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

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1987 volume:

“THE WAY WE WERE” Benton High School 5655 South 4th St. Joseph, MO 64504 238-4531 L.E. Hager, Advisor Mona Long, Editor-in-Chief Kim Ames, Production Editor Volume 76 Title 01 02 Opening TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page 01 Contents page 02-03 Spring Activities 04-27 Opening 28-29 Seniors 30-41 Juniors 44-53 Sophomores 54-61 Freshman 62-70 Faculty 71-85 Staff 86-87 Academics 88-111 Sports 112-129 Activities 130-167 Student Life 168-169 Index 172-175 Far top left: Mrs.Cathy King watches her little girl as she cheers with the rest of the crowd for the Benton baseball team Far top right: Mr. John Hoffman takes roll at the meeting -before the variety show. Far bottom left: Larry Todd and the rest of the baseball team relax a little before the game. Below: Lisa Langner and Mike Distafino eat out at Golden Coral before the Prom. Bottom Left: Putting on the finishing touches to Lee Hibbs, Mary Gall does an excellent job. Opening Left: Mrs. Jean Parker samples the snacks at the reception. Below: Mrs. Davis flashes her pearly whites for the camera. Above: Mr. John Reece seems to be enjoy- ing the cake Several teachers were honored at the reception given for them in May 1986. Among them were Mrs. Mary Davis, Mr. Welcome Groh, Mrs. Jean Parker, Mr. John Reece and Mrs. Melva English. Each guest was presented a gift from the faculty, a small remembrance to see them on their way to their next area of endeavor. Mr. Reece had taught instrumental music for 17 years at Benton, and Mr. Groh had taught industrial arts for 28 years before retiring. Middle: Mrs. Betty Wilson is “caught” stealing the silver. I-eft: Mr. Groh looks leery about opening his present as Mrs. Long looks on. 04 Reception Above: Ms. Sarah Billingsly helps herself to the coffee. Departing Teachers Honored by Peers The staff is all present to honor the leaving teachers and staff. Senior Cap Throw Be Tradition The 1986 seniors graduated on a hot sunny day in June. The day was very eventful for all since it was full of happiness for some and tears of sadness for others. Many were faced by the thought of leaving their friends and beginning their life on their own. This day was a very memorable day in the eyes of many, and unforget- table for all. Far above: The honored guests at our graduation were introduced at the start of the ceremonies. I eft: The 1986 graduating class give the Final toss of their hats. Above: Tracy Crenshaw and Grover Musser escorted the seniors into the gym Graduation Left: Century Lawson receives her diploma from Mr. Lamar Hicks. Above: Chris Hayes accompanies the soloists for the ceremonies. Below: Kenny Yurkovich shows off his newly earned diploma. Graduation 07 Above left: Amy Cline dances to Danger- ous in the Variety Show. Above Right: Keith Dudley and Chris Brant portray two good old boys in the “Lonestar” skit. Right: After the Variety Show some of the cast, crew and actors get together to talk over that night’s performances. 08 Variety Show The 1985-86 variety show “WBRP in Cincinnati’’, based on the syndicated television show “WKRP in Cincin- nati”,was a tremendous success not only because of its origi- nality but also because of the talent and dedication of the performers and everyone behind the scenes. Thanks to the skills of the students, whether they sang,danced, acted, di- rected, or were on any of the various crews, they cooperated and combined to produce a highly entertaining show. The variety show gives students the chance to be in the spotlight, raise money for the school, and display talents their peers might not know they possess. It’s a learning experience for all who participate and also a rewarding one. It provides a cre- ative outlet for students who enjoy the field of entertainment and stage and hopefully creates fond memories of Benton. Above Right: Tina Dykes and Amy Arnold, both perform- ers in the variety show, raise their hands in bewilderment. Right: Jody Cox, playing disc jockey Johnny Beaver, drops to his knees and thanks God upon hearing that WBRP is changing its format to rock-n-roll. Right: Sherry Hood sings “How Will I Know by W’hitney Houston. Variety Show “WBRP” Showcases Talented Students , Variety Show 09 N.H.S. Holds Candlelight Induction Right: N.H.S. president Rob James straightens his tie before the induction ceremony begins. Middle Left: Mr. Larry Hager congratulates LeAnn Neal after presenting her with a gold cord. Below: Many students recieve scholastic pens during the N.H.S. induction. 10 N.H.S. Left: Chris Silvey lights her candle off of Jason Shelkops during the N.H.S. during the N.H.S. induction. Above: Christina Waller signs her name to the N.H.S. pledge book. l eft: Russell Keith, Jennafer Mears and Sharman Hill wait patiently before giving up their positions to new members. Bottom Left: Mr. Hicks listens to the speaker before giving his speech. Bottom: Chris Silvey seems relieved and gives a big smile after signing her name. National Honor Society has been a tradition at Benton for 59 years. To be selected as a member of N.H.S. you must do service projects around school and the community. You have to have 8 points in 4 different categories by your Senior year, must maintain a 3.0 grade point average and pass through a panel of teachers. Once you have been inducted you must perform a service project for the entire year. The N.H.S. society also does a lot of fun projects. N.H.S. u Fike and Reece Reign Anita Fike and Sonny Reece were elected Mr. and Miss Benton Spring. Anita’s court included Marti Nurski, Amy Harrison, Bil- lie Davis, Shelly Barber, and Jack- ie Horn. King candidates were Pat Ezzell, Zack Ezzell, Danny Lentz, Jerry Edson and Jeff Sparks. The coronation assembly was held in the Pop Springer Gymnasium. Top: Sophomore prince and princess were Scott Mears and Stacey Smith they carried gifts for the Mr. and Miss Benton Middle: Carrying the scepter and bouquet are freshman Chris Thompson and Rachel Herring. Bottom: Junior prince and princess Ryan McClurg and Sarah Canchola carry the crowns. 12 Spring Royalty Top: Anita Fike and Sonny Reece enjoy a fun- ny moment after being crowned Spring King and Queen. I ower left: Sonny Reece enjoys the moment after being crowned King. Middle right: Jimmy Fike gives his sister a hug after being crowned Queen. Ix)wer left: Anita Fike gets lots of congratula- tions from friends. Sweetheart Dance Brings Romance Young love. A boy and girl fall in love, go with each other through the high school years, and depart company when those days are over. In years to come they look back and re- member their high school ac- complishments and the one for- ever known as their high school sweetheart. This is what the sweetheart dance, held every year around valentines day,is all about. It gives couples a chance to be together, with their friends, and have a good time dancing. It provides an in- terlude from the regular date of going to the movies or out to eat. At the sweetheart dance love is the rule and romance the only sure thing. Above left: Donnie Tabor goes up on stage to request a song from the disc jockey. Above: Mr. Larry Hager collecta Chris Tabor’s money and gives him his change and a ticket in return. Above right: Mr.John Foley admits students into the Sweetheart Dance at the door. Above: Zack Ezzell gets down country style when a country western song is played. 14 Sweetheart Dance Prometheans Argue Current Events The Prometheans club was founded in 1959 and is the second oldest Benton orga- nization. At the monthly meetings the group discusses current events, both of lo- cal and international interest. The club kicks off each new school year with a pic- nic and also holds a picnic in the spring to induct new members. Officers for the new year are announced at this time. The 1985- 1986 officers are president Jackie Horn, vice presidnt Chris Hughes, parliamentar- ian Jerry Edson and secretary LeAnn Neal. The whole group likes to get in on the fun of “pigging out”. Terrorism is a favorite topic of the club, as Chris Brant demonstrates. Even when its time to eat people are still trying to get their say in the discussion. Prometheans Awards of Excellence Each year the awards assembly is held to recognize those stu- dents who are deserving awards. The top ten seniors of the year are introduced and are presented with scholarships that they have applied for and won. It is a proud moment for all who have won awards and the parents of students who attend. Top: These are the top ten seniors of the 1985-86 school year from, left to rigt: Brett Little, LeAnn Neal, Jerry Edson, Jacque Horn, Danny Lentz, Rob James. Shelly Barber, Dawn Stumpf and Jennifer Mollus. Above: Some underclassmen accept awards handed out by Joyce Edwards. Left: Chris Hughes excepting an award given out by Mrs. Edwards and Mr.Larry Hager. Academics Awards Rhonda Crowned Queen As R.O.T.C. The 63rd annual R.O.T.C. ball took place at the Moose Lodge on February 7, 1986. The night was full of activities. It started off with the introduction of the batallion staff from Benton, La- fayette and Centeral High School, who were each escorted in. Then after the introductions the three batallions staff and escorts were given the first dance. The evening continued with dancing and a good time for all. Left: Col. Murry Williams crowns Rhonda Amos Benton’s R.O.T.C. Queen, while Jerry Wheeler holds her carnations. Far left: Amy Harrison stops with her escort Mike Liechti, to get their picture taken. Middle: Taking their position in the batallion line up Johnna Davidson escorts Allen Bundridge. Below: Becky Norris escorts Norris Brock the 1986 Benton batallion commander to be intro- duced. “Project” “Graduation” Project Graduation was held for graduating sen- iors from all of the St. Joseph high schools at Missouri Western State College, as a safe and fun alternative for graduation night activities. During the all night event, participants got to be involved with many various activities including, watching movies, playing volleyball, basketball, swimming and gambling. As for the gambling participants they were given play money at the beginning of the night and they could use it to play bingo, roulette, etc. The next morning an auction was held, and with the money which participants won they could buy various items. Although there were many activities, the main event was a good time for all. Project Graduation 18 Opposite page top left: “Would you ride with this man?” Pictured here David Grider before departing for “Project Graduation”. Opposite page middle: Kim Winborn and Tracy Fredrickson munch on some of the food offered at Project Graduation. Opposite page lower left: Bill Wright goes for the “alley oop”. Opposite page lower right: Even dancing was provided at Project Graduation as John Bally discovered. Above: Johney Helm uses his head in an intense volleyball game. Left: Front to back: Robert Danner, Paul Furlong, Drexel Mi- dyett, and Sam Still enjoy some of the food provided by local fast food restaurants. Below: Rob Gentry carrying on an intellectual conversation with Johney Helm and Jennifer Mollous. Project Graduation 19 Tennis Season A Mixed Bag Lafayette Us 6 Them 3 Maur Hill 2 7 Central 2 7 Maryville 4 5 Lafayette 4 5 Cameron 7 2 Maryville 5 4 Savannah 2 7 LeBlond 5 4 Trenton 6 3 Savannah 4 5 Cameron 7 2 LeBlond 3 6 Maur Hill 5 4 Upper middle: Troy Sexton practices his fore- hand before