon. Tina 104 Cooper. Billy 86 Cooper. Joseph 96 Cooper. Marca 86 Corcoran. Kimberly 86 Corcoran. Tim 101 Corkms. Melinda 23. 104 Cottrill. Todd 104 Courtney. Deanna 96 Cox. Jody 96 Cox. Stephanie 53. 102. 104 Crenshaw. Tracy 39. 58. 104 Crist. Albert 96 Crist. Calvin 13. 73 Crist. Willa 39.58. 104 Crockett. Connie 124. 125 Crockett. Tom 86 Cruse. Angela 87 Cruse. Dana 34. 73. 130. 132. 133. 163 Cruz. Frankie 5. 31.37. 73 Culver. Brenda 105 Cunningham. Kory 93 Cunningham. Maxine 124 Cupryk. Tim 125 Dalsing. Edward 57. 105 Dandliker. Dana 84. 87. 134. 135. 150. 163. 176 Danner. Robert 96 Danyluck. Donnet 105 Davis. Billie 96 Davis. Mary 124. 125 Davis. Troy 41.43. 96 Davison. Clint 51. 105 Dawson. Brien 73 Day.Joseph 83 Deatherage. Shelley 58. 96 Deiter. Chris 87. 136 Delaney. Debbie 73 Dennis. Ruth 96 Deshon. Katherine 53. 105 Despam. Betsy 87 Despam. Roxanna 96 Devall. Sheila 9.11.24. 64. 65. 73 Dewar. Dana 105 Distafind. Mike 105 Doldt. Lori 39. 58. 87 Dolman. William 54. 96 Dowell. Jeff 93 Dowell. Rodney 83 Drag. Mark 9. 16. 24. 25. 87 Dudley. Keith 22. 23. 88. 105. 136. 137 Dulcan. Patricia 116 Dunken. Todd 69. 93 Duty. Kevi 16. 96 Dykes. Steve 13. 87 Dykes.Tina 39. 58. 105 Earleywme. Tina Eaton. Anna 125 Eblmg Barbara 96 Edson. Jerry 9. 57. 96. Edwards. Joyce 112. 116 Edwards. Larry 116. 117. 140. 141 Elder. Mary 116 Elliott. Rhonda 105 Ellis. April 105 Ellis. Barbara 73 Ellis. David 105 Ellis, Jamie 53. 96 Ellis, Leeann 64. 65. 73 Ellis Romona 87 Ellis. William 1( Elrod. Leah 73. 143. 162 Ely. Dennis 105 Embrey. Jody 105 Embrey. Tammy 111. 156 Endsley. Grace 126. 127 Endsley. Kevin 41. 73 Endsley. Tracy 87 Erickson. Kim 39. 105 Eslmger. Leann 53. 105 Evans. Craig 83 Evans. Paul 23. 117 Everett. John 73. 93 Ezzell. Patrick 41.43. 96. 135. 176 Ezzell. Zachary 23. 36. 37. 96. 130 Faculty 112-128 Fall Royalty 31.37 Fans. Shelley 87 Farmer. Cheryl 73. 146 Farrington. Rhonda 96 Farrington. Tina Farris. Frances 126 Farthing. Danielle 31.61.67. 74. 143. 162. 163 Farthing. Richelle 105 Faschmg. Jimmy 105 Ferguson. Millard 101 Ferguson. Stacy 101 Fike. Anita 96 Fike, Christina 11. 16. 74. 163 Filbert. Tabetha 53. 69. 96 Filbert. Tricta 53. 105 Fine Arts 148. 149 Fischer. Jerri 136 Fisher. Tammy 74 Flag Corps 65. 104 Fletchall. Rebecca 87.162 Flowers. Doug 87. 46 Flowers. Kenny 5. 31. 105 Foley. John 6. 117. 138. 168 Foley. Ryan 105. 135. 176 Football 40. 41.42. 43. 44 Ford. Kirby 87 Forensics 22. 23 Frazee. Brian 101 Frazer. Tracy 87. 147 Fredrickson. Steve 5. 8. 9. 14. 19. 31, 52. 74. 112. 135. 136. 176 Fredrickson. Tracy 32. 53. 96. 100, 157 Freshmen 42 Frink. Tammie 27. 83. 132. 