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

Text from Pages 1 - 186 of the 1985 volume:

Wahwahlanawah Remember When? Remember When? Benton High School 5655 So. 4th St. St. Joseph, MO 64504 L.E. Hager, Advisor Konda Sears, Editor-in-chief Gail Giseburt, Co-Editor Volume 75 Title Page 1 Far above left: Benton’s varsity starters give themselves a hand. Above center left: Anita Fike “Chows down.” Above: And he’s down! Far above right: Robbie James just can’t stop talking. Above center right: And he’s off! l-eft: Herman Provin smiles for the camera. 2 Title Page Table Of Contents Opening Faculty and Staff Academics Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen District and BHS Admin. Activities Sports Spirit Activities Student Life Index Logo and Closing 1- 4 5- 21 22-49 50-64 65-74 75-82 83- 92 93- 94 95-127 128-149 150-157 158-169 170-175 176 Above left: Faculty and staff members enjoy lunch from a place other than our cafeteria. Above center: The Cards shoot for another win. Left: Rick Venable says. “Don’t be sneaking up on me.” Above right: “Best of Friends (Jamie Ellis, Tammy Noland) Table Of Contents 3 Boys Basketball Takes 3rd In State DtNIUN L A Above: front row: Tom Crockett, Steve Ross, Kenny Flowers, Grover Musser. John Hartman. Tom Noland, Nate Hood. Doug Flowers. Sonny Reece. Rob James, and Harold Barnett. Back row: Neal Hook, Dan I entz. Tim Stillman. Bill Wright, Coach Mike Ziesel. and Coach Ron Tyler. Right: Benton’s Varsity starters. Seniors; Neal Hook. Doug Flowers, and Nate Hood. Sophomores; Grover Musser and Senior; John Hartman. Coach Ziesel stands proudly beside them. The boys basketball team ended their season with a 26-3 record. They have shown much skill and determination, which allowed them to compete in the State Tournament. They received third place. We are all proud of them. Right: Nate Hood goes up for two points to help us win. We They Cameron 90 40 LeBlond 56 42 Lafayette 70 58 Chillicothe 50 35 Excelsior Springs 79 67 West Port 66 48 Savannah 68 48 LeBlond 63 47 Rockhurst 80 64 Lincoln East 79 73 Lafayette 67 74 Central 47 43 Lafayette 54 52 LeBlond 57 48 4 Basketball FAC OY FAC or Paucity IIP 5 Above: Mrs. Dulcan checks a paper during classtime. Below: Mr. Riche seems unaffected by the flash of a camera in his classroom. Above: Doug Steele wonders if his hair will look like Mr. Lentz’s in a couple of years. Below: Mr. Burgess looks a little surprised to be having his picture taken. Gary Silvey thinks it’s funny. 6 Faculty DP Teachers Often Work One On One Merle Phillips seems amused while Mrs. Anderson helps Jeff Silvey with an assignment in Art I. Anderson, Karen L. Art Concepts I, Art II, III, and IV. B.S. ED. MWSC Alpha Rho Tau (Art Club) Freshman Class Sponsor Bayer, Wendy Lang. Arts, JR. Lit, Eng. Lit. B.S. M. ED. Phillips Univ. NWMSC Freshman Cheerleaders Sponsor Billingsley, Sarah Typing, Bus. Law, Off. Mach. B.S. ED. M S. ED. NWMSC Sophomore Class Sponsor, Voc, Bus. Club Dept. Chair. Faculty 7 Boyer. Donna Jean Brady, Barry Bregin. Rita Journalistic Writing I, JR. Writ- Guidance Counselor Lang. Arts I ing. I,ang. Arts. Novel, and Ben- B.S. Soc. Studies. M.A. Guidance B.S. Sec. Ed. M.A. tonian and Counseling NWMSU, UMKC B.S. ED. M.S. Guidance and NWMSU N.H.S. Counseling St. Joseph JC. NWMSU Burgess, Jack R. Health. P.E. M S. ED. NWMSU. MWSC KB Coach, Girls Track. B-Club Between giving out candy and talking with the students. Mr. Capps sits at his desk doing one of the many im| ortant things he does. 8 Faculty Counselors Plan Curriculum With Teachers Capps. J.E. Assistant Principle A.S. B.S. Science M S. Sec. Ad- min. Hannibal-Lagrange Jr. College NEMSU NWMSU Dulcan, Patricia Sophomore Lit. B.S. Sec. Ed. St Joseph JC NWMSC MU Senior Class Edwards. Joyce Assistant Principle B.S. Phvs. ED. M.S. Sec. Admin. N MSC Edwards, Larry Alg. II. Trig. Calculus, Intro. To Microcomputers. Math Analysis B.S. M S NWMSC Elder, Mary Counselor M.S. (iuidance and Counseling B Mus. Ed NWMSU Univ. Mich. In her free time. Mrs. Elder relives the days she was in Art class. Faculty 9 Boyer, Donna Jean Brady, Barry Bregin. Rita Journalistic Writing I, JR. Writ- Guidance Counselor Lang. Arts I ing. I,ang. Arts. Novel, and Ben- B.S. Soc. Studies. M.A. Guidance B.S. Sec. Ed. M.A. tonian and Counseling NWMStJ, UMKC B.S. ED. M.S. Guidance and NWMSU N.H.S. Counseling St. Joseph JC. NWMSU Burgess. Jack R. Health. P.E. M S. ED. NWMSU. MYVSC KB Coach, Girls Track. B Club Between giving out candy and talking with the students. Mr. Capps sits at his desk doing one of the many important things he does. 8 Faculty Counselors Plan Curriculum With Teachers Capps. J.E. Assistant Principle A.S. B.S. Science M.S. Sec. Ad- min. Hannibal -Lagrange -Jr. College NEMSU NVVMSU Dulcan. Patricia Sophomore Lit. B.S. Sec. Ed. St .Joseph JC NWMSC Ml Senior Class Edwards. .Joyce Assistant Principle B.S. Phvs. El). M.S. Sec. Admin NWMSC In her free time. Mrs. Elder relives the days she was in Art class. Faculty 9 Evans. Paul M. Oral Communications, Debate- Forensics B.S. Sec. Ed. MWSC NEMSU Forensics f Foley, John World Cultures, State and lx cal Hist. B.S. Sec. Ed. M.A. Am. Hist. NWMSU Student Congress Av Coordina- tor Key Communicator Glise, Jeannine learning Disabilities B.S. ED. Certification-Remedisl Reading Learning Disabilities MWSC Tennis Junior Class Sponsor German, Bonnie R. Librarian B.S. Ed. MWSC NWMSU Senior Class Sponsor Groh, Welcome Industrial Arts B.S. M.A. JC NWMSC CSU Mr. Edwards shows his Algebra II students the correct way to find a point on the graph. 10 Faculty Holm, Charles E. Accounting. Practical Business B.S.C. M S. Ed. Iowa University NWMSU Mr. Mejia seems to be thinking over one of his decisions. Hagar, Larry E. Humanities. Publications B.S. Kd. M. Ed. NWMSU University of Arkansas Yearbook. Prometheans, N.H.S. Advisor. Student Congress Hoffman, John R. Dramatics Speech Oral Commu- nications A.A. and B.S. Sec. Ed. MWSC NWMSU All School Play Variety Show (Redbird Comedy Players) Mrs. Lentz appreciates the affection her husband shows her. Faculty 11 Mrs. Bayer A Creative Poet King, Cathie Child Dev. Family Relations, Ad. Foods, Con. Ed., Cont. Liv. Clothing B.S. Sec. Ed. Voc. Home Eco- nomics M.S. Guidance and Counseling NWMSU Girls Golf. Cheerleaders Assis- tant, Boys Track, B-Club, F.H.A., Senior Class Sponsor I ehman. Richard L. Algebra, Functional Math B.S Ed Missouri Valley College Junior Class l entz, Don Physics, Chemistry I and II, Sci- ence Investigations A S. B.S. Ed. M S. Ed. St. Joseph Junior College NWMSU UMKC J.V. Volleyball WBHS NHS Al- chemia Mrs. Bayer recites an original poem in honor of Mr. Miles’ Retire- ment. Long, Ellen R. Clerical Practice, Data Process- ing, Pre-Voc. Bus. Shorthand B.S. Bus. Ed. Voc. Cert. Coor- dinators Cert. SWMSU Mineral Area College F.S.A. N.H.S. Junior Class Spon- sor Faculty Mr. Holm lectures his students on the “fine art of Practical Business. Lovely, Stephen American History, Health. P.E. B.S. M S. Ed. Iowa State University, NWMSU Head Boys Track Coach, Assis- tant FB Coach Freshman Boys BB Coach Markt, James M. S.E. Bus. Math Math S.E. Soc. Dev. B.S. Bus. Ed. M.S. L.D. EMR M S. Sec. Ed. Ad. NWMSU Mr. Foley gives his 6th hour World Cultures class one more set of notes. Mejia, Robert Principal B.S. A.S. M. Ed. St. Joseph JC NWMSU UMC San Jaccuto College Excellence Achieved Through Listening X Faculty irA Miles Retires After 14 Years Miles, Leonard E. Jr. American History, American West. Psychology A.B. M S, Kansas State, St. Benedict's Col- lege Modis, James Math M. Ed. University of Arkansas, Wash- burn University Cross-Country Athletic Director Nelson, Mort Social Studies IV, Community Resources B.S. Ed M S. Ed. UMC Class Sponsor Mr. Miles and his wife Elladean Miles at his reception held here at Benton. Mr. Leonard Miles has been a teacher at Benton since 1970. Because of very serious knee problems which he received in the Service, he had to retire at the end of the first quarter for surgery. Quoting Mr. Miles on his last day at Benton, “I will miss everyone here at Benton very much. Benton has one of the best professional faculties I have ever worked with.” 14 Faculty O'Hare, James R.O.T.C. Sec. Degree Columbia University Honor Guard Drill Squad Pankiewicz. Tom Senior Creative Writing, Ameri- can Literature. TAG, Indepen- dent Study, Creative Writing B.S. Sec. Ed M.A. MWNSC UMKC Department Chairman. Senior Class Sponsor, Categories As- sembly Pierce, Terry P.E., Health B.S. Ed. M.S. Ed. NWMSU MWSC Football, Girls Basketball Steven Orozco has fun sewing. The District Theme is “Home Economics Now More Than Ever.” The best time to acquire a wide variety of knowledge offered in these classes is now. Vocational Home Eco- nomics is taught here at Benton with eleven different individual classes offered. Each class has its own special knowledge of the large field that the name Home Eco- nomics covers. The students also belong to the Future Homemakers of America and attend the Region II meeting where individual class FHA projects are devel- oped. The district Achievement day was planned for May of “85” and students will submit projects to be judged with awards presented. A new home economics curriculum is being developed for the St. Joseph School District with our own Vicki Rains serving on the committee. Rains, Vicki Foods. Family and Individual- Health. Con., Home. B S MU NWMSU FHA, Costume Director for Mu- sical Variety Show Faculty 15 Larry Robbins A Man For All Seasons Reese. John Band B. Music Ed. M.A. KU NWMSU Band. Assistant Pom Pon Spon- sor Robbins. Larry Mixed Choir, Concert Choir, Benton Sinters B M Ed. M.A. CMSU All School Musical Variety Show Shepard. Imogene Job Orientation. S.E.. L.A., Work-Study B.S. Ed. M S. SP. Ed. K 12 St. Joseph JR NWMSU Mr. Lehman grades some of his students math papers. 1b Faculty Mrs. Turner A Renaissance Woman Smith, Calvin Gen. Shop, Plastics, Elect., Met- als B.S. Ed. M Ed. MU NWMSU Co-Sponsor Freshman Class Smith. William K. Earth Physical Science A.B. Tarkio College Starks, Ron Beginning Woodworking, Ad- vanced Woodworking B.S. Sec. Ed. M S. Sec. Ed. NWMSU Assistant Football and Track Coach Talbot, Tamara Tvping, Basic Business, Office Machines, Data Processing B.S. Sec. Ed. Business MWSC Co-Sponsor Cheerleaders, Fresh- man Class Sponsor Turner, Leslie P.E., Health B.S. Ed. M.A. Central Methodist College NWMSU Volleyball, Assistant Track Coach, Freshman Cheerleaders Co-Sponsor Department Chair- man Wilson, Betty C. Counselor A.B. Economics M.S. Guidance and Counseling Washburn University, Florida State University Scholarships Mrs. Turner has taught at Benton for many years. She says “It’s great, I wouldn’t go anyplace else to work!’’ Mrs. Turner says she became a Physical Education teacher because she likes the openess, sports, and working out and being active. She also really likes the students. She feels that the discipline is not as strict as in other areas of teaching. She really likes the other teachers too. She says that they are all willing to help. Faculty 17 Campbell, Earl Cates, Mary The cafeteria workers start each morning to make our lunches. After lunch is served they still keep right on working to clean, and plan the next days meals. The Staff of Benton High School play a very important part in the lives of the stu- dents. Without them there would be no hot lunches, and there would be filthy class rooms, and even less heat. The students all seem to take the staff for granted like they will always be here for us. So the staff is really very important part of our School. Baer, Manley (Smokey) Baldwin, Goldie Barns. Elaine Staff Always Here For Us 18 Staff Chesser, Christine Crockett, Connie Cunningham. Maxine Davis, Mary Eaton. Anna Endsley, Grace Mrs. Crockett types a paper for one of the staff members. Mrs. Cates looks interested in something besides getting her picture taken. Mrs. Cates has seen Benton for 27 years as bookkeeper, secretary to the assistant princi- pals, and all round girl Friday for the entire faculty and staff. She retires at the end of this year. We all wonder how we will get along with- out her. Staff 19 Farris, Frances Secretary (iasper, Hex Custodian Hamm. Billie Cafeteria Jackson, Mary Lou Secretary- Lay. Wilma Custodian Mrs. Farris retires at the end of this school year after serving as the secretary to three principals. Her attention to detail, her preciseness with State reports and attendance, and her assistance to teachers has earned for her the respect of the entire staff. 20 Staff Support Staff Keep The School Running Smoothly Day By Day Nash. Eileen Nurse Redmond, Dave Custodian Stewart. Jenny Secretary Todd. Rose Cafeteria With his desk piled high with work. Mr. Capps takes time out for a telephone conference. Staff 21 22 Academics DP A Basic Skill-Communication Mrs. Bayer has taught Language Arts here at Benton for 8 years. She says she likes teaching here at Benton very much. She feels the students should try harder to get their education. Mr. Pankiewicz, also a Language teacher, has taught here at Benton for 15 years. He feels that the students at Benton are very open and easy to talk to, but they are lazy and require to be pushed into doing their work. Spanish class has a party! Cindy Stewart takes a break from her work to look at the camera. Mrs. Bayer explains an assignment to her class. 24 Language Arts Speaking-Reading-Writing Damon Cluts works on a class assignment. Paula Gaye listens to another student. Mrs. Bayer answers some class questions. language Arts 25 Karen Klutz is caught smiling at the cam- era. There was a new addition to the social studies department this year. Mr. Mark Dulgarian replaced Mr. Miles a week be- fore the end of 1st quarter. Mr. Dulgarian was born and raised in Middletown, New York. He went to college at Northwest Missouri State University. Mr. Dulgarian taught in Rockport, Missouri for eight years then he began to work at Walter Brothers Inc. (a truck stop). He stayed there for two years and then came to Ben- ton and Rockport. He also stated that it wasn’t an easy job picking up where Mr. Miles left off. Mr. Dulgarian considers this job temporary, but there will be an opening next year and Mr. Dulgarian intends in applying. If he does get the job, his wife who is also a teacher and his two children will move to St. Joseph. Learning About The Past For The Present Left: These Psychology students are enchanted” with their assignment. 