a match. Upper right: Jeff Edson gives a look of disgust after hitting the ball. Middle left: The 1985-86 Tennis team is: Front row: Kevin Clark, Chris Tabor. Donnie Tabor, and Scott Mason Back row left to right: Jeff Edson, Troy Sexton, Rod Malotte, Todd Beau- lieu, and Bryan Mogg. Middle right: Scott Mason and Chris Tabor shake hands after a game well done. Donnie Tabor. Scott Mason, Chris Tabor. Scott and Chris were doubles partners during the summer. They 20 Tennis won first place in The Heart of America tournament and first place in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Competition Of Knowledge The History Bowl is a competition of knowledge between the three city high schools, Benton, Lafayette, Central. The questions are based on history from all periods of times. Mrs. Bur- meister was the coach of the Benton team. She is a social studies teacher here at Ben- ton. The History Bowl is played in 6 rounds with each high school competing twice. Jerry Edson maintains clear thought and concentrates on a question. Patt Ezzell looks to one of his partners for an answer to a question. The Benton History Bowl squad included Rob James. Pat Ezzell, Chris Hughes, Jerry Edson, and LeAnn Neal. History Bowl 21 Track Team Places Third In Cit} City 3rd M.E.C. 6th Cardinal Relay 8th Platte City 8th Personal Best's Brian Wells 100 meter dash (11.9) Leonard Sollars 200 meter dash (23.7) Gary Smith Pole vault (11 ft. 6 ;n Elliott Gilmore m.j Triple Jump (40 ft. 8 in.) Above left: Pictured are the boys and girls track teams for the 1986 school year. Together they placed third in city and third in conference. Above right: Some of the track team members clown around by the bell on the football field. Above: Some members of the girls track team prepare for a race. Track 22 Baseball Team Has Good Season Far above: Coach Don Crank talks to his players Steve Orozco and Craig Peters during a game. Above: Zack Kzzell calmly sets and observes the game at hand. Baseball Scores Won 14 Lost 6 4-2 in City, Tied for 1st in City Far above: A Benton player takes his turn at bat but swings a little too soon. Above: Mijo Snapp. Jim Fike and Bill Wright provide Roger Mapel with a place to rest in the dug out. Baseball 23 Up Were We Belong Upper left: Amy Baber seems to be saying “cheese as she dances with Jason Shelkop. Upper right: Chris Moon and Amy Arnold sharing a tender moment at the prom. Middle left: Danny Lentz and Damon Clutz clown around prom night. U wer left: Robert Danner and Leigh-Ann Bush en- joy themselves at the prom. 24 Prom Top: Keith Dudley looks stunned, as his date chats to a friend. Right: Carmen Stewart stands patiently in line for the prom. The Junior-Senior Prom was held, May 9, at the Eagles Lodge from 8-11 p.m. The theme of the prom was ’Up Where We Belong’, with a stair case leading to heav- en. Music was provided by the band Pri- vate Stock. Seniors Dawn Stumpf and Zack Ezzell were crowned prom princess and prince by faculty members. Top: Rodney Malotte and Leah Higbe look like they really enjoy each others company! Lower left: Jody Cox, Andrea Stur- gis. David Crider, and Beth ('.entry flash their pearlies before going into the prom. From 25 Yearbook Party Ends A Full Year The Wahwahlanawah staff made many changes in the yearbook. The 1986 book contained the spring activities of 1985, now the yearbook is a February to February book. The staff has improved their knowledge by attending workshops and have tried to produce a much more in depth book that everyone can enjoy and be a part of. The staff wants to continue improving so that our patrons can have a better book. The yearbook party was expanded to a yearbook party and dance with a Hawaiian theme. Every- one had a wonderful time and another is scheduled to distribute books at the end of the year. Above right: Mr. Hager gives a look of relief as the yearbook party starts. Above: Howie Miller and Mary Gall, editor-in-chief of the 1985 book, take a break from passing out books. Right: Giving the sign of OK Pat Ezzell smiles, as he receives the new book. Yearbook Party 26 Far above left: Many students participated in the dance after the party. Far above right: Deanna Berger shows her book with a feeling of pride. Middle left: Jennafer Mears and Sonny Reece trade books as the party rolls on. Above: Seeming to be very satisfied Mr. Hicks Lakes it page by page. Left: Shawna Hollis and Lisa Moser, the consession workers for part of the evening, exclaim “We Love The Book . Yearbook Party 27 Z C?d CO Kimberly Ames Ron Anno Shelly Argabright Gretchen Armstrong Ann Marie Arnold Melody Atwood David Auxier Telara Baker Lori Bamfield Senior Spirit Still Strong Above: Senior Class president Ed Dalsing shows senior spirt by portraying our school mascot. Below: Rowdy seniors show there raging spirit at the pep assemblies. Laurie Barman Clint Barnes Jamie Barnes Lisa Barr Sandra Becerra Lisa Black Seniors 31 Vonda Chavez Mark Chirila Wills Christ l irry Christy Above left: Forest Schubert seems to be busy in the career center. I eft: Student Body President Keith Dudley leans toward the camera while Jerri Willis seems indifferent. Above: Jerri Willis, Kelly Long, Brenda Little, LeAnn Parker and Laurie Barman seem to be concentrating. 32 Seniors Derek Conz Aleshia Cook (■eorge Coon Tina Coon Melinda Corkins Jody Cox Stephanie Cox Tracy Crenshaw Brenda Culver Kd Dalsing Above: Kathy DeShon looks attentively while Aleshia Cook and Ed Dalsing avoid the camera during a student congress meeting. Left: Kerri Ziolkowski. Melinda Corkins and Jerry Wheeler invite you to join 4th hour concert choir. Seniors 33 Senior Spirit Is Number One! Johnna Davidson Keith Dudley Katherine DeShon Tina Dykes Donnet Danyluck Dana DeWar Rhonda Rlliott Clint Davidson Mike Distafino David Kills 34 Seniors The class of ’87 is proud of our great class spirit. We’ve had many accomplishments, in- cluding winning spirit week both our Fresh- man and Senior years. We’ve enjoyed our four years at Benton and will always remem- ber the teachers and administrators who have made our high school years so memora- ble. Kim Erickson Chad Frasier LeAnn Kslinger •lanelle Gann Tricia Filbert Kevin Gardner Kenny Flowers Marv Gatton Ryan Foley Theresa George Left: Kenny Flowers talks with Mr. Ron Starks about his woodworking project. Above: Mike Distafino seems to be having more fun playing than paying attention in class. Seniors 35 Its Almost Over . Rodney Gibson Carina Giseburt Casey Goodwin Jeff Groves Dusty Hamblin Meredith Heater Ryan Foley seems happy about reading his American Government book. Tina Goodwin Carlene Heitman Joshua Hendrix Doug Hicks Its Been A Great Four Years I eah Higbe Kandy Hunt •John Kalamon Cinda Hilderhrand Gregg Ide Pam Keith Robert Hoffman Tommy Jacobs Tina Keith Greg Holmes Michelle Johnson Mike Keling A Time of Serious Reflection! Scott Keling Bob I angner Kelly Long Rodney Kennedy Lloyd l anham Rodney Malotte Kelli Kerns Brenda Little Roger Mapel Angela Kulak Michael Liechti •Ian Marriott Kenneth Lance Frankie Long Chris Martinez Steve Willis, Brian Greogry, Danny Murphy, Kevin Caw. Scott Keling, and Mike Kel- ing taking a break during lunch. 38 Seniors Paul Martinez Marilyin Mears Angie Mueller Amy Mathews Robert Miller Danny Murphy Ryan McClurg Virginia Miller Grover Musser John McCoppin Greg Mogg Marty Nagel Above: Randy Hunt tries to pinch an inch. Right: Keith Dudley, Greg Mogg, Donnie Tabor, Chris Brant, Grover Musser, Kelly Long, and Kris Majors are all pepped up for spirit week. Seniors 39 Michelle Nichols Gregory Orozco I eigh Ann Parker Tara Penland Daniel Oliver Robin Parcel 1 Mike Parker Robert Phillippe Dawn O’Rourke Kelly Parker Valerie Paslev Terri Pitta Top right: Our Student Body President, Keith Dudley is trying to look offical for once. Lower right: Lori Bamfield is caught while talking on the phone to her boy- friend. A Future Filled With Excitement and Learning 40 Seniors Honica Provin Forrest Schubert Lori Sherlock Darla Rhodes Steven Shannon Christine Silvey Wendy Rice ('aria Sharp Heather Silvey Matthew Romeslnirg Andy Shea Renee Silvey Vicki School Jason Shelkop ('indy Singleton When these seniors were freshmen, they displayed red-and- white and became full pledged Benton Cardinals by being 1 during Spirit Week. These seniors were the last class to participate in the Powder Puff games. Over all they took second their fresh- man year. The class of “87” has been very active in sports, pon poms, cheerleading, and just regular class room duties. But now after the prom dresses are put away and the athletic equipment is hung up, what’s the next step for these graduating seniors? Many seniors plan to attend Missouri Western, others find colleges away from home, and a few vocational schools seem attracive. Marriage or getting a job is what some will end up doing. When graduation comes along, a lot of seniors will say, “I’m so glad its finally over!”, but are they really glad? Or do they not want anyone to know their true feelings about leaving Benton High? Seniors will celebrate their accomplishement of getting their diplomas, but underneath the happiness there is an empty feeling. Questions like, “Will I still be close to my friends after graduating and how different life is out side the walls of Benton”, will be thought of. All the memo- ries of the past years, good and bad. Some seniors will admit they don’t want to leave, but others will remain silent. Being a senior has its ups and downs. But now its all over, at least it is the end of a new beginning. Seniors 41 Seniors Make Last Year Special Claude Sisk Cindy Stewart Donnie Tabor Stacy Slagle •Jennifer Straton Pam Tannett Kim Smith Robbie Strong Christina Taylor Steve Sodowsky Keho Sumpter Kim Taylor Chris Stehle David Sutton David Thomas 42 Seniors Above: Kim Krikson. Kelly Long. Christina Waller, and Tracy Crenshaw are four seniors who. as you can tell, are not at all camera shy. Above: Robert Miller tackles his school work with an eager mind and a determined look on his face. As we reach the end of the senior section of our 1986- 87 book one cannot help but reflect upon the past school year and think of those people who make it very special. I am referring to the Senior Class. They are the leaders of the school and as they leave Benton and move on to bigger and better things we wish them all the luck in the world. May the rest of your life be as enjoyable as your final year at Benton. Left: Best friends Lisa Barr and Kim Ames set on the bleachers in the gym during an assembly. Sharry Thompson Larry Todd Michelle Turner Frank Walker Christina Waller David Weston •Jerry Wheeler John Whitmore Craig Wiggington .Jerri Willis Steve Willis Stacy Wright Brian Young Harold Zbierski Kerri Ziolkowski Sherri Ziolkowski Seniors 43 J u N I O R S Jessica Admire Cindy Auxier Wesley Barnett Melissa Admire Jefffery Auxier Jill Beggs Becky Frakes finds her notebook surpris- ingly amusing. Kerry Ames Jeremy Baldwin Tammie Behler David Boiler Robert Boyer Amy Arnold Bobbi-Jo Bally Janet Benedict Lonnie Boiler Roger Bricker Christopher Ashler Kelly Barker Deanna Berger Amy Bowden Martin Brinkman 44 Juniors Juniors, Very Spirited! David Brown Randy Chavez Chris Clutter Michelle Brown Roseanne Christofferson Timothy Conard Troy Brown Jennifer Clark Christi Cooper Roberta Dawe John Bruce Rhonda Clemens William Crisp Kimberly Day Kim Bryson Amy Cline Brett Daffron Jeff Deatherage Heather Campbell Rhonda Clouse Alberta Dawe Tammy Demaranville Jeff Morgan likes being the center of attention at pep assemblies. Juniors 45 Juniors: Class of Their Own Robbie DeRoin Louis Dowell Debra Drysdale Darin Duke Kevin Dye Michael Eivins Harry Elam Terry Elam •Jeff Epps Tammy Eslinger Ronnie Evans Melodi Everett Tammy Farrington Wendy Filley Mark Fasching William Filley James Fike Connie Ford (ilenn Foster Rebecca Frakes Lori Frayer Mona Long struts in class minutes after the bell rings. 