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

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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.

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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

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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