166 Funk. Donmta 101 Funk. Rodney 105 Furgeson. Richard 101 Furlong. Paul 13. 16. 41.43. 96 Furlong Tom 11. 13. 19. 74 Gaddy. Lisa 96 Gall. Mary 28. 97 Galvan. Carol 83 Gann. Janelle 39. 59. 105 Gardner. Kevin 106 Gardner. Wiley 101 Index 171 Gaspa. Rex 126 Gatton. Joel 106 Gatton. Kelly 74 Gentry. Robert 97 George. Theresa 106 Gerlt. Diana 106 German. Bonnie 29. 117 Gibbons. David 97 Gibbons. Julie 74 Giesen, Mark 97 Gillett. Camyla 39. 59. 74 Gilpin. Betti 97 Giseburt. Carlina 39. 58. 106 Giseburt. Gail 33. 53. 84. 87. 135. 176 Giseburt. Jerry 83 Glise. Jeanine 39. 58. 117. 118 Golf 59 Goodpasture. Bill 106 Goodwim. Tina 106 Goodwin. Casey 102. 106 Goodwin. Scott 74 Goolsby. Lori 87 Grable. Jamie 64. 65. 87 Grace. Kim 5. 13. 31.61. 78. 84. 87 Grace Terry 16. 87 Gray. Roger 87 Gray. Scott 87 Greer. Phil 74 Gregory. Brian 42. 106 Gresham. Kraig88 Grider. David 23. 93 Grider. Samantha 97 Griffin. Kenny 97 Griffin. Marcia 93 Groce. Keith 93 Groh. Welcome 118 Grom. Jason 83 Groves. Jeff 42. 106 Guidry. Sheri Guinn. Kan 64.65. 74. 162 Guinn. Roger 106 Guinn. Teresa 23. 97 Gunn. Matt 88 Gunter. Bartholomew 56. 97 Hagan. Becky 74. 163 Hager. Larry E. 75. 118. 134. 135. 136. 168. 169. 176 Halbirt, Craig 88 Hale. Jamie 93 Hale. Laneese 101, 106 Hale. Penney 74 Hamblin. Dusty 106 Hamilton. William 9.11. 24. 74. 89 Hamm. Billie 126 Hanshaw. Rodney 106 Hanson.Donna 88 Hargrave. Jamie 74 Harris. Judy 93. 106 Harrison. Amy 32. 97 Hartman. John 46. 88 Hawkins. Chris 11.37. 70. 74 Hawley. Serena 97 Hayes. Christopher 13. 57.97 Hayes. Logan 83. 136 Hayes. Lorinda 39. 59. 88 Haywood. Steven 75 Health 156. 157 Heitman. Carlene 61. 106 Helm. Johney 97 Helsel. David 42. 106 Helton. Mary 106 Hendrix. Joseph 55. 75 Hendrix. Josh 106 Hendrix. Zachary 101 Henkosky. Brian 93 Herbert. Danny 5. 88. 90. 130. 162 Herring. Brad 88 Herring. Sheri 8. 9. 11. 14, 24. 75 Hicks. Brian 41.88 Hicks. David 93. 146 Hicks. Doug 42. 106 Hicks. George 41.44. 46. 93. 139 Hicks. Jeffrey 93 Hicks. Paulette 101 Hicks. Pete 75 Higbe. Leah 106 Higginbotham. Kim 62. 63. 97. 144 Hildebrand. Cinda 105 Hildebrand. Julie 34. 49, 75. 77. 143 Hildebran. Kris 36. 37. 75 Hill. Sharman 28. 61.97 Hillyards 146. 147 Hilton. Doug 75 Hinch. Jody 5, 106 Hoffman. John 18. 118 Hoffman. Michelle 94. 97 Hogan. Sheryl 11. 16. 17.28. 63.75. 135. 176 Hoibraten. SHannon 111 Holm. Chuck 118. 142 Holmes. Greg 106 Holub. Mark 33. 75 Home Economics 162 Homecoming 36. 37 Honor Guard 37 Hood. Nate 46.67.93 Hook. Neal 41.44. 45.46. 88. 140 Hopper. Melissa 107 Horn. Bill Horn. Gregory 75 Horn. Jacquelyn 39. 59. 97. 132. 140 Horn. Kelly 43.88. 140 Hosier. Brian 43. 