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

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1986 volume:

Wahwahlanawah Benton High School 5655 So. 4th St. St. Joseph, MO 64504 L.E. Hager, Advisor Mary Gall, Editor-in-chief Stacey Steele, Co-Editor Volume 76 Opening 1 I Top Left: Mr. Edwards is busy teaching a Geometry class. Top Right: The Tower of B.H.S., a symbol of dignity, pres- tige, and power. Center Left: Curt Wattenbarger impersonates “The Think- er , during 6th hour Publications. Above: Johney Helm may look maahvelous to himself, but Pat Ezzell has a different point of view. Left: Twins? You bet! Mickie Jones, Left; and Shelley Bar- ber, Right; are all decked out for twin day during spirit week. NALS (jH OF home Table Of Contents • Page Opening 1- 3 Mr. Hicks Page 4 Supplement 1985 5 23 BHS District Administration 24- 41 Seniors 42- 57 Juniors 58- 67 Sophomores 68- 75 Freshmen 76- 84 Activities 85-110 Academics 111-136 Spirit Activities 137-144 Sports 145-165 Student Life 166-169 Index 172-179 Logo Closing 180 Top Left: Senior girls cheer for the Senior team during the Benton Olympics. Center Left: Motto holds true: Home of the Mighty Cardinals! Top Right: Yearbook staff is just one great big family, proves Shelley Barber. Kim Ames, Jer- emy Huffman, and Stacey Steele. Above: Who are these two ladies in sunglasses? Jennafer Mears and Sharman Hill. Table Of Contents 3 Benton High School’s new principal is Lamar Hicks who comes to us from Fulton, Missouri. Mr. Hicks first attended Harding, a private school in Searcy, Arkansas. While serving in the Air Force for eight years as a medic, he also attended night school. After attending other schools, he went to South East Mo. University, Cape Girardeau where he has almost obtained his docterate degree. All that is left for him to do is write his dissertation. One of the first things Mr. Hicks noticed when he entered the school was the red lockers, because red is his favorite color. He also said he found Benton’s atmosphere as one of the extreme friendliness; graduates as well as other south siders are very proud to have Benton in their community. Compared to other schools where he has worked, he finds Benton’s basic curriculum and Honors Pro- gram very challenging for students. Although he does not know much about Hillyards, he feels it’s a good program and the students who participate in it can get an excellent vocational education. Mr. Hicks is impressed that a number of teachers have chosen to stay at Benton long enough that many of their students have returned as teachers. He and they give the various teams the incentive to go out and give it their all. Mr. Hicks has four children, two attend college and two attend high school in Fulton. Some of his hobbies are walking, reading, and ce- ramics; but his major interest is his work here at school. When asked to make a quote about Benton, he promptly replied “Love Those Cardinals” which he thought summed up the entire feeling at Benton High School. a Graduation; One Of Many Milestones! Below left: Danny Herbert and Gail Giseburt long time good friends give their approval of their graduation. Above: Graduates who received the presidential academic achievement awards presented by former principal, Mr. Mejia from left to right: Chris RiceBlummer, Rita Bouge, Saundra Coon, Dana Dandliker, Mark Drag, Doug Flowers, Gail Giseburt, Kim Kelley, Steve Leggans, Darrin Major, Steve McCollum, Tasha Pitts, Amy Prokop, Gaye Reed, Andre Sampson, Mark Smith, Lisa Stickler, and Dwight Wallace. Right: 1985 Senior, Bill Lamar smiles joyfully as he exits the Springer Gymnasium after his graduation ceremony. 6 Graduation 1985 Left: Tim Stuffelbean looks on as if he is looking through the doors of his future. Below Left: Kim Grace, Gail Giseburt, and Dana Dandliker are smiling enthusiasticly ready to face anything that comes their way. Below right: Danny Herbert proudly shakes Mr. Mejias hand while reminising over all his years at Benton. Graduation from high school is an important event in the life of every teen-ager. It concludes twelve years of schooling; and for many it ends the years of formal education. Many choose to continue their education while others choose to find jobs, join the military, or get married. Now the graduate can begin to use the knowl- edge acquired in school. Some find that they are prepared for a job or for College because they were serious about school work. Others find that they are poorly prepared because they wasted their time in school. Graduation is a milestone; there is no turning back. Graduation 1985 7 Former NHS Members Welcome Inductees l-eft: Some of the old members of N.H.S. wait patiently for new mem- bers to be inducted. The fifty-eighth annual National Honor Society In- duction was held on April 25, 1985 in Benton’s auditorium. Old members carried the so- ciety’s flower, a yellow rose, and wore yellow stohls. New members carried lit candles and wore blue stohls. Speeches were made and scholastic pins and certifi- cates were given to people in the various classes. After the pledge of the new members, N.H.S. President Bill Lamar announced the new officers for 1985-86. They are Presi- dent; Rob James, Vice-Presi- dent; Jacque Horn, Secre- tary: Tracy Fredrickson and Treasurer: Karen Sauter. A reception was held after- wards in the lobby of the Springer Gymnasium. Below: N.H.S. Advisor, Mr. Larry Hager, collects stohls from members at the reception and Andre Sampson assists him. Left: Some of the new mem- bers getting ready to recite the pledge. Left middle: N.H.S. Presi- dent, Bill Lamar, gives his charge to the audience. Left bottom: Mark Smith gives an introductory speech on scholarship as Doug Steele lights the candle of education and Dana Dandliker and Lisa Stickler light the gold candles which mean scholarship. Below: One of the ushers. Sonny Reese, waits attentive- ly to escort the members out of the auditorium. Above: Mr. Dulgarian and Mr. Brady seem to enjoy moving about after sitting for a meal and speeches. Above; Mike Ziesel and Wendy Bayer rea||y displayed that the Benton Singers had taught them well. 10 North Central Association Above: Mr. Jack Capps really kicked up his heels when that country music began to play. Every seven years the school is evaluated for the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges. The staff evaluates itself first; and from this self study and previous evaluations the visiting commit- tee evaluates the school listing strengths, weak- nesses, and areas for improvement. Above: The staff and visiting committee gathered in room 114 and 115 for the school and community report. Benton Completes Above: Mr. Mejia addresses the North Central visiting com- mittee and the full Benton staff at a Sunday dinner given by the Benton staff. Mr. Lamar Hicks was the visiting committee chairman. Successful NCA Study With Enjoyment. Above: A reception was given in the library by the District Administra tion, faculty, and staff for the visiting committee. Above: The Benton Singers put on a square dance exhibition for the dinner’s western theme. Above: Mr. L.E. Hager served as chairman of the Steer- ing committee that directed the self study of the school and its community. North Central Association 11 Enjoyable Memories Of . . . Above: Left to right; Chris Moon, Amy Arnold, John Helm, and Buddy Calloway show their enthusiasm at the yearbook party. Above: Senior Debbi McCormick, a 1985 graduate of Benton. Our apologies to Debbi because of the misplacement of her picture, it was not in the 1984-85 Wahwahlanawah. Left: Sophomore, Grover Musser concentrates on what he should write in a yearbook. Right: Sophomore, Echo Sumpter looks to the distance to think of the right words to write in a friends’ yearbook. 12 Yearbook Party Left: Lynette Baber, a 1985 Benton Graduate. Her picture was not in the 1984-85 Wahwahlanawah because of its misplacement. Our apologies to Lynette. Remember The Yearbook Party is held in the new gym each year for the students who wish to get an early start on signing their friends’ yearbooks. The Yearbook Party charged a fee of $2.00 which was to help pay for the publishing of the Yearbook supple- ment. Plastic covers, Autograph sheets, and pens were sold at the par- ty also. The Yearbook Party is a very fun and enjoyable part of getting a year- book. The party can also be a very sad and emotional time for many of the students, especially the seniors. Due to insufficient funds, the sup- plement cost over $1,000 and the Yearbook Party netted only $400, henceforth the pages normally added to the supplement will now be in the yearbook. Below: Senior, Gaye Reed shows her tongue as a sign of exhaustion from signing many year- books. When?! Above: Senior. Dana Dandliker's thoughts were interrupted while signing a friends' yearbook. Above: Senior, Doug Steele shows his appreciation of the yearbook party as Keri Pfleiderer signs his yearbook. Senior, Steve Leggans gives his impersonation of Doug. Below: Just a few of the students at the yearbook party enjoying the fun of signing yearbooks. • . Yearbook Party 13 Dork Cindy-Out Of This World! Above: Benton Singers, David Grider, Randy Keith, Janel Mas- tellar, Julie Chirila and Stacey Justus perform a number during the Variety Show. Above: Jennafer Mears looks up as if to say “Okay where do I go now?” Above: Michelle Johnson and Kim Higginbotham look enthused while doing the “Curly Shuffle.” Above: Kevin Miller looks disgusted, maybe he doesn't like the way his new dress fits. 14 Variety Show Dork and Cindy was the theme for the 1984-1985 Variety Show at Benton High. The show went over really well and had a little bit of everything for the audience. There’s always more than one side to a story, especially the Variety Show. Behind the scenes you’d see peo- ple working hard to make sure everyth- ing runs smoothly and the actors have all of their props for their stage perfor- mance. There’s a lot of preparation be- fore the Variety Show can go on. Sets have to be built, furniture must be found, costumes must be bought and many, many rehearsals must be held to get the lines down, also the make-up committee must meet to learn new and different techniques to apply stage make-up to make the actors look good on stage. After all of this then you nave opening night and just pray something unusual doesn’t happen. “It’s always a good omen if you have a terrible dress rehearsal, because that means you’ll have a great opening night”, Mr. Hoff- man is often heard saying. Maybe next time you go to a play or Variety Show you will think about what it takes to put the show on the stage. Far Above: Mr. John Reece and the Benton High School Band perform a number for the audiences entertainment. Above: Dork (played by Rick Venable) still has some things to learn about earth culture and Cindy (played by Tasha Pitts) is trying to help. Above: Dork (Rick Venable) is trying to send a message to Horsen. Why doesn’t he just phone home? Above: Terri Palmer and Debbie McCormick are really having a good time while they do the Curly Shuffle. Above: Is that Micheal? No, it’s Senior Nate Hood accompanied by Steven Ross, doing a dance to “Torture”. Variety Show 15 Scholars Recognized Many awards were given at the scholastic awards assembly this year for various cate- gories. Each student who received an award worked hard in their studies and dedicated themselves to Benton. The top ten seniors were announced and congratulated for their great achievements during their years at Benton. Above: The top ten seniors of the 1985 graduating class from left to right are: Lisa Stickler, Tasha Pitts. Mark Drag, Gaye Reed. Rita Bouge, Doug Flowers. Mark Smith and Steve Leggans. Above: Mr. Robbins is shown presenting the Benton singers award to some of the singers who are from left to right; Russell Keith, Robert Danner, Paul Furlong and Chris Hayes. Above: Mr. Evans presents an award to Paul Martinez for his many achievements in forensics. 