26 Social Studies Left: Chris Roach is taking notes and forming an outline for a research paper for Humanities III. Above: William Filley seems to enjoy his classes, especially his social studies class. I eft: Ronnie Anno seems a bit puzzled in World Cultures. Social Studies 27 Math - A Basic Building Block 28 Math Above: Lisa Langner. Lori Lieffering. Tracy Fredrickson, and Serena Hawley show their interest in Algebra II. 6th hour, taught by Mr. Edwards. Melissa Bryson is also pic tured. Below left: Mr. Burmeister flips chalk in his prize winning Christmas room. Below Bight: Sixth hour geometry ponders over formal proofs. Far Above: These girls are showing how well they enjoy their math class. Above: ( aye Reed and Neal Hook work on their trig assign ment. Far Above right: Becky Funk gives close attention to her teach- er so her assignment will In easier. 29 Mr. Lehman sometimes finds it difficult to explain a problem to a student who does not pay attention. Rick Venable acta like he is drinking something in Chemistry, to see if it will catch the attention of Mr. Lentz. Biology Adds New Tables And Equipment George Hicks watches carefully to get just the right amount. Dawn Stumpf measures the right amount of solution for her experiment. 30 Science Left and Below: Biology Classes are still popular with many students. This year they added something new. New are the tables, no more rectangular tables, they're hexagon with drawers and cabinets for their biology tools and projects. Biology is still enjoyed by the stu- dents. Jeff Sparks doesn't notice his picture being taken in the Chemistry room. Instead he is watching the affect of his experiment. The Science department experienced some changes this year. One of the most outstanding changes is the new tables. Benton’s Biology class taught by Mr. Horn studies Taxidermy. The freshmen will have a new exper- ience stuffing animals. Other Science Classes taught this year are Chemis- try 1 and II, Physics, Earth Science, Physical Science. Science 31 Above: Jerri Willis concentrates on her copy instead of her fingers. Below: Betti Ciilpin works on one of her jobs in her office machines class. Far above: I aNeese Hale seems to he deeply envolved in her office machines assignment. Above: Kelly Horn is bright-eyed and bushy-tailed as he spots the camera, while Jennifer Mollus laughs. There are a variety of business classes available here at Benton. Students who select from these find them helpful later on in life. Practical Business for one, informs the student of insurance and hank policies among other things which students rar- ely think they would have the need for, only finding out after they graduate that they will deal with this kind of stuff every- day. M Business Pressler Sacrifices For Clerical Practice Above: Kristi Pressler types as she is being dictated to through ear- phones. Kristi wanted to be in the clerical practice class so much that she gave up her spot on the Cardinelles. Clerical Practice is a two hour class that is first and second hour making it hard for Kristi to be both there and in the band room. Above: Kita Bouge looks over some copy before she begins to type, hoping it will reduce her errors. Far above: Jennifer Mollus and Lori Sauter sit in practical business. Jennifer listens intensely while Lori seems bored. Above: They said smile!, and he did. Business 33 Safety Part Of Hillyard Program Top left: This is the sign you see before you go into the mechanics shop. Above: Krista Merrill and Brenda Hiesterer examine the skeleton of a human body. Top right: Danny Herbert does his assignment of reading in Data Pro- cessing. Above: Joe Doieman takes a break from working and gets a snack. 34 Hillyards Hillyards is a fun experience for many Benton students. It gives you a lot of help for future jobs and lets you know what future jobs are like. It’s a change of pace because three hours your in school and three hours you go to Hillyards for classes. Top left: Glenn Tiller and Archie Randolph take a test without roaming their eyes. Above: Zena Shifflet and Teresa Rivera take Anna Kalamons' blood pressure in Practical Nursing. Top right: Tammy Long receives help from her teacher. Right: Tracy Frazier does her work in Data Processing. Hillyards 35 Jeff Auxier and Lonnie Boiler take notes in In- dustrial Arts. Mike Gray draws up the plans for a new project. Industrial Arts Classes Provide Practical Guide To Lifetime Learning One of the most popular depart- ments here at Benton is the Indust- trial Art department. It gives a lot of students a chance to use their hands along with their minds. Some of the students can even place in I.A. con- tests. Many of the skills taught in I.A. are helpful after graduation. A lot of job-seeking graduates have really benefitted from I.A. An I.A. student models the latest in eye-protection. Wesley Barnett (foreground) looks at the camera while Ronnie Anno looks off into the distant. Industrial Arts 37 Fine Arts Attract Talent Below left: Sitting leisurely Jeff Silvey works on his project. Right: Mr. Robbins sings along with his class. Below right: In choir Jamie Ellis and Tammy Noland are striving for excellence. Band, vocal, music, art, and drama are the combination that attracts many of our talented students. Many extra activities, hard work and long hours are given by students to the honor of their school. These three departments have been combined to make one Fine Arts department since 1974 when Mr. Lowell Bowin, a past principal who was here for 25 years, com- bined them. Lafayette and Central High Schools soon followed by combining their departments to one Fine Arts department also. There are both advantages and disad- vantages to having all combined. Advantages are when they have meetings they can do things to make the whole department profit. When they were apart, they would have to push each seperate department themselves. Disad- vantages might be when you are the head of a small de- partment; it is hard to make decisions about a combined department when you only know about your own area. 38 Fine Arts Fine Arts Dept. Provides Entertainment For Many Below: Entertaining us at pep assemblies, Steven West plays drums. Below left: Working hard to finish his project we find Adam Green. Below right: Harold Barnett sings in choir. Fine Arts 39 Home Nursing Sponsors Health Fair I eft: Ms. Raines helps a student to place a pattern onto material. Right: I eft to right; Kim Hig- ginbotham. Brian Hicks, and Lori Schultz show how they spend leisure time. I eft: Left to right; Tim Stillman. Carmen Stew- art. and Barbara Parker take time to look at the camera. 40 Home Economics Above: Davida Parker takes a look at the camera before continuing with her sewing. Above: George Coon looks at his boo-boo while John Kala- man looks at the camera. Home Economics Right: This Home Economics student is busy sewing and seems to enjoy it. Home Economics is a very valuable class at Benton High School. It gives students the chance to better or even begin their skills as homemakers. Home Economics provides supervi- sion while students cook and sew in- dependently. This gives them confi- dence so when they are out on their own they will have already had some experience of homemaking. Home Economics 41 R.O.T.C. - An Active Support Group JROTC stands for Junior Reserve Officers Train- ing Crops. Lieutenant Colonel Doug Silvey became Batalion Commander after four years of hard work. He participated in all of the activities that JROTC provides. Doug stated that the class teaches leader- ship. He plans on going into the Air National Guard. Below: The ROTO performance for the presentation of the new flags. Far below: Shelia Axtell and Rhonda Amos watch Buffie Reiley fix Ken Clement's uniform. Far below right: Mr. Mejia watches the ceremony of the new Hags. Jason Ingram, Batalion executive officer, said that after only two years of JROTC in high school one can go in the regular service as a private first class. If you go to college for four years, one can go into regular service as '2nd lieutenant. There has been an increase in the enrollment over the last four years. Doug stat- ed the Batalion Staff has special privilages. For pun- ishment in JROTC one would get push-ups instead of detention. It was said that the students run the class; instructors make sure they are carried out. Above: Doug Silvey stands at attention, while Mr. Mejia looks the other way. Far above: Tamitha Alexander, Rodney Hanshaw and Chris Stehle take a break during their ROTC class. Above: Norris Brock and Jeremy Baldwin look very good as they perform their tasks. Far Above: Mark Grisaon and Ted Groce ignore the camera, hut John Kalamon can't help but take a peek at the camera. Above: Scott Holland holds a Flag while Ben Hughes smiles for the camera. J.R.O.T.C. 43 Physical Education Equals Fitness Left Above: Travis Owens waits for the pass from his teammate. Above right: Loren Wahlert waits for a pass from Kenny Bellomy as Matt Wisenberger runs to block him. Physical Education is a class where students can better there physical condition and also is a time where everyone can blow a little steam playing softball or basketball. The physical education classes do more than just play basketball and softball, they also play ping-pong, hockey, and go on bowling and rol- lerskating field trips. 44 Physical Education Above: One of the favorite activities in the physical education class is basketball. Below: A spotter is a “must when using the equipment in the weight room. Johnny Helm spots Robbie Obermier. Above: Gary Silvey shows great form when shooting a basket. Below: It seems this F.E. class has found an appropriate time and place to rest and talk. Physical Education 45 Computer Makes Debut in Yearbook Far above: Photographer. Bill I amar watches Jennafer Mears categorize the pictures just picked up at the studio. Above: Doug Steele uses the computer to store information for the yearbook. Right: Ryan Foley, better known as Precious. Gopher to the yearbook staff, remembers never to crop on your 3R form. 46 Yearbook Front row: left to right; Doug Hicks. Stacey Steele. Kim Higgin- left to right; Pat Kzzell, Ryan Foley. Mona Long. Mary Gall. Brad botham. Jennafer Mears, Konda Sears, Jamie Grable, Melody Hurd. Gail Gisehurt. Mandy Means. Doug Steele. Sitting at desk: Atwood. Cindy Winder. Dana Dandliker. Bill I mar. Back row: Mr. Larry Hager and Curt Wattenbarger. I,eft: Curt Wattenbarger transfers his layout from a dummy sheet onto a 3R form. The yearbook staff has used the computer quite extensively this year. For instance if you bought a yearbook it is stored in the computer. It has also been used to actually design pages and has saved the staff alot of time that is usually spent doing things bv hand. Below: One of our roaming photographers (Pat Ezzell) is caught roaming with a friend. Yearb x k 47 I-eft: Kathy DeShon works diligently on a page in the school newspaper, (Renton- ian). Right: Tina Goodwin works on her layout. Below Left: Deanna Willis is aided by Rob- bie dames as they do paste ups as the dead- line draws near. The Bentonian is Benton's school newspaper. It is put together by our Journalism III class, better known as the Bentonian Staff to us. The paper is dis- tributed to the stu- dents during sixth period. It informs the students of stu- dent activities and news. Students even have a chance to voice their own opinions. 48 Bentonian Bentonian BENTON HIGH SCHOOL, ST. JOSEPH. MO. Bentonian Published bimonthly by the Journalistic Writing II class, Benton High School, 5655 South 4, St. Joseph. MO 64504. Editor....... Jacque Horn Business Mgr . Tabetha Filbert Reporters............ Rob James. Tim Mull. Tina Goodwin, Kathy DeShon and Stacy Leslie. Advisor ....... DJ Boyer 49 Seniors Show New Maturity Brown, Amy Bruce, Randy Bundridge. Rhonda Ashler, Annette Atkinson. Eric Atkinson, Ira Baber, Lynette Baker. Dana Bastain, Sheldon Beach, Valetta Bellamy. Kenny Bledsoe, Bridget! Bouge, Rita Brendle, Jeff Bricker, Annette Brown, Amy Bruce. Randy Bundridge, Rhonda Burgess, Teddy Caldwell, Cindy Chirila, Julie Clinton. Gary Clizer, Rhona Coon, Darling Coon, Laurie Coon, Saundra Cooper. Billy Rick and Travis have a licorce eating contest during a pep assembly. Seniors Ready For World Grace, Terry Gunn, Matt Gray, Scott Halbert, Craig Gresham, Kraig Hartman, John Bottom Right: Angela Jones seems to be saying go ahead make my day. Bottom Left: Rita Bouge tries to ignore the camera while Randy Keith tries to stare it down. Hayes, Lorinda Herbert, Danny Herring, Brad Hicks, Brian Hicks, David Hook, Neal 56 Horn, Kelly Ingram, Jason Jennings, Greg Johnson. Janice Johnson. Roshelle Jones. Angela Joswick. Sandy Kalaman. Anna Keith, Kim Keith. Randy Kelly, Kim Lamar. Bill Bottom Right: Debbi says, “Mr. Hagar. I thought you trusted me.” Bottom Left: Steve Dykes does his patriotic duty by voting. 