97 Hughes. Carrie 93 Hughes. Leatha 97 Hughes.Ronald 9. 16. 24. 25. 97 Hunt. Carey 107 Hunt. Randy 107 Hunt. Stacy 76 Hurd. Bradley 57.97. 130. 135. 176 Hurd. Joe 76 Ide, Gregg 103. 107 Ide. Micheal 76 Industrial Arts 152, 153 Ingram. Jason 21.88 Jackson. Mary 126 Jagodzinski. Morris 101 Jagodzmski. Tammy 97 Jagodzinski. Vickie 76 Jamborees 44. 45 James. Kevin 76. 148 James. Robert 8. 9. 31.47. 69. 94. 97. 132. 133 Jenkins. Darren 41.97 Jennings. Gregory 93 Johnson. Carmen 76. 152 Johnson. Delus 37. 76 Johnson. Janice 93 Johnson. Lea 11.52. 76. 88 Johnson. Michelle 53. 107 Johnson. Richard 108. Ill Johnson. Roschelle 23. 88 Jones. Amanda 107 Jones. Angela 88 Jones. Larry Dr. 128 Jones. Mickie 97 Jones. Randy 97 Jones. Sean 83 Jordan. Lora 107 Jordan. Teresa 76 Joswick. Sandy 5. 35. 76 Juniors 84-93 Justice. Stacy 97 Kalamon. Anna 88 Keck. Dixie 93 Keith. Bruce 93 Keith. Kim 88. 165 Keith Larry 83 Keith Pam 107 Keith. Randy 13. 14. 15. 84. 88 Keith. Robert 76. 147 Keith. Russell 66.97. 132 Keith. Tina 107 Keling. Mike 107 Keling. Scott 107 Kelley. Kim 13. 62.88. 142 Kennedy. Rodney 16. 107 Kerns. Kellie 107 Kiger. Van 76 Kincaid. Darla 13. 76 King. Cathie 39. 59. 118. 119. 150. 162 King, Kenneth 101 Kissick. Sherry 111 Koeppen. Fred 76 Kunzler. Tracy 107 Kurtz. Carrie 39. 59. 62. 70. 77 Lake. Jim 105. 107 Lamar. Bill 88. 135, 168. 176 Lance. Kenneth 97 Lanford. Fred 83 Langley. Karen 68. 97 Langner. Lisa 98 Langner. Robert 107 Language Arts 131 Lanham. Lloyd 107 Lawson. Century 62. 98 Lay. Wilma 126 Leach. Lori 77. 147 Leaverton. Julie 13. 18. 77. 131. 149 Ledford. Artie 83 172 Index Lee. Mark Leggans. Jimmy 77. 155 Leggans. Juanita 77. 147 Leggans. Steve 52. 88 Lehman. Richard 113. 119 Lentz. Daniel 15. 24. 25. 35. 46. 47. 57. 109. 130 Lentz. Don 15. 53. 113. 119. 144. 145 Leslie. Stacy 53. 88 Lett. Vincent 37. 77 Library 29. 65 Lieffring. Lori 36. 37. 48. 53. 94. 98. 104. 144 Link. Scott 37. 77 Linville. Niche 88 Little. Brenda 53. 107 Little. Brett 9. 98 Lloyd. Berry 98 Lockin. Sam 107 Lofts. Angela 98 Logo 176 Logston. Billy 107 Logston. Susan 88 Long. Ellen 113. 119. 142 Long. Frankie 107 Long. Kelly 37. 49. 53. 102. 107 Long. Michelle 98 Long. Sheila 64. 65. 88 Long. Tammy 88 Long. Toby 101 Losson. Rhonda 48. 49. 89 Losson. Tony 77 Loubey. Debra 29. 39. 59. 98. 135. 176 Loveland. Randy 77 Lovely. Steve 119 Mace. Pamela 89. 160 Major. Darrin 52, 89 Maleta. Tamara 89. 147 Malotte, Rodney 108. 51 Mapel. Roger 108 Markley. Kent 83. 153 Markt. James 119. 123 Marriott. Brian 83 Marriott. Jan 108 Marriott. Jim 93 Marriott. Joe 83 Marshall. Carl 93 Marshall. Shirley 83 Martin. Eugene 77 Martinez. Chris Martinez. Christopher 16. 