16 Scholastics Above: Pictured are seniors Steve McCollum and Dana Dandliker also of the top ten seniors in the 1985 gradu- ating class. A Night To Remember Above: Johney Helm enjoys r himself at the prom. Above: Jay Shirley and Shelli Brown take a break and flash their smiles for the camera. Above: Doug Flowers, Gary Silvey, and Stacey Slagle make a cute threesome! Above: During a slowdance Kathy Sample shows her fiance’ how much she cares. Left: Gail Giseburt flashes her fashion as she walks into the prom. Above: Century Lawson and her boyfriend Scott look like they really enjoy each others company! Left: “I’ve seen you before!” Patty Prokop exclaims! Prom 17 Mr. and Miss Benton for the spring of 1985 were Mr. Doug Flowers and Miss Rhonda Losson. The Corona- tion Assembly was held in the Springer Gymnasium. Rhonda and Doug were crowned by Mr. and Miss Ben- ton Winter, Jay Shirley and Kim Grace. The queen’s court was made up of Miss Tasha Pitts, Miss Lori Doldt, Miss Deanna Willis, Miss Diane Nurski, and Miss Marca Cooper. The king's court con- sisted of Mr. Travis Owens, Mr. Steve Leggans, Mr. Bill l amar, Mr. Rick Weiser, and Mr. Tim Mull. The Underclass princes and princesses for spring 1985 were, juniors Chris Martinez and Dawn Stumpf, sopho- mores Jason Shelkop and Tina Dykes, and freshman Bronson Herring and Kris Major. Above: Jay Shirley presents Queen Miss Rhonda Los- son with her bouquet of roses. Below left: The 1985 spring royalty. Below right: Bill Lamar escorts Lort Doldt to her place. Flowers And Losson Reign In 1985 A Great Retirement Party - Mrs. Mary Cates and Mrs. Francis Farris retired at the end of the summer with a total of 44 years of service to our school Mrs. Cates served as book- keeper under three principals and Mrs. Farris served as secretary to three principals. Mr. Bob Brandt served as teacher, football coach, activity adviser, student council adviser and friend to many students. ■v Far above left: Mrs. Farris and Mrs. Cates open their retirement gifts. Middle above left: Two old pros pose for their final picture together. Left: Mr. Brandt talks to Larry Elder former student who attended the reception. Far above right: Miss Ruth Campbell and Maxine Green retired teachers, return to say. “Good Wishes . Middle above right; Gifts, Food and Family. Above: Best wishes Bob, Francis, and Mary. Retirement 19 Cardinal Nine Capture 2nd In City. Above: During a game at Phil Welch Stadium, Steve Orosco waits patiently for some action at first base. Above: Bill Wright 15, covers home plate and puts the tag on an in-coming CeBlond ballplayer. 1985 Benton Cardinal Baseball Team The Benton Cardinal Baseball Team was very successful this season, accomplishing a second place in city and going to the district finals were two of the major highlights. One of the few down- falls, was to Kearney in a 2-0 game. They took 2nd in city even though they had beaten the 1st place team, the Central Indians. Rob James commented that despite the fact of having a young pitching staff he thinks they had a strong team. We had Seniors that provided leader- ship and everyone thinks that the seniors and coaches deserve alot of credit for our seccesses. Bill Wright said that he thought the team had an excellent season for being so young. He also said that the team worked hard to improve each day. Sonny Reece stated that they had an overall good season even though they were predicted to do poorly. Sonny also said that the seniors made it what it was. Cardinal Coach Don Crank discusses careful strategy with As- sistant Coach Bill Godbout during a LeBlond Varsity game. 20 Baseball Senior-Neal Hook- C.1B.SS Senior-Gary Silvey-OF Senior-Tommy Nolan-3B Senior-Brian Hicks-IF Junior-Bill Wright-C, IB Junior-Sonny Reece-P Junior-Robert James-Ult. Junior-Steve Orosco-IB, OF Senior-Doug Flowers- P,DH Sophomore-Grover Musser- SS.2B Sophomore-Carry Todd-P.OF Sophomore-Kenny Flowers-OF Sophomore-Clint l)avidson-DH Sophomore-Roger Maple-C Sophomore-Buddy Calloway-3B Sophomore-Ryan McClurg-2B Freshman-Brett King-2B,SS Junior-Amy Prokop-Manager Golf - A Sport Of Precision Pictured above are the 1984-1985 Boys Golf team. From left to right: Zack Ezzell, Elmer Gentry. David Grider, Jerry Edson and last but not least Rick Weiser. Pictured here are the 1984-1985 Girls Golf team. From left to right: Bottom row, Teresa George, Kelly Parker. Middle Row: Heather Silvey, Angie Mueller, Jacque Horn. Top: Mrs. Cathy King, head coach, Janell Gann, Debbie Loubey. Golf 21 C.A.T - All! A Learning Experience For Left: Chris Roach shows a kindergarten class the alphabet in small and capitol letters. Bottom left: Brian Hicks seems just as anxious as these kids to get out to recess. Bottom right: Shelley Farris is shown helping the children, which is just one of the daily assignments in C.A.T. class. A yearbook staffer got an inter- view with one of the child-adult-teen students, Chris Roach to see how she felt about the class. “At first, I really didn’t know what to expect but after a while I really enjoyed going to Hyde to work with the kids.” Before the students were able to go to Hyde, there was alot of work to do. They took notes on children at all stages of development, then they got to go over to Hyde to observe the children and get used to them and finally they got to begin helping them learn. “I learned alot that I didn’t know about children, things I’d never thought of.” C.A.T. is a new class offered at Benton. It’s had alot of positive re- sponse from both the high school and elementary school students. Check it out! Prometheans - More Than Just Current Events Above: The 1984-1985 Prometheans president Andre Sampson poses with the 1985-1986 Prometheans president Jacque Horn at a Prometheans picnic held at Hyde park. Prometheans Below: Prometheans member Chris Brant gives a quick glance at the camera before resuming the game. Above: Where did it go? Ryan Foley seems to be saying. Below: Dana Danliker doesn’t seem to want to get her picture taken. Dr. Gerald Troester Superintendant of Schools Cabinet Dr. Dan Colgan Assistant Superintendant in Charge of Personnel Mr. Don Ransom Administrative Assistant 26 Faculty Dr. Howard Harmsen Assistant Suprintendant in Charge of Curriculum Dr. Don Kelly Assistant Superintendant in Charge of Business Myla Ackley French 1,2,3,4 Jr. Writing B.S. Ed. M S. Ed. NWMSU Karen Anderson Art Concepts 1 Art 2,3 and 4 B.S. Ed. MWSC Alpha Rho Tau (Art Club) Soph. Class Sponsor Dena Bachman Spanish 1,2,3,4,5 B.S. Ed. French Spanish K-12 NWMSU MWSC Cardinelles Spanish Club Wendy Bayer Jr. Lit. Eng. Lit B.S. M. Ed. Phillips U. NWMSU Sarah Billingsley Typing Office Mach. B.S. Ed. M S. Ed. NWMSU Soph. Class Sponsor Voc. Bus. Club Dept. Chair. Larry Bing Biology Chem. Science Investi gations MWSC NWMSU Sr. Class Sponsor Donna Jean Boyer Journalistic Writing Jr. Writing Lang. Arts, Bentonian B.S. Ed. M. S. Guidance Coun- seling St. Joseph JC NWMSU Robert Bradshaw Alg. 1 2, Math Analysis B.S. Math Ed. MWSC Freshman Boys BB Coach Faculty 27 Barry Brady Guidance Counselor B.S. Soc. Studies M.S. Guidance and Counseling NWMSU Faculty Mrs. Connie Crocket, Office Manager produces volumes of materials for teachers to use in their classes. Barbara Burmeister Am. History I Cont. Issues Am. Government B.S. Ed. MW SC Soph. Class Sponsor Dean Burmeister Geometry Intro, to Computers Alg. 1 B.S. Ed. MU Ms. Wendy Bayer seems disgusted that Fat Ezzell has not been paying attention to the discussion in British and Western Literature. 28 Faculty Patrick Byrne Gen. Math, Alg 1 B.S. ED. MWSC Assist. FB. Coach. Weightlifting J.E. Capps Assist. Principal A.S. B.S. Science. M.S. Sec. Ad- min. Hannibal-Lagrange Jr. College, NEMSU. NWMSU Patricia Dulcan Soph. Lit B.S. Sec. ED. St. Joseph JC. NWMSC, MU Sr. Class Sponsor Not Pictured Faculty James Markt Tom Meehan H. A. Raymond Staff Trudie Austin Marvin Dodd Anna Eaton Rex Gasper Wilma Lay Dare Redman John Taylor Ellen Long is caught smiling during a class. Barbara Eddins Chemistry, Physics. Chemistry 2, Science Inves. B.S. ED.. M.S. MWSC. NWMSU Joyce Edwards Assist. Principal B.S. Phys ED.. M.S. Sec. Admin. NWMSU Faculty 29 Teachers Add Special Dimension Larry Edwards Alg. 2, Trig., Calculus. Intro, to Microcomputers B.S.. M.S. NWMSU Mary Elder Counselor M.S. Guidance and Counseling, B. Mus. Ed. NWMSU. UNIV. MICH Pride. MTI, Soph. Class Spon- sor, GradBoard. Student Bee., Career Seminars. NHS. Melva English Alg. 1, Func. Math B.S.E. Math with Comp. Sci- ence NEMSU Paul Evans Oral Comm., Debate Forensics B.S. Sec. Ed. MWSC, NEMSU Forensics Zack Ezzell enjoys clowning around while Mr. Evans gives him a disapproving glance. John Foley Am. Gvt., State and Local. Hist. B.S. Sec. Ed., M.A. Am. Hist. NWMSU Student Congress, AV Coordin- ator, Key Communicator 30 Faculty Mr. Foley attended school activities to take pictures for a scrapbook for the office. Tim Gach Bas. Math, Func. Math B.S. Elementary Ed., Minor Math., Spec. Mid. and Jr. High NWMSU Fr. Girls Basketball Coach Mr. Tim Gach, one of our new teachers, has adapted to the Benton school community. He is coaching basketball for freshmen girls and coaches the faculty volleyball team. Bonnie German Librarian B.S. Ed. MWSC, NWMSU. Sr. Class Sponsor Jeannine Glise Mr. Larry Edwards is an active math department chairman. He chairs learning Disabilities the honors program committee also. B.S. Ed.. M.A. Ed. MWSC, NWMSC Tennis, Sr. Class Sponsor. Faculty 31 W. Groh I.A. B.S. M.A. JC NWMSU CSU Lamar Hicks Principal B.S. M.A. Ed. Harding College, Southern III. University. Southern Colo. State Univ., and Univ. of Missouri Four Teachers In Good Company I arry E. Hager Humanities, Publications B.S. Ed. M Ed. MWMSU Univ. of Arkansas Yearbook, Prometheans. N.H.S. Adviser. Student Congress, Social Studies Department Chairman Mr. Evans is taken off the subject of his paper by the photographer. John Hoffman Dramatics. Speech Oral Comm., Psychology A.A. B.S. Sec. Ed. Mrs. E 00 seems to enjoy her new job MW SC NWMSU handling the the school's money. All School Play Variety Show (Redbird Comedy Players) 32 Faculty Charles Holm Accounting, Practicing Business, Business Law B.S.C. M S. Ed. Iowa Univ. NWMSU Cathie King Child Dev., Family Rel., Cloth- ing, C.A.T. 2 B.S. Sec. Ed. Voc. Home Eco- nomics M.S. Guidance Coun- celing NWMSU Girls Golf Assist. Boys Track B- Club F.H.A. Fr. Class Sponsor Teen Outreach Mr. Riche never could pass a shot at another smiling portrait. Bill Horn Biology A.S. B.S. Biology M.S. Ed. Central WM College MWSC NWMSU Sr. Class Sponsor Ellen R. Long Clerical Prac., Data Processing, Pre-Voc. Business. Shorthand B.S. Bus. Ed. Voc. Cert, Coordin- ators Cert. SMSU Mineral Area College F.S.A. N.H.S. Sr. Class Sponsor Mr. Horn stresses a point during one of his well known Biology lectures. 33 Teachers Give Extra Time To Many Tasks Stephen Lovely Am. Hist. B.S.. M S., ED. Iowa State U.NWMSU Head Boys Track Coach, Assist. FB Coach, Fr. Boys BB Coach •James Modis Math MED. U. of Ark. Washburn U. Cross-Country, Atlletic Dr., Ac- tivities Coordinator Eileen Nash RN James O’Hare R.O.T.C. Sec. Degree Columbia U. Honor Guard, Drill Squad. Rifle Team W’hat?!, You are interrupting my class! Steve Lovely takes a minute to laugh while instruct- ing his class. 34 Faculty Sponsor. Categories Assembly Jean Parker Lang Arts 1, Lit B.S. ED.. M S. ED. MVVSC. NWMSC Faculty 35 Vicki Rains Foods, Fam. Ind. Health Con. Home., Housing Interior Design, and World Foods B.S. Degree MU and NWMSU FHA, Costume Director for Mu- sical Variety Show Lawrence Robbins Mixed Choir, Concert Choir, and Benton Singers B.M. ED. M.A. CMSU All School Musical Variety Show Endless Supply Of Papers John Reece Band B. Music Ed. M.A. KU NWMSU Band, Assistant Pom Pon Spon- sor Dennis Riche World Cultures B.S. Sec. Ed. M.A. Am. Hist. St. Joseph J.C. NWMSU MWSC MU Freshman Class Sponsor most other teachers has an inexhaustable supply of papers to check. 36 Faculty Imogene Shepard Job Orientation S.E. L.A. Work- Study B.S. Ed. M.S. Heading Sp. SP. Ed. K 12 M.S. Adminis. Jobs-Special Programs Dept. Chairman Senior Class Sponsor St. Joseph J.C. NWMSU Cecil K Simmons R.O.T.C. B.B.A. M B A. M.A. TX A M Central MI U. Honor Guard Rifle Team Saber Guard Color Guard Drill Squad Coach Terry Pierce is a little hungry after a long, hard day of teaching P.E. Calvin L Smith Gen. Shop Plastics Elect. Metals B.S. ED M. ED. MU NWMSU Co-Sponsor Freshman Class William K Smith Earth Phvsical Science A.B. Tarkio College Faculty 37 Tamara Talbot Typing, Basic Bus., Office Mach., Data Processing. B.S. Sec.ED., Bus., M.B.A. MWSC, NWMSU Co-Sponsor Cheerleaders, Fr. Class Sponsor Ron Starks Beginning Woodworking. Ad- vanced Woodworking B.S. Sec. ED., M.S. Sec. ED. NWMSU Assist. FB Coach, Assist. Track Coach Leslie Turner P.E.. Health B.S. ED.. M.A. ED. Central Meth. College NWMSU VolleyBall, Head Track Coach, Dept. Chairman Don Tabor American History, Am. West B.S. St. Benedict’s Head Football Coach Kate Violett Lang. Arts, ISS. B.S. ED., English MWSC Fr. Cheerleaders Ms. Kate Violett is new to Benton this year. She has learned to know many of the teachers by visiting the faculty room. Freshmen English is her subject and it has proved to be a challenge. 