46 Juniors •James Fike is able to walk away and put his tray up after eating the school's lunch. Robin Fuller •Judith Furgeson Dawn Carton Paula Gay Carol Gentry Elmer Gentry Elliott Gilmore Vickie Gonzales Chad Grable Timothy Grace Michael Gray Adam Green Theodore Groce Melinda Habert Chistopher Halbirt •Juniors 47 Juniors Exhibit New Found Maturity April Helsel Tina Helton James Herring Gerald Hibbs Shawna Hollis David Holmes Vernon Honeycutt David Howard Christopher Huffman Jeremy Huffman Michelle Huffman Ben Hughes Tina Hughes David Hurd Natalie Ide Teddy Jacobs Right: Jennifer Clark and Laura Martinez eye the cam era as April Helsel eyes Jennifer's paper. Robert Jenkins Tommy Judah Carl Jennings Terrace Kalamon Melinda Johnson Brett King 48 Juniors Right: Marvin Reed, Charles Hayes, and Robert Jenkins looks at the camera as Brian Maudlin concentrates on what the teacher has to say. Kerren Klepees Kimberly Kretzer Michael Kuehner Debra I angthorp Matthew I awrence Angel Leupold Natalie Lofts Mona Long Tammy Long Jeff Lundy Jennifer Mace Michael Mace Sherri Mace Kristin Majors Gina Makeeff Nancy Marshall William Marshall James Martin Milo Martin Carlene Martinez Juniors 49 One More Year For Juniors Rhonda Matthews Rhonda McDonell Sheila Matthews Timmy McIntosh Brian Maudlin Amy McMullen Brandee Maxwell Scott Mears Leroy Maxwell Jaime Milbourne Gregg McCopin Jeff Miller Tracey Mitchell Lestina Monroe Robert Jeffery Morgan Chad Moser Kyle Moser Lisa Moser Scott Mueller Montgomery Rebecca Neal Larry Nelson Stacie Newberry Gina Murphy 50 Juniors Lee Noble Davida Parker Craig Peters Tammy Reynolds Michelle Schneller Billie O’Callghan John Parker Greg Peters Larry Rice Susan Scott Micheal O’Dell Jerry Pasley Merle Phillips Rodney Roach Nikki Sexton Richard O'Dell Stacey Pearson Kristal Phinny Roger Roach Eric Shellenberger Candy Ogden Dana Peck Sean Reeves Lonnie Sauter Michelle Shortle Juniors 51 Delores Silvey Gary Smith Leonard Sollars Deanna Stanley Jeff Silvey Stacey Smith Katrina Spoonemore Jerry Stephens Lachelle Sims Kevin Sollars Annette Springs Pamela Stewart Janette Springs Christopher Stocking Lynette Springs Andrea Sturgis Alan Stumpf Janice Sullivan 52 Juniors Vicki Gonzales, Jamie Thom- as. Kelly Long, Michelle Schneller, and Mrs. Dena Bachman enjoy a fun-filled hour in Spanish. Jamie Thomas Paula Traester Stacey Unzicker Lei a Vaughn Jerry Walker Rebecca Ward Brian Wells After a hard days work. Amy Penland takes a break but becomes surprised by the camera flash. Angela Weisen burger Amy West Juniors 53 Second Year For Sophomores S o P h o m o r e s Stacy Adkins Kellie Amos Shelly Amos Josh Andrews Stacie Anno Erik Arevalo Mallory Armfield Lana Arnold Den a Ashworth Jodie Aspey Marcus Atkinson Derrick Ball Floyd Bally Jimmy Bally Deanna Barnes Kristina Bartlett Penny Bascue Brenda Baskins Kyndra Baublit Todd Beaulieu Tracy Behler Bruce Bennet Brian Berry Eric Biller Corey Blevins Ronald Bloss John Brendle Cheryl Bricker Angela Bromley Mike Brown Shelly Bryson John Bundridge Leigh Ann Bush Lisa Canchola Michael Carpenter 54 Sophomores Damon Christie Kevin Clark Eddie Clements Chad Clut Ryan Clut Jay Colley Stacy Collier Steven Conard Scott Copeland Dawn Caton Daniel Caw Greg Chase Brian Chavez Robert Chavez Troy Chesser jt Beverly Day Right: David Howard and Roger Phillips look like two hard working student . This year the class of 1989 was very alive with class spirit and enthusiasm. They were very proud to be sophomores. They were beginning to count down the days until they would be upper classmen. Corina Corkins Wendy Coursen Barbara Dalbey Sophomores 55 Sophomores Moving Along Matthew Amy Dewar Michelle Ditts Lisa Dudley Dawn Duke Debbie Dye Susan Ebling DeShon Jeffery Edson Stephanie Danny Ellis Dee-Ann Paula Fimple Galen Foster Allan Ed wards Evans Franken Karrie Frayer Tim Frazee Anthony Freund Derik Fry Jeffery Fry James Golinda Mellisa Gall Michelle Galvin Thresa Gann Harry Gardener Travis Garton Carrie Gay Krista Gibson Timothy George Joe Mace, as usual, is showing off his artistic abilities. Brett Goodwin Michelle Grable Dallas Hicks Ryan Danny Dana Higbe Hildabrand Hoffman Brian Eric Hill Sherry Hood Higginbothom Brandi Raymond Hoffman Hoover Hayley Horn Tommy Hubbard Tiffany Hurd Paul Helfery Amy Herman James Herring Rachel Herring Wendy Gray Jamel Green Franklin Gross Heather Guinn Steven Guinn Michael Hackman Tammy Harding Franklin Hatfield Teana Hayward Jon Hayward John Bundridge takes the ASVAB Test, but glances up cautiously to see who's staring at him. Sophomores The Progress Continues Christina Ide Wendy Johnson Jeffery Kissick Douglas Lundy Andrea Mariott Sherrie Ingram Charles Jones Matthew Kovac Anthony Lux Carla Martinez Darlene Michael Inloes Jackson Nicholas Cari Kent Kahler Mikie Laham Gary Kretzer Raymond Joseph Mace Maddox Lora Martinez Scott Mason Todd Jagodzinski Conrad King Billie Larmore Lorrie Majewski Garret Matthews Louis Jagodzinski Jamie King Robby Latham Chad Malotte James McClellan Fredrecka Johnson Stacey King Gary leaver ton Brian Markt Donald McKinney 58 Sophomores Robert McKinnon Lydia Mejia Owen Miller Bryan Mogg Eric Montegna Jesse Montemayor Angela Moore Jamie Moore Mike Morris Sharon Morris James Neidel Michael Nelson Elizabeth Nichols Jennifer Orozco Tony Ostroski Matthew Parker Shaine Pasley Thomas Phillippe Roger Phillips Samantha Phinney Rhonda Phroper Janette Dawson works hard at her ASVAB Test. Jeffery Richey looks like he is in a state of confusion as he listens to his teacher. Jamie Green and Jonathan Snapp look at their fellow foot- ball players. Sophomores 59 Almost There.... Larry Pilgram Steven Rose Gary Scott Rochell Slahorek Jane-Anne Speaker l,ee Pinion Lorie Russell Karla Sears Stacey Sloniker Randy Starling Jennifer Reece Randy Russel Troy Sexton Eric Smith Joellen Straton Ricky Reece Ronnie Rice Amy Sanders Marchelle Scott Shaline Sauter Heather Michael Smith Sharp James Ladonna Sullivan Smith Chris Tabor Jeffery Richey Monica Sauter Laura Sheperd Joseph Smock Tracy Thomas Eva Ridge Chari Schurbet Mattew Silvey Jonathan Snapp Christopher Thompson Heather Riley Chris Scott David Sisk Catherine Sollars Reginald Thompson 60 Sophomores Michelle Tillman Laura Walker Karen Willis Shannon Woodward Cynthia Tolly Terry Walker Natelie Wilson Rodney Yurkovich Scott Thompson Marlys Vannaman Ron White Lance Wolverton Amy Ziolkowski Stacy Thorp Darvin Waitkoss •John Williams Dawn Woodward Tina Zion Michael Tracy Robby Wagenka David Julie Trammell Trauenicht John Wehr Larry Weisenburger Kandis Tunnell Shane Wheeler Sophomore spirit is strong, as seen here during one of the pep assemblies. Sophomores 61 F R E S H M E N 62 Sophomores Joellen Abbott Paul Albertson Kim Anderson Jason Atkinson Jennifer Auxier Valerie Auxier Gina Bally Andrew Banker Michael Barber Heather Barnett David Barron Dean Berry Gene Berry Deanna Bittick Kariejoe Bittick Above: Freshmen participate in a variety of activities such as pep band. Above right: Freshmen students watch attentively as the pep assembly goes on. Laft: Mike Guiseburt and Carina Guiseburt practice their skit in the hall as the rest of the class goes on with the drama inside. Freshman Day An Annual Event Heidi Blackwell Danny Blanchard Karren Bodde Brian Bolinger Jerry Bosley Jimmy Bosley Karl Breuckmann Merle Brewer Brandon Brewka Mary Bricker Jerri Bringus Merrit Brinkman David Butterfield Valerie Byford Edna Calloway Dawna Calloway Brian Campbell Dawn Christopher Daniel Clemens Jamy Combs Left: Freshman cheerleader tryouts were held at the annual assembly. Missy Johnson gives it her best shot. Above: Heather Barnett, newly elected freshman president, talks to Keith Dudley, Student Body President, after she had been informed of her elec- tion. Freshmen 63 Freshmen Hit It Off 64 Mark Conard Timothy Conroy Celestine Contreras Aimee Cook I la Cook Zack Cooper Charles Corcoran Jeff Cottrill Jennifer Coursen Ricky Cowden Stacey Coy Charles Crockett Harold Crockett Harvey Cruse Charles Davis Mike Davis Tony Deathridge Anette Devall Emily Dowell Charles Dunlap Scott Edson Jerry Embrey Kristin Endsly Kim Engle Loren Eslinger Donna Evans Jimmy Ezzell Bobby Fairchild Kim Farrington Gwen Faulkner Carolyn Fleming Lori Flint Richard Freund Rachel Furgeson Shan tel la Furgeson Bryan Gann Mary Garret Cheryl George Shon Gilbert Tracey Gillespie Michael Guiseburt Kimberly Grable Nikki Graves Georgina Griffin Amy Grimes Freshmen 65 On The Move Shawna Guinn Phelisha Hayes Cheryl Ham Darrin Ace Harris Rodney Handson Valerie Helfrey Jay Helsel Helton John Hart Mike Harter Mark Daniel Hayes Sonya Hines Chris Hodges Hartman Jeremy Dwain Hoffman Hoffman Frederick Holmes Christopher Hurst Christopher Hurst finds Karl Breukman’s dinner under his book. Freshmen find new experience in the halls of Benton High School. Wild, fun, and scary are just some of the many remarks made by freshmen, but they are adapt- ing fast and will be old timers in the great institution known as Benton High School. 66 Freshmen Acie Jenkins Troy Keling Shawna Kirschner Toni I ewallen Scott Maxwell Melaine Johnson Kimberly Kiger Michelle Kizior Trade Lloyd Elizabeth McComy Melissa Johnson Brad King John Kretzer Melinda Marsh Lori McGrurie Jennifer Jones Reba King Tina Lake Brian Martin Kevin Mears Ronald Keith Wendy King Lori Lanham Everett Matthews Andrew Miller Cari Hurd is exhausted after two sit-ups in gym class. Casey Wright would rather be home doing needle point. Freshmen 67 The Fun Has Just Begun Bradly Miller Heather Miller Mark Milton Deborah Mitchell Jason Montgomery Jeannie Murphy Rodney Meyers Tim Neal Matthew Nelson Brian Nicholos Walter Nicholos Jason Norton Michelle Nickols Marsha Ohering Danny Olvera Dane Osteen Todd Painter Clifton Parker Pamela Parmon Fredrick Peters Crystal Phillips Joseph Pike Brian Pummell Amy Purdy Jennifer Ramsey The freshmen class have seemed to fit in perfectly with all the activities They are a really out going class. Left: Freshmen Lori Flint ask’s Mrs. Edwards a question about language arts. 68 Freshmen Dana Ray Craig Reed Randy Reiley Chad Reno Jerold Reynolds Stacy Roads Kari Routh Dottie Richey Wendy Rivera Paul Rogers Robin Rose Michael Sander I� Kamara Sego Sue Sheddon Jim Shyrock Kent Simpkins Brenda Smith Robert Smith Tura Smith Rob Stafford Candy Steeby Shelly Steward Brad Stewart Peggy Stocking Freshmen 69 Kari Routh seems to be listening hard. Freshmen End It Great Tiffany Stroud Deborah Thomas Rhonda Underwood Tammy Wittong Suzie Wilson Senior, Greg Mogg and Acie Jen- kins take time out to notice the camera. Sherry Swope Chad Thompson Brian Violett Brad Williams Amy Wineiger Terry Swope Rachel Thorton Robert Wagner Candy Williams Casey Wright Jaymi Tapez Steve Ziller David Whalert Gerald Williams Gary Ziolkowski Angela Taylor Frank Tracy Jeff Weiser James Williams Angela Thomas Gregory Turgon Shanin Whitmore Dana Wilson Tillie Teets Corey Trout Ronald Whitmer Kavsie Willis 70 Freshmen -ii—ii—n—ii—n—ir-n—irni—ii—i r Dr. Dan Colgan Dr. Howard Harmsen The St. Joseph public school district consists of five person- al. Dr. Troester, Superinten- dant of school and his cabinet, Dr. Dan Colgan, Dr. Howard Harmsen, Dr. Don Kelly, and Mr. Don Ransom. Dr. Gerald Troester Cabinet A Focal Group 72 Main Office-Adminstration Dr. Don Kelly Mr. Don Ransom Myla Ackley French 1,2,3,4 Jr. W'riting Lang. Arts B.S. Ed. M S. Ed. NWMSU French Club Karen Anderson Art Concepts 1 Advance Art B.S. Ed MWSC Alpha Rho Tau (Art Club) Jr. Class Sponsor Mrs. Ackley teaches French to her captive stu- F A C U L T Y Wendy Bayer Jr. Lit. Eng. Lit. B.S. English Ed. Phillips U. NWMSU Faculty 73 A Start For Excellence Sarah Billingsley Tvping Office Mach. B.S. Ed. M S. Ed. NWMSU Sr. Class Sponsor Dept. Chair. FSA Sponsor Prom Chair. Larry Bing Biology Chem. Science Investi- gations B.S. Biology M.S. Ed. Biology MWSC NWMSU Fr. Class Sponsor Donna-Jean Boyer Journalistic Writing Jr. W’riting- Lang Arts Bentonian B.S. Ed. M.S. Guidance Coun- seling St. Joseph JC NWMSU Mrs. Wendy Bayer gives a look of sudden surprise, as her class awaits for instruction. Robert Bradshaw Algebra 1 2 B.S. Math Ed. MWSC Fr. Boys BB Coach Ms. Donna-Jean Boyer, an English teacher at Benton for 21 years has taken an active interest in the Bentonian. When asked what she likes about Benton she replied “The faculty treats one another like family. This and the fact that the teachers at Benton really seem to care about the students makes them some of the best teachers in St. Joseph. 