57 Leggans. Steve Leslie, Stacy Linville. Niche Logston, Susan Long. Sheila Long. Tammy Losson. Rhonda Mace, Pam Major, Darrin Maleta, Tammie Marshall, Carl Masteller, Janell Seniors Show Enthusiasm Amy Brown says I can't Believe I read the wole thing. McClurg, Sandi McCollum, Steve McCormick. Dehbi McDowell. Bill McDowell, Larine McDowell, Pat Mears, Amanda Merrill, Kristi Miller. Howard Along with the joy of becoming Seniors, comes the task of planning the future. Most Seniors will face the question, “Will I further my education or will I go right out into the working world?” For most Seniors the decision will be split. What ever their decision, hopeful- ly it will be the best. Benton has always shown a high rate of success among graduates. Mitchell. Vicki Moser. Grant Mull, Tim 59 ■ I’m So Glad It’s All Over Noland. Tommy Otten. Gina Peters. Darren Nurski, Diane Owens. Travis Peters. Rodney Obermeir, Robert Palmer. Bruce Pfleiderer, Keri Ortega. Richard Parker. Ricky Phinney, Shannon After prom dresses are put away and the athletic equipment hung up, what then for seniors? Many seniors plan to attend Missouri Western, others find colleges away from home better for their careers. Some girls are opting for secretarial positions or nurse training. So a few vocational schools seem attrac- tive. Marriage or getting a iob is what some will end up doing. When graduation comes alot of seniors will say, “Pm so glad it’s over!” but are they really? Or do they just not want anybody to know their true feelings about leaving Benton High? Seniors will celebrate their accomplishment of getting their diplomas, but underneath the happiness there is an empty feeling. Ques- tions like. Will I still remain close to my friepds and how different is college than high school?, will be brought up. Insecurity creeps in and many values may become greater or sometimes diminish. All the memories of the past years, good and bad. come rushing back to make them laugh. Some seniors will admit they don’t want to leave Benton, but others will remain silent to keep their feelings to themselves. Provin. Herman Ratliff. Dawnita Ridge. Lavita Pitts. Tasha Puckett. Cindy Reed. Gaye Pressler. Kristi Quint. Jacob Reiley. Buffie Being a senior has its ups and downs. Se- niority brings on more responsibilities, like setting a good example for underclassmen to follow, leadership in school activities, and making good grades to pass and because they try to be in the spotlight as much as possible since this is their last year. They have exper- ienced the orientation to Benton, their first spirit week, Chosen their class ring, taken the PSAT and the ACT tests. Now it is all over at least it is the end of the beginning. Right: Friendship is something that is im- portant to the seniors, especially to (clock- wise) Gina Otten, Kim Grace, and Dana Dandliker. Prokop, Patty Randolph. Archie Rice, Chris 61 Hiesterer. Brenda Robinson. Penny Schell. Barbara Rivera. Teresa Rowan. Sheryl Sears. Konda Roach, Chris Sample. Kathy Seever. Lisa Roberts, Julie Sampson. Andre Shepherd. Scott Working hard on her Ac- counting 2. Konda Sears gives a little smile for the camera. Accounting 2 was an indepen- dent work study hour and there were five people using this hour. Shirley. Jay Sisk, Penny Straton, James J Shifflett, Zena Silvey. Gary Stickler. Lisa Sutton, Jenny At a pep assembly Senior show their spirit is 1 Seniors Are Not 3, Seniors Are 1 Silvey. I)ean Smith. Mark Strong, Shawn Silvey. Doug Steele, Doug Stufflebean, Tim 63 Tharp, Brian Venable, Rick Weiser. Rick Winder. Wendy Tharp. Sherri Wallace. Dwight Wheeler. Wayne Thompson. Robert Waller, Stacy Willis. Deanna Throckmorton. Mark Waugh. Wendy Winder. Cindy Not Pictured: Arnold. Terrence Barnard, Gary Brown. Angela Burchett. Larry Butts, David Dowell. Jeff Ford. Kirby Gray, Roger Grider, David (in left, Keith Hanson. Donna Hicks. George Hood, Nate Hughes. Carrie Martinez. Martin Obanion. James Owens, Joannona Rasco, William Scroggins. Jim Smith, Stephanie Smith, Teresa Stallsworth. Wayne Steele, Shelly Stewart. Nathan Tiller, Glen Happiness Is A Happy Senior 64 Alexander. Tamitha Amos, Rhonda Auten, Christa Babcock. James Bailey. Sharon Bally. John Barber. Shelly Barnett. Harold Battreal 1, Julie Becerra, Angelina Behler, Dawn Behler, Mike Best, Ernie Blanton, Mickey Boiler, Sherri Bosley. Marsha Boyer, Mark Branstuder, Janel Brock. Norris Brown, Tim Bryson. Melissa Bull, Ronnie Burgess. LaVonda Canchola, Becky Carl, Tina 66 Calon, Scott Caw, David Chirieleison, Arline Gluts, Damon Conaway, Kevin Cook. Doug Danner, Robert Codgill, .Julie Contreras, Tom Cooper. Joseph Davis, Billie Conard, Mike Cook, Danette Crist, Albert Deatherage. Shelley Leah Willoughby is an active Junior. She enjoys taking pictures of animals and when she gets the opportunity she likes to drive motorcycles and gocarts. Her love for ani- mals involves her vocational interest in wanting to become a veteranarian. Leah likes to sew and cook and care for her two dogs. Leah’s favorite subject is American West. She likes it because she gets good grades and in there they study Indians. Since she is part Indian herself she enjoys it. Leah took the PSAT test and hopefully she will get a Scholarship to further her edu- cation. She served as an usherette and was also on the publicity committee for the all school play, Hello Dolly. Junior Likes Motorcycles Left: Merrie Wolverton works on her art project in Mr. $7 Grohs' 6th hour class. Dennis, Ruth Despain, Roxanna Dolman. William Duty, Kevin Ebling. Barbara Ebling, Sherrie Edson, .Jerry Ellis, .Jamie Ezzell. Patrick Ezzell. Zachery Farrington. Rhonda Fike, Anita Filbert. Tabitha Frazee, Brian Fredrickson. Tracy Furgeson, Richard Furlong, Paul Gaddy, Lisa Gall. Mary Gardener. Wiley Gentry, Robert Gibbons, David Giesen, Mark Gilpin. Betti Grider, Samantha 68 Juniors Look Ahead! Many Juniors are looking forward to be- ing Seniors, and of course, graduating. Some are moving out of Missouri. Greg Walker is going to Colorado to attend the University of Colorado. Others have dif- ferent plans, such as, Pat Ezzell plans to become a lawyer. He isn’t positive on which school he plans to attend yet, but after graduating from law school, he is coming back to St. Joseph to start his own law firm. Curt Wattenberger and Loren Whalert are planning to go to Missouri Western and persue a career in the field of Certified Public Accounting. Most Juniors are anxious to graduate from high school and begin preparing for their future ca- reers. Guidry, Sherry Guinn, Teresa Gunter, Bartholomew Harrison, Amy Hawley, Serena Hayes, Christopher Helm, Johnney Hicks. Shirley Higginhltham. Kimra Hill. Sharmin Hughes, Rhonda Hurd, Bradley Hoffman. Michelle Horn, Jacquelyn Jagodjinski. Tammy Above: Russell Keith cringes at one of his many mistakes. 69 Junior Feelings This year was full of new experiences for the class of “86”. The excitement of ordering class rings, care- fully planning the prom to be sure it is perfect and the feeling of pride when it is a success. Finally being called upperclassmen. Receiving more respect when expressing ideas and opinions. Having the Sophomores and Freshman look up to you! But above all this comes the awaiting and an- ticipation of Senior Year. Above: Dawn Stumpf concentrates on doing a good routine at a pep assembly. James, Robert Jenkins. Darren Jones, Melane Jones, Randy Justice. Stacey Keith. Russell King. Kenneth Dance, Kenneth Langley, Karen Langner, Lisa Larabee. Adrian Lawson, Century Lentz, Daniel Lieffring, Lori Little, Brett Lloyd. Scott Lofts, Angela Long. Michelle Lou bey, Debra Martinez. Chris Maudlin. Bradley McClellan. Mike McDowell. I ura McKinley. I«aVonne Mears, .Jennafer Mejia. Christopher Mollus, Jennifer Moon, Chris Moutray, Roger Mull, Tyron Nagel. John Neal. Leann Newberry, I esa Nichols, Rebecca Noland, Tammy Norton. Paula Nurski. Marti O’Dell. Robert Orozco. John Palmer, David 71 Palmer. Terri Patrylak. Chris Penland. Michael Pritchett. Timothy Ray. Cristen Parker. Barbara Patrylak. Jamie Phillips. Jimmy Prokop, Amy Reece. Harry Making Great Impressions Riesterer. Debra Royer. Dennis Salcedo. Phillip Sauter. Karen Schultz. I ori Ross, Steven Russell. Melissa Sample. Rick Sauter. Lora Shaline. Brandie 72 Sparks, Jeff Springs. Allen Steele, Derek Steele. Stacey Stewart. Carmen Still, Sam Stillman. Tim Stocking, Gavla Stumpf, Dawn Swinney, De Thompson, Ronald Tracy, John Tucker. Tracy Violett. Victor Wahlert. I iren Walker. Bill 73 Wallace, Theresa Walters, Katherine Wattenbarger. Curt West, Steven Wever, Brad White. Frank Juniors This years Juniors show great potential as next years Seniors, they have won many pep as- semblies and shown a lot of enthusiasm to- ward various activities. . . . Which Road The class of “1986” started taking on more responsibilities as upperclassmen at the same time realizing it would not be long before they too would have to decide which road to take. You realized you were to make great impressions on the impressions of the under classmen that you led. As you began to think of the dawning of your Senior year you knew that you would have to make it the best of all. Yurokovich. Kenneth A ' Williams. I.arry Woolsey. Patsy Willoughby, l.eah Wright, William Winborn, Kimberly Yates. Dalton Wolfe, Tina Wolverton. Merrie 74 Ames, Kimberly Auxier. David Bleds(� e. Sophia Calloway. Buddy Anderson, Jennifer Bamfield. Lori Bolinger. Dee Calloway. Lawerence Anno, Ronnie Barman. Laurie Bradley. David Canchola, Clara Argahright, Shelly Barnes, Jamie Brandt. Chris Canchola. Sarah Armstrong. Oretchen Barr. Lisa Bricker. Linda ('arter, David Adkins. Brian Atwood. Melody Black. Lisa Burchett. Rebecca Chavez, Tony Arnold. Ann Marie Bacerra, Sandra Bundridge, Allen Caw. Kevin Chirila, Mark 76 Tara Penland and her classmates work hard in World Cultures class. Conard. Carl Crenshaw, T racy Denar, Dana Ellis. David Conroy, David Crist. Wills Distafino. Mike Rllis. William Christy. tarry Cotrill, Todd Davidson, Clint Elliot. Rhonda Rrikson. Kim Right: Laurie Barman offers to trade jobs with the photographer. Cook. Aleshia Culver, Brenda Dudley, Keith Ely, Dennis Coon, Tina Dalsing. Edward Dykes. Tina Embrey. Jody Lee Cole. Rusty Cox. Stephanie DeShon. Kathrine Ellis. April Below: Clint Davidson just loves to pose for the camera. Melinda Danyluck. Don net Early wine. Tina Embrey, Tammy Eslinger, Leann 77 Ewart. Troy Gann. Janelle Goodwin. Tina Helsel, David Hoffman. Robert Hunt. Carey Fasching, Jimmy Gardener. Kevin Gregory. Brian Helton, Mary Filbert. Tricia Gatton. Mary Groves. Jeff Hendricks. Josh Flowers, Kenny George, Theresa Guinn, Roger Hicks. Doug Foley. Ryan Gurlt. Diana Hamblin, Dusty Higbe, I eah Frasher. Chad Giseburt, Carina Hanshaw. Rodney Hildebrand. Cinda David Ellis looks as if he is having fun in his typing class. Funk. Rodney Goodwin, Casey Heitman. Carlene Hinch, Jody Hopper, Melissa Hunt. Randy 78 Ide, Gregg Keling, Scott Little. Brenda Martinez. Chris Johnson, Michelle Kennedy. Rodney Logston, Billy Martinez. Paul Jordan. Ix� ra Kerns. Kelly Long, Frankie Matthews. Amy Kalamon. John Kissick. Sherry Long. Kelly McCarthy. Chris Keith, Pam Kunzler. T racy Malotte. Rodney McClurg. Ryan Keith. Tina Langner, Robert Maple. Roger McCoppin, John Keling, Mike Lanham, Lloyd Marriott, Jan McCoy, Rex I-eft: Mike fcvans works hard on a project in shop class. 79 McQueen. Jimmy Mears, Curtis Mears. Marilyn Micheals. Eric Miller. Jonathan Miller. Mark Miller. Robert Miller. Virginia Minter. Scott Mogg. Greg Montemavor. Maria Mueller. Angie Murphy. Danny Musser, Grover Nagel. Marty Nichols. Michelle Nocks, Sheila Oats. John Oliver. Daniel Orozco. Gregory Papisan. Hope Parcel. Robin Parker. Kelly Parker. Leigh Ann Parker. Mike Parker. Ron Paslev. Valerie Penland. Tara Phillippe. Robert Phillips. Jason Sophomores have been more responsible this year. They take more in- terest in their schoolwork and really know what high school is all about. They realize that school isn’t just fun and games, but an experience to help them in the future. I eft: Sophomores show their spirit at a pep assembly. 80 Pitta, Terri Prokop, Joseph Provin, Konica Rhodes, Darla Rice, Wendy Rivera. Aleshia Romesburg, Matthew Sch(H)f, Tory Schubert, David Schubert, Forrest Shannon, Steve Sharp, Carla Shelkop, Jason Sherlock, Lori Silcot, Adam Silvey, Chris Silvey, Heather Silvey. Ray Silvey. Renee Singleton, Cindy Sisk, Claude Slagle, Stacey Smith. Kim Smith, Ricky Sodowsky, Steve Stansbury, Kenneth Stehle, Chris Stewart. Cindy Stewart, Kelly Straton. Jennifer Right: Kelly Long seems a little embarrassed. “There have been many changes since my Freshman year,” stated Melinda Cor- kins. “I get around better this year because the build- ing is more familiar. I’ve also grown more apart of Benton. I 81 Strong. Robbie Tiller. Samantha Walker. William Whitmore, John Young, Brian Sumpter, Echo Todd. Larry Waller. Christina Wiggington, Craig Zbierski, Harold Sutton, David Trail. Melvin Ward. I eanna Willis, Jerri Ziolkowski. Sherri Tannett, Pamela Turner. Michelle Wisen- burger, Orval Willis, Steve Ziolkowski. Kerri Taylor, Thomas. Thompson. Christina David Sharrv Vaughn. Wade. Walker. Jackie Lonnie Theresa Weisen- Weston, Wheeler. burger. Matt David Jerry W.lilts. Wilson, Wright, Corey Jerry Stacey Right: Rodney Kennedy shows us one of his favorite hobbies, playing the guitar. 