38 Faculty Charles White COE B.S. in bus. NWMSU, CMSU, MWSC DECA Betty Wilson Counselor A.B. Economics M.S. Guidance and Counciling Washburn U. Florida St. U. Scholarships Michael Ziesel Health P.E. B.A. Sec. Ed. P.E. Health Benedictine College Assist. Var. FB Head Var. BB Assist. Track Betty Wilson Active In Curriculum Development Mrs. Betty Wilson is very active in a variety of school committees. She has assisted in developing the honors program, edits the curriculum guide, chairs the counseling depart- ment, supervises the testing program, and works with seniors on college applications and many grants. This is in addition to her regular counseling or scheduling duties. Manley Bair Goldie Baldwin Klaine Barnes Staff 40 Staff Billie Hamm Mary Lou Jackson Carolyn Mosier Staff 41 c n A Classes 43 Leaving Yesterday’s Dreams . . . S e n 1 o r s Rhonda Amos Christa Auten Norris Brock Janel Branstuder Marsha Bosley Sherri Boiler Dawn Behler Angelina Becerra Harold Barnett Shelley Barber John Bally Harold Baldwin Mark Boyer Julie Battreal Seniors Undecided Freshman exploring Benton High School, Rushing to make it to class and hoping the year will be a blast. Stepping up the ladder of success, Through our Sophomore and Junior learning years, Leaving Yesterday’s Dreams behind for Today’s Realities as Graduating Seniors of the class of 1986. 44 Tim Brown David Caw Tom Contreras Melissa Bryson Damon Cluts Danette Cook LaVonda Burgess Julie Cogdill Doug Cook Sheri Guidry, Left; and Melissa Russell. Right; show their modeling abilities while roaming the halls. Seniors 45 Robert Danner Billie Davis Shelly Deatherage Ruth Dennis Roxanna DeSpain Seniors Give Guidance Senior Shelley Barber is seen clowning around as usual with Sophomores Jeremy Huffman and Mona Long. Joe Dolman Kevin Duty Barbara Ebling Sherrie Ebling Jerry Edson 46 Seniors Jamie Ellis Fat Ezzell Zack Ezzell Anita Fike Tabetha Filbert Tracy Fredrickson Paul Furlong Mary Gall Chris Mejia, Kevin Conaway, and Frank White all agree study hall is a real learning experience as you can see. “Now who's in charge?”, Steven Ross says as he tries to choke Coach Zeisel. No work and all play, condems Joe Dolman to the hall for the day. Terri Palmer and Kim Winborn show who is number one as they wait for customers to come to the book store to buy more spirit items. The bookstore also carries school supplies and is a service of Student Congress. Terri Palmer serves as treasurer. Johney Helm Kim Higginbotham Sharman Hill Michelle Hoffman Jacquelyn Horn Chris Hughes Seniors began to feel the pressure of their last year in high school. Some were filling out applica- tions for college and for student loans. Many were worrying about the ACT test as they studied to take it during the year. Several seniors took a day off to visit the college of their choice while others were holding down a job, thinking of marriage, and just attempting to make the grades to gra- duate. When observing the class as a whole, they were beginning to move in opposite directions-just as in life. Seniors 49 Melanie Jones Randy Jones Stacey Justice Russell Keith Karen Langley Lisa Lagner Century Lawson Daniel Lentz Lori Lieffring Brett Little Scott Lloyd Debra Loubey 50 Seniors Chris Mejia and Kevin Conaway try to look busy in crafts. Jennifer Mollus Chris Moon Ty Mull Christopher Martinez Bradley Maudlin LaVonne McKinley Jennafer Mears Christopher Mejia Johney Helm and Bill Wright pose for the camera as they show their machismo. Seniors 51 John Nagel Denice Noah Leann Neal Paula Norton Becky Nichols Marti Nurski Lori Lieffring and some other Seniors are enthused in Government Class. 52 Seniors Ricky Parker shows what you can do with the great cafeteria food, besides eating it! Todd Dunken looks at the target. Seniors 53 Melissa Russell Terry Russell Phil Salcedo Brandie Shaline Richard Schuman Batise Smith 54 Seniors “Seniors Start The Beginning Of The End.” Byron Smith Kim Smith Jeffery Sparks Allen Springs Stacey Steele Carmen Stewart Lonnie Stewart Sam Still Tim Stillman Dawn Stumpf Above: After a big night Jennafer Mears trys to keep her mind on working instead of sleep ing. Left: Curt Wattenbarger gets ready to aid Kim Ames in her Accounting work. Seniors 55 De Swinney Ronald Thompson Tommy Thompson Trent Tracy Victor Violett Loren Wahlert Greg Walker Peggey Walker Kathy Walters Curt Wattenbarger In Mr. Holm’s sixth hour Practical Busi- ness class, Mike Conard finds time to take a break from his load of homework assigned daily. “Practical Business,” says Mr. Holm, “teaches an individual how to be a success in the business world.” Some of the things learned in the sixth hour class are the rules on investing, banking, credit, and real estate. 56 Seniors Education, A Meaningful Success! Steve West Frank White Kim Winslow Meri Winslow Bill Wright Kenneth Yurkovich Camera Shy Sharon Bailey Mike Behler Ernie Best Ronnie Bull Ted Burgess Thomas Canchola Arline Chirieleison Billy Cooper Joseph Cooper Todd Dunken Samantha Grider Keith Groce Kenneth King Kenneth Lance Angela Lofts Mike McClellan I ura McDowell l esa Newberry' Jimmy Phillips Tom Rocha Dean Silvey Erin Smith Leah Willoughby Larry Williams Kim Winborn Tina Wolfe Merri Wolverton Seniors 57 k Shelly Argabright Gretchen Armstrong Telara Baker Lori Bamfield Lisa Black Sophia Bledsoe I Ron Anno David Auxier Lori Bittick Allen Bundridge Brian Adkins Marie Arnold Laurie Barmann David Bradley Rebecca Burchett Kimberly Ames Ronnie Ashworth Lisa Barr Chris Brandt Buddy Calloway •Jennifer Anderson Melody Atwood Sandra Becerra Linda Bricker Laurence Calloway Laurie Barmann shows what she thinks of Humanities. How about that, Mr. Hager? 58 Juniors Clara Canchola Carl Conard Tina Coon Sarah Canchola David Conroy Melinda Corkins “How would you like to Tony Chavez Derek Conz Stephanie Cox Edward Dalsing Clint Davison Mark Chirila Aleshia Cook Tracy Crenshaw Donnet Danyluck Kathrine Deshon I-arry Christy George Coon Willa Crist Johnna Davidson Dana Dewar Juniors 59 Mike Distafino Keith Dudley Tina Dykes Rhonda Elliott April Ellis David Ellis William Ellis Jody Embrey Kim Erickson LeAnn Eslinger Jimmy Fashing Tricia Filbert Kenny Flowers Ryan Foley Ccad Frasher Rodney Funk Jannelle Gann Kevin Gardner Mary Gatton Theresa George Diana Gerlt Rod Gibson Carina Giseburt Casey Goodwin Tina Goodwin 60 Juniors On The Road To Becoming Seniors Brian Gregory Jeff Groves Roger Guinn Dusty Hamblin Rodney Hanshaw David Helsel Meredith Heater Mary Helton Carlene Heitman Josh Hendrix Doug Hicks Leah Higbe Cinda Hildebrand Robert Hoffman Greg Holmes Melissa Hopper Carey Hunt Randy Hunt Gregg Ide Although school work can get a little hectic at times Jerri Willis finds it to be no problem with a little help from Roger Maple. Juniors 61 Tommy Jacobs Tina Keith Angela Kulak Brenda Little Michelle Johnson Mike Kelling Tracy Kunzler Billy Logston Albert King Scott Keling Jim l ake Frankie Long Lora Jordan Rodney Kennedy Bob Langner Kelly Long John Kalamon Pam Keith Kellie Kerns Albert King Lloyd I anham Mike Liechti These juniors buddies, Clint Davidson, Jason Shelkop, and Derek Conz, not only 62 Juniors Pat Lynch Tony McCallan Marilyn Mears Rodney Malotte Ryan McClurg Kathy Meier have fun together, but took a few minutes to pose for a picture in the library. Roger Mapel John McCoppin Eric Michaels Virgina Miller Chris Martinez Rex McCoy Jonathan Miller Gregg Mogg Paul Martinez Jimmy McQueen Mark Miller Maria Montemayor Amy Matthews Curtis Mears Robert Miller Angie Mueller Juniors 63 Finally, We’re Upperclassmen Danny Murphy Daniel Oliver Mike Parker Terri Pitts Grover Musser Gregory Orozco Valerie Pasley Ronica Provin Marty Nagel Robin Parcell Tara Penland Darla Rhodes Michelle Nichols Kelly Parker Robert Phillippee Wendy Rice Dawn O’Rourke Leigh Ann Parker Jason Phillips Matthew Romesburg 64 Juniors Tory Schoof Jason Shelkop Ray Silvey Kim Smith Kelly Stewart Forrest Schubert Lori Sherlock Renee Silvey Ricky Smith Jennifer Stranton Carla Sharp Chris Silvey Claude Sisk Chris Stehle Robbie Strong Andrew Shea Heather Silvey Stacey Slagle Cindy Stewart Echo Sumpter Junior 65 “Some Juniors Already Feel Like Seniors.” David Sutton Mark Swinchoski Donnie Tabor Pamela Tannet Christina Taylor Kim Taylor David Thomas Sharry Thomas Larry Todd Michelle Turner Lonnie Wade Anna Walker Frank Walker Christina Waller Malt W’eisenburger Orval W'eisenburger David Weston Jerry Wheeler John Whitmore Craig Wiggington 66 Juniors Juniors Number One?!!? ■ v 1 Jerri Willis Steve Willis Stacey Wright Brian Young Harold Zbierski Sherri Ziolkowski Tara Penland, Lori Bamfield, and Kathy Meiers show that they think the Juniors are num- ber one. Kerri Ziolkowski Darla Rhoades works hard at her adding machine. Derrick Conz tells another one of his corny jokes. Juniors s o P h o m o r e s Jessica Admire Melissa Admire Linda Alexander William Ames Amy Arnold Christopher Ashler Cindy Auxier Jeffery Auxier Jeremy Baldwin Bobbi Jo Bally Kelly Barker Wesley Barnett Tammy Behler Janet Benedict Deanna Berger Ramona Best David Boiler Lonnie Boiler Amy Bowden Robert Boyer Roger Bricker Jody Bringus Martin Brinkman David Brown Jason Brown Michelle Brown Troy Brown John Bruce Kim Bryson Heather Campbell W’orld Cultures class helps students understand that they are part of a world society. Mike Keener and Tina Nelson seem to enjoy learning. 68 Sophomores Climbing Up .... Learning More!!! Analisa Carnrike Roseann Christopherson Jennifer Clark Amy Cline Ronda Clouse Chris Clutter Tim Conard Christopher Cooper Skip Crisp Brett Daffron Alberta Dawe Roberta Dawe Kimberly Day Tammy DeMaranillo Robbie Deroin Louis Dowell Jennifer Droz Debbie Drysdale Darrin Duke Kevin Dye Typing is the one skill that students should have before gradu- ating from high school. Robbie Deroin practices this skill. Some people clown around in the background as Bronson Her- ring is just caught off guard. Sophomore 69 Sophomores: Not Strangers Anymore Michael Eivins Mark Fasching Robin Fuller Chad Grable Barry Elam James Fike Judy Furgeson Timothy Grace Terry Elam Wendy Filley Dawn Garton Michael Gray Tammy Eslinger Willie Filley Paula Gay Adam Green David Evans Ronnie Evans Melodi Connie Ford Glenn Foster Everett Beth Gentry Elmer Gentry Rebecca Patrick Theodore Frakes Grissom Groce Elliot Gilmore Melinda Habert The Pep Band show their spirit at the Benton Olympics Ceremony on the James Sparks Jr. Memorial Field. 70 Sophomore Christopher Halhirt Stacie Hayter David Holmes Tina Hughes Sheila Handsome Minda Heater Vernon Honeycutt David Hurd Dawn Hansgaard Raymond Heath David Howard Teddy Jacobs James Hargrave Shayne Helm Christopher Huffman Amy Jagodzinski Michelle Hart April Helsel Jeremy Huffman Robert Jenkins Aileena Hawley Tina Helton Michelle Huffman Carl Jennings Charles Hayes Bronson Herring Benjamin Hughes Melinda Johnson Beth Gentry, left; and Andrea Sturgis, right; show their spirit on Twin Day as they happily wave to the camera. Sophomores 71 Kimberly Kretzer Michael Kuehner Debra Lapthrop Matt Lawrence Angel Leupold Natalee Lofts Mona Long Tammy Long Jeff Lundy Jennifer Lynch Jennifer Mace Michael Mace Tommy Judah Shane Justice Terry Jennifer Clark who is usually attentive working at her desk with enthusiasm, is Kalamon caught off guard by the camera flash. Brett King Dawn Klawuhn Sherri Mace Kristin Major Nancy Marshall James Martin Carlene Martinez Paula Martinez William Mason Rhonda Matthews 72 Sophomores Brandee Maxwell Leroy Maxwell Greg McCoppin Rhonda McDonell David McDowell Timmy McIntosh Amy McMuRen Scott Mears Jaime Milbourn Jeff Miller Tracy Mitchell I estina Monroe Robert Montgomery Mike Moore Jeffery Morgan Chad Moser Kyle Moser Lisa Moser Scott Mueller Gina Murphy Rebecca Neal Larry Nelson Julie Neville Stacie Newberry Lee Noble Beverly Noland Billie O'Callaghan Michael O'Dell Meral O’Dell Brett Palmer Merle Phillips Davida Parker Dana Peck Amy Penland Craig Peters Greg Peters Science is an important subject for all stu- dents, but these are especially attentive in Mr. W.K. Smith's science class. Camera Shy Ballard, Kitty Chavez, Randy Clements, Kenneth Epps, Jeffery Funk, Becky Hibbs, Gerald Klepees, Kerren Kretzer, Dona Marshall, William Martin, Mila Eugene Matthews, Sheila Nelson, Tina Parker, John Shaline, Sherry Sophomores 73 Rose Pullian Amy Roach Michelle Schneller Michelle Shortle Stacey Smith Jerri Redmond Rodney Roach Michael Fixx Delores Silvey Kevin Sollars Sean Reeves Roger Roach Susan Scott Jeff Silvey Leonard Sollars Marvin Reid Lonnie Sauter Nikki Sexton Lachelle Sims Katrina Spoon more Larry Rice Janette Springs Time . . . Reynolds Rhonda Schmidtke Eric Shellen- berger Gary Smith Anette Springs Used Efficiently For Success. 74 Sophomores i Alan Stumpff Andrea Sturgis Janice Sullivan David Taylor Jamie Thomas Chuck Thompson Stacey Unzicker T ravis VanWicklin Deanna Thompson Dionne Thompson Paula Traster Shelly Tumlinson Lela Vaugh Jerry Walker Rebecca Ward Angela Brian Wells Amu West W’eisen burger Heather Wilson Tammy Wolfe V . Dallen Whitten Jimmy Willis Kenneth Weston Sophomores 75 Ready For New Changes Shelly Amos Marcus Atkinson Todd Beaulieu Josh Andrews Floyd Bally Tracy Behier Jeff Annigan Jimmy Bally Rita Benner ftj I Stacey Adkins Mallory Armfield Brenda Baskins Eric Biller Cheryl Bricker Kelly Amos Den a Ashworth Kendra Baublit Corey Blevins Stacey Anno Kristina Bartlett Lora Ben net Ronald Bloss Eric Avevalo Fenny Bascue Brian Berry John Brendle Angela Bricker Carlene Martinez takes a break in P.E. to get her picture taken. 