74 Faculty Barbara Burmeister World Cultures Ancient Medieval History Cont. Issues Am. Govt. Humani ties B.S. Ed. MWSC Sr. Class Sponsor Patrick Byrne Gen. Math Algebra 1 B.S. Ed. MWSC Assist. FB Coach Strength Coach Dean Burmeister Geometry Functional Math B.S. Ed. MU Sr. Class Sponsor i Jack Capps Assistant Principal A S. B.S M S. Hannibal LA Grauge JC, NEMSU, NWMSU Faculty 75 Hard Work and Effort Shows Patrica Dulcan Soph. Lit B.S. Sec. Ed. St. Joseph JC, NWMSU Fr. Class Sponsor Barbara Eddins Chemistry Physics Science In- vestigations B.S. Ed. M S. MWSC NWMSU Alchemia Joyce Edwards Assist. Prinipal B.S. Phys. Ed., M.S. Sec Admin. NWMSU Kate Edwards language Art 1 Oral Comm. B.S. MWSC Varsity Cheerleaders M rs. Mary Elder seems a little frustrated at the prospect of buying furniture at Montgomery Wards. Larry Edwards Intro, to Microcomputers Alge- bra 2 Trig. Math Analysis Cal- culus B.S., M S. Mr. Paul Evans is saying his most famous word Oh”. 76 Faculty Educators Make Good Friends Mary Elder Counselor M.S. Guidance Counseling. B. Mus. Ed. NWMSU Univ. Mich. Pride, MTI., Jr. Class Sponsor, Grad. Board, Student Rec., Ca- reer Seminars, NHS John Foley Am. Govt. State Local Hist. B.S. Sec. Ed. M.A. Am. Hist. NWMSU Student Congress, AV Coordina- tor, Key Communicator Paul Evans Oral Comm. Debate Forensics B.S. Sec. Ed. MWSC NEMSU Forensics Tim Gatch Basic Math Algebra 1 B.S. Ed. Math Minor NWMSU MWSC Fr. Girls BB, Fr. Class Sponsor Mrs. Joyce Edwards calls home to ask about a student being absent from school. Ms. Donna-Jean Boyer seems to be grading pa- pers in good spirits. Bonnie German Librarian B.S. Ed MWSC NWMSU Soph. Class Sponsor Faculty 77 Teachers Take Lots of Time for Students Jeannine Glise learning Disabilities B.S. Ed.. M.A. Ed. MWSC, NWMSU Fr. Class Sponsor, Pride tarry Hager Humanities Publications B.S. Ed., M. Ed. MUMSU, Univ. of Arkansas Yearbook, Prometheans, N.H.S Adviser, Student Congress, So- cial Studies Department Chair man tamar Hicks Principal B.S. Soc. Studies, Masters and S.D. in Administration SCSU. SEMSU. UMC Student Council John Hoffman Dramatics Speech Oral Comm. A.A. B.S. Sec. Ed. MWSC NWMSU All School Play, Variety Show (Redbird Comedy Players) Charles Holm Accounting Prac. Bus. Bus. taw B.S.C. M S. Ed. Iowa Univ. NWMSU Fr. Class Sponsor Bill Horn Biology 1 2 HP Biology A S Bio. B.S. Bio: M.S. Ed. CWC, MWSC, NWMSU Night Activities Supervisor. Noon Spy 78 Faculty Cathie King Child Dev. Fam. Rel. C.A.T. 1 2 B.S. See. Ed. Voc. Home Eco- nomics M.S. Guidance Coun- seling NWMSU Girls Golf, Assist. Boys Track, B- Club, F.H.A., Soph. Class Spon- sor, Teen Outreach Stephen Lovely World Cult Ancient Hist. Psy- chology B.S. M S. Ed. Iowa State Univ. NWMSU Head Boys Track Coach, Assist. FB Coach James Modis Activities Director M. Ed. Univ. of Ark. Washburn Univ. Cross Country Eileen Nash RN Mrs. King smiles big to show her good spirits. James O’Hare R.O.T.C. Sec. Degree Columbia Univ. Hon. Gd., Rifle Team, Saber Guard. M.F.’s, Drill Squad Faculty 79 Faculty’s Pride Tom Pankiewicz Sr. Writing Tag Independent Study Lang. Arts 1 B.S. Sec. Ed. M.A. NWMSU UMKC Dept. Chairman, Fr. Class Spon- sor, Categories Assembly Roger Payne Am. His. Com. Res. Anc. His. B.S. Ed., M S. Ed.. AD. MWSC NWMSU Jr. Class Sponsor Terry Pierce P.E. Health B.S. Ed. M S. Ed. NWMSU MWSC Fr. Girls BB Vicki Rains Family Foods Fam. Ind. Health Con. Home Housing Int. Design Child Development- Clothing 2 B S MU NWMSU FHA, Fr. Class Sponsor Dennis Riche World Cultures B.S. Sec. Ed. M.A. Am. Hist. St. Joseph J.C. NWMSU MWSC MU Soph. Class Sponsor I awrence Robbins Mixed Choir Concert Choir- Benton Singers B.M.E. M.A. Central Mo. State Univ. Musical. Variety Show, Benton Singers Show, Music Contest 80 Faculty Imogene Shepard Job Orientation, Sp. Ed. lan- guage Arts, Work Study B.S. Ed., Reading Specialist, M.S. Admin, and Supervision MWSC NWMSU Soph. Class Sponsor, SP. Ed. De- partment Chairman “Benton’s Faculty Volleyball Team is the greatest and we know it, just ask us!” Mrs. Cathie King expresses. Mrs. Eileen Nash helps take care of an injured Junior Jaime Thomas at the Benton Olym- pics. Cecil Simmons R.O.T.C. B.B.A. M B A. M.A. TX A M Central MO Univ. Hon. Gd., Rifle Team, Saber Guard, Color Guard, Drill Squad Calvin Smith Gen. Shop Plastics Elect. Met- als B.S. Ed. M. Ed. State Certified Sec. Sch. Admin. MU NWMSU Co-Sponsor Jr. Class W.K. Smith Earth and Physical Science A.B. Drake Univ. Iowa State, NEMSU, Univ. of N. Illinois, Tarkio College Jr. Class Sponsor Faculty 81 Teachers Take A Break Don Tabor Am. His. Am. Gov. Comm. Res. B.S. St. Benedict's Football Coach Don Tabor looks eager to grade papers while a student is ready for the next assign- ment. Teachers wait patiently for the battle of the classes to end. Ron Starks Beginning Woodworking Ad- vanced Woodworking Advanced Cabinetmaking B.S. Sec. Ed. M.S. Sec. Ed. NWMSU Assist. FB Coach, Assist. Track Coach 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 82 Faculty Teachers are involved in more activities than just teach- ing. Mrs. Wilson involves with schedules during registration, Mrs. Turner coaches, Mr. White visits students on the job, and Mr. Zeisel helps at school dances. Being an educa- tor is certainly more than just classroom activities. Leslie Turner P.E. B.S. Masters in Administration CMC MWSC Coach Volleyball Track, Chairperson of P.E., Jr. Class Sponsor Charles White C.O.E. B S. Bus. MWSC CMSU NWMSU Certified, Bus. EMR, Voc. Mrs. Wilson takes a break from sched- uling during registration. Betty Wilson Counselor A.B. Economics M.S. Guidance Counciling Washburn Univ., Florida State Univ. Scholarships Micheal Ziesel Heatlh P.E. B.A. Sec. Ed. P.E. Health Benedictine College Assist. Var. FB Coach, Head Var. BB Coach, Assist. Track Coach. Jr. Class Sponsor Faculty 83 Support Manley Bair, Custodian Goldie Baldwin, Cafeteria Elaine Barnes, Cafeteria Personnel Critical People Karen Carpenter, Principal Secretary Christine Chesser, Cafeteria Connie Crockett, Activities Secretary Maxine Cunningham, Cafeteria Anna Eaton, Accounting Secretary 84 Staff Grace Endsley, Cafeteria Carolyn Mosier, Cafeteria Not Pictured, Faculty: Rita Barbour, John Gem- mer, Janet Jackson, Jim Johnson, James Markt, H.A. Raymond, Cathy Pankiewicz. Staff: Trudie Austin, Marvin Dodd, Rex Gasper, Wilma Lay, John Taylor, Myriam Shell. Billie Hamm, Cafeteria Mary-Lou Jackson. Guidance Secretary Cafeteria workers are a congenial lot. They are always friendly and courteous even when students are not. The school would certainly miss those delicious lunches that fill an emptiness at the middle of each day. Staff 85 Work Of The Staff Should riot Be Overlooked Rose Todd, Cafeteria Bette Tolbert, Paraprofessional Special Services Mrs. Ana Baton pauses to figure out what must be done next. Dave getting keys to open school the next day. Dave Redmond, Custodian Jenny Stewart, Attendance Sec- retary 86 Staff It takes a lot of hard work and dedi- cation to keep a school in good running order. That’s why we should be thank- ful for the staff here at Benton. These people spend many hours cooking, cleaning, counting, and typing in order to make it easier for us, the student body, to be proud of Benton High School. “Risky Business” Kit Spoonemore concentrates on her work as her picture is taken. Bottom: Tina Dykes, Michelle Johnson. Kathy DeShon really get into their work. Top: Ms. Sarah Billingsley gets a kick out of watching Mr. Richard Roacha model his favorite tie! Mrs. Bollman waits patiently for her picture to be taken. 90 Business Mr. Holm looks surprised that someone wants to take his picture. Business 91 Michelle Johnson, Kathy DeShon, Douglas Hicks, and Rhonda McDonell study hard. Hidden Talent in Fine Arts Rodney Kennedy sits alone while working on one of his many art projects. Mr. Robbins plays the piano while his class reluc- tantly sings. In dramatics class Tim Frazee needs to get his “act” together and start on his assignment. 92 Fine Arts This hard worker, Jeremy Huffman, has no time to talk. Larry Nelson is making his finishing touch on his art pro- A group of band students seem to be enjoying themselves -le- afier their performance. Fine Arts 93 What’s Cooking in Home Economics? “Try it you’ll like it” says Ronnie Anno to Doug Cook. Michelle Gawatz puts the finishing touches on her sewing project. Michelle Kizior is sewing a present for her favorite teacher. Home Economics is Striving Mrs. King explains the assignment to Cinda Hildebrand and Paula Gay one more time. Debbie Mitchell picks up her scraps after finishing her project in sewing class. Chari Schubert puts the finishing touches on her outfit Language Arts Wesley Barnett is caught in the act. We wonder who his victim was? Rhonda Schmidtke seems to be stumped on a problem while something on the side catches Neil Boyer’s attention. Barbara Dalby and Chad Cluts work with interest and enthusiasm. After a test Bronson Herring relaxes with a maga- zine. language Arts Right: John Brendle and Roger Phillips give us a double bright smile. Here is another knockout smile by Kerry Ames. Shawna Hollis seems to be ignoring Jimmy Willis while he tries to discuss something with her. Language Arts 97 2ax-2ax + x-3b + 5a + 6b=? Jason Richardson is thrilled to be sitting in the corner. Jay Holmes seems to think he is a model or something. 98 Math Becky Neal and Jeremy Huffman work on a class project together. Mr. Gach shows his students his innocent smile. Mark Harter studys hard to increase his math skills. The students listen hard to Mr. Bradshaw because they like his style. Janet Dalsin just being friendly with her neighbor. Math 99 2K + HOH . KOH + H Chris Thompson is caught by the camera as he finishes up for the end of class. In Mr. Raymond’s leisure time he reads a golf magazine. 