98. 108. 157 Martinez. Martin 89 Martinez. Paul 23. 108. 137 Mason. Jeff 89 Masteller. Janell 13. 18. 89 Math 140. 141 Matthews. Amy 108 Mattice. Ronnie 16. 17, 77 Maudlin. Bradley 16. 56. 98 Mauzey. Ray Mauzey. Terri 101 Mays. Nancy 67. 83 Mazur, Martin 9. 78 McCallan. Thomas 98 McCallan. Tony 108 McClellan. Mike 67.98 McClurg. Ryan 108 McClurg. Sandi 89 McCollum. Steve 24. 25. 89 McCoppin. John 108 McCormick. Debbi 16. 62. 89 McCoy. Kim 78 McCoy. Rex 111 McDowell. Bill 89 McDowell. Eddie 83 McDowell. Larin 89 McDowell. Laura 98 McDowell. Pat 89 McDowell. Tina 78. 147 McIntosh. Shelly 78.162 McKinley. Lavonne 98 McKinnon. Ann 98 McKmght. Peggy 101 McKmght. Shelly 111 McMillian. James 78 McMillian. Joseph 78 McQueen. Jimmy 42. 108 Mears. Amanda 89. 91. 135, 176 Mears. Curtis 108 Mears. Jennafer 28. 39. 58. 61, 98.135. 176 Mears. Marilyn 108 Meier. Kathy 108 Mejia. Christopher 98 Mejia. Robert 120. 122. 129 Meng. Rick 93. 98 Meng. Steve 41. 78. 152 Merrill. Krista 89 Michaels. Eric 1.16. 22. 46. 74. 82. 108 Miles. Lenard 120 Miller. Frederick Miller. Howard 83 Miller. Jonathan 108 Miller. Mark 102. 108 Miller. Robert 108 Miller. Shelley 39. 59. 78. 132 Miller. Tim 54. 78 Miller, Virginia 108 Minter. Eric 42. 108 Mitchell.Vickie Modis. James 112, 120. 141 Mogg. Greg 42. 54. 108 Modus. Jennifer 98. 141 Montemayor. Maria 111 Moon. Christopher 98 Moore. Jeff 78 Moser. Carolyn 126 Moser. Grant 89 Moutray. Roger 101 Mueller. Angie 108 Mueller, Dennis 78. 56. 160. 161 Mull. Tim 89 Mull. Tim 89 Mull. Tyron 98 Murphy. Danny 102. 108 Murphy, Kelly 78. 150 Musser. Grover 46. 108 Myers. Billie 61.89 N.H.S. 10. 11 Nagel. John 98. 156 Nagel. Marty 108 Nash. Eileen 127 Neal. Leann 9. 64. 98 Nelson. Mort 120 Nelson. Sidney 68. 75. 83. 149 Newberry. Holly 24. 78 Newberry, Lesa 98 Nichols. Charles 79 Nichols. Kimberly 98 Nichols. Michelle 53. 108 Nichols. Rebecca 98 Nigh. Kelley 11.29. 62. 79. 136. 176 Nocks. Sheila 108 Nolan. Roy 79 Noland. Tammy 61.98. 137 Noland. Tommy 41.46. 47. 89 Norton. Paula 32. 98 Nurski. Diane 90 Nurski. Marti 28. 61.99 O'Hare. James 120,154 Obanion. James 79 Obermier. Robet 90 Odell. Kimi 79 Odell. Michelle 11.27. 79. 135, 176 Odell. Robert 16. 99 Oliphant. Ronni Oliver. Daniel 108 Opening 1-4 Orozco. Gina 35. 52. 79 Orozco. Martin 109 Ortega. Lupe 11.36. 37. 44. 49. 83 Index 173 Ortega. Richard 47. 90 Otten. Gina 28. 33.61.90 Owens. Travis 40. 41.87. 88. 90 Page. Robert 109 Palmer. Bruce 90 Palmer. David 99 Palmer. Terri 48. 49. 52. 62. 88. 95 Pankiewicz. Tom 120, 137 Papisan. Hope 109 Parcel. Robin 109 Parker. Barbara 99 Parker. Debbie 79 Parker. Dewayne41. 