84 Admire, Jessica Admire, Melissa Alexander, Linda Ames, William Arnold. Amy Ashler, Christina Auxier, Cindy Auxier, Jeff Baber, Amy Baldwin, Jeremy Ballard, Kitty Bally, Bobby Jo Barker, Kelly Barnett, Wesley Bastian, Lila Behler, Tammie Berger, Deanna Best. Mona Boiler, David Boiler, Lonnie Bowden, Amy Boyes, Robert Boyle, Becky Bricker, Roger Bringus, Jody Brinkman, Martin Brown. David Brown. Michelle Brown, Shane Brown, Troy Freshmen!!! The freshman year of high school is a time of readjusting to new surroundings and work. The excitement of the pep assemblies, the foot- ball and basketball games every Friday made it even more enjoyable. April Helsel is helping a friend do her art work. Voter Turnout Very Small Left: Freshman turn out slowly for the Fall Royalty election. Dawe, Alberta Dowell, Louis Elan, Barry Campbell, Heather Chavez. Randy Christofferson. Roseana Clark, Jennifer Clementa. Kenneth Cline, Amy Clouse, Rhonda Conard, Timothy Cooper, Christina Cophenhaven, Tony Cottrill, Tammy Daffron, Brett Dawe, Roberta Day, Kimberly De Roin, Robbie Darrell. Billy Droz, Jennifer Drysdale, Debra Dye, Kevin Eivins, Michael Elan, Terry Eslinger, Tammy Evans, David Evans, Ronnie Freshmen Adapt Quickly Everett, Melody Farrington, Tammy Fasching, Mark Fike, James Filley, Wendy Filley, William Ford, Connie Foster, Glen Frakes, Rebecca Frayer, Lori Funk, Rebecca Furgeson. Judith Gardener, Harry Carton, Dawn Gay, Paula Gentry, Carol Gentry, Elmer Gilmore, Elliot Gonzales, Vickie Grable, Chad Grace, Timothy Gray, Michael Green, Adam Grissom, Patrick Groce, Theodore Habert, Melinda Halbirt, Christopher The class of “88” has been welcomed to Benton High School this year. The freshman were very active in sports and regular classroom duty. The freshman class was very large. They adapted well and quickly to the surroundings of high school, although most freshman were a bit frightened be- cause of Freshman Day. There is no freshman initiation. It was a good year for freshman because they met many new people and became friends with many of the other Students here at Benton. Freshman are taught how to organize and to plan for the future by selecting classes that will discipline and train them. 86 Becoming a freshman cheerleader is a few of the many activities offered to fresh- man. Basketball, Football, and Volleyball were the sports offered to the freshman this year. There are many clubs open to the freshman, cheerleading is but one ac- tivity opened to the female population of the class. Heather Campbell, admits that practice is hard for her, but she is very happy that she was chosen for the squad. I eft: This years freshman cheerleaders are (left to right). Leigh Ann Prescher, Tina Hughes. Kristin Major. Heather Campbell. Becky Frakes. Hansquard. Dawn Harbord. Dean Harding, Kelly Hart. Michelle Hawley, Aileena Hayes, Charles Heath, Raymond Helm, Shane Helsel, April Helvie, Lisa Herring, James Hibbs, Gerald Hollis, Sahwna Holland, Jeffery Holmes, Greg Honeycut. Vernon Howard. David Huffman. Christopher Huffman. Jeremy Huffman, Michelle Hughes. Ben Hughes, Candy Hughes. Leatha Hughes, Tina Hurd. David Jenkins. Robert • Jenning. Carl Johnson, Melinda Judah, Tammy Justice. Shane 87 Freshmen Experience New Ideas Kalamon, Terrance King, Brett Klawuhn, Dawn Klepees, Kerren Kretzer, Kimberely Kuehner. Michael Lawerence, Matthew Leffler, I .eona Leupold, Angel Lewandowski, Thomas Lingle, Jake Lofts, Natalee Long, Mona Long. Tammie Lukehart. Debbie Lundy, Jeff Mace. Jennifer Mace, Michael Mace. Sherri Major, Kristin Marshall, Nancy Marshall, William Milo, Martin Martinez, Carlene Masteller. Brenda Matthews, Rhonda Matthews, Shelia Maudlin, Brien Maxwell, Brenda Maxwell, Leroy McCoppin, Greg McDowell, David McDowell, Rhonda McIntosh, Timmy McMullen, Amy 88 It is a tradition for the freshman to sing the school song on an appointed day. But this year it changed. Freshman orientation was omitted. Many freshman were a little frightened of the traditional freshman orientation, so the freshman were not forced to sing the school song if they didn’t want to. Above: Mike Moore helps a fellow classmate to measure for a hat. Left: Mr. Rohhins and his class seem interested in the discussion going on. Mears, Scott Milhorne. Jamie Miller, Jeff Mitchell, Kathy Mitchell, Tracy Mitchell. William Monroe, Tina Montgomery, Robert Moore. Mike Morgan. Jeffery Moser, Chad Moser. Kyle Moser. Lisa Mueller, Scott Murphy, Gina 89 O'Dell, Mike O'Dell. Richard Palmer. Brett Pulliam. Rose Pyles. David Pyles. Tonya Reynolds. Tammy Rice. Larry Roach. Amy Newberry. Noland. O'Callaghan, Stacie Beverly Billie Parker. Paslev, Peck. Dana Davida Jerry Prescher, Phillips. Phinney, I igh Merle Kristal Reid. Redmond. Reeves, Sam Marvin •Jerri Routh. Roach, Roger Michelle •Jeff Morgan, a freshman, wins the hot dog eating contest during the spirit week pep assembly. Orientation Plus Growth = Maturity l eft: These girls act as if they are the hallgang. Sauter. Lonnie Shortle, Michelle Sollars, Kevin Stephans. Jerry Schmidtke, Rhonda Silvey. Delores Sollars. Leonard Stewart. Pamela Schneller, Michelle Silvey, Jeff Spoon more. Katrina Stocking. Christopher Scott. Susan Sims, Lachelle Springs. Annette Stout, Kim Sexton, Nikki Smith, Gary Springs. Jeanette Stumpf, Alan Shaline. Sherry Smith. Kim Springs. Lynnette Sturgis. Andrea Shellen- berger, Eric Smith, Stacey Stanley, Deanna Sullivan, Janice 91 Taylor, David Thomas, Jamie Thompson, Deanna Thompson, Donnie Traster, Paula Tucker, Gene Tumlinson, Shelly Unzicker, Stacey Vaughn, Lela Walker, Jerry Ward, Rebecca Weisenberger, Angie Wells, Brian West, Amy Weston, Kenny White. Marty Whitten, Dallen Willis, Jimmy Wilson, Denise Wilson, Heather W'ilson, Kenny Wolfe, Tammy Not Pictured Axtell, Sheila Cartwright, Tina Clutter, Chris Handsome, Sheila Harris, Judy Jagodzinski, Amy Justice. Larry Nelson, Tina Pearson, Stacey Thompson, Marla Tyler. Tim Van Wicklin, Travis Julie Neville works with enthusiasm as Cindy Auxier thinks of other things. 92 District Administration Above: Dr. Dan Colgan Rachelor Degree, NWMSU Masters Degree. NWMSU Doctorate University of MO School Board. Members of the board of education did not have a new photograph this year. Members include: Mrs. Jane Powell, Mrs. Nancy Reed, Dr. Jane Fricke, Mr. Bryan Baker, Mr. James Weiser, and Dr. Larry Jones. The board of education and the district administration is responsible for the smooth operation of the entire school district. They must deal with purchasing new equipment, hiring new staff, ordering new supplies, selecting new text books, planning new programs, and eliminating programs that no longer seem to work. Dr. Troes ter, attending a retirement reception for Mr. Miles was greeted by sparkle the clown who presided at the evenings events. District Administration 93 Benton Administration Mejia, Robert A. S. St. Joseph Jr. College B. S. in Ed. NWMSU M. Ed. Univ. of MO A major emphasis of Mr. Robert Mejia, Benton Principal, has been to work with the District Administra- tion to attempt to minimize the in- terupters of classes. Since “A Nation at Risk” was written, teachers and administrators have tried to find ways for students to spend more time on assigned tasks in the classroom. Another project was the evaluation of the school for the North Central Association which accredits high schools and colleges. This way a year long project that required many meetings, and long hours, to prepare for the visiting committee that would evaluate our school. Edwards. Joyce Assistant Principal Attendance Office B.S. Phys. Ed. NWMSU Capps, Jack Assistant Principal A. S. Science Hannibal B. S. Science NEMSU M.S. Sec. Administration NSMSU 94 BHS Administration ACWOTTOIS ACTDWIES DP Co-Curricular 9S N.H.S. Continues Noyes Home Project And School Post Office Dana Dandliker plays a game with one of the goblins at the Noyes Home. Darrin Major (in the crazy clown costume), Diane Nurski, and Julie Roberts talk and eat at the N.H.S. Halloween Party. Right: President Bill Lamar shows he is really on the right side of the law. Randy Keith and his friend Casey. % National Honor Society Some of the N.H.S. gang. Front row, left to right: Bill Lamar. Doug Steele. Second row, Julie Roberts, Honda Sears, Deanna Willis, and Darrin Major. Last row, Tasha Pitts, Gail Giseburt, and Diane Nurski. Deanna Willis, Honda Sears, and Lisa Stickler show their friendship with each other. Below: Mark Drag poses as a construction worker for the camera. National Honor Society 97 Far above left: The Social Studies resource center was filled with cans, and Kandy Keith spent many hours sorting and boxing the food for the annual Christmas adop- tion. Far above right: Members of Student Congress refer on an idea presented by Kandy Keith, student body president. Above left: Julie Chirila kept minutes of all meetings so that home room representa- tives could report to their respective home rooms. Above right: It is the responsibility of student body President Kandy Keith to preside over all meetings. Right: Debbi McCormick student body vice president starts the Christmas can food drive. The Congress adopted 12 families for the holiday season. The Student Congress is the one group at Benton that represents all of the school family. It works to promote school spirit, sponsors three dances a year — one formal dance during December and two other informal ones. The Congress sponsors a Spirit Week during the football season and a full week of dress up days, pep assemblies, a dance, competition of classes on the field, and a bonfire. During Thanksgiving two families were adopted and twenty at Christmas. Each spring the Congress sponsors a Bloodmobile to assist the local American Ked Cross. In these and many other ways the Congress promotes activities for the students, school spirit, and in general positive attitude. 98 Student Congress Student Congress Works For All Right: Mr. tarry Hager and Mr. John Foley, Student Con- gress advisors listen to and ponder over the discussion dur- ing a regular meeting. Below: Ryan Foley, sophomore senator seems to be tired too, for an early morning meeting. Below left: The Book Store is a very active place where school supplies and spirit items are sold. Gail Giseburt. student body treasurer, (far left) was in charge of the Book Store. Others are (from left to right), Debbi McCormick, Century Lawson, and Rita Bouge. Below right: Echo Sumpter suffers through a cold meeting in room 114. Student Congress 99 Bill Lamar looks interested in a Prometheans conversation. Brett Little was George Bush in our Mock Elec- tion. Prometheans Plan Cookbook For Child Above: Mr. Hagar and Julie Roberts discussing plans for Mock Elections. Above left: Jackie Horn looks stunned as she talks to someone. Left: Andre’ Sampson poses for a picture at his house. 100 The Prometheans had a big year. It was the year for the mock election and patri- otic assembly that Prome- theans sponsor every four years. A Cook Book was planned to support an adopt- ed child in Brazil. All this was in addition to regular meetings and discussions and parties,(Christmas and election). Above: A prometheans meeting in progress. Below: Lisa Black and Jerry Edson discuss the Election. Prometheans 101 Benton Produces “Hello Dolly” This was the first time Benton High School had produced the ever-popular Broadway musical, Hello, Dolly,” which is the story of America's beloved matchmaker, Mrs. Levi, who attempts to marry off wealthy Horace Vandegelder and “send his money circulating among the people like rain water.” “It’s always exciting to do a show for the first time, stated John P. Hoffman, director of the musical. Rehearsal time was limited to six weeks. The comparitively short pe- riod kept boredom from setting in and kept everyone sharp. The pace was hectic and the people behind the scenes also had a grueling schedule. Altogether, 173 students were involved in the production. Actors And Crew Above right: Sonny Reese portraying a waiter looks pleased with the evenings per- formance. Above: left to right; Andrea Sturgis. Mark Miller. Kim Winborn. Rob Gentry, An- nette Bricker, Kerri Ziokowski, and Sherri Ziokowski sing and dance to Put On Your Sunday Clothes. Right: left to right; Mrs. Irene Malloy played by Tasha Pitts. Horace Vander- gelder, (Chris McCarthy), Minnie Fay por- trayed bv l.isa Barr, and Barnaby Tucker. (Paul Furlong) are seen here in the finale. 102 All School Play Armstrong Plays ‘Dolly’ Above left: Gretchen Armstrong playing Dolly Gallagher Levi sings the theme of the play “Hello. Dolly.” Above right: Minnie Fay and Mrs Malloy discuss a prob- lem outside of the hat shop. Above: Deanna Berger. Russell Keith as Ambrose Kemper, and Chris Moon pose for a picture at East Hills Mall after a special performance of a few scenes from the play. Right: Cornelius Hackel (Chris Haves) tells Barnabv 'Fucker (Paul Furlong) that they should go to New York and find excitement and adventure. All School Play 103 Pep Band Few people realize just how important our pep band is to us. Imagine a football or basketball half- time without them. The pep band does more than just make music, they raise the spirits of the fans and players as they project their electricity and energy through their mu- sic. Not only is the pep band a spirit booster, it is also a representative of Benton High School. Mike O’Dell, a junior and a member of the pep band for 3 years, had this to say about the group, “We are all just a bunch of good friends out to have a good time and to get the crowd into the spirit of the game.” The Ben- ton pep band is loyal to their school, and they are determined to excel in their music skills. Terry Grace, a 4-year member of pep band and a senior, Firmly stated,“We enjoy playing for people. We are the best and we are proud of it.” Mike Parker and Lonnie Wade do a special drum duet during a pep as- sembly. The band performs at a school con cert. 104 Pep Band 1984-85 Pep Band Tenor Saxophones: Terry Grace Mike O’Dell Mark Chirila Chris Martinez Baritone Saxophones: Mark Drag Kevin Duty Alto Saxophones: Andre’ Sampson Dennis Royer Lisa Moser Gene Tucker Sheila Long Trumpets: Eric Michaels Brad Maudlin David Thomas Hank Maxwell Trombones: David Caw Ted Groce Flutes: Michelle Shortle Michelle Turner Bass Guitar: Rodney Kennedy Lead Guitar: John Whitmore Percussion: Mike Parker Lonnie Wade Jason Ingram BELOW: David Caw and Dennis Royer enjoy playing for the pep assembly. ABOVE: David Thomas, Brad Maudlin, and Eric Michaels play in unison. Pep Band 105 Students’ Opinions Voiced, Left: Don Ransom, Administration As- sistant to the Superintendent, Dr. Troester, Superintendent of schools, and Bob Alcorn, Director of Athletics sit in on one of the Student Forum meetings. The Student Forum is an organization made up of the student body officers and class officers of the four high schools in St. Joseph. The representatives from Benton, Central, Lafayette, and LeBlond meet once every month. Each school takes its turn at hosting the monthly meetings. Student Forum works toward the benefits of the students by voicing the students’ ideas and opinions to the District Administration. The Student Forum not only gives the Administration an opportunity to see the students of the four schools as a whole, it also gives each individual school a second look at the other schools and clears up some of the age-old rivalry the schools have going between them. The students who represent Benton this year are Randy Keith, student body president; Deb McCormick, student body vice-president; Julie Chirila, student body secretary; and Gail Giseburt, student body treasurer. Also representing Benton are the class officers, Seniors: Rick VVeiser, president; Darrin Major, vice-president; Dana Dandliker, secretary; and Patty Prokop, treasurer. Juniors: Russell Keith, president; Rob James, vice- president; Tracy Fredrickson, secretary; and Amy Prokop, treasurer. Sophomores: Kelly Long, president; Laurie Barman, vice-president; Stacy Slagle, secretary; and Christina Waller, treasurer. Freshmen: Bobbi Jo Bally, president; Amy Penland. vice-president; Beth Gentry, secretary; and Stacey Smith, treasurer. The Student Forum planned and sponsored the Battle of the Schools spirit competition which was held during the basketball jamboree at the Civic Arena. This year, Benton won the honored title of‘most spirited school’. After talking with Randy Keith, our 1984-85 student body president, he stated, I feel that the Student Forum is a good idea, because you get to express your opinions and find out what is going on with the other schools. 