100 Science Far above: Tina Hughes listens attentively to Mr. Bing as he explains a problem. Jeff Edson and Eric Montegna clown around with a pair of forceps. Above: Roger Phillips seems to be saying, “What did you tell me to do mom?” Mrs. Eddins puts a little fun into her demonstrations! Science 101 History-Ancient to Modern The Social Studies department will be undergoing a number of changes in next few years, because of the new state program in the core competencies and key skills. The department will be gear- ing up to teach these concepts that the state will be using as a basis for the state compentency testing. Geography has been quite difficult to teach. Mr. Roger Payne, the teacher, is attempting to teach the geography of the world to all freshman students in a one semester course. This includes political, econom- ic, social, and place geography with the location of countries of the world and their capitals. Danny Clemens and Randy Reiley work hard on a map and worksheet during class. 102 Social Studies History Bowl Mania The history bowl has become a popular event at Benton. The team is composed of five players, which can be substituted at half time. Matches are two fifteen minute halves, with three matches in a round. Benton competes with teams from the oth- er three city high schools. There are two rounds a year, one in the fall and one in the spring. Above: Meredith Heater and Janelle Gann are caught goofing off before the games begin. From left to right: Lisa Black. Tracy Crenshaw, Carl Conard, Meredith Heater, and Keith Dudley concentrate on the questions given to them during the second round. Right: Coach Barbra Burmiester gives the team some last minute advice. History Bowl 103 Gym Classes Not All Hard Work 104 Gym Left: Laura Martinez, Caaey Wright, and Stacy Rhodes show that gym class isn't all bad! Above: Mark Chirila uses the gym as his dojo when he counts exercises in Japanese. Left: Cathy Sollars shows her perfection on “jumping jacks . Above: Coach Turner smiles in proudness of her gym classes. Above: STRETCH!! Above right: Joellen Straton gives a performance in jumping rope. Right: Mark Chirila-“No Pain, No Gain!” Gym 105 Industrial Art Teachers Use A Variety Of Skills The Industrial Arts department consists of classes in basic electricty, general shop, metals, and plastics; these are taught by Mr. Calvin Smith. Mr. Ron Starks is the instructor for woods one and two. The de- partment partipicates in contests during the year and holds an exhibit here at Ben- ton to display the works of the students. Above: Mr. Calvin Smith and Jason Phillips seem to be taking a break from the world of industrial arts. Left: Rodney Yurkovich dosen’t seem to be happy about being interrupted to have his picture taken. Above: Mr. Starks instructs one of his woods classes on the use of some equipment. 106 Industrial Arts Skills For A Lifetime Above: Andy Shea works with a drill during his industrial arts class. Right: Mr Blakely takes time out to flash his grin while helping Jason Richardson. Many Benton students enjoy the opportunity to learn useful skills such as woodworking and knowledge of electricity. Benton’s participants in the contests they attend have always done very well with their projects. In the past students have constructed such items as tables, lamps, and even a grandfather clock. Indus- trial Arts is another department Benton can be proud of. Success Shows With Rank Vernon Honeycutt accepts his rank as 2nd lieutenant given by Lieutenant Colonel Wil- liams. Todd Jagodzinski watches as Mike O’Dell plays ping pong in his spare time. 108 JROTC New officers take oath at 2nd annual ROTC commissioning ceremony. Walter Nichols practices his marching before ROTC class. JROTC 109 Working to Improve Basic Skills Students usually attend the learning center one hour each day. They may work to improve skills in reading, writing or math. Tutoring for other class work is available. Many stu- dents are using the computer to do word processing this year. Above left: Mrs. Jeannie Glise sets at her desk. Above right: Virginia Miller works on an assignment. Below left: Wendy Rivera works with the computer. Below Right: Mr. Meehan assists Donnie Ferguson. 110 Special Services Above left: Terry Elam does a worksheet. Above right: Mr. Markt listens to Lori Frayer’s prob- lem. Left: Jamie Barnes works with a superviser. Below left: Richard Johnson and Jeff Annigan. Below Right: Wendy Rivera gives us a big smile. (nn) £H □ Vrzzz) (no) □ (ml □ □ — A • f Varsity Cards Prevail This year the basketball team was made up of twelve young men who worked very hard and gave lWV all season. Team members are: Seniors Kenny Flowers, Roger Maple, Donnie Tabor, and Grover Musser. Juniors Wesley Barnett and Brett King. Sophomores Hobby Latham, Todd Beau- lieu, Josh Andrews, Scott Mason, Chris Tabor and Chris Thompson. Managers were Joe Pike and Scott Mears. Top right: Warming up properly is an essential part of the game as these cardinal players demonstrate. Right: Coach Ziesel brushes up on his baseline shot. Above left: Wes Barnett looks surprised as Rob I atham charges in for a dunk during a warm-up session as Grover Musser looks on. Todd Beaulieu doesn’t seem to be interested. Right: The guys miss it up with the opponet after a Grover Musser free throw. 114 Another Successful Season The boys varsity basketball team has had another successful sea- son. The team took third place in the jamboree, cheered on by the cardinal fans who won the spirit award for the third year in a row. The boys then won first place in the MEC Tournament held in the Pop Springer Gymnasium. Top: The 1986-87 Benton boys varsity basketball team. Bottom row from left: Manager Joe Pike. Grover Musser, Donnie Tabor.and man- ager Scott Mears. Second row: Wesley Barnett. Chris Thompson, Chris Tabor. Scott Mason, and Brett King. Third row: Kenny Flow- ers, Robbie Latham, Roger Maple, Todd Beaulieu, and Josh Andrews. Top: Coach Mike Ziesel. Above: Mr. Modis kicks back to enjoy one of the many games he has scheduled as Athletic Director. Right: The team in action during the Liberty Tournament. Girls Varsity Show Action The Senior girls of the varsi- ty team show happiness and stick by each other with lots of spirit in their last year of bas- ketball Coach Pierce has a pep talk with his team. He tells them a few thing before they go back out on the court. The ball is up in the air. just waiting to see what it’ll do. The team members all await for the ball to come back down. 116 Varsity Basketball The varsity team get in a group to show their creativity and have enthuiasm. All the varsity girls get together and show their nicknames for one another. From left to right: Legs, Kasie Willis, Poo Poo, Pam Keith, Mobi, Shauna Kirschner, Spot, Sandra Becerra, Thumper, Nikki Graves, Smed. Kelly Long, 3-D, Debbie Drysdale, Wiggles, Stacey W'right, Boogie, Laura Martinez, Pole, Kerri Ziolkowski, and Schubi, Chari Schubert. Varsity Basketball 117 J The 1986-87 boys junior varsity basketball team. Front row from left: Brett Daf- fron, Darin Duke, Tom Lewandowski, Harry Gardner, and Derek Fry. Second row from left: Jeff Edson, Travis Garton, Brett Goodwin, Charles Jones. Jamie Green, and Greg Chase. Above left: Darin Duke takes aim for his free throw. Left: The team takes a time out to discuss the next play. Below: Two team members hustle to the other end of the court to help defend the basket. Eric Montegna and Brett Daffron act like they would rather not be seen with Tom Lewandwoski, but Tom dose n’t seem to mind. J.V. Girls Show Promise for their turn to go in. Above right: Blocking is an important part of the game, as these Benton players demonstrate. Below left: The team in action as they defend Benton’s basket. Below right: Everyone’s eyes are on the basket, waiting to see if the ball goes in. Freshmen Learn The Fundamentals Of Basketball Right: Coach Gach, Shannon Whitmore, Lyd- ia Mejia, Stacey Coy, Peggy Stocking, Donna Evans, and Amy Purdy all concentrate on the game. Middle right: Shauna Kirschner and Lora Martinez take time out to rest while others take over. Below: Coach Gach demonstrates one of his plays for the team. Bottom: Peggy Stocking runs towards the ball while Allison Davenport fights for the ball. 120 Freshmen Basketball First row: .Jason Atkinson, Brad King, Har- vey Cruse, Karl Breuckman, Hod Helfery, Dave Wahlert, and Craig Heed. Second row: Danny Blanchard, Shane Brewer, I-oren Eslinger, Daniel Clemens, Merit Brinkman, and Jon Eivins. Third row: Jason Norton, Danny Olvera, John Hart, Butch Smith, Brad Stewart, and Chuck Davis. Fourth row: Kent Simpkins, Everett Matthews, and Coach Bradshaw. Lower left: Karl Bruckman does a lay-up while Brad King blocks. Below: Rod Helfery rebounds the ball dur- ing a game against Maryville. Lower right: Danny Clemens and Karl Breuckman wait to rebound while Mary- ville shoots a free throw. Freshamen Basketball 121 Season Shows Great Progress Football players meditate at a pep assembly for the game. Donnie Tabor RB, S, Senior Ray Silvey T, DT, Senior Mark Chirila T, DT, Senior Kenny Flowers Derek Conz WR, DE, Senior T. LB, Senior Douglas Hicks G, LB, Senior The 1986 Benton Varsity Football Team. LLoyd Lantham T, DT, Senior Matt Weisenburger G, LB, Senior Jeff Groves G, S, Senior A Look At Football This Year Back row: Marcus Atkinson, Mark Chirila, Jamie King, Butch Lanham, Scott Mueller, Jeff Groves, Josh Andrews, and Jamie Green. Fourth row: Eric Shellenberger, Matt Weisenburger, Jonathan Snapp, Bryan Mogg, Douglas Hicks, Robby Mckinnon, Ray Silvey, and John Wehr. Third row: Roger Bricker, Brin Berry, Leroy Maxwell, Matthew Lawrence, Tim George, Merle Phillips, Randy Jagodzinski, and Brian Wells. Second row: Matthew Silvey, Eric Arevelo, Darin Duke, Ryan Hildabran, David Brown, John Brendle, Jeff Morgan, Elmer Gentry, and Darvin Waitkus. Front row: Craig Peters, Eric Hill, Ronnie Rice, Donnie Tabor, Chris Tabor, Elliott Gilmour, Mike Nelson, and Joseph Mace. Football has always been a very popular sport here at Benton High School. This year the football team did an outstanding job of representing Ben- ton on the football field. All the player’s showed initiative and drive in practices and during games. Both offensively and defensively the team showed improvement from last year and the younger play- ers gained a lot of necessary experience. Hopeful- ly, this knowledge will carry over to next year. The departing Seniors on the team can feel proud in knowing that they did a lot to make it an excellent football season. Also, we hope that they will have fond memories of teamwork and compe- tition on the field, fighting for the spirit of Ben- ton. Above: Darin Duke accepts an award for being in foot- ball. 124 Varsity Football Back row: Cliff Parker, Jody Hughs. Mike Harter, Craig Reed, and Allen Turgon. Third row: Carl Breukman, Dane Osteen, Loren Eslinger, Scott Max- well, David Whalert, Brad King and C.J. Hurst. Second row: Jimmy Ezzell, Tim Neal, Brian Campbell, Brian Pummel, Evertte Mathews, Joe Pike, Jamie Combs, and Darrin Handsome. Front row: Jeff Wiser, Dan Clemmens, Wayland Hoovery, George Huffman, Shane Brewer, Daniel Hayes, Danny Blancher, Jon Eivina, and Andy Banker, J.V. players learn to count while on the sidelines of a game. Benton coaches. Lovely, Zeisle, Rocha, plot game strategy. Mark Chirila eyes the ball movement down field. Our guys are ready for action. Lady Cards Spike Out Left, JV Volleyball team from left to right, back row: Fredrickai Johnson, Jane-Anne Speaker, Karla Sears, Kristina Bartlett, Dee-Ann Evans, Lydia Mejia, Lisa Dudley, Jennifer Mace, and Coach Taube. Middle Row left to right: Laura Walker, Deanna Stanley, Allison Davenport, Car- rie Gay, Christi Cooper, Michelle Tillman, and Dawn Duke. Front row left to right: Jennifer Reece, Jodie Aspey. Wendy Gray, Dena Ash- worth, Amy DeWar, and Lorri Majewski. Freshmen Team Shows Promise The JV Team finished 5- 12 this season and received second place in the tourn- ment at Benton. Team cap- tain was Carrie Gay, and Jennifer Mace was chosen most valuable player, and Jane-Anne Speaker was vot- ed the most improved player on the team. The Freshmen Team fin- ished out the season with a record of 4-8. The freshmen girls adjust- ed well and came prepared to work hard during practice and showed vast improve- ment with every game. Shawna Kirshner was the freshmen team captain. Re- ceiving most valuable player was shared by Nikki Graves and Shanon Whitmore. The most improved player was Rachel Thorton Freshmen team from left to right, back row: Coach Taube, Missy Johnson, Peggy Stocking, Shawna Kirshner, Kaysie Willis, Kristie Smith, Lori McGuire, Lori Lanham, Donna Evans, and Coach Turner. Front row, left to right: Nikki Graves, Shannon Whitmore, Stacey Roades, Gina Bally, Amy Grimes, Dottie Richy, Rachel Thorton, Amiee Cook, and Jamie Tapee. 