76 Freshman I k Leigh Bush Kevin Clark Scott Copeland Michael Carpenter Chad Cluts Dawn Caton Wendy Ryan Cluts Coursen Jody Cropey Mike Brown John Bundrige Damon Christie Craig Coons Lisa Canchola Eddie Clemonts Corina Corkins Daniel Caw Jay Colley Barbara Dal by Greg Chace Stacey Collier Allison Varenport f) ■ t • pi Shelly Bryson Srian Chavez Steven Conard Severly Day The freshmen showed great enthu- siasm and spirit in the excitement of pep assemblies; football games, and basketball games. They have been welcomed into Benton this year and have adapted well to the surround- ings of high school. Dena Ashworth seems to be enjoying her freshman year, even in the classroom. Freshman 77 Just Three More Years . . . Matthew Deshon Lisa Dudley Dawn Duke Debbie Dye Amy Dewar Doug Dickson Susan Ebling Jeffery Edaon Stephanie Edwards Dee Ann Dvans Mike Evans Paula Fimple Galen Foster Karrie Frayer Tim Frazee Anthony Freud Derek Fry Jeffery Fry Hilien Galindo Melissa Gall Michelle Gawan Travis Garton Carrie Gay Tim George Krista Gibson Brett Goodwin Wendy Gray Jamie Green Scott Grenewald Franklin Gross Heather Guinn Steven Guinn Tammy Harding Michael Hackman Franklin Hatfield Teana Hayward John Haywood Paul Helfery Amy Herman James Herring Rachel Herring 78 Freshman Dana Higbe Brian Higginbotham Tyler Higgins Hvan Hildebrand Eric Hill Marcee Hodges Brandi Hoffman Danny Hoffman Charles Homan Sherry Hood Above: Dawn Duke and Debbie Dye check the newspaper for current events in Mrs. Burmeister’s sixth hour American History class. Brian Markt makes sure he’s in the shot too. Current events is an important part of our social studies classes here at Benton. Right; David Vannaman quietly studies his reading assignment while Matt Parker quietly takes a nap in the background. Freshmen 79 Ready For New Experiences. Tommy Hubbard Tiffany Hurd Christina Ide Sherrie Ingram Michael Jackson Louis Jagodzinski Melissa Jagodzinski Todd Jagodzinski Fredrickai Johnson Wendi Johnson Charles Jones Kristina Jones Wendy Gray waits patiently for something to happen in gym class. Conrad King Jamie King Stacie King Jeffery Kissick Mathew Kovak Gary Kretzer Mike Lanham Billi Jo Larmore Robby Latham Gary Leaverton Douglas Lundy James Lux 80 Freshman Joseph Mace Raymond Maddox Lome Majewski Chad Malotte Brian Markt Andrea Marriott Carla Martinez Lora Martinez Scott Mason Garrett Matthews James McClellan Donald McKinney Robert McKinnon Lydia Mejia Cyndey Michaels Owen Miller Bryan Moss Eric Montagna Jesse Montemayor Angie Moore Jamie Moore Sharon Morris James Neidel Michael Nelson Freshman 81 Adjusting To High School Life. Jennifer Orozco Matthew Parker Thomas Phillippe Roger Phillips Rhonda Phroper Larry Pilgram I ee Pinion George Redman Jennifer Reece Ricky Reece Jeffrey Richey Ronnie Rice Heather Riley Randy Russell Marchele Sauter Monica Sauter Cynthia Schweder Chris Scott Gary Scott Karla Sears Charta Sevits Troy Sexton Michael Sharp Matthew Sharp Shelly Amos intensly concentrates on the work at hand as does her classmate Sharon Morris. The school cafeteria provides a balanced and nutritious lunch as well as a break from classes for this Freshmen. 82 Freshman Rochell Slahorek Eric Smith Heather Smith Ladonna Smith I easa Smith Treasa Smith Joseph Smock Kathy Sollars Jane Speaker Kandy Starling Jo Ellen Straton James Sullivan Chris Tabor Christopher Thompson Reginal Thompson Scott Thompson Stacy Thorp Michelle Tillman Cindy Tolly Todd Tracy David Trammell Julie Trauenicks Kandis Tunnel! David Vannaman Marty Vannaman Darvin Waitkoss Above right: These two freshmen get caught by the camera as they hurry up the stairs to their classes. These Freshmen are hard at work and eager to learn in their first year of school. Freshman 83 Laura Walker Terry Walker Robby Wagenka John Wehr Larry Weisenburger Shane Wheeler Wayne White John Williams Rodney Williams Karen Willis Natalie Wilson Lance Wolverton Jennifer Reece works patiently to get through the homework she has in Algebra I. Camera Shy David Allen Michael Ardher Jodie Aspey Derrick Ball Lora Bonnett Deanna Brown Danny Ellis Melvin Hayes Ira Russell Newlon Cresser Norton Scott Shaline Jonathon Snapp 84 Freshman D TT Ray And Higginbotham Reign Over Fall 86 Fall Royalty Queen Kim Higginbotham and King Cris Ray were elected by the student body to be our fall royalty for 1985. The queen’s five attendants were Sharman Hill, Lori Lieffring, Terri Palmer, Lori Shultz and Kim Win- born. Rob Gentry, Rob James, Russell Keith, Chris Moon, and Bill Wright made up the king’s court. The under classmen also elected royalty. Representing the junior class were Jerri Willis and Donnie Tabor. The Sophomores elected were Shelley Brown, and Darrin Duke, Christopher Tabor and Lisa Dudley were chosen by their freshman class- mates. King candidates (L to R) Russell Keith, Cris Ray, Chris Moon, Rob James. Student Body Presi- dent, Zack Ezzell, who escorted the 1985 spring queen Rhonda Lossen. Rob Gentry, and Bill Wright. Fall Royalty 87 Jeremy Huffman and Shawna Hollis at the Christmas Dance. Mr. Hager, Co-Sponsor of dance committee, looks to see how the dance is going. A group of girls dance and have a good time. 88 Dances Heather Campbell and Donnie Tabor enjoyed being at the dance and listening to the music. Jay H. Zbierski, Bobby Jenkins, And John Kalamon joke around after the Christmas dance. Mr. Rob Gentry Crowned Mr. Rudolph Rob Gentry continues the tradition of Mr. Rudolph. Dances 89 Grease Mr. Robbins makes a change in the play. Jennafer Mears and the girls chorus sing Summer Nights”. Kevin Conaway is seen here portraying Johnny Casi- no. 90 Play A Hit! Play 91 Benton Singers Combine Music Above: Paul Furlong. Kerri Ziolkowski, and LaVonne McKinley sing at Mr. Larry Robbins direction. Above Right: Alter a strenuous hour. Benton Singers relax be- fore class lets out. Right: Russell Keith is expressing something to Mr. Robbins. Below: Danette Cook and Christa Auten sing in unison. Below Right: Mr. Robbins, at home on the piano. 92 Benton Singers Benton Singers rehearse before they leave to perform. Soprano: Melinda Corkins Lisa Barr Dannette Cook Christa Auten Alto: Tina Dykes Sharman Hill I aVonne McKinley Kerri Ziolkowski Tenor: Paul Furlong Chris Hayes H � bert Danner Chris Moon Bass: Russell Keith Bill Wright Harold Barnett Sonny Reece Posing for the camera are Benton Singers (top picture): Kerri Ziolkowski, Chris Moon. I aVonne McKinley.(bottom picture) Robert Danner. Paul Furlong, and Chris Hayes. Benton Singers 93 Benton’s Pep Band Brings Music To Your Ears 94 Top Left: Dennis Royer thinks about his music’s portrayal as Rodney Funk gets caught off guard. Top Right: Mike Parker “bests” to the music of the BHS Pep Band. Above: Mike Parker taps his own little tune on the drums. Middle Right: Members of the BHS Pep Band include: Mike Parker, Rodney Funk, David Thomas. Brad Maudlin. Eric Michaels. David Caw, Dennis Royer, Hank Maxwell, and Kevin Duty. Right: Mr. Reese snaps his fingers to the count of the beat. Pep Band I Left: Hank Maxwell, Mike Parker, David Thomas, Brad Maudlin, and Eric Michaels prepare for a regular day. Above: Rodney Funk, left, and Kevin Duty, right, converse over a musical piece. Below: Mr. Reese shows a look of disgust. Bottom l eft: The members of the BHS Pep Band with the exclusion of drummer Mike Parker practice for an astound- ing performance. Pep Band 95 Forensics, Fun And . . . Pictured here are the 1985-1986 Forensics team. Far Back Left to Right; Mr. Evans, Valerie Pasley, Angela Bromley, Rodney Mallotte. Reggie Thompson. Brett Little. Back: Chris Brandt, Heather Silvey, Susan Ebling, Eva Ridge. Melissa Bryson, Chris Hughes. Middle row: Theresa George, Corina Giseburt, Zack Ezzell, Keith Dudley. Front: Gretchen Armstrong, Angie Nelson. Ronnie Evans is seen working with a partner while, another member of the Forensics team is caught looking at the bird- ie. 96 Forensics Challenging! Chris Brandt is amazed to see that Keith Dudley is finally expressing a thought. If you want action, go to room 206, Mr. Evans Forensics class. You will hear pieces of plays and poetry. A yearbook reporter got a interview with Shawna Hollis, a Forensics team member. “Forensics is fun but it’s frus- trating when you are learning lines. But, when you go to competition, you forget all the frustration and have a great time.” Shawna reflected back on her first competi- tion. “I was really scared and I got a really bad case of stage fright. I forgot a couple of lines but, then I started to feel more comfort- able on the stage.” There are many areas in which you may compete for awards in Foren- sics. They are: Debate, Duet, Humorous, Po- etry, Prose and Story Telling. At the end of the year, they have an annual awards dinner held at a restaurant, to recognize everyones accomplishments in Forensics. Gretchen Armstrong doesn't seem a bit happy with those papers but. Mr. Evans keeps setting them in front of her. Forensics ' m Left: Scott Lloyd, Tabitha Filbert, John Nagel and Johney Helm fight for the last few inches in another tug-of-war victory for the Seniors. Lower Left: Jeremy Huffman, Shel- ley Barber, Mona Long hang around in anxiety to see the outcome of the Battle of The Classes. Bottom Left: It was a tough battle between the Sophomores and Fresh- man hut brute strength helped the Sophomore pull out with a win. Stacey Justice and Dawn Garton are a little off Urget but, hope to win the “Ring Pass” competition. Jennafer Mears and Sharman Hill show their Senior spirit by dressing alike as identical twins. Battle Of The Classes 99 Color Guard Provides Formal Openings The Benton Color Guard marches down the gym during the winter coronation. The Color Guard gets ready to start to advance down the court for the flag salute The Color Guard prepares to start the assembly as they lift the flags into the holders. Chad Moser is on his way to the stage with the United States flag so the Pledge of Allegience can be recited. Tim Conard, Chad Moser, Robert Hoff- man, and Conrad King are the members of the 1985 -1986 Color Guard. 100 Color Guard The Benton High School Saber Guard at attention!! Teddy Grace and Allen Bundridge stand with sabers drawn at the coronation. Teddy Grace shows his marching skills. The Saber Guard stands with chests out and stomach in while at attention. Saber Guard Adds A Touch Of Class Saber Guard 101 N.H.S. Continues Group Individual Projects Left: A contestant for the bobbing apples contest. Below left: A contestant shows that apple-bobbing is a splashing success! ’ Below: Race car driver; Rob James, and Cowboy buddy express their great time at the N.H.S. Halloween Party. Above left: This cowboy shows that he has the right stuff by pinning the stem on the pumpkin. Above: Mickie Jones and Leah Willoughby show their enthusiam. Individual Projects of N.H.S. members include: Science Club at St. James by Chris Hughes and Jerry Edson, Volunteer work by LeAnn Neal and Jaque Horn at the Hospital, and Visiting elderly at Nursing Homes by Shelley Barber and Stacey Steele. % The National Honor Society made its annual trip to the Noyes Home in St. Joseph, MO. For the 7th year the group held a Halloween party for children of the Noyes Home. Games included: bobbing for apples, “pin the stem on the Pumpkin,” and a best costume contest. For added entertainment the group sang pumpkin carols and told ghost stories. A variety of refreshments were served for the group. Above: Clown; Shelley Barber gets caught trying to be sly behind Rob James’ back! Middle Above: Danny Lentz portrays “Beautiful!” Above right: Debbie Riesterer says, “I’m sweet as Honey.” Right: Jeff Sparks; Ram bo, gets his Bunny, Jennafer Mears. Below: Mike Conard and Russell Keith take time to say Hello. Below right: An apple-bobbing contest winner shows that he meant business by eating his apple. Honor Society National National Honor Society 103 Prometheans Second Oldest School Org. Brett Little doesn’t seem to agree with a comment, and he shows it by his facial expressions. Jerry Edson clowns around at a monthly Pro- metheans meeting. Tracy Crenshaw threatens Chris Hughes with an ice pick. 104 Prometheans Prometheans 105 Student Congress Provides All Types Of Service To The School Community Rob James loses his count while adding up the cans in the Can Food Drive. Student Congress members discuss a certain topic brought up during one of their meetings. 106 Student Congress Student Congress 107 Mollus And Bally Reign Over Winter Royalty Benton’s Winter Queen Jennifer Mollus and King John Bally were cor- onated in the Springer Gymnasium in the traditional style. he queen’s attendants were Tracy Fredrickson, Melissa Russell, Century Lawson, Danette Cook, and Jennafer Mears. Walking with the young ladies as the king’s court were Ty Mull, Steven Ross, Johney Helm, Paul Furlong, and Kevin Conaway. The election of royalty is an old and great tradition here at Benton. We have had a queen for a number of years; how- ever a Benton king is a more recent addition. This was brought about by the fear of infringing on the young men’s rights. Below: The king and queen gel their Christmas gifts from Santa during his surprise visit at school. 