106 Student Forum ('•ail («iseburt and Deb McCormic k look surprised about a discussion at a Student Forum meeting. Student Forum 10 Benton Singers The Benton Singers are a chamber choir which is a select group of talented vocalists who travel and per- form for the enjoyment of others. They perform var- ious types of music, pop and contemporary as well as classical. But being a Benton Singer is not all fun and games, it takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and especially concentration. As Paul Furlong said, “Mr. Robbins has to be strict on us in order for us to be a good group. The Benton Singers compete against other chamber choirs in the annual music contest held at NWMSU in Maryville. All their hard work and ef- fort pays off at music contest when they bring home a one, the highest rating possible. “We are a real close group,” Paul Furlong stated, “We all get on each other’s nerves at times like any other group, but we always seem to work it out.” When asked how they felt about Mr. Robbins, many comments were made. Wayne Wheeler, a sen- ior, had this to say, “He cares about how his students feel. If anyone has a problem, they can go to him and talk about it. He is more than a music teacher, he is a good friend to us.” ABOVE: Benton Singers perform to the direction of Mr. I-arry Robbins at the Christmas concert held in December. BELOW: Danette Cook memorizes a piece of music for class. 108 Benton Singers 1984-85 Benton Singers Soprano: Tasha Pitts Stacey Justice Danette Cook Julie Chirila Alto: Kim Kelley Gaye Reed Janell Masteller Kim Grace Tenor: Chris Hayes Paul Furlong Robert Danner Bass: Wayne Wheeler Jay Shirley Steve Dykes Randy Keith BELOW: Mr. Robbins demon- strates one of the techniques of vocalizing. ABOVE: Benton Singers perform for the elderly at Carriage Square. BELOW: Julie Chirila and Paul Furlong take time out from their busy singing schedule to smile for the camera-man. Benton Singers 109 Festive Halls Rooms Add To Festive Spirit Mrs. Bayer proudly displays her classroom Ms. Billingsley tries hard not to make a mistake; as Santa watches over her. to the photographer. 110 Alchemia Mrs. Long's clerical practice class displays their Christmas («reeling. Mrs King's Child Development class planned a Christmas Bulletin Board. Burmeister Wins Room Competition A Benton Cardinal announces that we are 1. Alchemia 111 Dee Bolinger and Valerie Pasley act out one of their skits. Forensics Group Compete To Bring Honor To The School Mr. Evans. Valerie Pasley, and Gretchen Armstrong show how fun forensics can be. Carina Giseburt. Ed Dalsing, Gretchen Armstrong, and Dee Bolinger. 112 Forensics Valerie Fasley and Grelchen Armstrong act out a skit. I guess she won’t say that again! The Forensics team has done very well this year. Mr. Evans and the rest of the members have put alot of effort into the team. They were very active, competing in tournaments and matches. Forensics 113 The Future Homemak- ers of America hold a mock-wedding every year. This year the bride was Cindy Puckett and the groom was Zack Ezzell. Health Fair A Success Mock Wedding Again Scheduled The first semester Family Relations class. (Front row. left to right); Stacey Justice, Carmen Stewart, and Barbara Parker. (Second row, left to right); Shelly Barber. Deanna Willis, Cindy Puckett. Sheila Long, and Shelly Far- ris. (Back row. left to right); Tim Still- man. Rick Weiser, Jay Shirley, and Rhonda I osson. Penny Robinson takes the pulse of DeSwinney during the Health Fair. 114 F.H.A. Robby («entry and Doug Steele show what they do best, clown around! Danielle Farthing and Tim Stufflebean, “do their thing on the dance floor. Student Congress Moves Dances, To Avoid Conflicts, To CIO, Hall Dances 115 The Library — A Multipurpose Area The library has many uses for teachers as well as stu- dents as shown here by Mr. Pankiewicz. Rita Bouge pauses in her work to smile for the camera. Andre Sampson finds research much easier with the help of the microfiche reader. 116 Library Marca Cooper and Rita Bouge do research for a class assignment. Angie Cruse finds the library an enjoyable place to do her work. Above right: Steve Shannon shows how he feels about the librarian. Mrs. German. The library has many different uses for many different people. For some it is a great place to research for in and out of class work, for some it is quiet place to do work, and for others it is a nice place to sit back and read a good book. The library is quickly becoming a media center. And with the help of micro- computers and micro-fiche readers, work is done in half the time. Many students are finally finding that the library is an impor- tant place for class projects. Library 117 Promethean Mock Election Every four years the Promethean Club holds a mock election and an assembly to introduce the Candi- dates to the student body. Members role play the Candidates and debate the issues before the students vote. In the weeks before the assembly, the members planned and painted posters for the halls. They visited the Campaign headquarters to ob- tain buttons and other Campaign literature. Mr. Larry Hager founder and advisor of Prometheans coordi- nated all events. Far above: Rob -James and Brett Little play the roles of Presi- dent Ronald Reagan and George Bush in the Mock Election held in the fall of 1984. Right extreme above: Patty Prokop gives a speech on the sym- bols of Democrats and Republicans. Above right: Andre Sampson also participated by giving a speech. Above: President Ronald Reagan (Rob .James) was escorted in by secret service guards: .Jerry Edson, Doug Steele, Danny l.entz. Mike O’Dell, and Chris Hughes. Right: Marca Cooper showed her Presidental spirit by wearing a Ferraro hat. 118 Presidential Mock Election Below: Brad Hurd, playing as Walter Mondale, gives his view of the election. As Julie Roberts, in the background, listens well. Upper left: Rob James grins after making a “cute” remark about Walter Mondale (Brad Hurd). Above: Jacque Horn gives her re- markable speech that every woman seemed to enjoy. Far left: Brad Hurd and Jacque Horn play the roles of Walter Mondale and (ieraldine Ferraro. Left: Tasha Pitts and Janell Masteller sing the opening song to get things off to a great start. Presidential Mock Flection 119 Right: Princesses Melody Atwood and Heather Campbell, Mr. and Miss Benton Spring 1984, Tony Losson and Deanna Spoonemore, and princes Elliot Gilmore and David Bradley pose for pictures following the assembly to crown the king and queen. Far above: During halftime of the home- coming game against Maryville, the king and queen were presented, along with the rest of their court. Pictured left to right are Debbie McCormick, Kraig Gresham, Heather Campbell and Elliot Gilmore. Above: The candidates for king await the decision made by their classmates of who will be Mr. Benton Autumn 1984. Right: Junior prince and princess Sonny Reese and Jennifer Mollus carry the crowns as they pass through the R.O.T.C. Honor Guard during the coronation assem- bly. 120 King And Queen Presented At Homecoming Game King Candidates: Danny Herbert, Brian Hicks, Darrin Major. Kraig Gresham. Ran- dy Keith, and John Hartman. Queen Can- didates: Gaye Reed. Gail Gisehurt, Dana Dandliker. Debbie McCormick, Kim Kel- ley, and Julie Chirila. Juniors: Jennifer Mollus and Sonny Reese. Sophomores: Melody Atwood and David Bradley. Fresh- man: Heather Campbell and Elliot Gill- more Debbie McCormick and Kraig Gresham were elected as Mr. and Miss Benton Au- tumn. Debbie’s court included Gaye Reed. Gail Giseburt. Dana Dandliker. Kim Kel- ley and Julie Chirila. Danny Herbert. Bri- an Hicks. Darrin Major. Randy Keith, and John Hartman were the King candidates. Each year six girls and six guys are nomin- ated for royalty. Elections are held and a coronation assembly is held in the Pop Springer Gymnasium. Representing the ju- nior class as prince and princess were Son- ny Reese and Jennifer Mollus. Sophomore prince and princess were David Bradley and Melody Atwood Heather Campbell and Elliot Gillmore were the freshman class royalty. Above: After the Coronation assembly, the queen and her court pose to have their pic- tures taken together. 121 Seniors Win Battle Above left: A freshman prac- tices keeping a wet noodle on his nose before the wet noodle race in the battle of the classes. Above right: Mr. Robbins and Mrs. Edwards serve as referees for the tug of war event. Center: Seniors show they are number 1 after the final events. Below Left: Sophomore girls seem to be lagging behind in the three-legged race. Below right: Junior, Danette Cook takes off with webbed feet as Jacque Horn wheels in be- hind. 122 123 Color Guard Adds Pizzazz. The Color Guard is one group of ROTC that makes a lasting impression. It involves many school activities with the posting of the colors and the open- ing exercises follow. When asked to comment on the work of the Color Guard and Honor Guard, Sgt. O’Hare and Lt. Col. Simmons said, “No Comment.” Mr. Mejia accepts the new American Flags on behalf of Benton High School. The Flags are presented to the sch x l by members of the PTA. Mr. Capps and a ROTC Cadet salute the Ameri- can Flag as Revely is played inside. 124 Honor Guard “Members of Saber Guard Wayne Wheeler Jerry Wheeler Tom Contreras De Swinney Norris Brock Jason Ingram Ryan Foley and Lori Barman, the Sophomore Prince and Princess walk between members of the Saber Guard. Saber Guard is a group of ROTC members that train after school to improve their march- ing and other skills that they learn by being on the Drill Squad. At the Beginning of the year they have a try out and the best ones make the Squad. Saber Guard Trains After School Wayne Wheeler holds up his saber as Scott Gray and Gina Otten walk by. Drill Squad 125 King Jay And Queen Kim Rule Over Winter Above: Fall King Kraig Gresham is on his way to escort the winter queen. Kim Grace, as the other candidates look on. Right: The newly crowned queen. Kim Grace, begins to open her gift as her Mother watches proudly. Below: The king candidates pose for a picture. They are from left to right, Steve Dykes. Richard Ortega. Steve McCollum. Doug Steele. Scott Gray, and Jay Shir- ley. Benton’s hand and concert choir each performed Christ- mas music at the winter coronation as- sembly. Santa made his annual appear- ance going through the gym, throwing candy, and bestow- ing kisses on certain selected bodies. The winter assembly is a festive affair and stu- dents enjoy the last assembly before the close of the school year for the holiday vacation. 126 Winter Royalty Winter Queen and King. Miss Kim (trace and Mr. day Shirley. Below: Debbie McCormick. Fall queen, has no trouble crowning the new King, day Shirley. Far below: The Winter Royalty, l-eft to right; first row; junior prin- cess, Tracy Fredrickson, sophomore princess, Laurie Barman, freshman princess, Amy West, Queen. Kim Grace. King, day Shirley, freshman prince, deff Morgan; sophomore prince, Ryan Foley, junior prince, Rob Gentry. Second row, left to right: Queen candidates; Gina Ot- ten. Angie Cruse, Cindy Winder, Keri Pfleiderer and Mandy Mears. Fall King. Kraig Gresham. Fall Queen. Debbi McCormick. King Candidates; Richard Ortega. Steve Dykes, Scott Gray, Steve McCollum, and Doug Steele. Winter Royalty 127 Ezzell, Patrick-Junior-C-DE- SP Front row: Kraig Gresham, Rodney Peters, Herman Provin, Rick Weiser, Travis Owens, Tommy Noland. Jacob Quint, Neal Hook. Second row: Ira Atkinson, Rick Venable. Brian Hicks, Randy Keith, Scott Shepard. Johney Helm. Gary Sil- vey. Third row: Chris Patrylak. Jeff Sparks, Doug Cook, Brian Gregory, Jason Shelkop, John Oates, Matt Weisenberger, Bill Wright. Fourth row: Chris Brant, Jeff Morgan, BJ Ellis, Pat- rick Ezzell, Greg Walker, Dan Lentz, Frank White, Darrin Jenkins. Fifth row: John Bally, Keith Dudley. Eric Minter, Marti Nagle. Roger Bricker, Eric Shellenberger. Sixth row: Jack Burgess and Pat Byrne Provin. Herman-Senior Weiser, Rick-Senior Hicks, Brian-Senior Peters. Rodney-Senior Noland, Tom-Senior 130 Varsity Football Wright. Bill Travis Owens. Tommy Noland, and Johney Helm show who is number one. Bally. John Helm. Johney Sparks, J£ff Statistics for Benton Football 1984 Jamboree Us 14 Them 13 Lafayette Us 14 Them 0 Trenton Us 0 Them 17 Savannah Us 17 Them 6 St. Pius Us 6 Them 10 Maryville Us 21 Them 15 Atchison Us 17 Them 7 Central Us 7 Them 40 Cameron Us 0 Them 20 LeBlond Us 12 Them 35 Oates, John White, Frank Varsity Football 131 This years Cardinal Football team made many accomplish- ments. It was their best season in years completing a 4-5 record. The team was mostly lead by Seniors; but with a strong Junior, Sopho- more, and Freshman show up. The cardinals started red hot with a victory over Lafayette. However, at Trenton the offense was not working and the Cardinals lost. But we didn’t give up because the next week the team came up with a big win against Savannah. The following week we lost a close one to St. Pius. The Pep Rallies and School Spirit were still very high and it brought the Cards to a vic- tory over Maryville and Atchison, but with the combination of sick- ness and injuries the Cardinals dropped the last three. Cardinal players charge unto the field after their victory over Maryville. Below: Brian Hicks leads the charge of Cardinals as the fans show spirit. Starting Offense QB-Peters, Rodney RB-Silvey, Gary RB-Hicks, Brian RB-Noland, Tom WR-Provin, Herman TE-Hook, Neal T-Venable, Rick T-Sparks, Jeff G-Owens, Travis G-Patrylak, Chris C-Ezzell, Patrick C,T-Weiser, Rick Starting Defense NG-Owens, Travis DT-Venable, Rick DT-Shepard, Scott DE-Hook, Neal DE-Wright, Bill LB-Noland, Tom LB-Silvey, Gary LB-Patrylak, Chris CB-Provin, Herman CB-Oates, John S-Hicks, Brian Special Teams K-Gresham, Kraig P-Noland, Tom KO-Ezzell, Patrick Morgan, Jeff Mogg, Greg Bastian, Sheldon Keith, Randy KOR-Sparks, Jeff Gilmore, Elliot Lentz, Danny Hicks, Brian Venable, Rick-Senior-T-DT Hook, Neal-Senior-TE-DE-K Gresham. Kraig-Senior-K Owens, Travis-Senior-G-NG 132 Varsity Football JV Starting Offense C-Lentz, Dan G-Shelkop, Jason G-Weisenberger, Matt T-Lloyd, Scott T-Naglef Mark TG-Wahlert, Loren TE-Gregory, Brian WR-Helm, John RB-Brant, Chris RB-Minter, Eric RB-Bally, John QB-Wright, Bill QB-Mogg, Greg The J.V. Squad rests at half time and gets a drink of water while Coach Ziesel and Coach Lovely give the team their third and 4th quarter strategy. Junior Varsity 1984 Football Coaches Lovely, Steve; Ziesel. Mike Freshman 1984 Football Coaches Pierce, Terry; Starks. Ron Above: Bill Wright runs from the Savages second quarter quarterback keeper. Below right: Cardinal Freshman preparing to score on Jeff Morgan's two yard sprint. This year’s Junior Varsity team was very small, usually playing with 16 to 17 players. All the play- ers played hard but with the small numbers success was limited but they never gave up. With this atti- tude, the 85 Varsity will be as- sured of success. This years Fresh- man team did have alot of success with several wins and a few really close games. The team was led by Freshmen Roger Bricker and Jeff Morgan; but this season really re- lied on the whole team effort with their success and the Junior Varsi- ty’s attitude combined with sever- al returning letterman. 