126 Volleyball The 1986 Varsity Volleyball squad finished with a 3-11 record, with victories over Lathrop and Cameron. Brenda Little was the teams cap- tain and Kelly Long received most valuable player. Most improved player went to Jerri Willis. Kelly Long made second team all-city and Brenda Little received honorable mention. The girls skills improved throughout the year even though many conflicts occured. The need to improve progressed with every practice. Pop- ularity for the game is growing with every sea- son, and the freshmen coming in already know the valuable skills needed for the game. Above: Varsity squad shows their moves on the court. Right: Jim Galindo, Ronnie Rice. Ed Dalsing, Matt DeShon, and Hank Maxwell show, even though they were silenced, their spirit is still strong. Back row, left to right: Coach Leslie Turner, LeAnn Eslinger, Jerri Willis, Stacey Wright, Terri Pitts, Leigh-Ann Parker, and Assit. Coach Laura Taube. Middle row: Laurie Barman, Debra Langthrop, and Brenda Little. Front row: Kelly Long, Kathy DeShon, and Kerri Ziolkowski. Volleyball 127 Cross Country Rifle Teams Improve The 1986 Cross Country Team. Both the Benton Cross Country and Rifle Teams showed great promise. Each team worked hard at their sport and strived to improve. Top: The 198 6-87 Cross Country Team. Left: Jason Atkinson, Gene Berry, Chuck Davis, Robby Latham, and Eric Montegna. Not Pictured Ed Dalsing, Sarah Canchola. Bottom left: Alan Bundridge, captain of the rifle team practicing his shot. Bottom left: Kenny Weston, Alan Bundrige, and Chris Stehle. Bottom row: Vernon Honeycutt and Mike Gray. The Benton girls golf team had a season of ups and downs. They didn’t win any regular season matches, but it wasn’t a total loss. The team placed fourth in MEC, missed second place in city by one stroke, but finished last in district. The girls all showed improvement over the season and a strong basis for next year’s team. The 1986 team members are from left, Sopho- more, Stacey Thorp; Freshman, Mindy Marsh; Coach Cathie King; Junior, Stacy Unzicker; and Senior Janelle Gann. Not pictured, Junior Katrina Spoonmore. Lady Golfer’s Advance Elmer Gentry Has Best Record This Season Front row: Mark Hartman. Second row: Craig Peters. Way land Hovey, Brandon Brewka, Garret Matthews, .Jamie Combs, and Allen Turgon. Third row: Junior Varsity Coach Mr. Tom Meehan, Glenn Foster, Tom- my Jacobs. Brian Higginbotham, Varsity Coach Mr. Hans Raymond. Last row: Galen Foster, Josh Hendrix, Jason Richardson. John Wehr, and Matt I awarnce. Not shown: Elmer Gentry, Tim Neal, Jimmy Ezzell and Cliff Parker. Right: Coaches and team manager looks on as team participates in Cen- tral Double Dual. Below right: Elmer Gentry leads the team with the highest record as he did in his sophmore year. As a freshmen he ranked second. Unlike all other sports, wrestling is a sport of individuals; you go one on one with another person. It’s a sport of endurance, speed, and intelli- gence. The faster you can move the quicker you can pick up your opponents mistakes and the better chance you have of being a successful wrestler. Us Them Lawson Quad 3rd Liberty 20 47 Atchison 39 30 S. Harrison Toun. 5th Trenton 6 66 Maryville 12 66 Central Double Dual 3rd Shawnee North 7th Chillicothe 66 0 130 Wrestling Top: Craig Peters throws Central’s 119 into a headlock. Top right: Brian Campbell waits for instructions. Far right: Two points reverse. Bottom: Tommy Jacabs moves in for a cra- dle. Us Them Lawson Quad 3rd Liberty 21 45 Atchison 32 6 S. Harrison Tourn. 5th Trenton 9 13 Central J.V. ; Tourn. 7th Maryville 9 12 Shawnee North 7th Chillicothe 6 18 Wrestling 131 You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown Above: Danny Hoffman (Snoopy) ponders the meaning of life while lying in his supper dish. Left: Jerry Wheeler (Charlie Brown) listens while Tammy DeMaranville (Lucy) patiently explains his faults to him. This year Benton made a unique change when they pre- sented “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown” and “Snoopy” simultaneously. Charlie Brown was staged on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1986 and Friday, Nov. 21, 1986. Snoopy, the sequal, on Thursday Nov. 20, 1986 and Saturday Nov. 22, 1986. This was an extreme challenge but the crews and cast gave it their all. Mr. John Hoffman director explains, “This is the frist time a high school has performed these two shows in repitoire.” Above: The entire cast of Charlie Brown- Jerry Wheeler (Charlie Brown), Tammy DeMaranville (Lucy), Dalis Hicks (Schroder), Scott Thomp- son (Linus), Beth Gentry (Patty), and Danny Hoff- man (Snoopy) before the Little League Game. Left: Lucy (Tammy De- Maranville) explains to Linus (Scott Thompson) that he should not feel in- timidated by her Crabbi- ness Survey just because she is his older sister. Far left: Patty (Beth Gen- try) and Snoopy (Danny Hoffman) get prepared for the Big” game. Above: Lee Hibbs (Charlie Brown) listen� while Tina Dykes (Sally) ques- tions her Coat Hanger sculpter grade. Jerry Pasley (Linus) shows a look of disgust at the subject. Right: Mike Liechti (Snoopy) reads a letter from the Editors as Andrea Sturgis (Woodstock) looks on in anticipation. Above left: Tina Dykes (Sally), Kerri Ziolkowski (Lucy), and Melinda Corkins (Patty) sing about what they know now. Above: Mike Liechti seems uninterested at what Lee Hibbs has to say. Left: Jerry Pasley, Melinda Corkins, Mike Liechti and Lee Hibbs look at the clouds and see things that reflect their personality. Snoopy 135 Benton Olympics-Continued Success Below: Haley Horn prepares to do battle in the ballon bust. Left: Valerie Pasley and Jody Cox dress each other in the suit case race while Shelly Argabright cheer them on. Below: Kevin Soliars, Grover Musser, Leonard Sollare, and Echo Sumpter fight to have the last remaining unpopped ballon. Benton Olympics This year the Student Congress had the Benton Olympics on the Sparks Memorial Field. The events included: the balloon bust, the suitcase race, the three legged race, tug of war, softball throw, 100-yard dash. The Junior class took 1st place in the Olympics, Seniors second, Freshmans over took the Sopho- mores to take 3rd place. The categories for the Spirit week were Outrageous Day, Red and White and 1920’s for the Seniors, 1950’s for the Juniors, 300 BC for Sophomores and the Fresh- mans had the 1960’s. The Seniors took First in Spirit Week. Left: The sophomore class gathers together to show their potential energy. Above: Wesley Barnett shows his outgoing spirit as he pro- claims that the class of 1988 is the best. Benton Olympics 137 Above: Kelly Long and Tara Penland show that they are friends. Below: Stacey Slagle looks expectantly at Sonny Reece as Kelly Long watches. Above: Front row-left to right; Laurie Barman. Lori Bamfield, Kelly Long, Tara Penland. Second row; Amy Arnold, Nikki Graves and Dawn Caton. Back row: Anita Fike. Below: Stacey Slagle receives a hug from her mother after being crowned. Below: King's court left to right; Douglas Hicks, Jody Cox, Grover Musser and Jason Shelkop. Second row; Andy Banker, Jamie Green and David Hurd. Back row: Sonny Reece. Stacey Slagle and Magnus Viberg were elected as Mr. and Miss Benton Autumn. Members of the queen’s court included Lori Bamfield, Laurie Barmann, Kel- ly Long, Tara Penland, and Kerri Ziolkowski. The king’s court included Jody Cox, Douglas Hicks, Gro- ver Musser, Jason Shelkop, and Jerry Wheeler. Ju- nior prince and princess were David Hurd and Amy Arnold. Representing the sophomore class were Ja- mie Green and Dawn Caton. Andy Banker and Nikki Graves were the freshman prince and princess. Ben- ton Singers entertained the royalty. 138 Fall Royalty Mr. and Miss Benton Autumn Magnus Viberg and Stacey Slagle. Junior prince David Hurd and Junior prin- cess Amy Arnold. Sophomore prince Jamie Green and Soph- omore princess Dawn Caton. Freshman prince Andy Banker and Fresh man princess Nikki Graves. Fall Royalty 139 Christmas Time Once Again Yearbook advisor is scene here with Santa. This years Mr. Rudioph, Mark Chirlia says “Please Santa Please. Above: Ms. Edwards begins to let the dance party members in. Below: Kim Taylor. Melinda Corkins, and Gretchan Arm- strong enter the dance. 140 Christmas Dance National Honor Society Involved In Many Activities Benton’s Jammin crew at work. What are you looking at John Whitmore?” (Jason Shelkop) Lee Roth”, Black Lady” (Lisa Barr), and Bop til ya drop” (Chris Silvey) are pictured here at the NHS Hallow- een party at the Noyes Home. NHS 141 Pep Assemblys Show Students Spirit Pep assemblys bave been a tradi- tion for many years. It is a time for the whole school to show there sup- port of the athletes and coachs. 142 Pep Assembly The girls varsity basketball team show how close they are. Ms. Boyer throws her arms up with joy as she shows how excited she is about the jamboree. Pep Assembly 143 Cardinelles Help Lead Spirit Below: Michelle Johnson, Mindy Habert, Lisa Dud- ley and Stacey Smith group together to show their pride. Right: The Cardinelles practice many long hours to improve and perfect their routines. 1986-87 Cardinelles front row: Heather Campbell, Andrea Sturgis, Stacey Smith, and Lisa Barr. Middle row: Laurie Barman. Kris Major. Stacey Slagle, and Michelle Johnson. Back row: Amy West. Michelle Shortle, Mindy Habert, and Lisa Dudley. Poms 145 Cheerleaders Vital To Teams The 1986 87 Cheerleaders from left; Cathy Sollars, Amy Arnold, Becky Frakes, Tina Dykes, Tammy DeMaranville, Tracey Crenshaw, Christina Waller. Christine Silvey, Tina Hughes, Amy Penland, Dawn Caton, Wendy Johnson, and in front co- captains Lori Banfield and Tara Penland. Above: Tina Hughes, Amy Arnold, and Amy Penland concentrate on their cheer for a pep assembly. Right: Wendy Johnson, Tammy DeMaranville, Dawn Caton, and Amy Penland execute a difficult move at one of the games. 146 Cheerleaders The Benton Cheerleaders show their spirit by showing their closeness. Above: Amy Arnold shows her concern about falling while in formation with Tina Hughes. Above right: Amy Penland and Tina Hughes show their sisterhood. Right: The mighty Cardinal Cheerleaders in forma- tion! Cheerleaders 147 The drum section marches to the beat, during a halftime show, at a football game. Above: This Freshman plays the drums in band. Right: Mindy Habert plays the clarinet. 