79 Parker. Jodee 99 Parker. Kelly 39. 59. 109 Parker. Leigh 35. 50. 53. 109. Ill Parker. Mike 16. 109 Parker. Ricky 90 Parker. Ron 109 Parker. Tamala 99 Pasley. Valerie 23. 109 Patrylak. Chris 41.99 Patrylak. Jamie 99 Pawling. Tami 31.41. 49. 52. 79. 88 Pederson. Wanda 121 Penland. Micheal 99 Penland. Tara 14. 53. 102. 109. 120. 156 Pep Band 16. 17 Pep Rallies 66. 67 Perman. Chuck 111 Peters. Darren 56. 90. 146 Peters. Rodney 41.43. 45. 90 Pfleiderer. Keri 34. 44. 49. 90. 91. 135. 176 Phillips. Dawn 109 Phillips. Jason 109 Phillips. Jimmy 99 Phillips. Lori 60. 61. 79 Phillips. Richard 83 Phinney.Shannon 90 Physical Ed. 156. 157 Pierce. Darchele 11. 28. 31. 32.60. 61.66 Pierce. Terry 121 Pitts. Tasha9. 15. 90 Play. All-School 18. 19 Post. Karen 113.121. 149 Pottorff. Thomas Powder Puff 34. 102 Powell. Jan 128 Pressler. Kristi 62. 84. 90 Prindle. Sheryl 9. 11. 13. 18. 22. 58. 61.80 Prokop. Amy 89. 99 Prokop. Joseph 16. 57. 109 Prokop. Patricia 24.25. 89. 90. Ill, 166 Prometheans 8. 9 Provin. Herman 41.90 Privn, Ronica 43. 109 Puckett. Cindy 90 Puckett. Jennifer 90. 148 Purdy. Cassy 101 Quint. Jacob 90 R.O T.C. 20.21.56. 154. 155 Race. Leisha 101 Rains. Vickie 121. 150. 151 Randolph. Archie 90 Rasco. Bill 80. 146 Ratliff. Dawnita 90 Ray. Cristen 99 Redmonds. Dave 125. 127 Reece. Harry 47. 99 Reed. Gaye 28. 60. 61.91 Reed. Nancy 128 Reese. John 64. 122 Reiley. Buffie 91. 135. 168. 176 Rice, Chris 91 Rice. Wendy 109 Richardson. David 18. 80 Richardson. Terri 80. 165 Riche. Dennis 40. 122 Ridge. Dawn 80 Ridge. Lavita91 Riesterer. Brenda 91 Riesterer. Debra 53. 99. 151 Ritchie. Cynthia 80. 165 Rivera. Alesia 109 Rivera. Angela 80 Rivera. Teresa 91 Roach. Chris 91 Robbins. Conda 11. 18. 23. 80 Robbins. Larry 13. 112. 122 Roberts. Harlan 80. 162 Roberts. Julie 9. 91. 134. 135. 176 Robinson. Penny 91 Robinson. Tina 80 Rocha. Tom 101 Rogers. Samuel 18. 80 Romesburg. Matthew 109 Ross. Steven 67. 98. 99 Rowan. Sheryl 91 Royer. Dennis 16.99 Rullman. Karen 5. 11. 13.19. 28. 31. 36.37.60.61.73.80. 162 Russell. Melissa 99 Russell. Terry 99. 137 Sabre Guard Salcedo. Phillip 109 Sample. Kathy 91. 162 Sample. Paulette 10. 11. 36. 37. 41. 63.81 Sample. Ricky 99 Sampson. Andre 5. 9. 16.17. 91. 111 Sampson. Lloyd 11.37. 41.81. 100 Sampson. Steve 81 Sauter. Karen 28. 99 Sauter. Lora 58. 99 Scanlon. James 46. 122 Schell. Barbara 91 Schoof. Tory 109 Schubert. David 109 Schubert. Forrest 109 Schubert. Mark 93 Schultz. Daivd Schultz. David 41.43. 99 Schultz. Lori 31.32. 53. 61.99 Schurman.Tom81. 162 Science 144. 145 Scott. John 93 Scroggm. Kelly 93 Scroggins. Jim 93 Sears.Konda 91. 135. 