1985 will be the best Cardinal season in a while. Starting Freshman Football Offense C-Bricker, Roger G-Gentry, Elmer G-Lawrence, Matt T-Hibbs, Lee T-Shelenberger. Eric TE-Fike, Jim WR-Brown, David RB-Morgan, Jeff RB-Gilmour, Elliot RB-Peters, Craig QB-Peters, Greg Freshman Football 133 Benton Fans Win First Spirit Award Coach Pierce gives his team a pep talk during Terri Palmer scores again, despite Central’s Kelly Long trys an off balanced jumpshot, a time out. double team. as Benton drives past Central. Benton got more than one first place award in the basketball jamboree. Not only did the boys take first and the girls a close second, but the Benton fans showed their enthusiasm by winning the first annual Spirit Award. By winning the first annual spirit award Benton has started a tradition. John Hartman concentrates on shooting his freethrow. Above: Harold Barnett calls the play as he brings the ball up court. Below: Doug Flowers prepares to make an- other of his many baskets. Varsity Takes All City Championship Doug Flowers is amused at his shot, during a practice session. Above: Doug Flowers goes to score two of his many points. Left: Neal Hook puts up a free-throw against city league rival La- fayette. 136 Varsity Basketball Doug Flowers with a “in the face” dunk. m n i i n m l Benton Varsity Basketball players bottom, left to right; Steve Ross. John Hartman. Grover Musser, Tom Crockett. Top, left to right; Tom Noland. Sonny Reece. Kenny Flowers. Dan Lentz. Doug Flowers. Neal Hook, Nate Hood, and Rob James. Top: John Hartman lays his shot up helping his team Doug Flowers goes for some easy points from the free-throw line, to a victory. Bottom: Neal Hook concentrates in a clutch situation. Varsity Basketball 137 Top: Rhonda Losson has her eye on the basket as she tries to score. Bottom: Keri Pfleiderer shows the intense of the game in her face. Keri Pfleiderer, in her junior year a second team All-City guard, is one of the two girls who have stayed out for all four years of basketball. She is a team leader and quotes. “I have alot of help from the underclassmen.” Rhonda l osson, the only other Senior on the girls team has played all four years at Benton and has given her team all she could. Seniors Deserve Recognition 138 Girls Basketball Varsity Girls Make Steady Growth The Girls Varsity Basketball team. Left: Lori Lieffring, Kelly Long, Rhonda Losson, Terri Palmer, Keri Pfleiderer, Sherri Ziolkowski, and Pam Keith. Terri Palmer launches a shot against the much taller Central player. Kelly Long puts up a shot even through the triple team defense. Girls Basketball ”139 JV Looks Toward 85-86 The Girls Basketball Team. Bottom row, left to right; Brenda Culver, Sherri Ziol- kowski, Janel Gann. Top row, left to right; Fam Tannet, Julie Cogdill, and Billie Davis. 140 Freshman Basketball Steve Ross looks to be on target with his jump shot. the free-throw line. Freshman Basketball 141 Benton Squad Upsets Lafayette The game which ended the 1984-85 volleyball sea- son was a 15-12, 15-12 loss against Kearney in the District 16 Tournament in Excelsior Springs, but that was nothing to be ashamed of, considering the great accomplishments they achieved. This years girls’ Varsity volleyball squad showed a tremendous improvement over last year’s no win sea- son. The dedication and hard work of the girls was evident as they succeeded in placing 2nd in the Car- dinal Invitational Tournament. The squad also upset Lafayette which took away the City League Title from them and marked the First Cardinal win in the City League competition. There were also more hon- ors for the Benton Varsity volleyball squad. Terry Palmer and Jamie Ellis were chosen for 2nd team all city, and Lori Lieffring received honorable mention. This years team selected Jamie Ellis, Most Valuable Player, and Stacy Leslie as the 1984-85 Captain. Much more spirit was shown toward the sport this year. There was more attendance at the games by both parents and students. “The program is begin- ning to show improvement,” commented coach Les- lie Turner, “The girls worked hard and really showed everyone the power of the mighty Cardinals.” Above: Lori Schultz keeps her eye out for a flying volleyball. Top row, left to right: Danette Cook, Lori Lieffring. Terri Palmer, Lori Schultz, Gail Giseburt, and Debbie Reisterer. Bottom row, left to right: Tabetha Filbert. Tracy Fredrickson. Jamie Ellis, Stacy Leslie, Stacey Wright, Leigh Ann Parker, and Kelly Long. Varsity We Lafayette won DeKalb won LeBlond lost Central lost No. Platte won St. Pius lost Central lost 142 Volleyball Top row: left to right: Kerri Ziolkowski, Tara Penland, Terri Pitta, Kim Ames. Michelle Nichols, Lee Ann Kslinger, and Michelle Johnson. Bottom row; left to right: Leah Higbe, Sherri Ziolkowski. Brenda Little, Tricia Filbert. Kathy DeShon. Jerri Willis, and Amv Prokop. Enthusiasm For Volleyball Growing At Benton Junior Varsity We Lafayette lost Dekalb won LeBlond lost Central won North Platte won St. Pius lost Left to right: Susan Scott, Tina Hughes. Amy Penland, Amy West, Dawn Garton. Melinda Johnson, Bobbi Jo Bally, Dee Stanley, and Beth Gentry. Above: Where did the ball go?” is what Dee Stanley seems to be saying. Freshman scores We Lafayette lost Central won Lafayette lost Central won Volleyball 143 Dulgarian Gives New Strength To Wrestlers. Pictured here are the 1984-85 Wres- tling Squad. Back row left to right; Assistant Coach Tom Meehan, Da- vid Ellis. Elmer Gentry, Mike Mace, John McCoppin. Head Coach Mark Dulgarian. Bill McDowell, Mark Throckmorton, Archy Randolph, Joe Doleman, and Rick Venable. Front row; Greg McCoppin, Terry Kalamon. I-arry Rice, Glen Foster, Casey Goodwin, Tim Conard. Matt I awrence, Tom Jacobs, and Josh Hendrix. Not pictured: Shawn Strong, Sheldon Bastian, Raymond Heath, and Randy Cook. Casy Goodwin begins his take down during a match with Central. Members of the team stretch out before their match. 144 Wrestlers David Hilis has succeeded to pin his opponent. Mike Mace is ready for his opponent in this match against Central. Coach Dulgarian congratulates Bill McDowell after he won a match. While David Ellis and Sheldon Bastian look on. Above right: Rick Venable is finding a challenge in this oppo- nent. I-eft: Tom Jacobs is fighting to keep his opponent down during this match. Wrestling 145 Tennis Is A Lifetime Sport Pictured above are the 1984-85 Girls Tennis Team. From left to right; back row. Tina Dykes. Kim Win born, Lisa Stickler. Tracy Crenshaw. Mrs. Glise. Cristina Waller, and Lori Doldt. Middle row: Andrea Sturgis. Wendy Kice. Donne tie Danyluck. Kim Erickson, and Dawn Stumpf. Front row: Anita Fike, Carina Giseburt. Julie Cogdill. and Shelley Deatherage. Left: Kim Winborn poses with a big smile at the camera during practice. 146 Tennis Above left: Dawn Stumpf takes time out of prac- tice to doctor a minor injury. Above right: Tracy Crenshaw uses her quick re- flexes to hit the ball back across the court. Across left: Kim Erickson reaches high to coun- teract a serve. Tennis 147 Pictured here are the 1984-85 Cross Country Track Team. From left to right are Ed Dalsing, Jerry Ed son, Victor Violett, Mike Conard, Joey Prokop, and David Ellis. Joey Prokop definitely seems to need a little help and is aided Sitting down relaxing after a rough Mike Conrad, workout is Jerry Edson. 148 Cross Country Rifle Team Unsung ‘Heroes’ Steve Willis takes aim and focuses his concentration on his target practice. Chris Staley concentrates and fires in an afterschool Rifle Team practice. Excellence is a group effort as seen here while Allen Bun drige, Chris Staley, and Doug Si Ivey practice. The 1984-85 Rifle Team consists of Paul Martinez, Allen Bundrige, Chris Staley, Doug Silvey, Steve Willis, Steve So- dowsky, and Mike Distafino. I Have you ever looked down the barrel of a rifle? Now’s the chance. Rifle Team 149 Parents Meet Teachers At Conferences 150 Parent-Teacher Conferences Pep Assemblies Add New Dimension I eft: The Football Team walks out onto the floor as their names are announced. Below: The Cardinelles do a routine at one of the pep assem- blies. Far Below: The Seniors show their school spirit! Below Left: The Basketball Team is announced at a Pep As- sembly. Pep Assemblies 151 Cardinelles Add Glamour And Beauty Julie Chirila and Stacey Slagle concentrate on a new routine. Stacey Slagle concentrates on the game. Terri Palmer, Julie Chirila, and Lori Leiffring work on a rou- tine. 152 Cardinelles The Cardinelles perform at the Civic Arena. Below: The Cardinelles per- form at half time. Kim Higginbotham. Lori Schultz, and Kelly Long pose for the The Cardinelles perform at pep assembly, camera before a pep assembly. Cardinelles 1S3 Above left: Steve l ggans shows them sexy knees to Bill l amar. Above: Jay Shirley enjoys a piece of the wedding cake from the mock wedding. Left: Benton proves they are number one in spirit. Mock Wedding Popular Event 154 Pot Pourri Trash Can Popular Hand Out For Some Far above: Willie Filley poses for his picture, in a trash can. Above left: Wendy W’inder looks shocked as she is caught talking on the phone. Above: Gail Gisebert works on the Marque for the All School Play. Left: Melody Atwood and Kelly Long ignore Bobbi Jo Bally as she makes a face at the camera. Pot Pourri 155 The Freshman Cheerleaders are chosen by their class in the fall of each year. Six of them cheer for Freshman Football and Basketball. The six selected this year were, Left to right; Heather Campbell, Tina Hughes, Leigh Ann Prescher, Kris Major, and Andrea Sturgis. Becky Frakes is not pictured. Cheerleaders Support All Major Sports Cheerleading is a lot of hard work and a big responsibility, but also a lot of fun. Try outs are held in May of each year and the captain is chosen before school is out. Fundraisers and a clinic are also decided on. There are uni- forms to be orderd, sizes to get, and money to be collected, all be- fore the summer gets underway. The girls go to a four-day clin- ic during the summer and have practices to prepare for the com- ing seasons. Those seasons in- clude football, basketball, vol- leyball, and wrestling. Alot of work is put into making posters and signs for the players’ lockers. For each sport, our cheer- leaders support the girls and boys, J.V. and Varsity. They put in almost as much time and ef- fort as the team members them- selves. Pep Assemblies are planned by the cheerleaders also. They must organize everything and decide who should be introduced and when. They try hard to get ev- eryone involved and to keep the spirit alive! Above: Sophomore Tina Dykes shows that a loud voice is a necessity as a cheerleader. Right: Junior Anita Fike(left) and sophomore Christina Waller concentrate on their cheer during a time-out. 156 Cheerleaders The 1984-85 Cheerleading squad consisted of five sophomores- Christine Silvey, Tina Dykes. Lori Bamfield, Christina Waller, and Tara Penland, seven juniors- Sharman Hill. Melissa Russell. Jennafer Mears. Anita Fike. Marti Nurski, Kim Winbom. and Sheri Guidry. There were three seniors-Captain. Gaye Reed; Kim Grace; and Gina Otten. Left: Sharman Hill and Gaye Reed execute a difficult move for a free-throw cheer at a varsity game at the Civic Arena. Above: Captain Gaye Reed lends a spirited yell. Cheerleaders 157 Entertainment Of All Kinds? Entertainment in St. Joseph seems pretty scarce to most high school students, but if they were to look around there are a few places to relax and enjoy themselves. Hillcrest and La Mans seems to be a popular han- gout for the younger crowd. For the older group who has an interest in dancing with people their own age Kansas becomes a popular place. It is just a “hop, skip and a jump” to good times and laughter with Student l.ife-Kntertainment friends. Entertainment for everyone can even be found in Benton High’s very own auditorium. Just look at Randy Keith if he doesn’t make that coat and tie look good who can? If you want to know some fancy foot work Julie Chirila is the one to see. After you learn the steps she can show you, you can try them out while listening to members of our very own Benton Singers. After a trip over to Kansas some people like to go to Hardee’s for a snack before going home. A favorite place for a quick bite to eat is McDonald’s. There are all kinds of Restaurants to stop at, most are open late Friday and Saturday nights, Har- dee’s is an all night restaurant for those late nighters. Above: Hillcrest 4 Theaters is just one of the many places to take a date. Below: Dunkin Donuts is another one of the places to grab a bite to eat. Other forms of Entertainment is the Sports, (Basketball, football, volleyball, etc.), on Fri- day nights. Afterwards its out to eat or maybe a movie, some students do work on the weekends so they get to the games when they can, or they just join a crowd of friends out. Cruisin up and down the Belt is a pastime just to see if someone you know is out too. Student Life-Entertainment 159 Home - Still The Center Of Student Life. Above: Homework takes up all of students time as you can see. Steve I eggans works to finish his. Above: April Ellis likes to sit and relax with her dog after a long day at school. 