148 Band Strike Up The Band The band plays a very important part here at Benton. They perform at football games during halftime and also at basketball games. They marched in several parades and plan to play at a music festival at Worlds of Fun. John Gemmer, the new band instructor, is very positive in his attitude toward contest, with the goal of a 1 rating. He has put special emphasis on the fundamentals of music. Band 149 Benton Singers An Active Group The Benton Singers do a lot of singing during the year. Under the direction of Larry Robbins the Benton Singers have really shown us the joy of music. All of the Benton Singers really show how much they enjoy what they’re doing. Scott Thompson and Jerry Wheeler show how much fun the Benton Singers can be. Benton Singers Lisa Barr smiles as she notices the camera. Top: The Benton Singers are performing love songs to the newly crowned fall royalty. Bottom left: Tina Dykes, Andrea Sturgis, and Kerri Zio- lowski are really studying their music for their Christmas concert. Mr. Larry Robbins plays the piano while Scott Thompson and Jerry Wheeler follow along. Benton Singers for 1986-87 front row, left to right: Danny Hoffman, Andrea Sturgis, Chris Silvey, Tina Dykes, and Scott Thompson. Middle: Kim Taylor, Beth Gentry, Cindy Stewart, Lisa Barr, and Tony Hayes. Back: Robert Jenkins, Tammy DeMaranville, Jerry Wheeler, and Kerri Ziolkowski. Mr. Robbins is watching his music very carefully so he doesn’t mess up. A few of the Benton Singers are trying to follow Mr. Bobbin’s lead. The Benton Singers are watching Mr. Robbins as they sing for the fall royalty. Benton Singers 151 Benton’s Winter Queen Tina Dykes and King Donnie Tabor were coronated in the Springer Gymnasium in the traditional style. The queen’s attendants were Michelle Johnson, Christina Tayler, Darla Rhoades, Ann Ma- rie Arnold, and Lisa Barr. The queen’s attendents were es- corted by, Larry Todd, Keith Dudley, Butch Lanham, Mark Chirila, and Matthew Romesburg. Our 1987 Winter King and Queen have both been pretty ac- tive their four years at Benton. A couple of Tabor’s interest were in football and basketball. Dykes in- terest included cheerleading and Benton Singers. The underclass princes and princesses for Winter 1987 were juniors Brian Wells and Paula Gay, Sophomores Scott Thomp- son and Carrie Gay, Freshmen Carl Brauchman and Dana Ray. 152 Winter Royalty Dykes And Tabor Reign Over Winter mJ Forensics Adds New Dimension Keith Dudley and Chris Brant put on their famous duet “Lones- tar.” Keith Dudley and Chris Brant are saying we did it again. Left: The Forensics team shows their awards from success. Jamie Trammell is reading her book while Tara Frankie is in deep thought. 154 Carina Giseburt is telling Mike Gi seburt that he will learn his lesson one of these days. Forensics 155 Prometheans Debate Current Events Above: Kerry Ames seems to be the playboy of this organization. Above right: Mr. Hager, Promethean’s sponsor, ponders a point raised at a meeting. Right: Lisa Black, Janelle Gann, and Tracy Cren- shaw dominate the opposition. 156 Prometheans Deep in thought, Lonnie Sauter considers a response. Above right: Chad Moser, a junior member, is caught at a meeting. What do you think about that, Elmer Gentry? Left: Tracy Crenshaw focuses on the subject matter. Below: Prometheans meet once a month to discuss current issues that happen around us. They also attend School Board and City council meetings. Prometheans 157 NHS Spooks Around At Halloween Party Ed Dalsing fools around with one of the children from the party. Jason Shelkop and NHS Vice-President, Keith Dudley, plus a little friend from the party stop to smile at the camera. Chris Brant and Rodney Mallotte goof around and pose for the camera. Michelle Turner gives us one of her wild looks as she’s caught in front of the camera herself. Keith Dudley, Ed Dalsing, and Douglas Hicks all pretend to be mongo studs. Treasurer, Tracy Crenshaw, Secretary, Christina Waller, and Presi- dent “Super” Grover Musser look like they’re having fun. Douglas Hicks shows us his great skill of bobbing for apples. Buckle Up Saftey Counts Left: Kathy DeShon and Chris Brant hand out “Bukle Up papers to people as they drive through the hack parking lot. Below left: Class representative Kevin Sollars raises his hand while Cathy Sollars looks on. Below: Student body president Keith Dudley, Jerri Willis treasurer, and Stacey Slagle secretary conduct a meeting. 160 Student Congress Student Congress Provides Services Far left: Chris Tabor tries to act cool as Joe Mace pulls a few tricks. Right: Student body officers preside over freshman day. Below: Ed Dalsing and Andy Shea go crazy at the Student Congress dance. Student Congress 161 Benton Honor Guard and bless Benton High School.' Chris Stocking is using some of his Honor Guard techniques while the others pay close attention. The Honor Guard cadets include: Top row: Celestina Contreras, Doug Sullivan. Jesse Monta- moyor, Conrad King, Randy Starling. Robert Phillipee, and David Sisk. Bottom row: Walter Nichols. Paula Fimple, Reba King, Nikki Sexton, Heather Miller, Tracy Hughes. Todd Jagozinski, and Commander Mike Gray. Cadet Lt. Col. Allen Bundridge tells his squad what they are to do next. 162 Color Guard The Drill Squad this year consists of top row Randy Starling, Jerry Bosley, Lance Wolverton, Brian Violett, Bobby-Jo Fairchild, Celestina Contreras, and David Sisk, bottom row: Mike Sanders, Walter Nichols, Reba King, Pam Jarvis, and Tracy Hughes. The Drill Squad is doing a daily exercise. I didn’t do it, he did.” Drill Squad Kenny Weston inspects the Drill Squad. Color Guard 163 The Bentonian The Bentonian Staff consista of, bottom, left to right: Tara Penland, Lori Bamfield, and Darla Rhodes. Middle, left to right: Tina Hughes, Kim Kretzer, and teacher Donna Boyer. Top, left to right: Larry Nelson and Brett King. Larry Nelson shys away from the camera as he tries to get comfortable in his chair. Mr. Eickmeyer a student teacher works vigorously on a term paper for college. 164 Bentonian Kim Kretzer programs a story she is writing for the Bentonian on the computer while Larry Nelson keeps busy looking through the computer disks. Ms. Boyer seems to be pondering a thought or thinking over a student’s question. Tara Penland makes a point during class that she wants everybody to under- stand. Brett King says something that makes Ms. Boyer laugh and Tara Penland argue. Donna-Jean Boyer is exhausted by 6th hour. This is when the Bentonian staff has class together. Bentonian 166 Above right: Sarah Canchola, a staff member draws a spread for the year- book. Above left: Janelle Gann sits and watches while Kathy DeShon and Mi- chelle Turner work on their assigned pages. Bottom right: Typist Kim Ames puts some of the spreads she’s been working on in her yearbook locker. Above: Jason Shelkop gets some advice from Mr. Hager. 166 Yearbook Staff The Wahwahlanawal Staff is one of the most dedicated organi- zations associated with Benton High School. The yearbook staff members give up one hour each school day in order to design and draw spreads and write copy for each page that is assigned to them. Every page in the yearbook is cre- ated entirely by a student with the aid and supervision of Mr. Larry Hager, who has been involved with the yearbook for many years. At the beginning of the year the staff is given a budget by the school, to create an appropriate book. The goal of the yearbook is to first, create an enjoyable book and second, make a profit in order to construct an even better book the following year. Although there’s a lot of work involved in putting together the yearbook, it brings great satisfac- tion to all those involved when they see the completed product. The yearbook is truly an exten- sion of the student body and of the year it represents. Mona Long, yearbook editor and photographer, waits for just the right moment to snap a picture of someone. Far Above: Dawn Garton. Jason Shelkop, and Deanna Thompson, first year staff members write copy and plan spreads while veteran staff member and photographer Ryan Foley keeps an eye on those less exper- ienced. Above: Copy Editor, Jeremy Huffman looks up and says, Wait, let me guess more work, right?” Yearbook Staff 167 The Spanish Club Above left: Jamie Thomas is an elected officer of the Spanish Club. Above: Chris Tabor and Jamie Green have a quiet even- ing at one of the meetings. l eft: Tracy Crenshaw and Chris Tabor also enjoy them- selves at one of the meetings. Above: Chris Silvey seems to be saying something but hasn’t caught anybody's attention. I eft: Nikki Graves and Shawna Kirschner seem to be enjoying themselves watching T.V. 168 Spanish Club Spanish Club 169 Student Life Jermey Huffman bids farewell as he sets off to be Miss Benton. Danny Murphey and Ron Anno trot off to class after a fun filled day stealing Coach Ziesel's coat. “Cindy, look at the camera and you will shrink, really” says Derek. Kathy DeShon thinks those doors go to the boys locker room. 170 Student Life “Now Chris this is basketball, can you say basketball, I knew you could” says Keith Dudley. Mona Long proudly stands up for womens right's, and to great art work behind her. Andrea Sturgis limherly seats in the auditorium and smiles at what’s happening on stage. Student Life 171 Without her name tag, Kris Majors often forgets wear she works. In Memoriam Angie Mueller is seen in these pictures herself at a Spanish Club party. She was very active in the Spanish Club. She is also seen dancing at the Back to School dance. The joy of life, shat- tered in a moment. A brief second that brings us sorrow, pain and suffering of the mind. But we mus remember the joy that was given, be- fore - before it all fell apart. And the love we shared will be with us always, all the days of our lives and forever. They were and are a part of us that no one can take away. Their love will be in our hearts forever. But we must go on, so that when we leave this life, our friends will re- member the love we held together that time cannot surpass. In loving memory of Angela E. Muller By Jody Cox In Loving Memory Of . . . Angie E. Mueller December 4, 1968 - October 24, 1986 In Memoriam 173 Abbott, Joellen 62 Ackley, Myla 73 Adkins, Brad 30 Adkins, Stacy 54 Admire, Jessica 44 Admire, Melissa 44 Albertson, Paul 62 Ames, Kerry 44, 97, 156 Ames, Kimberly 30, 43, 166, 188 Amos, Kellie 54 Amos, Rhonda 17 Amos, Shelly 54 Anderson, Karen 73 Anderson, Kim 62 Andrews, Josh 54, 115, 124 Annigan, Jeff 111 Anno, Ronnie 30, 94, 170 Anno, Stacie 54 Arevelo, Eric 54, 124 Argabright, Shelly 30, 136 Armfield, Mallory 54 Armstrong, Gretchan 140 Armstrong, Gretchen 30, 155 Arnold, Amy 09, 24, 44, 138, 139, 146, 147 Arnold, Ann-Marie 30 Arnold, Lana 54 Arts, Fine 92, 93 Arts, Industrial 106 Arts, Language 96, 97 Ashler, Christopher 44 Ashworth, Dena 54, 126 Aspey, Jodie 54, 126 Assembly, Pep 141, 142 Atkinson, Jason 62, 121, 128 Atkinson, Marcus 54, 124 Atwood, Melody 30 Auxier, Cindy 44 Auxier, David 30 Auxier, Jefffery 44 Auxier, Jennifer 62 Auxier, Valerie 62 Awards, Academics 16 Baber, Amy 24 Bachman, Dena 52, 73 Bair, Manley 84 Baker, Telara 30 Baldwin, Goldie 84 Baldwin, Jeremy 44 Ball, Derrick 54 Ball, R.O.T.C. 17 Bally, Bobbi-Jo 44, 188 Bally, Floyd 54 Bally, Gina 62, 126 Bally, Jimmy 54 Bally, John 19 Bamfield, Lori 30, 40, 138, 146, 164 Band 148, 149 Banker, Andrew 62, 125, 138, 139 Barber, Michael 62 Barber, Shelly 12, 16 Barker, Kelly 44 Barman, Laurie 31, 32, 102, 127, 138, 145, 158 Barnes, Clint 31 Barnes, Deanna 54 Barnes, Elaine 84 Barnes, Jamie 31, 111 Barnett, Heather 62, 63 Barnett, Wesley 