176 Sears. Rodney 91 Seever. Lisa 91 Seniors 4. 71-83 Shaline. Brandie 99 Shannon. Steve 109 Sharp. Carla 110. 154 Shelkop, Jason 42. 110 Shepard. Imagene 122 Shepherd. Scott 91 Sherlock. Lori 110 Shifflett. Zena 91 Shirley. Jay 13.36. 37.91 Shuman. Richard Silcott. Adam 110 Silvey. Chris 61.69. 103. 110. 157 Silvey. Dean 93 Silvey. Douglas 12. 13. 21. 56. 91 Silvey. Gary 41.45. 91 Silveyr. Heather 39. 59. 103. 110 Silvey. Melissa 5. 7. 27. 31.35. 37. 62. 70.81 Silvey. Renee 39. 58. 110. 118 Simmons. Cecil 154 Simmons. Tammie 99 Sims. Charles 5. 14. 15. 81 Singleton. Cindy 110 Singleton. Lonnie 81 Sisk. Claude 110 Sisk. Penny 92. 135. 176 Slagle. Eugene 41.45. 81 Slagle. Stacey 61, 110 Smith. Barry 13. 81 Smith. Batise 99 Smith. Bryon 99 Smith. Calvin 123. 131. 153 Smith. Dennis 100 Smith. Eddie 81 Smith. Keith 81 Smith. Kim 94. 100 Smith. Lora 101 Smith. Mark 92 Smith. Ricky 110 Smith. Stephanie 93 Smith. Teresa 68. 81 Smith. W. K. 123. 144 Social Studies 138. 139 Sodowsky. Steve 110 Sollis. Patty 101 Soltys. Tracy 81 Sophomores 95-101 Sparks. Jeffery 41.43. 100 Spirit Week 32. 33 Spoonemore. Deanna 49. 52. 82. 163 Sports 4 Springs. Allen 100 Staff 124. 125. 126. 127 Stage Band 174 Index Stallsworth. Wayne 93 Starks, Ron 43. 123 Steele. Derek 100 Steele. Doug 9. 28. 88. 92. 135. 160. 176 Steele. Jeff 100 Steele. Stacey 100. 135. 176 Stehle. Chris 110. 160 Stehle. Terry 11.56.82. 134. 135. 176 Stewart. Carmen 100 Stewart. Cindy 110 Stewart. Jenny 29. 127 Stewart. Nathan 92 Stickler. Lisa 9. 52. 90. 92 Stiglic. Rodney 110 Stiles. Sean 110. 153 Still. Sam 100 Stillman. Timothy 100 Stocking. Gayle 100 Stocking. Jeffery 82 Stocking. Jennifer 92 Stolt. John 128 Straton. James 92 Straton. Jennifer 23. 110 Strong. Robbie 110 Strong. Shawn 43. 92 Student Congress 6. 7 Stufflebean. Tim 5. 31.46. 47. 92. 145 Stumph. Dawn 28. 35. 58. 62. 69. 100 Sumpter. Echo 31. 35. 110 Sumpter. Richard 5. 7. 11.31. 35. 41. 44.45.46.60. 82. 162 Supple. Angie 8. 9. 11. 52. 82. 83 Sutton. David 110. 131 Sutton. Debbie 82 Sutton. Jenny 92 Swafford. Rhonda 10. 11. 13. 36. 37, 62. 63.70. 82.93. 161 Swanson. Shawn 93 Swinney. De 100. 139 Swinney. Stacy 64. 65. 82. 163 Talbot. Tamara 123 Talbot. Tammy 142 Tannett. Pamela 110 Taylor. Christina 100 Taylor. Steven 11. 57. 82 Tennis 58 Testerman. Lisa 82 Tharp. Brian 92 Tharp. Sherrie 92 Tharp. Sherrie 92 Thomas, David 110 Thompson. Robert 92 Thompson. Ronald 100 Thompson. Sharry 110 Thompson. Tommy 100 Throckmorton. Darin 82. 162 Throckmorton. Mark 92 Tiller. Glenn 92 Tiller. Samantha 61. 110 Todd. Larry 37. 42. 51. 102. 110 Todd. Rose 124. 