108 Winter Royalty Far Left: Melissa Russell and Ste- ven Ross make their way down the gym. Left: Ty Mull and Tracy Fre- drickson do the same. Below Left; Marti Nurski and Sheri Guidry are ready for their candy from Santa. Below: Concentrating hard. Johnev Helm escorts Century Lawson under the ROTC asban Left: Kevin Conaway and Jennafer Mears Pass under the saber arch. Below: Princesses Daqn Duke (Fr.) Tina Hughes (Soph.), and Lori Bamfield (Jun.) watch as Cris Ray tries to place Jennifer’s crown on just right. Winter Royalty 109 Mock Wedding Unites Students Top left: Chris Martinez and Christina Taylor were united as husband and wife in the annual Family Relations mock wed- ding. Top right: “Reverend” Lori Bamfield strikes a rare serious note while giving the vows. Middle left: Steve Orozco, father of te bride, looks on as the couple recite vows. Lower left: Ed Dalsing supresses a smirk while taking part in the weddipg. Lower right: The bride’s attendants watch pa- tiently for the exchange of rings. Academics Kerren Klepees works on her assign- ment. Shawna Hollis works on one of her many math prob- lems. Although math is a critical subject, many students find it difficult to concentrate and too easy to daydream. 112 Math Math involves a great deal of critical thinking. This makes it a very important subject since members are with us every day of our lives. Math - An Ancient Skill - Modern Applications Math is an essential skill to know because of its daily use in every person’s life. Math establishes a background for many oth- er areas such as science, accounting, economics, in- dustrial arts, music, etc. Amy West listens to Mr. Brad- shaw while Stacey Slagle seems more interested on talking about her assignment. Math 113 Above: Chris Brandt and Grover Musser try an experiment for Chemistry 2. Learning To Use The Scientific Method Above: Mr. Horn helps out Troy Sexton, Eric Monleg, Darrin Duke, and Chris Thompson. 1M Science is very important in the education of a student. It is something that a person can’t go without whether it is biology, chemistry, physics, earth science or science investigations. These classes offer many new things for a person to try. Taxi- dermy, disecting, and working in the lab are new experiences for many people. Being able to try these new things may lead to the choice of a career for the future. The many teachers we have in our department are a great help to the students. Above: A student teacher, Mr. Sax, looks puz- zled while Jeff Edson also gives a funny look Left: Most of Mr. Horns students go over a final test on disecting. Taxidermy Popular In Biology Below: Jane Anne Speaker and Jodie Aspey watch Mr. Horn and say “No way” we can’t do Left: Here are four original squirrels at heart; Jeff Edson. Bryan Mogg, Darrin Duke, and Mr. Squirrel himself. Above: Disecting proves to be interesting for some who are curious. Above: Chris Stehle says look at me, I haven’t blown anything up, yet. Below: Finding out how to do the next step Tracy Crenshaw asks Mrs. Eddins what to do. 115 Science Left: David Brown would rather have his picture taken than listen to Tina Hughes deliver her speech to the class. Below: Larry Nelson seems bothered by the flash of the camera. Communication - A Vital Skill! Platillo? Vino? El Arroz? La Ca- lahaza? Mrs. Bachman asks these question. She should be ashamed! Language Arts Above: Debbie Drysdale, Michelle Heart, and Kim Kretzer try not to be dis- turbed by the camera while they take a test in one of Mr. Evan’s speech classes. Below: Mrs. Parker, a social studies major teaches English to freshmen stu- dents. Above: Paula Gaye watches while Wendy Filley is caught by surprise by our roving camera-person. Below: “The more understanding, the fewer the words.” Is the sentiment of Dawn Hansgaard and Connie Ford. language Arts 117 Hard At Work 118 Social Studies Top Left: Students act interested in Mr. Lovely’s World Cultures class but, are they really? Middle l,eft: These Freshman stu- dents show that history takes a lot of concentration. Above: Diane Henderson, a student teacher for Mr. Riche’s World Cul- tures class, shows her interest in the subject. Kxtreme Left: Mrs. Burmiester laughs at a student's remark on his- tory. I eft: Chris Hughes and I eAnn Neal show that Sr. Gov’t can be fun at Christmas time. History: The Past And The Present Above Left: These Freshman guys show a feeling of disgust as the cam- era catches them off guard. Above: Junior Clint Davidson looks deeply in thought. Extreme Left: Mr. Payne shows his “good posture” as he lectures. Left: Senior Serena Hawley deco- rates the Christmas tree in Mrs. Burmiester’s Sr. Gov’t. Bottom Left: Mr. Lovely’s World Cultures class shows they can be studious. Social Studies 119 Teachers Give Needed Guidance Tabetha Filbert asks Mr. Holm for help in Accounting. Miss Billingsley shows Robin Fuller her mistakes. 120 Business Business, A Usable Skill Mr. Holm is trying to teach while his whole class is busy posing. Mrs. Long poses for the camera as she gets out her grade book. On Miss Billingsley's free hour she stops by the office for a few laughs. Stacey Steele is training now, in shorthand, to become a professional secretary. Business 121 Beauty And Aesthetics Missing Without The Arts Concert choir has performed in many as- semblies here at Benton. Mr. Robbins an- nounces one of their Christmas songs for our winter King and Queen at the corona- tion assembly. 122 Fine Arts Jody Cox defends the fair Jill (Amy Arnold), from Fran- kenstein (Jason Brown) in a short skit in one of Mr. Hoff- man's dramatics classes. Left: Putting the finishing touches on his artwork. Danny Hoffman smiles with pride at our camera. Below: Mr. Reece directs our stage band in the winter coronation assembly. Fine Arts 123 Home Economics Betters Everyone’s Life! Above Left: Leann Bush put her project away at the end of the class. Above: Randy Russell works hard to get ahead on his sewing. Home economics is important in the lives of everyone. People may not realize it hut it is used everyday in some way or another. Home economics is not just cooking and sewing. It is personal care, use of cloth, keeping yourself healthy and learning how to take care of small children. Many people learn how to live to their fullest in this class, and everyone who takes it profits from it. Benton High School is very fortunate to have such well equipped facilities. The kitchen has everything you would ever need to cook with and there are several kitchens for groups to try their hand at cooking. Who knows we may have a Master Chef in our school just waiting to be discovered, by the Home Economics Department. We are also fortunate to have a really nice sewing room . There are many, many machines to work at and a lot of space to cut out the pattern of your choice to sew for a project. The Home Economics Department wouldn’t be very much though without the aid of Mrs. Vickie Rains and Mrs. Cathie King. These teachers put in many hours of hard work for this department. We are very lucky to have them. Home Economics Left: Giving Eric Hill a look of question, Mrs. Rains trys to help out. l-eft Above: Michelle Tillman works on putting the final touches on her project. Home Economics 125 Wahwahlanawah Staff Is Work And Play! Left: Mr. Hager is giving knowledge and guidance to the yearbook staff. Above: Mary Gall and Mona Long are caught here clowning around during 6th. hour yearbook class. Brad Hurd and Curt Wattenbarger are looking through possible pictures for the yearbook. What do you want now!?” Stacey Steele seems to be say- ing. 126 Yearbook Above: Jennafer Mears seems stumped on a triginometry assign- ment that she is doing during some free time in yearbook. Above Right: Mr. Hager is seen here, pleading silently for patience and strength in dealing with his yearbook staff. Right: Shelley Barber is seen talking on the phone — as usual — during yearbook. Above: “I can’t do another assignment” Kim Ames seems to be saying. Right: Johney Helm is seen here planning a spread. This is one of the many tasks that are to be done in yearbook. Yearbook 127 Bentonian Staff Stays Small Sports Editor Rob James demonstrates his unique typing style. Jacque Horn and Angie Mueller paste up the front page. Donna Jean Boyer, advisor, assists a staff member by proofreading their paper. Bentonian Published bi-weekly by the Journalistic Writing II clou. I ten ton High School. 5656 South 4. St Joseph. MO 64504 Kditor Jacque Horn Sporta editor Rob James Reporters Ijoti Humfield. Anita Kike. Angie Mueller. T.ira I'enlund Kathy Walters Advisor M IkJ lioyer Rob James points out a story in the newly issued paper to Angie Mueller. 128 Bentonian Editor Jacque Horn finds photographer Ryan Foley’s antics humorous. Tara Penland. Jacque Horn, and Rob James diligently type their stories. Paper Changes Format Angie Mueller proofreads copy before sending it to the print- ers. Tara Penland writes a story up on to do for the next issue. the board that she plans Bentonian 129 Hillyards Provides Further Education N.S. HILLYARD AREA VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL Above: This plaque, hanging in the Hillyard's building, me- morilizes Newton S. Hillyard who gave the building to St. Joseph. 130 Hillyards Above left: This sign, in front of the building, indicates the Hil- lyard's Vocational Technical School. Left: Here the main building and driveway of Hillyards is pictured. Above: Some students listen eagerly to their teacher in an auto- motive class. Above: Lavonda Burgess concentrates on her typing. Far Above; Stacey Green sets and listen's in one of her classes. Above: Joe Dolman seems to be enjoying his class at Hillyards. Above: David Weston does his work while Wayne Weisenberger looks at the camera. Hillyards 131 PE Classes Show Fitness Coach Pierce site down to figure out quarter grades. The 5th hour gym class takes a break to pose for the camera. 132 Physical {education The 5th hour gym class exercises before their activites. Above: Running looks like a hobby to these young men. Above Right: Playing basketball is fun but what about without a basketball? Right: Coach Ziesel attracks more than students in his 6th hr. gym class. JROTC Fun, Hard Work Above; Taking time from inspecting Rickey Reece, to answer a question we find De Swinney, Matt Laurence and Kathy DeShon. Right: The fifth hour com- pany stands inspection. Below: These students are taking a test to receive their first rank. 134 .JROTC JROTC was first initiated at Ben- ton in 1919, 67 years ago. JROTC teaches many new skills to students who take the class. Some of these skills are map reading, first aid drill and ceremonies, leadership and marksmanship. JROTC also has extra activities for students to get involved in. Hon- or Guard, saber guard, drill squad, rifle team, and MP’s are the many activities. They include many long hard hours of practice and work, a willingness to give free time up, and the ability to learn, quick and per- form with greater confidence in whatever it may be. The year has many highlights, with competitions at Lawrence, Kan- sas, Worlds of Fun, and at the annual ROTC review at the end of the year. One special class is CPR which is taught to all. This is very important to know. There is also a JROTC Ball and at this time the Battalion staff is introduced. This year Benton’s JROTC department will be in charge of putting the event together. JROTC is a very rewarding class to take; but, it also takes hard work to arrange the events. Thanks to Col. Simmons and Sgt. O’Hare our de- partment of JROTC runs very smooth without flaws. Left: Chris and .Jeremy Huffman are studying the maps for the test. Below: Jimmy Willis records the score of the following inspections while De Swinney inspects the next. JROTC 135 Industrial Arts - A Practical Skill. daime Moore is caught posing for the camera. “Are your sure?” David McDowell seems to be saying to Jeff Silvey. Some shop students take time out to get their pictures taken. John Wehr shows us where the boards are hung to dry. 136 Industrial Arts Mr. Starks is seen demonstrating proper technique. Above Right: Mr. Calvin Smith is working hard on measurements. Above: A drafting student is concentrating on a diagram. Right: Merle O'Dell is in the v|M t light. Industrial Arts 137 Above: What would a pep assembly be without the students to give it life: In this picture the sophomores show their spirit by clapping and cheering. Pep Assemblies Provide Encouragement Above: Some of the varsity basketball team members are recognized during a pep assembly. From left to right: Kenny Flowers, Rob James, Sonny Reece, Grover Musser, Bill Wright, and Danny Lentz. 