160 Student Life-At Home Mrs. Major smiles knowing that her son. Darrin will soon be 18 and that she will no longer need to hold him and tell him bedtime stories. Above: Danny Lentz and his father, Don Lentz, make up this two man cleaning team. Housework seems like fun and games to these two. Right: Can you identify this foot? This foot belongs to Senior Doug Steele who is working on his car to keep it in good condition. Student Life At Home 161 Left: The Freshman Class Offi- cers. Bottom left to right: Trea- surer, Stacey Smith; Secretary, Beth Gentry; top row left to right President, Bobbi Jo Bally; Vice President, Amy Penland. Right: The Sophomore Class Officers for the 1984-85 school year are from left to right; Treasurer, Stacey Waller; Sec- retary, Lisa Slagle; Vice-Presi- dent Laurie Barman; President, Kelly Long Left: The officers representing the Junior class for the 1984-85 school year are from left to right: President, Russell Keith; Vice-president, Rob James; Secretary, Tracy Fredrickson; and Treasurer, Lori Schultz. The officers of various classes participate in a wide vari- ety of activities. The class officers have to work with their sponsors to plan Spirit Week, making posters and banners and also choosing the theme. The Junior Class Officers work on the Prom Choosing a theme, ordering invitations and decorations and choosing the site for the biggest for- mal dance of the school year. Senior Officers and their sponsor plan graduation ac- tivities and the gift that they will give the school, choosing teams for such activities as the basketball jamboree and for field day-everything goes. The Student Body Officers are the most active of all since it is the President’s responsibility to preside over all Congress meetings and take charge of all Congress Com- mittees. The Student Body Treasurer operates the book store while the Secretary keeps all minutes and assists the President in any way necessary. The Vice-President is in charge of all elections, setting up the polls, scheduling the poll workers and tabulating the results. Student Government Vital Student Function Left: The Student Body Officers for the school year of 1984-85 are; Bottom row, left to right; Secretary, Miss Julie Chirila; Vice-Presient, Miss Debbi McCormick; top row, left to right; Treasurer, Miss Gail Giseburt; President, Mr. Randy Keith. Below; The Senior Class Officers for this school year are bottom row, left to right; Secretary, Miss Dana Dandliker; Treasurer, Miss Patty Prokop, in the middle Senator, Mr. Steve Leg- gans. Top row, left to right; President, Mr. Rick Weiser; Vice-President, Mr. Darrin Major. The other Senator for the Senior Class is Mr. Bill Lamar. Student Officers 163 Seniors Take 1 — Juniors 2 Above left: Mr. Pankiewicz was the moderator in the 1985 Categories Assembly. Above right: The junior team this year was. right to left. Brett Little. I e Ann Neal. Dan Lentz. Chris Hughes, and Jerry Ed son. Right: Tracy Crenshaw. Christina Silvey, Carl Conard, Roger Gray, and Larry Todd made up the sophomore team. 164 Categories The 1985 Categories Assembly was held in the Springer Gymnasium. Five members of each class made up the teams. Sign-ups were held by the sponsor of each class. First place this year was taken by the Seniors. They will participate in a city-wide categories contest at Mis- souri Western. Above: The Senior participants were, left to right; Doug Flowers, Lisa Stickler. Mark Smith, Tasha Fitts, and Mark Drag. Below: Lisa Stickler waits to see if her answer is accept- ed. Mark Smith waits with her. Left: The Freshman categories team sit in shock after answering a question correctly. Categories 165 Student Life At School Fun-Filled Far above left: Shelly Barber and Mickie Jones let the laugh- ter flow while Jennifer Mollus tries to keep her composure. Far above right: Stacy Leslie doesn’t seem interested in get- ting her picture taken, but Chris Martinez loves to ham it up. Left: Students enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in many classes. Zack Ezzell and Rodney Malotte exhibit the trait in Foren- sics. Above: Jennafer Mears, Karen Sauter, Kim Higginbotham, Anita Fike, and Sherry Guidry are all interested in their book ideas for the prom. During a prom decoration commit- tee meeting. 166 Student Life At School Gossip A Part Of Everyday Fun. Far above left: Annette Bricker seems over loaded with the weight of this paper roll. Far above right: Noses can be a problem as Gina Otten discovers. Above: Test taking in the hall was an assignment for Shelly Tumblinson. Above right: Brett Little is reading to get prepared for the next class. Student life at Benton is packed with action and filled with excitment. Walking down the long jammed packed halls during the five minute break between classes is like a breath of fresh air as you greet friends heading down the hallway the opposite direction or have friends join you who are going the same way. Each break takes us on a different path and puts us in touch with current school happenings; maybe an invitation to join a friend at lunch or a quickly made plan for getting together over the week- end. There’s no time for lengthy discussions for these breaks are the shortest times of the day. The bell is ringing when you enter the class room and you recall you didn’t see a special friend you wanted to share the latest news with and as you settle in to your seat you will have the opportunity to talk. Student Life At School 167 School And Work: Big Challenge For Students McDonald’s employee, Jamie Ellis, takes a break after a big rush of customers. Employed by Food 4 Less, Sandy Jos- wick okay’s a customer's check. Many students have accepted the challenge of a job in addi- tion to a full day at school and participation in other school ac- tivities. Some go to their jobs right from school staying until the business closes, others have weekend occupations. Some- where during this time must be found for homework. This means long hours and hard work, but if your from Benton you can do it. 168 Student Life-On The Job Posing for a picture, TG Y Cashier Saundra Coon, gives a proud smile. Cindy Winder gets an order ready for the McDonald’s drive thru. Student Life-On The Job 169 A Academics, 22-49 Ackley, Myla 7 Activities 95-127 Adkins, Brian 76 Admire, Jessica 84 Admire, Melissa 84 Alexander, Linda 84 Alexander, Tamitha 43, 66 Ames, Kimberly 76, 143 Ames, William 84 Amos, Rhonda 42, 66 Anderson, Jennifer 76 Anderson, Karen 7 Anno, Ronnie 27, 37, 76 Argabright, Shelly 76 Armstrong, Gretchen 76, 103, 112, 113 Arnold, Amy 84 Arnold, Ann Marie 76 Ashler, Annette 52 Ashler, Christopher 84 Atkinson, Eric 52 Atkinson, Ira 52, 130 Atwood, Melody 47, 76, 120, 121, 155, 176 Auten, Christa 66 Auxier, Cindy 84, 92 Auxier, David 76 Auxier, Jeffrey 36, 84 Axtell, Sheila 42, 91 B Babcock, James 66 Baber, Amy 84 Baber, Lynette 27, 52 Bachman, Dena Bachmeier, Shannon Baer, Manley 18 Bailey, Sharon 66 Baker, Dana 52 Baldwin, Goldie 18 Baldwin, Jeremy 43, 84 Baldwin, Louis Ballard, Kittey 84 Ballv, Bobbi Jo 84, 106, 143, 155, 162 Bally, John 66, 130, 131, 133 Bamfield, Lori 76, 157 Barber, Shelley 66, 114, 166 Barker, Kelly 84 Barmann, Laurie 76, 77, 106, 110, 125, 127, 152, 162 Barnard, Gary 52 Barnes, Elaine 18 Barnes, Jamie 76 Barnett, Harold 39, 66, 135 Barnett, Wesley 37, 84 Barr, Lisa 76, 102 Bastian, Lila Bastian, Sheldon 52, 132, 144 Battreall, Julie 66 Bayer, Wendy 7, 12, 24, 25, 110 Beach, Valetta 52 Becerra, Angelina 66 Becerra, Sandra 76 Behler, Dawn 66 Behler, Mike 66 Behler, Tammie 84 Bellomy, Kenny 44, 52 Benedict, Lynn Berger, Deanna 84, 103 Best, Ernie 66 Best, Ramona 84 Billingsley, Sarah 7, 110 Bing, Larry 150 Black, Lisa 76, 101 Blanton, Mickey 66 Bledsoe, Bridget 52 Bledsoe, Sophia 76 Bolinger, Dee 76, 112 Boiler, David 84 Boiler, Lonnie 36, 84 Boiler, Sherri 66 Bosley, Marsha 66 Bouge, Rita 33, 52, 56, 99, 116, 117 Bowden, Amy 84 Boyer, Donna Jean 8 Boyer, Mark 66 Boyer, Roberta Boyle, Rebecca 84 Bradley, David 76, 120, 121 Bradshaw, Bob Brady, Barry 8 Brandt, Bob Branstuder, Janel 66 Brant, Chris 76, 130, 133 Bregin, Rita 8 Brendle, Jeff 52 Bricker, Annette 52, 102, 167 Bricker, Linda 76 Bricker, Roger 84, 130, 133 Bringus, Jody 84 Brinkman, Martin 84 Brock, Norris 43, 66, 125 Brown, Amy 53, 59 Brown, David 84, 133 Brown, Michelle 84 Brown, Tim 66, 169 Brown, Troy 84 Bruce, Randy 53 Bryson, Kim 84 Bryson, Melissa 28, 66 Bull, Ronnie 66 Bundridge, Ronda 53 Bundridge, Allen 76, 149 Burchett, Larry 53 Burchett, Rebecca 76 Burgess, Jack 6, 8 Burgess, Lavonda 66 Burgess, Teddy 53 Burmeister, Barbara 8 Burmeister, Dean 8, 28 Bush, Ryan 84 Butts, David 53 Byrne, Pat c Caldwell, Cindy 53 Calloway, Buddy 76 Calloway, Lawrence 76 Campbell, Earl 18 Campbell, Heather 85, 87, 120, 121 Canchola, Becky 66 Canchola, Clara Canchola, Sarah 76 Canchola, Thomas Capps, Jack 8, 9, 21, 94, 124 Carl, Tina 66 Carter, David 76 Cartwright, Tina 92 Cates, Mary 18 Caton, Scott 67 Caw, David 67, 105 Caw, Kevin 76 Chavez, Randy 85 Chavez, Tony 76 Chavez, Vonda Chesser, Christine 18, 19 Chirieleison, Arline 67 Chirila, Julie 53, 98, 106, 109, 121, 152, 163 Chirila, Mark 76, 105 Christoffersen, Roseann 85 Christy, Larry 77 Clark, Jennifer 85 Clements, Kenneth 42, 85 Cline, Amy 85 Clinton, Gary 53 Clizer, Rhonda 53 Clouse, Ronda 85 Cluts, Damon 25, 67 Clutter, Chris 92 Cogdill, Julie 67, 140, 146 Cole, Rusty 77 Conard, Carl 77, 164 Conard, Mike 67, 148 Conard, Timothy 43, 85, 144 Conaway, Kevin 67 Conroy, David 77 Conroy, Steve Contreras, Tom 67, 125 Cook, Aleshia 77 Cook, Danette 67, 108, 109, 122, 142 170 Cook, Doug 67, 130 Cook, Randy 53, 144 Coon, Darling 53 Coon, George 41 Coon, Laurie 53 Coon, Saundra 53, 169 Coon, Tina 77 Cooper, Billy Cooper, Christi 85 Cooper, .Joseph 67 Cooper, Marca 53, 117, 118 Copenhaver, Tony 85 Corcoran, Kimberly 53 Corkins, Melinda 77, 81 Cottrill, Tammy 85 Cottrill, Todd 77 Couldry, Kelli 53 Cox, Stephanie 77 Creager, Kemberly Crenshaw, Tracy 77, 146, 147, 164 Crist, Albert 67 Crist, Willa 77 Crockett, Connie 19 Crockett, Tom 54, 137 Cruse, Angela 54, 117, 127 Culver, Brenda 77, 140 Cunningham, Maxine 19 Cunningham, Kory 54 D Daffron, Brett 85 Dalsing, Edward 77, 112, 113, 148 Dandliker, Dana 47, 54, 96, 106, 121, 163, 176 Danner, Robert 67, 109 Danyluck, Donnet 77, 146 Davis, Billie 67, 140 Davis, Mary 19 Davison, Clint 77 Dawe, Alberta 85 Dawe, Roberta 85 Day, Kimberly 85 Deatherage, Shelley 67, 146 Deiter, Chris 54 Dennis, Ruth 68 Deroin, Robbie 85 Deshon, Katherine 48, 77, 143 Despain, Betsy 54 Despain, Roxanna 68 Dewar, Dana 77 Distafino, Mike 77, 124, 149 District And BHS Admin. 93-94 Doldt, Lori 54, 146 Dolman, Joe 34, 68, 144 Dorrell, Billy 85 Dowell, Jeff Dowell, Louis 85 Drag, Mark 54, 97, 105, 165 Droz, Jennifer 85 Drysdale, Debra 85 Dudley, Keith 77, 130 Dulcan, Pat 6, 9 Dulgarian, Mark 26, 144, 145 Dunken, Todd 54 Duty, Kevin 68, 105 Dye, Kevin 85 Dykes, Steve 54, 57, 109, 126, 127 Dykes, Tina 77, 146, 156, 157 E Earleywine, Tina 77 Eaton, Anna 19 Ebling, Barbara 68 Ebling, Sherrie 68 Edson, Jerry 30, 68, 101, 118, 148, 164 Edwards. Joyce 9, 94, 122 Edwards, Larry 9, 10, 28 Eivins, Michael 85 Elam, Barry 85 Elam, Terry 85 Elder, Mary 9 Elliott, Rhonda 77 Ellis, April 77, 160 Ellis, B.J. 77, 130 Ellis, David 77, 78, 144, 145, 148 Ellis, Jamie 3, 38, 68, 142, 168 Ellis, Romona 54 Ely, Dennis 77 Embrey, Jody Lee 77 Embrey, Tammy 77 Endsley, Grace 19 Endsley, Tracy 54 Erickson, Kim 77, 146, 147 Eslinger, Leann 77, 143 Eslinger, Tammy 85 Evans, David 85 Evans, Paul 10, 112, 113 Evans, Ronnie 85 Everett, John 55 Everett, Melodi 86 Ezzell, Patrick 47, 68, 69, 130, 132, 176 Ezzell, Zachary 68, 113, 114, 166 F Faculty And Staff 5-21 Faris, Shelly 55 Farrington, Tammy 86 Farris, Frances 20 Fasching, Jimmy 78 Fasching, Mark 86 Fike, Anita 2, 68, 146, 156, 157, 166 Fike, James 86, 133 Filbert, Tabetha 68, 142 Filbert, Tricia 78, 143 Filley, Wendy 86 Filley, William 27, 87, 155 Fischer, Jerri 55 Fletchall, Rebecca 55 Flowers, Doug 44, 55, 135, 136, 137, 165 Flowers, Kenny 78, 137, 141 Foley, John 10, 13, 99 Foley, Ryan 46, 47, 78, 99, 125, 127, 176 Ford, Connie 86 Ford. Kirby Foster, Glenn 86, 144 Frakes, Rebecca 86, 87 Frasher, Chad 78 Frayer, Lori 86 Frazee, Brian 68 Frazer, Tracy 35, 55 Fredrickson, Tracy 28, 68, 106, 127, 142, 152, 162 Freshmen 83-92 Funk. Rebecca 29, 86 Funk, Rodney 78 Furgeson, Judith 86 Furgeson, Richard 68 Furlong, Paul 68, 102, 103, 108, P 109 G Gaddy, Lisa 68 Gall, Mary 47, 68, 176 Gann, Janelle 78, 140 Gardner, Harry 86 Gardner, Kevin 78 Gardner, Wiley 68 Carton, Dawn 86, 143 Gasper, Rex 20 Gatton, Mary 78 Gay, Paula 25, 86 Gentry, Beth 86. 106, 143, 162 Gentry, Elmer 86, 133, 144 Gentry, Rob 68. 