127 Todd. Shelly 82 Tolbert. Betty 128 Tompkins. James 93 Tracy. John 100 Tracy. Trent 139 Trail. Melvin 111 Trimmer. Ralph 127 Troester. Gerald 128 Tucker. Tracy 100 Turner. Leslie 123. 157 Turner. Michelle 16. 17. Ill Tyler. Ron 50 Tyler. Tammy 82 Valentine. Paul 82 Van Sickle. Lynae 11. 39. 59. 82 Vaughn. Jackie 111 Venable. Rick 23. 41.66. 92. 138 Violett. Victor 57. 100 Volleyball 52. 53 WB.H.S 14. 15 Wade. Lonnie 16. Ill Wahlert. Lisa 13. 82. 149 Wahlert. Loren 100 Walker. Frank 111 Walker. Gregory 23. 100 Walker. Peggy 100 Walker. Therese 111 Walker. William 100 Wallace. Dwight 92 Wallace. Susan 11.83. 135.136. 176 Wallace. Theresa 100 Waller. Christina 39. 58. 111 Waller. Stacy 23. 92 Walters. Katherine 100 Ward. Leanna 111 Wattenbarger. Curt 101. 161 Waugh. Wendy 92 Weese. Michael 13. 83 Weisenburger. Matt 111 Weisenburger. Wayne 111. 131 Weiser. Dannie Weiser. James 128 Weiser. Rick 41.84. 93 Wells. Gary 83 West. Steven 101 Weston. David 111 Weyer. Brad 83 Wheeler. Jerry 111 Wheeler. Wayne 16. 93 Whitacre. Mica 93 White. Frank 43. 101 White. Mary 101 All students enrolled as of February 16. 1 even if they have no pictures in the book Whitmore. John 16. Ill Wiggington. Craig 111 Wiggmgton. Roger 83 Williams. Donald Williams. Larry Willis. Deanna 93 Willis. Steve. 111 Willis. Jerri 53. Ill Willits, Corey 107. Ill Willoughby. Lea 101. 130 Wilson. Betty 122. 123 Wilson. Jerri 93. 111. 152 Wmborn. Kimberly 58. 68. 101 Winder. Cindy 36. 37. 91.93. 135. 176 Winder. Wendy 69. 93 Winger. Linda 10. 11. 52. 83 Winslow. Kimberly 101 Winter Royalty 36. 37 Winters. Marya 83 Wmthrow. Debbie 83. 134. 135. 176 Wolfe. Mike 69. 83 Wolfe. Sheryl 83 Wolfe. Tina 101 Wolverton. Cheryl 13. 18. 39. 59. 68. 83. 141 Wolverton. Merrie 101 Woolsey. Patsy 101 Wrestling 54. 55 Wright. Kristie 83 Wright. Stacey 49. 53. 111 Wright. William 35. 41.43. 47. 101 Yearbook Staff 134. 135. 176 Young. Bob 46. 47. 122 Young. Brian 111 Yurkovich. Kenneth 101 Zbierski. J R 42. Ill Ziolkowski. Charles 83 Ziolkowski. Kerri 50. 111 Ziolkowski. Sherri 111 Zuptich. Mark 5. 13. 27. 28. 31.83. 148. 163 L have their names included in the index Index 175 From left to right: First row; Ryan Foley. Steve Frederickson. Pat Ezzell. Second row; Brad Hurd. Terry Stehle. Buffie Reiley. Third row: Debbie Loubey. Liz Atkins. Susan Wallace. Sherrie Hogan Fourth row; Stacy Steele. Gail Giseburt, Debbie Withrow. Jennafer Mears. Mandy Mears Fifth row; Cindy Winder. Ken Pfleiderer. Kelley Nigh. Julie Roberts. Konda Sears. Sixth row; Michelle O’Dell. Mr Larry Hager, advisor Missing: Dana Dandilker. Leon Bascue. Bill Lamar. Penny Sisk and Doug Steele. 176 Logo and Closing