138 Left: Student Body President, Zack Ezzell, dressed as a cowboy and read a skit during an assembly. I eft: Besides providing excitement and spirit to pep assemblies, the cheer- leaders also add beauty and grace as you can tell from this picture. Pep Assembly’s provide spirit for the whole student body. They encourage the team members of the various sports to go out and play the best game they can. They also encourage the students to go to the games and support the CARDINAL teams. It takes alot of cooperation and work to organize a pep assembly. For many assem- blies skits are written and performed by stu- dents, usually showing the Benton Cardinals defeating an adversary. The cheerleaders and cardinelles always perform their rou- tines during assemblies, trying to get the stu- dents to show their spirit. The Pep Band does its part by providing music for enter- tainment Pep Assemblies provide a break from class for students and recognize the members of the CARDINAL teams. They remind us that Benton is the best and always will be. Above: Some of the Cardinelles talk and prepare for a pep assembly. Right: The band plays a very important role in pep assem- blys. Not only do they play the music the Cardinelles perform to, but they also set the mood of the event through their songs. Pep Assembly's 139 Benton’s varsity cheerleading squad supported their teams through the 1985-86 sport’s seasons. Besides cheering for boy’s and girl’s varsity and J.V. sports, the cheerleaders rallied their crowd at the basketball jamboree held at the Civic Arena. Benton received the All- City Spirit Award for the second year in a row. This is quite an honor since it has only been given out for 2 years. The squad consisted of (above; 1 to r) Christina Waller, Tara Penland, Amy Penland, Tina Dykes, Kim Winborn, and Captains Marti Nurski, Sharman Hill, and Jennafer Mears. Anita Fike, Lori Bamfield, Tina Hughes, Tracy Crenshaw, and Wendy Rice were also on the squad. Not pictured are Melissa Russell and Sheri Guidry. They left the squad due to extenuating circumstances. A new idea was tried this year. Three captains were elected to head the squad instead of the traditional one. It was well-received and all three captains felt that the division of duties benefitted the squad. The 1985-86 Freshman squad was made of Cathy Sollars, Dawn Caton, Christina Ide, Elizabeth Nichols, and Lisa Dudley. 140 Cheerleaders Cheerleaders Build Enthusiasm And Spirit j : r I'yj The cheerleaders took part in many ac- tivites throughout the school year. Besides cheering for the J.V. and Varsity sports events, the cheerleaders were in charge of organizing pep assemblies. They were also in charge of having alot of fun. Cheerleader 141 Cardinelles Enjoy Entertaining Fans Minda Habert moves to the beat. “Get your Boogie Down” The year began in May and during July the squad went to Clinic where they won a variety of awards. The school year was suc- cessful as the team performed as part of the all-city pom pon squad and all of the var- ious sporting events. They raised money by selling Carnations, holding carwashes, sponsoring bake sales to send the squad to Clinic. Mrs. Dena Bachman was the sup- portive adviser of the group. Tracy Fredrickson smiles through the routine. 142 Cardinelles The 1985-1986 Pom pon squad consisted of (I to r): Lori Schultz. Tracy Fredrickson, I aurie Barmann. Lori Lieffring. Stacey Slagle. Century I iwson, and Kim Higginbotham, (bottom row) Heather Campbell, Stacey Smith. Kelly Long, Dawn Stumpf, Jennifer Mollus, Amy West. Cris Major. Michelle Johnson. Cardinelles 143 Learning For A Lifetime Of Work. m 0 Bill Mason asks Mr. Markt for help, and gets results. Above Left: Steve Shannon sits quietly and enjoys a book. Above; Mrs. Glise works with Skip Crisp during class. Below Right: Mr. Meehan works with Tracy Mitchell and Tammy Harding as a group. 144 Special Education Sports 145 Coach Tabor Begins First Year At Benton Front How; Left to Right: Bill Wright, John Steven Orosco. John Bally. Chris Mejia. Greg Walker. Tim Brown, Chris Fatrylak, Johney Helm. Loren Wahlert, Jeff Sparks, Scott Llovd. Frank White, and Patrick Ezzell. Second Row; Left to Right: Don Tabor, Elliot Gilmour, Elmer Gentry, Gregg Mogg. Roger Roach, David Brown, Jeff Morgan, B.J. Ellis, Kenny Flowers, Martin Nagel, Grover Musser. Keith Dudley. Chris Brant, Tom Rocha. Josh Hendrix, Eric Shellenberger. Last row; Left to Right: Mearl O’Dell. Mike Gray, Jason Shelkop, Hank Maxwell, Jeff Groves, Roy Silvey, Darrin Duke. Brian Wells. Roger Bricker. Mark Chirila, Patrick Lynch, Derrick Com, Kevin Gardener. Craig Peters. Scott Mueller, Jim Fike, and Matt Lawrence. John Bally, Sr. RB MIB 1st yr. Varsity Tim Brown, Sr. G-DE 1st yr. Varsity Patrick Ezzell. Sr.C-DE-DL 3rd yr. Varsity Johney Helm, Sr.WR-DB 1st yr. Varsity Co-Captain Scott Mongo’’ Lloyd, Sr.T-DT Chris Mejia. Sr.WR-DB 1st yr. Varsity 1st yr. Varsity 146 Football John Steven Gandi” Orosco, Sr. Chris Patrylak, Sr. G-DT-LB WR-DB 3rd yr. Varsity Co-Captain 1st yr. Varsity Jeff Sparks, Sr.T-DT 2nd yr. Varsity Loren Wahlert, Sr. G-DT Greg Walker, T-DT 1st yr. Varsity Senior 1st yr. Varsity Bill Wright, Sr.QB-T-TE-DT-DE- DB “Kill-Bill” 3rd yr. Varsity Scott Maxwell, 8th grade Manager “Coach” 1st yr. Varsity Jamboree Lafayette Trenton Savannah St Pius Maryville Atchison Central Raymore Pecu. LeBlond We 4th They 0 33 0 6 7 0 0 19 2 13 0 33 0 49 10 35 0 6 Benton and Lafayette Forces Clash Varsity Football 147 Freshman Chris Tabor puts the pressure aside and throws a long pass trying to rally the Cardinals. Jason Shelkop looks in amazement, thinking more of getting on the fields rather than on the film. Football Season Stood At 1 And 8 Above left: Freshman Mijo Snapp gets a shot at some varsity time and finds out the upperclassmen are a little rougher than the freshman level. Above: Senior Johney Helm, the only Cardinal to receive post season honors, looks at his quarterback, hoping for another reception. Johney Helm received All Conference Honorable Mention. Left: Grover Musser hands the ball to 24 Elliot Gilmour who looks for some help from his blocker. 148 Varsity Football Team Puts Forth Effort - Got Few Breaks First year quarterback Grover Musser attempts a pass as 21 Donnie Tabor throws a block. Above right: The Benton Cardinal defense digs in trying to stop the LeBlond running game. Above: Freshman Chris Tabor looks up the middle for an open receiver. Below: Senior Chris Patrylak, a three year varsity letterman, leads the cardinal defense. Varsity Football 149 Jamboree Proves Promising For Teams The Benton girls warm up in hope to get a good start in the Jamboree. Sandra Bacerra dribbles the ball out front trying to get the play up. Scoring is needed to win, and Coach Fierce has his girls practicing. Above: Terri Palmer has an intensive look as the much taller Central player invades her. 150 Basketball Jamboree Fans Repeat Spirit Award Victory This years Jamboree proved to be up and down. Neither team took home a first place victory. With the help of the cheerleaders and the great support of our Student Body, the Cardinals took first place in the spirit award (for the second straight year). The spirit award is given out each season. Here are a few of the many loyal Ben- ton fans. Sandra Baccerra looks for an open team-mate. Terri Palmer looks for a pass during Jamboree action. The Yearbook would like to offer our apologies to the guys basketball team for not having any pictures of them at the Jamboree. Basketball Jamboree 151 Working For Another State Victory The 1985-1986 Varsity Boys Basketball team consisted of: Coach Mike Ziesal, John Bal- ly, John Orozco, Donnie Ta- bor, Jimmy McQueen, Larry Todd, Danny Lentz, Steve West, Tim Stillman, Grover Musser, Bill Wright, Sonny Reece, Rob James, Steven Ross, Kenny Flowers, Harold Barnett, and manager Darrin Duke. them ChHlocothe 68 31 lafavette 41 58 l e Blond 11 43 Kxceljjiar pr. 1 53 64 Savannah 67 52 Lincoln 40 41 «rand island ’entral Blond Maryville Lafayette KxeeLior Spr Belton K.C. Bast Maryville Frenion fXtchiso (hillicothc Lehlnnd Savannah Lafavette o 44 51 46 40 52 •‘ 2 44 K 67 39 JJS 61 46 42 53 46 19 39 61 IT 38 50 38 41 37 41 41 Tim Stillman shoots over his opponent once again. Danny Lentz stops his drive to the hoop, but still gets off the easy shot. Grover Musser gets an easy two points with this layup. Steven Ross is at it again, shooting from his favorite spot at the top of the key. Varsity Basketball 153 J.V. Looks To Future Left back row: Larry Todd. Roger Mapel. Jimmy McQueen. Hobby Latham. Neil Boyer. Jim Fike. and Clint Davison. Donnie Tabor. Tom Lewandowski, Brett Daffron, Scott Mears. Josh Andrews. Chris Thompson Chris labor. Brett King and Wesley Barnett in front. Junior guard Larry Todd puts a jump up over the Maryville front-liners as Josh Andrews follows his shot. Freshman Chris Thompson goes for a lay-up during a J.V. contest. J.V. Basketball Top I eft: Sophomore Brett King glides to the basket for a break away lay-up. Below: Benton Reserve forward takes it up strong against larger opposition. Above: Wesley Barnett shows his strength with a sweet fade away jumper. Freshmen Deserve Recognition This years freshman basketball squad has alot of talent. They posted a season with only one defeat; Atchison. This teams productive sea son should carry on to the future with the great credentials it has. J.V Basketball Record 10 wins and 1 loss. I IK Th rn Atchison k | 45 71 19 I.eBlond 86 12 Savannah 6 1 31 Central 39 34 LeHlon 59 13 Highland k 67 47 Maryville A 61 47 l afayette 64 45 Central 39 28 Maryville 54 24 y LeBIhnd a Savannah Lafavette •Scores were not available. (tames were not played veU J.V. Basketball 155 The 1985-86 varsity and Reserve Rifle team members. Top row, left to right: Allen Bundridge, Paul Martinez. Chris Stehle, and Steve Willis. Bottom row: Vernon Honeycutt. Michael Gray, and Tommy Jacobs. Rifle Team Constant Practice Vernon Honeycutt, with deep concentration, sites his target and prepares to fire. Makes Perfect The Rifle Team is one of the many organi- zations sponsered by the JROTC program. The members practice firing during class and some times before and after school, prepar- ing them for matches. Besides going up against the various teams from the St. Jo- seph high schools, they challenge teams from other cities, as far away as Leavenworth, Kansas. Above: The varsity rifle team members fire their weapons in the standing position as the reserve members watch carefully in the background. Right: Steve Willis and Rifle Team Captain, Allen Bundridge, demonstrate the prone position of firing. Cross Country Endurance Sport Left: The Cross Country members for the 1985-86 school year are. from left to right; back row: Da- vid Ellis. Robert Phillippe, and Mike Conard. Front row: Robby Latham. Ed Dalsing. Eric Montegna. and -Jerry Edson. Coach Modis helps prepare for a meet. Pictured here is the Cross Country Team in a track meet against Central. Eric Montegna and David Ellis keep busy before a meet. Right: Mike Conard stretches and limbers up while preparing himself for the race ahead. BHS Takes 3rd In Tomahawk Tourney. Us Them Savannah 48 61 Atchison 44 35 Central 20 76 Leblond 40 49 Chillocothe 48 51 Lafayette 35 54 Plattsburg 36 43 Maryville 30 62 Atchison 36 43 Central 26 34 Chillicothe 32 36 Leblond 36 47 Varsity team members watch in anticipation to see if the Cardinals pull out a victory. Pictured above are the 1985-86 Girls Varsity Basketball Team. From left to right; bottom row, Kelly Long. Middle row; Lori Lieffring, I eigh Ann Parker, Sandra Becerra, Kerri Ziolkowski, Stacey Wright, Lori Schultz, and Terri Palmer. Top row; Pam Keith and Debbie Drysdale. This year’s Girls Varsity Basketball Team had only three seniors. Lori Lieffring, Terri Palmer, and Lori Schultz who gave the team lots of inspi- ration. Top Effort By Coaches And Team Terri Palmer pays close attention to coach Pierce’s instructions. Coach’s Tim Gach and Terry Pierce wait impatiently for the outcome of their girls varsity game. Debbi Drvsdale watches intently while wait ing the ball to In passed in bounds. Kerri Ziolkowski. Stacey Wright, and Sandra Becerra take a breather during a game against Central Indians. Girls Basketball 159 J-V Basketball Shows Promise Front row, left to right: Christina Cooper, Jennifer Mace, Katrina Spoonemore, Robbie DeRoin, Janelle Gann. Second row, I eft to right: Michelle Shortle, Kelly Barker, Elena Hawley. Merdeth Heater. Minda Heater. Michelle Johnson, and Paula Trader. The 1985-86 Girls JV Basketball team coached by Coach Steeby made steady pro- gress throughout the season showing prom- ise for future seasons. The team was lead by Cooper, Spoonemore, Traster, and the Heaters. Coach Steeby ignores the photographer as coaches Pierce and Gach show their discontent. 