102, 115, 127 George, Theresa 78 Gerlt, Diana 78 German, Bonnie 10, 117 Gibbons, David 68 Giesen, Mark 68 Gill, Tammy Gilmore, Elliott 86, 120, 121, 132, 133 Gilpin, Betti 32, 68 Giseburt, Carina 78, 112, 146 Giseburt, Gail 1, 47, 55, 58, 97, 98, 106, 107, 121, 142, 155, 163, 171 176 Glise, Jeannine 10, 146 Gonzales, Vicki 86 Goodwin, Casey 78, 144 Goodwin, Tina 48, 78 Goolsby, Lori 55 Grable, Chad 86 A, Grable, Jamie 47, 55|176 Grace, Kim 55, 109 26, 127, 157 Grace, Terry 56, 105 Grace, Timothy 8f Gray, Michael 36, 86 Gray, Roger 56 Gray, Scott 56, 125, 126, 127 Green, Adam 39, 86 Gregory. Brian 78, 130, 133 Gresham, Kraig 56, 121, 126, 127, 130, 132 Grider, David Grider, Samantha 68 Griffith, Tonya Grissom, Patrick 86 Groce, Keith Groce, Theodore 43, 86, 105 Groh, Welcome 10, 67 Groves, Jeff 78 Guidry, Sheri 69, 157, 166 Guinn, Roger 78 Guinn, Teresa 69 Gunn, Matt 56 Gunter, Bartholomew 69 H Habert, Melinda 86 Hager, Larry E. 1, 11, 47, 57, 99, 100, 118, 176 Halbirt, Christopher 86 Halbirt, Craig 56 Hamblin, Dusty 78, 124 Hamm, Billie 20 Hamm, Tracy Handsome, Sheila 92 Hansgaard, Dawn 87 Hanshaw, Rodney 43, 78 Hanson, Donna Harbord, Dean 87 Harding, Kelly 87 Hargrave, Wayne Harris, Judy 92 Harrison, Amy 69 Hart, Michelle 87 Hartman, John 56, 121, 135, 136, 137 Hawley, Aileena 87 Hawley, Serena 28, 69 Hayes, Charles 87 Hayes, Christopher 69, 103, 109 Hayes, Lorinda 56 Heath, Raymond 87, 144 Heitman, Carlene 78 Helm, Joh'ney 45, 69, 130, 131, 133 Helm, Shayne 87 Helsel, April 84, 87 Helsel, David 78 Helton, Mary 78 Helvie, Lisa 87 Hendrix, Josh 78, 144 Herbert, Danny 34, 56, 121 Herring, Brad 56 Hibbs, Gerald 87, 133 Hicks, Brian 56, 69, 121, 130, 132 Hicks, David 56 Hicks, Doug 47, 78, 176 Hicks, George 30 Higbe, Leah 78, 143 Higginbotham, Kim 40, 47, 69, 150, 166, 176 Hildebrand, Cinda 78 Hill, Sharman 69, 157 Hinch, Jody 78 Hoffman, John 11, 102 Hoffman, Michelle 69 Hoffman, Robert 78 Holland, Jeffrey 43, 87 Hollis, Shawna 87 Holm, Chuck 11, 13 Holmes, David Holmes, Greg 87 Honeycutt, Vernon 87 Hood, Nate 136, 137 I Hook, Neal 29, 56, 130, 132, 136, 137 Hopper, Melissa 78 Horn, Bill 31 Horn, Jacquelyn 48, 69, 100, 119, 122 Horn, Kelly 32, 57 Howard, David 87 Huffman, Christopher 87 Huffman, Jeremy 87 Huffman, Michelle 87 Hughes, Ben 43, 87 Hughes, Candy 87 Hughes, Carrie Hughes, Chris 101, 118, 164 Hughes, Leatha 87 Hughes, Tina 87, 143 Hunt, Carey 78 Hunt, Randy 78 Hurd, Brad 47, 119, 176 Hurd, David 87 I Ichtertz, Tricia Ide, Gregg 79 Index 170-175 Ingram, Jason 42, 57, 105, 125 J Jackson, Mary Lou 20 Jacobs, Teddy Jacobs, Tommy 144, 145 Jagodzinski, Tammy 69 Jagodzinski, Amy 92 James, Rob 2, 48, 70, 106, 118, 119, 137, 162 Jenkins, Darren 70, 130 Jenkins, Robert 87 Jennings, Carl 87 Jennings, Gregory 57 Johnson, Janice 57 Johnson, Melinda 87, 143 Johnson, Michelle 79, 143 Johnson, Richard Johnson, Roschelle 57 Jones, Angela 56, 57 Jones, Micki 79, 166 Jones, Randy 70 Jordan, Lora 79 Joswick, Sandra 57, 168 Judah, Tommy 87 Juniors 65-74 Justice, Larry 87, 92 Justice, Stacey 70, 109, 114 K Kalamon, Anna 35, 57 Kalamon, John 41, 43, 79 Kalamon, Terry 88, 144 Keith, Kim 57 Keith, Pam 79, 139 Keith, Randy 56, 57, 96, 98, 106, 107, 109, 121, 130, 132, 163 Keith, Russell 69, 70, 103, 106, 162 Keith, Tina 79 Keling, Mike 79 Keling, Scott 79 Kelley, Kim 57, 107, 109, 121 Kennedy, Rodney 79, 82, 105 Kerns, Kellie 79 King. Brett 88 King, Cathie 12, 111, 150 King, Kenneth 70 Kissick, Sherry 79 Klawuhn, Dawn 88 Klepees, Kerren 88 Kretzer, Kimberly 88 Kuehner, Michael 88 Kunzler, Tracy 79 L Lamar. Bill 46, 47, 57, 96, 97, 100, 107, 154, 163, 176 Lance, Kenneth 70 172 Langley, Karen 70 Langner, Lisa 28, 70 Langner, Robert 79 Lanham, Lloyd 79 Larabee, Adrine 70 Lawrence, Matthew 88, 133, 144 Lawson Century 70, 99 Lay, Wilma 20 Leffler, Leona Leggans, Steve 58, 154, 160, 163 Lehman, Richard 12, 16, 29 Lentz, Dan 70, 115, 118, 130, 131, 133, 137, 157 Lentz, Don 6, 11, 12, 29, 161 Leslie, Stacy 58, 142, 166 Leupold, Angel 88 Lewandowski, Thomas 88 Lieffring, Lori 28, 70, 139, 142, 152 Lingle, Jake 88 Linville, Niche 58 Little, Brett 70, 100, 118, 164, 167 Little, Brenda 79, 143 Lloyd, Scott 71, 133 Lofts, Angela 71 Lofts, Natalee 88 Logo And Closing 176 Logston, Billy 79 Logston, Susan 58 Long, Ellen 12, 111 Long, Frankie 79 Long, Kelly 79, 81, 106, 135, 139, 142, 150, 155, 162 Long, Michelle 71 Long, Mona 47, 88, 176 Long, Sheila 58, 105, 114 Long, Tammie 88 Long, Tammy 35, 58 Losson, Rhonda 58, 114, 138, 139 Loubey, Debra 71 Lovely, Steve 13, 133 Lukehart, Debbie 88 Lundy, Jeff 88 M Mace, Jennifer 88 Mace, Michael 88, 144, 145 Mace, Pamela 58 Mace, Sherri 88 Mackey, Sharon Major, Darrin 58, 96, 97, 106, 121, 161, 163 Major, Kristin 87, 88, 156 Maleta, Tamara 58 Malotte, Rodney 79, 166 Mapel, Roger 79, 141 Markt, James 13 Marriott, Jan 79 Marshall, Carl 58 Marshall, Nancy 88 Marshall, William 88 Martin, James Martin, Milo Martinez, Chris 79, 166 Martinez, Carlene 88 Martinez, Martin Martinez, Paul 79, 124 Masteller, Janell 58, 109, 119 Masteller, Brenda 88 Matthews, Amy 79 Matthews, Ronda 88 Matthews, Sheila 88 Maudlin, Bradley 71, 105 Maudlin, Brien 88 Mauzey, Terri Maxwell, Brenda 88 Maxwell, Leroy 88 McCallan, Tony McCarthy, Chris 79, 102 McClellan, Mike 71 McClurg, Ryan 79 McClurg, Sandi 59 McCollum, Steve 59, 126, 127 McCoppin, Greg 88, 144 McCoppin, John 79, 144 McCormick, Debbi 57, 59, 98, 99, 106, 107, 121, 127, 152, 163 McCoy, Rex 79 McDonell, Rhonda 88 McDowell, Bill 59, 144, 145 McDowell, David 88 McDowell, Larine 59 McDowell, Laura 71 McDowell, Pat 59 McIntosh, Timmy 88 McKinley, Lavonne 71 McMullen, Amy 88 McQueen, Jimmy 80 Mears, Curtis 80 Mears, Jennafer 46, 47, 71, 115, 157, 160, 166, 176 Mears, Mandy 47, 59, 127, 176 Mears, Marilyn 80 Mears, Scott 89 Meehan, Tom 144 Mejia, Christopher 71 Mejia, Robert 11, 13, 42, 94, 124, 150 Merrill, Krista 34, 59 Michaels, Eric 80, 105 Milbourn, Jaime 89 Miles, Leonard 12, 14, 93 Miller, Howard 27, 59 Miller, Jeff 89 Miller, Jonathan 80 Miller, Mark 80, 102 Miller, Robert 80 Miller, Virginia 80 Minter, Eric 80, 130, 133 Mitchell, Kathy 89 Mitchell, Tracy 89 Mitchell, Vicki 59 Mitchell, William 89 Modis, Jim 14 Mogg, Greg 80, 132, 133 Mollus, Jennifer 32, 33, 71, 120, 121 Monroe, Tina 89 Montgomery, Robert 89 Moon, Chris 71, 103 Moore, Mike 89 Morgan, Jeffery 89, 90, 127, 130, 133 Moser, Carolyn 21 Moser, Chad 89 Moser, Grant 59 Moser, Kyle 89 Moser, Lisa 89, 105 Moutray, Roger 71 Mueller, Angie 80 Mueller, Scott 89 Mull, Tim 59 Mull, Tyron 71 Murphy, Danny 80 Murphy, Gina 89 Musser, Grover 80, 137 N Nagel, John 71 Nagel, Marty 80, 130, 133 Nash, Eileen 21 Neal, Leann 71, 164 Neal, Rebecca 90 Nelson, Larry 90 Nelson, Mort 14, 26 Nelson, Tina Neville, Julie 90, 92 Newberry, Lesa 71 Newberry, Stacie 90 Nichols, Michelle 80, 143 Nichols, Rebecca 71 Nocks, Sheila 80 Noland, Beverly 90 Noland, Tammy 3, 38, 71 Noland, Tommy 60, 130, 131, 132, 137 Norton, Cresser Norton, Paula 71 Nurski, Diane 60, 96, 97 Nurski, Marti 71, 157 o O'Hare, Jim 15, 124 Oates, John 80, 130, 131, 132 Obanion, James Obermier, Robert 45, 60 173 Ocallaghan, Billie 90 Odell, Mike 90, 101, 105, 118 Odell, Richard 27, 90 Odell, Robert 71 Oliver, Daniel 80 Opening 1-4 Orozco, Gregory 80 Orozco, John 15, 71 Ortega, Richard 60. 126, 127 Otten, Gina 60, 125, 127, 157, 167 Owens, Joannona Owens, Travis 44, 54, 60, 130, 131, 132 P Palmer, Brett 90 Palmer, Bruce 60 Palmer, David 71 Palmer, Terri 72, 135, 139, 142, A. A Pankiewicz, Tom 15, 24, 116, 164 Papisan. Hope 80 Parcel, Robin 80 Parker, Barbara 69, 72, 114 Parker, Davida 41, 90 Parker, Kelly 80 Parker, Leigh Ann 80, 142 Parker, Mike 80, 104, 105 Parker, Ricky 60 Parker, Ron 80 Pasley, Valerie 80, 112, 113 Patrylak, Chris 72, 130, 131, 132 Patrylak, Jamie 72 Peck. Dana 90 Penland, Amy 90, 106, 143, 162 Penland, Michael 72, 124 Penland, Tara 76, 80, 143, 157 Peters, Craig 90, 133 Peters, Darren 60 Peters, Greg 90, 133 Peters, Kathy Peters, Rodney 60, 130, 132 Pfleiderer, Keri 60, 127, 138, 139 Phillippe, Robert 80 Phillips, Jimmy 72 Phillips, Jason 80 Phillips, Merle 7 Phinney, Kristal 90 Phinney, Shannon 60 Pierce, Terry 15, 135 Pitts, Tasha 61, 97, 102, 109, 119, 165 Pitts, Terri 81, 143 Prescher, Leigh Ann 87, 90, 156 Pressler, Kristi 33, 61 Pritchett, Timothy 72 Prokop, Amy 72, 106, 143 Prokop, Joseph 81, 148 Prokop, Patricia 61, 106, 118, 163 Provin. Herman 2, 61, 130, 132 Provin, Ronica 81 Puckett, Cindy 61, 114 Pulliam, Rose 90 Pyles, David 90 Pyles, Tonya 90 Q Quint, Jacob 61, 130 R Rains, Vicki 15, 40 Randolph, Archie 35, 61, 144 Rasco, William 61 Ratliff, Dawnita 61 Ray, Cristen 72 Redmond, Dave 21 Redmond, Jerri 90 Reece, Sonny 72, 102, 120, 121, 137, 141 Reed, Gaye 29, 61, 109, 121, 157 Reese, John 16 Reeves, Sean Reid, Marvin 90 Reiley, Buffie 42, 61 Reisterer, Debbie 142 Reisterer, Brenda 34 Reynolds, Tammy 90 Rhodes, Darla 81 Rice, Chris 52 Rice, Larry 90, 144 Rice. Wendy 81, 146 Riche, Dennis 6, 16 Ridge, Lavita 61 Riesterer, Brenda 62 Riesterer, Debra 72 Rivera, Alesia 81 Rivera, Teresa 35, 62 Roach, Amy 90 Roach, Chris 27, 62 Roach, Rodney Roach, Roger 90 Robbins, Larry 16, 38, 89, 108, 109, 122 Roberts, Julie 63, 96, 97, 100, 118 Robinson, Penny 62, 114 Rocha, Tom Romesburg, Matthew 81 Ross, Steven 72, 137, 141 Routh, Michelle 90 Rowan, Sheryl 62 Royer, Dennis 72, 105 Russell, Melissa 72, 73, 157 Russell, Terry s Salcedo. Phillip 72 Sample, Kathy 62 Sample, Ricky 72 Sampson, Andre 62, 100, 105, 107,116,118 Sk Sauter, Karen 72, 166 Sauter, Lonnie 91 Sauter, Lora 33, 72 Schell, Barbara 62 Schmidtke, Rhonda 91 Schneller, Michele 91 School. Tory Schubert, David 81 Schubert, Forrest 81 Schultz, Lori 69, 72, 142, 150, 162 Scott, Susan 91, 143 Scroggins, Jim Sears, Konda 1, 47, 62, 97, 176 Seever, Lisa 62 Seniors 50-64 Sexton, Nikki 91 Shaline, Rrandie 72 Shaline, Sherry 91 Shannon, Steve 81, 117 Sharp, Carla 81 Shelkop, Jason 81, 130, 133 Shellenberger, Eric 91, 130, 133 Shepard, Imogene 16 Shepherd, Scott 62, 130, 132 Sherlock, Lori 81 Shifflett, Zena 35, 64 Shirley, Jay 63. 109, 114, 126, i 127, 154 Shortle, Michelle 91, 105 Shuman, Richard Silcott, Adam 81 Silvey, Chris 81, 164 Silvey, Dean 63 Silvey, Delores 91 Silvey, Doug 42, 63, 149 Silvey, Gary 6, 45, 63, 130, 132 Silvey, Heather 81 Silvey, Jeff 7, 38, 90 Silvey, Ray 81 Silvey, Renee 81 Simmons, Ken 124 Sims, Lachelle 91 Singleton, Cindy 81 Sisk, Claude 81 Sisk. Penny 63 Slagle, Stacey 81, 106, 152, 162 Smith, Batise 73 Smith, Bryon 73 Smith, Calvin 17, 111 Smith, Erin 73 Smith, Gary 91 Smith, Julie 174 Smith, Kim 73, 81, 91 Smith, Kim Smith, Mark 63, 165 Smith, Ricky 81 Smith, Stacey 91, 106, 162 Smith, Stephanie 63 Smith, Teresa Smith, W.K. 17 Sodowsky, Steven 81, 149 Sollars, Kevin 91 Sollars, Leonard 91 Sophomores 75-82 Sparks, Jeffery 73, 103, 130, 131, 132 Spirit Activities 150-157 Spoonemore, Katrina 91 Sports 128-149 Springs, Allen 73 Springs, Annette 91 Springs, Janette 91 Springs, Lynette 91 Stallsworth, Wayne Stanley, Dianna 91, 143 Stansbury, Kenneth 81 Starks, Ron 17 Steele, Derek 73 Steele, Doug 6, 46, 47, 63, 97, 115, 118, 126, 127, 161, 176 Steele, Shelly Steele, Stacey 47, 73, 176 Stehle, Chris 43, 81. 149 Stephens, Jerry 91 Stewart, Carmen 69, 73, 114 Stewart, Cindy 24, 81 Stewart, Jenny 21 Stewart, Kelly 81 Stewart, Lonnie Stewart, Nathan 63 Stewart, Pamela 91 Stickler, Lisa 63, 97, 146, 165 Still, Sam 73 Stillman, Timothy 69, 73, 114 Stocking. Christopher 91 Stocking, Gayla 73 Stout, Kim 91 Straton, James 63 Straton, Jennifer 81 Strong, Robbie 82 Strong, Shawn 63, 144 Student Life 158-169 Stufflebean, Tim 64, 115 Stumpf, Dawn 30, 70, 73, 146, 147 Stumpff, Alan 91 Sturgis, Andrea 91, 102, 146, 156 Sullivan, Janice 91 Sumpter, Echo 82, 99 Sutton, David 82 Sutton, Jenny 64 Swinney, De 73, 114, 125 T Talbot, Tammy 17 Tannett, Pamela 82, 140 Taylor, Christina 82 Taylor, David 92 Tharp, Brian 64 Tharp, Sherrie 64 Thomas, David 82, 105 Thomas, Jamie 92 Thompson, Deanna 92 Thompson, Dionne 92 Thompson, Marla 92 Thompson, Robert 64 Thompson, Ronald 73 Thompson, Sharry 82 Thompson, Tommy Throckmorton, Mark 64, 144 Tiller, Glen 35, 64 Tiller, Samantha 82 Todd, Larry 82 Todd, Rose 21 Tracy, John 73 Trail, Melvin 82 Tra-ster, Paula 92 Tucker, Gene 92, 105 Tucker, Tracy 73 Tumlinson, Shelly 92, 167 Turner, Leslie 17 Turner, Michelle 82, 105 Tyler, Tim 92 u Unzicker, Stacey 92 V Van Wicklin, Travis 92 Vaughn, Jackie 82 Vaughn, Lela 92 Venable, Rick 3, 30, 64, 130, 132, 144, 145 Violett, Victor 73, 148 w Wade, Lonnie 82, 104, 105 Wahlert, Loren 44, 69, 73, 133 Walker, Gregory 69, 130 Walker, Jerry 92 Walker, Therese 82 Walker, William 73, 82 Walker, William Wallace, Dwight 64 Wallace, Theresa 74 Waller, Christina 82, 106, 146, 156, 157 Waller, Stacy 64, 162 Walters, Katherine 74 Ward, Leanna 82 Ward, Rebecca 92 Wattenbarger, Curt 47, 69, 74, 176 Waugh, Wendy 64 Weisenburger, Matt 44, 130, 133 Weisenburger, Orval 82 Weisenburger, Angie 92 Weiser, Rick 54, 64, 106, 107, 114, 130, 132, 163 Wells, Brian 92 West, Amy 92, 127, 143 West, Steven 39, 74 Weston, David 82 Weston, Kenneth 92 Weyer, Brad 74 Wheeler, Jerry 82, 125 Wheeler, Wayne 64, 108, 109, 125 White, Frank 74, 130, 131 White, Marty 92 Whitmore, John 82, 105 Whitten, Dallen 92 Wigginton, Craig 82 Williams, Larry 74 Willis, Deanna 47, 64, 97, 114, 168, 169 Willis, Jerri 32, 82, 143 Willis, Jimmy 92 Willis, Steve 82, 149 Wiliits, Corey 82 Willoughby, Leah 67, 74 Wilson, Betty 17 Wilson, Denise 92 Wilson, Heather 92 Wilson, Jerry 82 Wilson, Kenny 92 Winborn, Kim 74, 102, 146, 157 Winder, Cindy 64, 127, 169, 176 Winder, Wendy 47, 64, 155 Winslow, Kim Wolfe, Tammy 92 Wolfe, Tina 74 Wolverton, Merrie 67, 74 Woolsey, Patsy 74 Wright, Stacey 82, 142 Wright, William 74, 130, 131, 132, 133 Y Yates, Dalton 74 Young, Brian 82 Yurkovich, Kenneth 74 z Zbierski, Harold 82 Ziesel, Mike 44, 133 Ziolkowski, Kerri 82, 102, 143 Ziolkowski, Sherri 82, 102, 139, 140, 143 The Yearbook Staff indicates that the Wahwahlanawah is l! Remember When? As I walk down these hallways My mind goes into flight, I don’t know what I see here That gives me such delight Is it the teachers and The friends I made here Or, maybe the memories that I Hold so dear It seems that my time here has gone all too fast But the pleasant memories Will always last Though faces and names may Fade away My memories of Benton High Will always stay When our high school years Must end We’ll have this book to “Remember When”. 176 Closing I am- waa]. s f iAy our. CARds S