160 J.V. Basketball Freshmen Girls Begin Four Year Struggle Freshman Girls Basketball Team of 1985-1986: (Front row) Laura Martinez. Rhonda Poper, Dana Higbe. Kindra Baublit, Fredricka Johnson. Rachel Helfrey, (Second row) Allison Davenport, Julie Traunicht, Stacie Anno. Deeann Evans, Laura Walker. Halley Horn. Dawn Duke. us them Savannah 15 18 Central 11 17 LeBlond 24 14 Maryville 36 14 Central 19 23 Laffeyette 9 29 The girls coach, Tim Gach, didn’t come up with the success that he had hoped. On this young team there’s alot of growing talent that though the next few years will turn to a successful bunch of girls. Girls such as Cindy Tolly, Julie Traunicht, Laura Martinez and Rachael Herring. The young Cards were also lucky to have an excellent team mate in Dawn Duke. Coach Tim Gach is instructing his Girls during a practice. Freshman girls show their hustle on the court. Freshman Girls Basketball 161 J.V. Volleyball Players: Top row- Left to right: Bobbie Jo Bally, Beth Gentry, Jennifer Lynch, Kim Ames. LeAnn Eslinger, Michelle Nichols, Dawn Carton, Coach Taube. Middle Row: Debra Langthrop, Christy Cooper, Stacey Unzicker. Debbie Drysdale, Terri Pitts, Brenda Little. Bottom Row: Amy Cline, Laura Barman, Jerri Willis, Dee Stanley, Kathy DeShon. Coach Laura Taube discusses a strategy to her freshman girls before a tough match with Central. Freshman Volleyball players include: Top row: Jane Anne Speaker, Wendy Gray, Allison Davenport. DeeAnn Evans. Michelle Tillman. Coach Taube. Middle row: Corina Corkins, Lydia Mejia, Lisa Duldey, Dawn Duke. Bottom row: Amy DeWar, Carrie Gay, Dana Ashworth, Jennefer Reece. 162 1985-1986 Varsity Volleyball players. Top row. Left to Right: Coach Turner, Danette Cook, Tabetha Filbert, Debbie Reisterer, Tricia Filbert, Jamie Ellis, Leigh Anne Parker, Coach Taube. Middle Row: Terri Palmer, Lori Lieffring, Lori Schultz, Stacey Wright. Bottom Row: Kerri Ziolkowski, Kelly Long, Tara Penland. Coach Laura Taube was much appreciated by all her Volleyball players. She was like a seventh player out there on the floor. Even when we lost, she kept us on our feet, and never had a losing atti- tude. She was not only a coach but a friend who we all could count on anytime. The Volleyball Varsity players would like to thank her for so very much, we will miss her tremen- dously, we will always be wishing her luck with future Volleyball years at Benton. Central L DeKalb W LeBlond L Lafeyette L N. Platte W St. Pius L LeBlond L Smithville L W. Platte L Lathrop W Tourney 1st. place Lafeyette W Central L Terri Palmer and Lori Schultz have successful season — Schultz and Palmers hard work during the season earn them each a spot on the all city Volleyball team. Golf And Tennis Try Again. Pictured above are the 1985-86 Girls Tennis Team. From left to right; back row, Mrs. Glise. Shelley Deatherage. Tracy Crenshaw. Christina Waller, Julie Cogdill. Donnette Danyluck, and Shelli Brown. Front row; Stacie Newberry. Paula Gay, Chris Silvey, Tina Dykes, and Andrea Sturgis. Pictured above are the 1985-86 Girls Golf Team. From left to right; back row, Janelle Gann. Tiffany Hurd, Mrs. King. Front row: Stacy Thorp and Theresa George. 164 Girls Tennis Golf A Tragedy For A Whole Nation The Space Shuttle mission 51-L, exploded shortly after liftoff from the Kennedy Space Cen- ter Tuesday with a crew of seven. The explosion came shortly after liftoff but NASA officials said there were no apparent problems at the time. Be- low Left: The family of Christa McAuliffe, a teacher who was America’s first astronaut, realize the horror after the Space Shuttle orbiter Chal- lenger blew apart shortly after liftoff. The sister of Christa, Betsy (L) and parents Grace and Ed Cor- rigan console each other after the explosion. Be- low Right: The crew of the Challenger: Command- er Francis Scobee, Mission Specialist Judy Res- nick, Mission Specialist Ronald McNair, Payload Specialist Gregory Jarvis, Mission Specialist Elli- son Onizuka, Teacher Christa McAuliffe, and Pi- lot Michael Smith. We would like to thank the Associated Press and the St. Joseph News Press Gazzette for this information. Space Shuttle Discovery 165 Yearbook Takes Third Place At Warrensburg Below: Mary Gall editor, Mona Long and Ryan Foley together for a group photo at pizza hut. Last summer was a time for change. Bentons yearbook staff sent three members to Jostens annual workshop in Warrensburg. The ideas taught were very interest- ing and were a lot of help when the book was being put together this year. It was a lot of hard work and the assign- ments were designed to aid the book in every way possible so they contained alot of new in depth concepts to add variety to the book. New ideas in photography were ex- plained at a photography class led by a professional photographer. Our staffs head photographer learned many new ways to improve the photographs that will be in our new book. As the years go by hopefully the staffs work will continue to improve as it has done this year. We hope you will enjoy the book this year and remember that we are trying to learn new ways to bring you a better book. 166 Warrensburg Above: Sleep is something we all needed bad by the time the workshop had ended and Mary finally found a little time to get a few winks. Right: On the last day of the workshop. Ryan Foley fills out an evaluation of the four days. Below right: Mona Long stops before going into a workshop. Below far right: Mary Gall smiles and says ‘‘hello”. Below: This is the building where we had meetings. UNIVERSITY CONFERENCE CENTEI 167 Students Relax And Enjoy Time With Family 168 Student Life Entertainment Movies - New Clothes - Videoes = Fun. CHORUS For recreation, student spent many hours watching such video cas- settes as Ghost Busters, Vision Quest. Beverly Hills Cop, Rambo, and Breakfast Club. Student Life Entertainment 169 Above: Life at school isn’t all play as Vernon Honeycutt shows us in his geometry class Right: This Benton Student prepares a drink for a customer at a local Pizza Hut res- taurant. Student Life At School . . 170 Student Life At School . . As Well As At Work Above: In this picture Kathy Walters takes orders and runs the cash register at Taco .John’s, her place of employment. l,eft: At Kovac’s Grocery Store Lisa Moser sacks groceries at the check out counter. Student Life At Work 171 Academics S.'S-110 Ackley, Myla 27 Activities 11145 Adkins, Brian 58 Adkins, Stacy 76 Admire, Jessica 68 Admire. Melissa 68 Alexander. I.mda 68 All School l’la 1 0-91 Ames, Kimberly 3. 55, 58, 127, Ames, William 68 Anius, Kellie 76 Amos, Rhonda 44 Amos, Shelly 76, 82 Anderson, Jennifer 58 Anderson, Karen 27, 122 Andrews, Josh 76, 154 Annigian, Jeff 76 Anno, Ronnie 58 Anno, Stacie 76. 160 Arevalo, Erik 76 Argabright, Shelly 58 Armfield, Mallory 76 Armstrong, Gretchen 58, 96, 97 Arnold, Amy 12, 68, 123 Arnold, Ann 58 Ashler, Christopher 68 Ashworth. Dena 58, 76 Aspey, Jodie 84, 115 Atkinson, Marcus 76 Atwood, Melody 58 Auten, Christa 44, 92 Auxier, Cindy 68 Auxier, David 58 Auxier, Jeffrey 68 Bachman Dena 27 Baker, Telara 58 Baldwin, Harold 44 Baldwin, Jeremy 68 Ball, Derrick 84 Ballard. Kittey 75 Bally, Bobbi 68 Bally, Floyd 76 Bally, Jimmy 76 Bally. John 44, 108, 128, 152 Bamfield, Lori 58, 67, 109, 110, 140 Barber, Shelley 2, 3, 44, 46, 98, 103, 127, 180 Barker, Kelly 68, 160 Barmann, Laurie 58, 143 Barnett, Harold 44, 152 Barnett, Wesley 68, 154, 155 Barr, Lisa 58 Bartlett, Kristina 76 Bascue, Penny 76 Baskins, Brenda 76 Battreall, Julie 44 Baublit, Kyndra 76, 161 Bayer, Wendy It), 27. 28 Beaulieu, Todd 76 Becerra, Angelina 44 Becerra, Sandra 58, 150, 151, 158, 159 Behler, Dawn 44 Behler, Tammie 6s Behler, Tracy (76 Bmner, Rita 76 Benton Singers 9'_' 9 t i 28 •Q V J 120, 121 Berger, Deanna 6s. l l.j | Berry P. Brian 76J Best, Ramona 6s Biller, Eric 7f Billingsley, Bing, Larry- Black, Lisa Bledsoe, Sophia 58 Blevins, Corey 76 Bloss, Ronald 76 Boiler, David 86 Boiler, Lonnie 68 Boiler, Sherri 44 Bonnett, Lora 84 Bosley, Marsha 44 Bowden, Amy 68 Boyer Donna Jean 27, 128 � t. Mark 1 f ■ Boyer, Robert 68, 154 Bradshaw, Boh 27, 36 Brady, Barry 10, 27 Bransti der, Janel 44 .1 Brant Chris 23, 58. 96, 97, 114, 146 [Brpndle. John 76 Bicker. Cheryl 76 mricker, Linda 58 Bricker. Rodger 68, 146 Bringus, Jody 68 B r i n k m a n.Bla i4in68j Brmk. Norris Bromlev. Angela Brown, David 68, LB row n. I Ioanna 84 Brown, Jason 68, 123 Brown, Michelle 17, 68, 87, «-own. Mike 77 Brown, Tim 45, 146 Brown, Troy 68 Bruce, John 68 Bryson, Kim 68 Bryson, Melissa 45, 96 Bryson, Shelly 77 Bundridge, Allen 58, 101, 156 Bundridge, John 77, 89 Burchett, Rebecca 58 Burgess, Lavonda 45, 151 Burmeister, Barbara 27, 118 Burmeister, Dean 27 Bosh, Leigh 77, 124 Business 120-121 Byrne, Pat 29 Calloway, Buddy 12, 20, 58 Calloway, Laurence 58 Campbell, Heather 68, 87, 143 Canchola, Becky 44 Canchola. Clara 59 Canchola. Lisa 77 Canchola. Sarah 59 Capps, ack 10, 29 Carpenter, Karen 41 Carpenter, Micheal 77 Caton, Dawn 77, 140 Caton, Scott 45 Caw, Daniel 77 Caw, David 45, 94 Caw, Kevin 59 Chavez, Brian 77 Chavez, Randy 73 Chavez, Tony 59 Cheerleaders 140- Chirila, Mark 59, Christie, Damon 77 Christoffersen, Roseann Christy, Larry 59 Clark, Jennifer 72 Clark, Kevin 77 Clements, Eddie 73, 77 Cline, Amy 69 Clouse, Ronda 69 Cluts, Chad 77 Cluts, Damon 45 Cluts, Ryan 77 Clutter, Chris 69 Cogdill, Julie 45, 164 Colley, Jay 77 Collier, Stacy 77 Color Guard 100 Conard, Carl 59 Ctiaard, Michael 45, 56, 103, 157 Conard, Steven 77 Conard, Timothy 69, 100 Conaway, Kevin 45, 47, 51, •0. ______________Id 59 fc: Conroy, Steve 59 Contreras, Tom 45 . Conz, Derek 59, 62, 67, 146 Cook, Aleshin 59 : Cook, Danette 45, 92, 108, 164 1 k. Doug 4. I Coon, George 59 | Coon, Tina 59 p Coons, Craig f 7 Cooper, Christi 160 Copeland, Scott 77 Corkins, Corina 77 Corkins, Melinda 59 Coursen, Wendy 77 Cox, Jody 59, 123 Cox, Stephanie 59 renshaw, Tracy 59, 104, 115, fl40, 164 Crisp, William 69, 144 Crist, Willi59 Crockett, Clmnie 28 Cross- Coumry 157 Colver, Brenda 59 DatfTon, Bifctt 69, 133, 154 Dalbey, Bar ira 77 Dalsing, Edward 59, 110, 157 rt 16, 41, 93 onnet 59, 164 Davenport, Allison 161 . Davidson, Johnna 59 Davis, Billie 46 Davison, Clint 20. 59, 62, 119, 54 v, Alberta 6y nberta 69 _______y 77 Day Kimberly 69 Dem |nvilla, Tammy 69 DeroinlRobbie 69. 160 Deshor Katherine 59, 134 DeshorwMatthew 78 Dewar,'Amy 78 Dewar, liana 59 Distafincfl Mike 60 District arw BHS Administration 26 Dolman. William 47, 131 Dowell, Cow 69 Drvsdale, l)HHi9. 117, 158, 159 Dudley. Keil 23, 60, 96, 146 Dudley, Lisa B7, 140 Danner, Rc Danyluck, 1 )a M Duke, Darin 69, 87, 114. 115, 1 46. 152 Duke, Dawn 78, 79, 109, 161 Duican, Patricia 129 Dunken, Todd 53 Duty, Kevin 46, 94. 95 Dye,T)ebbie 78, 79 Dye, Kevin 69 Dykes, Tina 60. 88, 140, 168 Eaton, Anna Ehling, Barbara 46 Ebling, Sherrie 46 Ebling, Susan 78, 96 Eddin? Barbara 29 Edson, Jeffery 78, 115 Edson, Jerry 21, 46, 104. lu5 147 Edwards, Joyce 29, 11? Edwards, Larry 2, 30, 31 Edwards, Stephanie) 78 Eivins, Michael 70 Elam, Barry 70 Elam, Terry 70 Elder, Mary 30 Elliott, Rhonda 60 Ellis, April 60 Ellis, Danny 84 Ellis, David 60, 157 Ellis, Jamie 47, 163 Ellis, William 60, l|46, 149 Embrey, Jody 60 English, Melva 30 Epps, Jeffrey 73 Erickson, Kim 60 Eslinger. Leann 60 Eslinger, Tammy 70 M Evans, David 70 Evans, Paul 16, 30, 32, Evans, Dee Ann 78. 161 Evans. Michael 78 Evans. Ronnie 70, 96H Everett, Melodi 70 Ezzell, Patrick 47, 146, 10 Ezzell, Zachary 21, 47, 87. 96, 107, 138 Faculty, Staff 26-41 Farrington, Tammy 70 Fasching, Jimmy 60 I Fasching, Mark 70 Fike, Anita 47, 140, 17J Fike, James 70, 146, 110 Filbe t. Tabet ha 47. 98, 12o, Filbdrt, Tricia Filley, W’endy 70, 117 Filley, William 70 Fimple la 78 Arts 122-123 Flowers, Kenny 20, 60, 89, 138, Foley, John 30 1 Folev, Ryan 23, 60, 128, 166. 1167, 180 football 146-149 | Ford, Connie 70, 105, 117 jrensics 96-97 ster, Galen 78 Foster, Glenn 70 Frakes, Rebecca 70 Frasher, Chad 60 'Frayer, Karrie 78 Frayer, Lori 70 Frazee, Tim 78 Fredrickson, Tracy 8, 47, 107, 108, 109, 142, 143 Freshmen 76-84 Freund, Anthony 78 Fry, Derek 78 Fry, Jeffrey 78 Fuller, Robin 70 Funk, Becky 73 Funk, Rodney 60, 94, 95 Furgeson, Judith 70 Furlong, Paul 16, 47, 91, 92, 93, I 108, 170 Galindo, James 78 M Gall, Mary 47, 122, 126, 166, lf%' 180 M Gall, Melissa 78 Galvan, Michelle 78 Gann, Janelle 21, 60, 160, 164,v Gardner, Kevin 60, 146 -Wiles-; on Tra is J8 , Tim d, 15 fjji ton. Mary 60 r.iCarrie 78, ] Paula 70, 88. U Carol 70, 7« lmer 21%. 7r be{t 47,1 { resa 21, 78 (■bbons, David 48 Gibson, Krista 78 Gi Bon, Rodney 60 Gill, Tammy 48 Gilmour, Elliott 70, 146 Gilpin. Retti 48 Giseburt, Carina 60, 96 Glise, Jeanniin 31, 144, 164 Goif i6-i Gonzales, Vickie 70 Goodwin, Brett 78 Goodwin, Casey 60 Goodwin, Tina 60 Grable, Chad 70 Grace, Timothy 70, 101 Griay, Michael 70, 146,1156 Gray, Wendy 78. dp L Green, Adam 70 A Green JamA 78 Wa) Green, Stacey 31 Gregory, Brian 61 Groce, Theodore 70 Groh, Welcome 32 Gronewold, Scott 78 Gross, Franklin 78 Groves -Jeff 61, 146 Guidry. Sheri 45. 48, 54, 109 Guinn, Heather 76 Guinn, Roger 61 Guinn, Steven 78 Guinn, Teresa 48 Gunter, Bartholomew 48 Habert, Melinda 70, 142 Hackman. Michael 78 Hager, L.E. 8. 11. 19, 32, 58, 126, 127 Halbirt, Christopher 71 Halter, Cathv 48 Hamblin, Dusty 61 Handsome, Sheila 71 Harding, Tammy 71, 117 M Harrison, Amt 61 Hart, Michelle 144 Hawley, Aileena 71, 160 Hawley, Serena 48, 119 Hayes, Charles 71 Hayes, Christopher 48, 93, 105 Hayward, Teana 78 Haywood, Jon 78 Heater, Meredith 61, 160 Heater, Minda 71, 120, 160 Heath, Raymond 71 Heitman, Carlene 61 Helfery, Paul 78 Helm, Johney 2, 12, 17, 49, 51. 98, 108, 109, 127, 146, 148, 180 Helsel, April 71 Helsel, David 61 Helton, Mary 61 Helton, Tina 71 Hendrix, Josh 61, 146 Herman, Amy 78 Herring, James 71, 78 Herring. Rachel 78, 161 Hibbs. Gerald 73 Hicks, Doug 61 Hicks, Lamar 4, 32 Higbe, Dana 79, 161 Higbe, Leah 61 Higginbotham, Brian 79 Higginbotham, Kimra 14, 49, 86, 87. 143 Higgins. Tyler 79 Hildebrand, Cftida 61 Hildebrand; Rvan 79 JlilLEilc 79, 125 Hill, Sharman 3, 49, 86, 87, 99, 140 Hillyords 130-131 Hodges, Marcee 79 m Hofft an, Brandi 79 Hoffman, -John 32 Hoffn an, Michelle 49 Hoffman, Robert 61, 100 Hofft urn, Danny 79, 103 Holl s, Shawna 71, 88, 112 Holt es. David 71 Holmes, Greg Holm, Charles 32, 120, 121 Hom Economic 4-125 Honeycutt, Vernon 71, 6, 170 Hood, Sherry 79 1 Hopper, Melissa 61 Horn, Bill 33, 114, 115 Horn, Hay ley 79, 161 Horn, Jacquelyn 8, 21. 23f 29, 128, 129, 180 Howard, David 71 Hubbard, Tommy 80 Huffman, Christopher 71, 135 Huffman, Jeremy 3, 46, 71, 84, 98. 135, 180 Huffman, Michelle 71 Hughes, Ben 71 Hughes, Candy 71 Hughes, Ronaid 49, 96, 117 Hughes, Tina 71, 109, 116, 140 Hunt, Carey 61 Hunt, Randy 61 Hurd, Bradley 49, 126, 180 Hurd, David 71 Hurd, Tiffany 80. 164 Ide, Cristina 80, 140 Ide, Gre__ Index 172-1' Ingram, Sh Jackson, M Jacobs, Ted Jacobs, T-bnuny 62, 156 Jagodzinski. Ivouis 80 Jagodzinski. Tammy 49 Jagodzinski. Todd 80 Jagodzinski. Amy 71 Jagodzinski Melissa 80 Jamboree 150-151 James, Robert 8, 20, 49, 87, 102, 103. 106, 128, 129, 138, 152 Jenkins. Darren 49 Jenkins. Robert 71, 89 Jennings. Carl 1 •Johnson, Fredreckai 80, 161 Johnson, Melinda 71 143, Johnson, Michelle 14,| 160 •Joh nson. Jones. (' Jones, k •F 'ni--. M ■h mes. Id -Ionian.| ■IR( � TC ll -I xlah. I ll Juniors 3.hH •lustice. L;irJUr2 •Justice, Stacey 14. 50, 99 Kahler, Nicholos Hflfl Kaiamun. -John 62, 89 Kalamon, Terrace 12 Keith, Pam 62, 158 Keith, Russell 16. 50, 87, 103 Keith, Tina 62 Keling, Mike 62 Keling, Scott 62 Kennedy, Rodney 62 Kent, Cari SO Kerns, Kellie 62 King, Albert 62 King, Brett 20, 72, 154, 155 King, Cathie 21, 33 King, Conrad 80, 100 King, Jamie 80 Kissick, Jeffery 80 Klepees, Kerren 73, 112 Koac, Matthew 80 Kretzer, Gary 80 174 Kretzer, Kimberly 72, 117, 132 Kuehner, Michael 68, 72 Kulak, Angela 62 Kunzler, Tracy 62 Langley, Karen 50 Langner, Lisa 50 Langner, Robert 62 Langthrop, Debra 72 Language Arts 116-117 Lanham, Mikie 80 Lanham, Lloyd 62 Larmore, Bdli 80 Latham, Hobby 80, 154 57 i .e. Matthew 72, 1« Lawson|Cmiftiry 17. .5Q W8, i ' . iSp Leaverton Tary 80 Lentz, Daniel 50, lOj}, U8o, 152, 153 Leopold, AnB 72, 1 I -ewandowski. r tm Liechti, Michael 62 Lieffring, Lori 50, 5zS 143, 158, 163 Little, Brenda 62 Little, Brett 50, 96, 194 Lloyd, Berry 50, 98, 146 Ix)fts, Natalee 72 Logston, Billy 62 Logo And Closing 180 Long, Ellen 29, 33, 121 Long, Franki 62 Long, Kelly 62, 143, 158, 163 Long, Mona 46, 72, 98, 126 166, 167, 180 l ng, Tammy 72 Loubey, Debra 21, 50 Lovely, Steve 34, 39 Lundy, Douglas 80 Lundy, Jeff 72 Lux, James 80 Mace, Jennifer 72, 160 Mace, Joseph 80 Mace, Michael 72 Mace, Sherri 72 Maddox, Raymond 81 Maiewski, Lorrie 8f Major, Kristin 72, 143 Malotte, Chad 81 H Malotte, Rodney 63, 96 Mapel, Roger 20, 63, 154 Markt, Brian 79. 8i Markt, James 144 ■ Marriott, Andrea 81 [. «i Marshall, H. William 73 Marshall, Nancy 72 Martin, Milo 73 Martinez, Carla 81 Martinez, Carlene 72, 76 Martinez, Chris 63, 107 Martinez, Christopher 51, 110 Martinez, Lora fift, 161 Martinez, Paul 16, 63, 156 Martinez, Paula 7£ Mason, Scott 81 Mason. William 7 144 Masteller, J. Brenda 72 Matthews, Amyij63W M atthev-jja r reft 80 Matthews, Ronda 72 Matthews. Sheila 7 Maudlin, B� 111 MaudJin yian Maxwell, B rand ft4. 9fi ■ Greg 7:1 (John 63 (cCoyMfex 63 McDonelL Rhonda 73 I McDfwelL Davu|(pp136 'McIntosh, Timmy 73 McKinley, Lavonne 5, 9 McKinney, Donald 81 Kinnon, Robert 81 Mullen, Amv Jf Mears, Curtis oo Mears, Jennafer 3,jl4, 51, 55, 89, Mollus, Jennifer 51, 107, 108, 143 Monroe, Lestina 73 Montegna, Eric 81, 157 Montemayor, Jesse 81 Montemayor, Maria 63 Montgomery, Robert 73 Moon, Jon 12, 51, 54, 87, 93 Moore, Angela 81 Moore, Jamie 81, 136 Moore, Mike 73 Morgan, JefferyTJ, 146 Morris. Sharon 81, 82 Moser. Chad 73, 100 Moser, Kyle 73 2 Moser, Lisa 73, 171 Mueller, Angie 21, 63, 128, 129 Mueller, Scott J3, 146 (Mull, Tyron 73, 146 KMurphy, Danny 64 Murphy, Gina 73 I Josser. Grover 20 64, , 138, 1 !•;. i 16. 152, 153 Nag 1. John 52, 98 Nagel, Marty 64. 146 Nash, Eileen 34 National Honor Society 102-103 il Leann 52, 117 1, Rebecca 73 el, James 81 lel9on. Angela % Nelson, Larry 73, 116 Nelson Michael 81 Nelson. Tina 68, 73 Neville Tyler 81 Js'ewbarry, Stacie 73, 164 90, 99, 103, 108, 109, 127, HO I Nichols, Elizabeth 81 __ W • I____ CtA 140 Mears, Marilyn 63 Mears, Scoti 73, 104 Meehan, Tom 144 Meier, Kathy 54. 63, 67 Mejia, Christopher 47, 51, Mejia, Lvdia 81 Michaels, Eric 63, 94. 95, 122 Milbourn, Jaime 73 Miller, Jeff 73 Miller, Jonathan Nu hols, Michelle 64 Nichols, Rebecca 52 Voah, Denise 52 Noble, Lee 73 Nurski, Marti 52, 99, 109, 140 O’Callaghan, Billie 73 O’Dell, Michael 73, 137 O’Dell. Richard 73, 146 O'Hare, Jim 34, 134 O’Rourke, Dawn 64 Oliver, Daniel 64 Opening 1-3 Orozco, Gregory 64 Orozco, Jennifer 82 Orozco, John 20, 52, 110, 146, 152 Palmer, Brett 73 Palmer, David 52 Palmer, Terri 15, 48, 52, 86, 107, 150, 158, 159, 163 Pankiewicz, Tom 34, 35 Parcel, Robin 64 Parker, Davida 73 Parker, Jean 35, 117 Parker, John 73 Parker, Kelly 21, 64 Parker, Leigh 64, 158, 163 Parker, Matthew 82, 99 Parker, Mike 64, 94, 95 Parker, Ricky 53 Pasley. Valerie 64, 96 Patrylak, Chris 53, 146, 149 Patrylak, Jamie 52 Payne, Roger 35, 119 Peck. Dana 73 Penland, Amy 73, 140 Penland. Michael 53 Penland, Tara 64, 67, 129, 140,1 163 Pep Band 94-95 Peters, Craig 73, 146 Peters, Greg 73 Phillippe, Robert 64, 157 Phillippe, Thomas 82 Phillips, Jason 64 Phillips, Merle 73 Phillips, Roger 82 Phroper, Rhonda 82 Physical Education 132-133 Pierce, Terry 35, 37, 132, 159, 160 Pilgram, Larry 82 Pinion, Lee 82 Pitts, (rerri 64 Pom Pons 142-143 Prometheans 104-105 Provin, Ronica 64 Pulliam. Rose 74 Rains, Vickie 36..125 liay, Cristen 53, ST, 109 Reese, John 15, 36, 95, 123 Redmon, Jerry 74 Reece, Harry 9, 20, 53, 138 2 Reece, Jennifer 82, 84 Reece, Ricky 82, 134 Reeves, Sean 74 Reid, Marvin 74 Reynolds, Tammy 74 Rhodes, Darla 64, 67 Rice, Larry 74 Rice, Ronnie 82 Rice, Wendy 64, 140 Riche, Dennis 33, 36 Richey, Jeffrey 82 Riesterer, Debra 53, 103, 163 Rifle Team 156 Riley, Heather 82 Roach, Rodney 74 Roach, Roger 74, 146 Robbins, Larry 16, 36, 92, 122 Rocha, Tom 146 Romesburg, Matthew 64 Ross, Steven 47, 53, 108, 109, ij 124, 152, 153 Routon, Cary 53 Royalty 86-87, 108-109 Shuman, Richard Silcott, Adam 65 Silvey, Carrol Silvey, Chris 65, 88, 164 Silvey, Delores 74 Silvey, Heather 21, 65, % Silvey, Jeff 74 Silvey, Matthew Silvey, Ray 65, 146 Silvey, Renee 65 Simmons, Ken 37 Sims, Lachelle 74 Singleton, Cindy 65 Sisk, Claude Sisk, David 65, 82 Royer, Dennis 53, 94 Slagle, Stacey 17, 65, Russell, i| | ssa 45, 54, 108, 109 Slahorek, Rochell 83 Russell, R lands 82, 124 Smith, Batise 54 Russell, 1 erry 54 Smith, Bryon 55 Saber Guj ird 101 Smith, W. K. 37 Salcedo, 1 ’hillip 54 Smith, Eric 83 Sample. 1 licky 5 Smith, Erin Sauter, K| aren 8,i 34 Smith, Gary 74 Sauter, iJ mnie 74 Smith, Heather 83 Sauter, Ll ira 54 Smith Kim 55 Sauter, M archele - 4 Smith Kim 65 Sauter, Monica 82 Schmidtke, Rhonda 74 Schneller, Michelel74 Schoof, Tory 65 Schroeder, Barry 74 Schubert, Forrest 65 Schultz, Lori 54. 86,187. 142, 143, 150, 158. 163, 180 Science 114-115 Scott, Chris 82 Scott, Gary 82 Scott, Susan 74 St ars. Karla 82 j Seniors 44 � 7 Sevits. D. ( harla 82 Sexton, Nikki 7 Sexton, Troy 82 | Shaline, Scott 84 . Shallne. cherry 73 Shannon, Steve 65, 144 Sharp, Carla 65 Sharp, Michael 82 Shea, Andrew 65 Shelkop, Jason 62, 65, 146, 147 Shellenberger, Eric 74, 146 Shepard, Imogene 37 Sherlock, Lori 65 Shortle, Michelle 74, 160. Smith, Ladonna 83 Smith, Leasa 83 Smith, Ricky 65 Smith, Stacey 74, 140, 143 Smith, Treasa 83 Smith, Calvin 37, 137 Smuck, Joseph 83 Snapp, Jonathan 84, 147 Sodowsky, Steven 65 Sollars, Catherine 83, 142 Sollars, Kevin 74 Sparks, Jeffery 55, 103, 146 Speaker, Jane 83, 115 Spoonemore, Katrina 74, 132, 160 Springs, Allen 55 Springs, Annette 74 Springs, Janette 74 Springs, Lynette 75 Stanley, Deanna 75 Starling, Randy 83 Steele, Stacey 3, 55, 121, 126, 180 Stehle, Chris 65, 113, 156 hens, Jerry 75, 135 Stewart, Carmen 55 Stewart, 176 Stewart, Kelly 65 Stewart, Lonnie 55 Stewart, Pamela 75 Still, Sam 55 Stillman, Timothy 55, 152, 153 Stocking, Christopher 75 Straton, Jennifer 65 Straton, Joellen 83 Strong, Robbie 65 Student Congress 106-107 Student Life 169-171 Stumpf, Dawn 55, 143 Stumpff, Alan 75 Sturgis, Andrea 71, 75, 89, 164 Sullivan, James 83 Sullivan. Janice 75 Sumpter, Echo 12, 65 Sutton, David 66 Swinney, De 56, 134, 135 Tahor, Don 38 Tabor, Chris 83, 87, 147, 149, 154 Tabor, Donnie 66, 87, 88, 149, 162, 154 Taibot, Tammv 38 Tannett. Pamela 66 . Taylor, Christina 66, 110 Taylor, David 75 Taylor, Kim 66 Tennis 164 Thomas, David 66, 94, 95 Thomas, Jamie 75 Thompson, Christopher 83, 114, 154 Thompson, Deanna 75 Thompson, Dionne 75 Thompson, Reginal 81, 83, 96 Thompson, Ronald 56 Thompson, Scott 83 Thompson, Sharry Thorp, Stacy 83, 164 Tillman, Michelle 83, 124 I odd, Larry 20, 66, 152, 154 Tolbert. Bette 41 Unzicker, Stacey 75 Van Wicklin, Travis 75 Vannaman, Marlys 83 Vaughn, Jackie Vaughn, Lela 75 Violett, Kate 38 Violett, Victor 56 Volleyball 162 163 Wade, Lonnie 66 Wahlert, Loren 56, 1 16 Waitkoss, Barvin 8j Walker, Ann joH Walker, Fn Walker, Walker, Jerr; Walker, Lari Walker, P. Walk' r Hiker. Theresij alker, William alker, William | aller, Christina 66 64 alters, Katherine 56, 17lH lard, Leanna [ard, Rebecca 75 Hbarger, Curt 2, 55, 56 ] 126, Wedding, Mock j Wegenka, Hobby 84| Wehr, John 84, 136 Weisenburger Angela 75 Weisenburger, Larry 84 Weisenburger, Matt 66 Weisenburger, Orval 66, 131 Wells. Brian 75, 146 West, Arov 75, 113 est, Steven 57, 152 eston, David 131 Weston, Kenneth 75 Wheeler. Jerry 66 Wheeler. Shane 84 White, Charles 39 White, Frank 47, 57, 146 White, Marty 75 Tolly, Cynthia 83 Tracy, John 56 Tracy. Michael 83 Tracy, Thomas Trammell, David 83 Traster, Paula 75. 160 Trauernicht, Julie 83, 161 Tunnell, Kandis 83 Turner, Leslie 38 Turner, Michelle 66 White, Ron 84 Whitmore, John 6b Whitten. Dallen 75 Wiggingtorv, Craig 66 Williams. John 84 Williams, Larry 57 Williams. Rodney 84 Willis, Jerri 61. 67, 87 Willis, Jimmy 75 Willis, Karen 84 Willis, Steve 67, 156 Willoughby, Leah 102 Wilson, Bette 39 Wilson, Heather 75 Wilson, Natalie 84 Winborn, Kimberly 48, 57, 86, 87, 107, 140 Winslow, Kim 57 Winslow, Merihelen 57 Wolfe, Tammy 75 Wolfe, Tina 57 Wolverton, A. Lance 84 Wolverton. Merrie 57 Woodward. Dawn Wright, Stacev 67, 158, 159, 163 Wright, William 20. 51. 57, 87, 138, 146, 52 Yearbdbk 126-127 Young, Brian 67 Young, Curt v Young, Da via 18; Yurkovich Kenneth 57 Yurkovich, Rodnty 64 Zbierski. Harold 67. 89 Ziesel, Mike 10, 39, 47, 133 Ziolkowski ' Kerri 67v 92, 93, 158, 159. 163 'JL V Ziolkow8ki, Sherri 67 Zion, Tirii f VlxyruL CjouJA- uuy tjjnuj) 4AcuL he. hm-LfUd bu iy ok- OulL bit. jJJLoutJbuAtix K. AmhL y7yc2 A J-p cxA- Ouruj- UHUj- huCAM.. ¥nA,OJU- C5 'J-kutL, , VIa. ajfA, ux. t¥AH ( au OjtkJl. hjrpJL 4baJtL oca-. - tLAJO, CUiUYX tX. [ -ttUUXcL U (Jib bMlsLnjLmAJ ,(fSU- up m, LUI- _ t easbaoA. 178 Dedic Remembering The Cherished Ties . . Above: The 1985-86 Wahwahlanawah Staff! Left to Right; Mary Gall, Shelley Barber, Sta- cey Steele, Mark Chirila, Jennafer Mears, Pat Ezzell, Johney Helm, Jeremy Huffman, Mona Long. Kim Ames, Lori Schultz, Mr. Hager, Kurt Wattenbarger, Jaque Horn, Brad Hurd, and Ryan Foley. Kim Higginbotham and Melody Atwood are not pictured. Today, we end these four years of bliss. With pleasant memories of the friends we’ll miss. The many times we cared, And the precious moments we shared Are not to be forgotten. Time has brought us together With hope that our friendships remain But, now, as we go our separate ways. We all feel some sort of pain. That last step on Benton’s grounds Brings tears to all our eyes As we remember ’86 as a year of Cherished Ties. -Shelley Barber 180 Logo C losing