44, 96, 115, 137, 144 Barr, Lisa 31, 43, 144, 145, 150, 151, 158, 159 Barron, David 62 Bartlett, Kristina 54, 126 Bascue, Penny 54 Baseball 23 Basketball, Freshmen 120, 121 Basketball, Varsity 116, 117 Baskins, Brenda 54 Baublit, Kyndra 54 Bayer, Wendy 73, 74 Beaulieu, Todd 20, 54, 115 Becerra, Sandra 31, 117 Beggs, Jill 44 Behler, Tammie 44, 95 Behler, Tracy 54 Benedict, Janet 44 Bennet, Bruce 54 Bentonian 164, 165 Berger, Deanna 27, 44 Berry, Brian 54, 124 Berry, Dean 62 Berry, Gene 62, 128 Biller, Eric 54 Billingsley, Sarah 05, 74, 90 Bing, Larry 74 Bittick, Deanna 62 Bittick, Kariejoe 62 Black, Lisa 31, 103, 156 Blackwell, Heidi 63 Blanchard, Danny 63, 121, 125 Blevins, Corey 54 Bloss, Ronald 54 Bodde, Karren 63 Bolinger, Brian 63 Boiler, David 44 Boiler, Lonnie 44 Bosley, Jerry 63, 163 Bosley, Jimmy 63 Bowden. Amy 44 Bowl, History 21, 103 Boyer, Donna-Jean 74, 77, 164, 165 Boyer, Robert 44, 96 Bradshaw, Robert 74 Brant, Chris 08, 15, 31, 37, 39, 154, 158, 159, 160 Brendle, John 54, 97, 124 Breuckmann, Karl 63, 66, 121, 125 Brewer, Merle 63 Brewer, Shane 121, 125 Brewka, Brandon 63, 130 Bricker, Cheryl 54 Bricker, Linda 31 Bricker, Mary 63 Bricker, Roger 44, 124 Bringus, Jerri 63 Brinkman, Martin 44, 63, 121, 182 Brock, Norris 17 Bromley, Angela 54 Brown, David 45, 98, 124 Brown, Michelle 45 Brown, Mike 54 Brown, Troy 45 Bruce, John 45 Bryson, Kim 45 Bryson, Shelly 54 Bundridge, Allen 17, 31, 128 Bundridge, John 54, 57 Bundrige, Alan 128 Bundrige, Allen 162 Burchett, Rebecca 31 Burmeister, Barbara 75, 103 Burmeister, Dean 75 Bush, Leigh-Ann 24, 54 Business 90, 91 Butterfield, David 63 Byford, Valerie 63 Byrne, Patrick 75 Calloway, Buddy 32 Calloway, Dawna 63 Calloway, Edna 63 Campbell, Brian 63, 125, 131 Campbell, Heather 45, 144, 145 Canchola, Clara 188 Canchola, Lisa 54 Canchola, Sarah 12, 32, 166 Canchola, Tom 107 Capps, Jack 75 Carpenter, Karen 84 Carpenter, Michael 54 Caton, Dawn 55, 138, 139, 146 Caw, Daniel 55 Caw, Kevin 32, 38, 182 Chase, Greg 55, 118 Chavez, Brian 55 Chavez, Randy 45 Chavez, Robert 55 Chavez, Tony 32 Chavez, Vonda 32 Cheerleaders 146, 147 Chesser, Christine 84 Chesser, Troy 55 Chirila, Mark 32, 37, 104, 105, 122, 124, 125, 188 Chirlia, Mark 140 Christ, Willa 32 Christie, Damon 55 Christofferson, Roseanne 45 Christopher, Dawn 63 Christy, Larry 32 Clark, Jennifer 45, 48, 188 Clark, Kevin 20, 55 Clemens, Daniel 63, 102, 121 Clemens, Rhonda 45 Clements, Eddie 55 Clemmens, Dan 125 Cline, Amy 08, 45 Clouse, Rhonda 45 Club, Spanish 168, 169 Cluts, Chad 55, 96 Cluta, Damon 24 Cluts, Ryan 55 Clutter, Chris 45 Colgan, Dan 72 Colley, Jay 55 Collier, Stacy 55 Combs, Jamie 63, 125, 130 Conard, Carl 32, 103 Conard, Mark 64 Conard, Mike 10 Conard, Steven 55 Conard, Timothy 45 Congress, Student 160, 161 Conroy, David 32 Conroy, Timothy 64 Contreras, Celestina 64, 162, 163 Conz, Derek 33, 123, 188 Cook, Aleshia 33, 188 Cook, Amiee 64, 126 Cook, Doug 94 Cook, Ila 64 Coon, George 33 Coon, Tina 33 Cooper, Christi 45, 126 Cooper, Zack 64 Copeland, Scott 55 Corcoran, Charles 64 Corkins, Corina 55, 93 Corkins, Melinda 33, 135, 140 Cottrill, Jeff 64 Coursen, Jennifer 64 Coursen, Wendy 55 Cowden, Ricky 64 Cox, Jody 09, 25, 33, 136, 138 Cox, Stephanie 33 Coy, Stacey 64, 120 Crank, Don 23 Crenshaw, Tracy 06, 33, 34, 42, 103, 146, 147, 156, 157, 15 9, 168, 169 Crisp, William 45 Crockett, Charles 64 Crockett, Connie 84 Crockett, Harold 64 Cruse, Harvey 64, 121 Culver, Brenda 33 Cunningham, Maxine 84 Daffron, Brett 45, 118 Dalby, Barbara 55, 96 Dalsin, Janet 99 Dalsing, Ed 31, 33, 91, 127, 155, 158, 159, 161 Dance, Christmas 140 Dance, Sweetheart 14 Danner, Robert 19, 24 Danyluck, Donnet 34 Davenport, Allison 55, 120, 126 Davidson, Clint 34 Davidson, Johnna 17, 34 Davis, Billie 12 Davis, Charles 64, 121, 128 Davis, Mary 04 Davis, Mike 64 Dawe, Alberta 45 Dawe, Roberta 45 Dawson, Janette 55, 59 Day, Beverly 55 Day, Kimberly 45 Deatherage, Jeff 45 Deathridge, Tony 64 DeMaranville, Tammy 45, 134, 146, 151, 185 DeRoin, Robbie 46 DeShon, Katherine 33, 34, 90.91, 127, 160, 166, 170, 188 DeShon, Matthew 56, 127 Devall, Anette 64 DeWar, Amy 56, 126 DeWar, Dana 34 Distafino, Mike 03, 34, 35, 182 Ditts, Michelle 56 Dowell, Emily 64 Dowell, Louis 46 Drysdale, Debra 46, 117 Dudley, Keith 08, 25, 32, 34, 39, 40, 63, 103, 154, 158, 15 9, 160, 171 Dudley, Lisa 56, 126, 144, 145 Duke, Darin 46, 118, 124, 169 Duke, Dawn 56, 126 Dulcan, Patrica 76 Dunlap, Charles 64 Dye, Debbie 56 ■H)ye, Kevin 46 Dykes. Tina 09, 34, 90, 135, ; 146, 150, 151 Eaton, Anna 84, 86 Ebling, Susan 56 Eddins, Barbara 76 Edson, -Jeffery 20, 56, 101, 118 Edfton, Jerry 12, 15, 16, 21 Edson, Scott 64 Edwards, Joyce 16, 76, 77 Edwards, Kate 76 Edwards, Larry 76, 98 Edwards, Stephanie 56 Eivins, Jon 64, 121, 125 Eivins, Michael 46 Elam, Barry 46, 183 Elam, Terry 46, 111, 182 Elder, Mary 76, 77 Elliott, Rhonda 34, 183 Elliott, Robert 64 Ellis, Danny 56 Ellis, David 34 Elo, Michael 64 Embrey, Jerry 65 Endsley, Grace 85 Endsly, Kristin 65 Engle, Kim 65 English, Melva 04 Epps, Jeff 46 Erickson, Kim 35, 42 Eslinger, LeAnn 35, 127 Eslinger, Loren 65, 121, 125 Eslinger, Tammy 46 Evans, Dana 65 Evans, Dee-Ann 56, 126 Evans, Donna 120, 126 Evans, Paul 76, 77 Evans, Ronnie 46 Everett, Melodi 46 Ezzell, Jimmy 65, 125 Ezzell, Pat 12, 21, 26 Ezzell, Zack 12, 14, 23, 25 Faculty 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83 Fairchild, Bobby-Jo 65, 163 Farrington, Kim 65 Farrington, Tammy 46 Fasching, Mark 46 Faulkner, Gwen 65 Ferguson, Donnie 110 Fike, Anita 12, 13, 138 Fike, James 13, 23, 46, 47 Filbert, Tricia 35 Filley, Wendy 46 Filley, William 46 Fimple, Paula 56, 162 Fleming, Carolyn 65 Flint, Lori 65, 68 Flowers, Kenny 35, 35, 115, 123 Foley, John 14, 77 Foley, Ryan 35, 36, 167, 188 Football. Vasity 124 Ford, Connie 46 Forensics 155 Foster, Galen 56, 130 Foster, Glenn 46, 130, 182 Frakes, Rebecca 45, 46, 146 Franken, Allan 56 Frankie, Tara 154 Frasier, Chad 35 Frayer, Karrie 56 Frayer, Lori 46, 111 Frazee, Tim 56, 92 Fredrickson, Tracy 19 Freshmen 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70 Freund, Anthony 56 Freund, Richard 65 Fry, Derek 56, 118 Fry, Jeffery 56 Fuller, Robin 47 Furgeson, Judith 47 Furgeson, Rachel 65 Furgeson, Shantella 65 Furlong, Paul 19 I7(i Galindo, Jim 127 Gall, Mary 03, 26 Gall, Mellisa 56 Galvan, Michelle 56 Gann, Bryan 65 Gann, Janelle 35, 103, 129, 156, 166, 188 Gann, Thresa 56 Gardner, Harry 56, 118 Gardner, Kevin 35, 37 Garret, Mary 65 Garton, Dawn 47, 167, 188 Garton, Travis 56, 118 Gatch, Tim 77 Gatton, Mary 35 Gawatz, Michelle 94 Gay, Carrie 56, 126 Gay, Paula 47, 52, 95 Gentry, Carol 25, 47, 134, 151 Gentry, Elmer 47, 124, 130, 157 Gentry, Rob 19 George, Cheryl 65 George, Theresa 35 George, Timothy 56, 124 Gerlt, Diana 36 German, Bonnie 77 Gibson, Krista 56 Gibson, Rodney 36 Gilbert, Shon 65 Gillespie, Tracey 65 Gilmour, Elliott 22, 47, 124 Giseburt, Carina 36, 155 Giseburt, Michael 65, 155 Glise, Jeannine 78, 110 Golinda, James 56 Gonzales, Vicki 47, 52 Goodwin, Brett 56, 118 Goodwin, Casey 36 Goodwin, Tina 36 Grable, Kimberly 65 Grable, Michelle 56 Grace, Timothy 47 Graduation, Project 18, 19 Graduation 06, 07 Graves, Laura 64, 65, 117, 126, 138, 139, 168 Gray, Michael 47, 128, 162 Gray, Wendy 57, 126 Green, Adam 47 Green, darnel 57, 59, 118, 124, 138, 139, 168 Gregory, Brian 36, 38, 183 Grider, David 19, 25 Griffin, Georgina 65 Grimes, Amy 65, 126 Groce, Theodore 47 Groh, Welcome 04 Gross, Franklin 57 Groves, Jeff 36, 123, 124 Guard, Color 162, 163 Guinn, Heather 57 Guinn, Shawna 66 Guinn, Steven 57 Guiseburt, Carina 62 Guiseburt, Mike 62 Gym 104, 105 Habert, Melinda 47, 144, 145 Hackman, Michael 57 Hager, Larry 10, 14, 16, 78, 167, 188 Halbirt, Chistopher 47 Halloween 185 Ham, Cheryl 66 Hamblin, Dusty 36, 188 Hamm, Billie 85 Handsome, Darrin 66, 125 Handsome, Sheila 47 Harding, Tammy 57 Harmsen, Howard 72 Harris, Ace 66 Harrison, Amy 12, 17 Hart, John 66, 121 Hart, Michelle 47 Hart, Mike 66 Harter, Mark 99 Harter, Mike 125 Hartman, Mark 66, 130 Hatfield, Franklin 57 Hawley, Aileena 47, 91 Hayes, Charles 07, 47, 49 Hayes, Daniel 66, 125 Hayes, Phelisha 66 Hayes, Tony 151 Hayward, Jon 57 Hayward, Teana 57 Heater, Meredith 36, 94, 103 Heater, Minda 47 Heath, Raymond 47 Heitman, Carlene 36 Helfery, Paul 57 Helfrey, Rodney 66, 121 Helm, Johney 19 Helsel, April 48 Helsel, David 36 Helsel, Jay 66 Helton, Tina 48 Helton, Valerie 66 Hendrix, Joshua 36, 130 Herman, Amy 57 Herring, James 48, 57, 96 Herring, Rachel 12, 57 Hibbs, Gerald 03, 48, 135 Hicks, Dallas 57, 134 Hicks, Douglas 36, 91, 123, 124, 138 Hicks, Doug 36 Hicks, Lamar 07, 78 Higbe, Dana 57 Higbe, Leah 25, 37 Higginbothom, Brian 57, 130 Hildabrand, Ryan 57, 142 Hildebrand, Cinda 95, 37 Hill, Eric 57, 124 Hill, Sharman 11 Hillyards 182 Hines, Sonya 66 Hodges, Chris 66 Hoffman, Brandi 57 Hoffman, Danny 57, 134, 151 Hoffman, Dwain 66 Hoffman, Jeremy 66 Hoffman, John 03, 78 Hoffman, Robert 37 f Hollis, Shawna 27, 48, 97 Holm, Charles 78 Holmes, David 48 Holmes, Frederick 66 Holmes, Greg 37 Holmes, Jay 98 Honeycutt, Vernon 48, 108, 128 Hood, Sherry 57 Hoover, Raymond 57 Hoovery, Wayland 125 Hopper, Melissa 37 Horey, Wayland 66 Horn, Bill 78 Horn, Haley 57, 136 Horn, Jacque 12, 15, 16 Hovey, Wayland 130 Howard, David 48, 55 Howes, Brian 66 Hubbard, James 66 Hubbard, Tommy 57 Huffman, Christopher 48 Huffman, George 125 Huffman, Jeremy 48, 93, 99, 167, 170, 188 Huffman, Michelle 48, 94 Hughes, Ben 48 Hughes, Chris 15, 16, 21 Hughes, Jody 66, 125 Hughes, Joyce 66 Hughes, Tina 48, 101, 146, 147, 164 Hughes, Tracy 66, 162, 163 Hunt, Randy 37, 39 Hurd, Carrie 66, 67 Hurd, David 48, 138, 139 Hurd, Tiffany 57, 188 Hurst, C.J. 125 Hurst, Christopher 66 Ide. Christina 58 Ide, Gregg 37 Ide, Natalie 48 Ingram, Sherrie 58 Inloes, Darlene 58 Jackson, Mary-Lou 85 Jackson, Michael 58, 65 Jacobs, Teddy 48 Jacobs, Tommy 37, 130, 131 Jagodzinski, Louis 58, 124 Jagodzinski, Todd 58, 108, 149, 162 James, Rob 10, 16, 21 Jarvis, Pam 163 Jenkins, Acie 67 Jenkins, Robert 48, 49, 151 Jennings, Carl 48 Johnson, Fredrickai 58, 126 Johnson, Melaine 67 Johnson, Melinda 48 Johnson, Melissa 63, 67, 126 Johnson, Michelle 37, 90, 91, 144, 145 Johnson, Richard 111 Johnson, Wendy 58, 146 Jones, Charles 58, 118 Jones, Jennifer 67 Jordan, Lora 37 JROTC 108, 109 Judah, Tommy 48, 109 Juniors 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53 Kahler, Nicholas 58 Kalamon, John 37 Kalamon, Terrace 48 Keith, Pam 37, 117 Keith, Ronald 67 Keith, Russell 11 Keith, Tina 37 Keling, Mike 37, 38 Keling, Scott 38 Keling, Troy 67 Kelly, Don 72 Kennedy, Rodney 38, 92 Kent, Cari 58 Kerns, Kelli 38 Kiger, Kimberly 67 King, Brad 67, 121, 125 King, Brett 48, 115, 164, 165 King, Cathie 03, 79, 81, 129 King, Conrade 58, 162 King, Jamie 58, 124 King, Reba 67, 162, 163 King, Stacey 58 King, Wendy 67 Kirshner, Shawna 67, 117, 120, 126, 168 Kissick, Jeffery 58 Kizior, Michelle 67, 94 Klepees, Kerren 49 Kovac, Matthew 58 Kretzer, Gary 58, 186 Kretzer, John 67 Kretzer, Kimberly 49, 164, 165 Kuehner, Michael 49 Kulak, Angela 38 Laham, Mikie 58 Lake, Tina 67 Lance, Kenneth 38 Langner, Bob 38 Langner, Lisa 03 Langthorp, Debra 49, 127 Lanham, Lloyd 38, 123, 124 Lanham, Lori 67, 126 Larmore, Billie 58 Lawrence, Matthew 49, 124, 1 130, 183 Lawson, Century 07 Leaverton, Gary 58 Lentz, Danny 12, 16, 24 Leupold, Angel 49 Lewallen, Toni 67 Lewandwoski, Tom 118 Liechti, Michael 17, 38, 135 Life, Student 170, 171 Little, Brenda 32, 38, 127, 186 Little, Brett 16 Lloyd, Trade 67 Lofts, Natalie 49 Long, Frankie 38 Long, Kelly 32, 38, 39, 42, 52, 117, 127, 138 Long, Mona 46, 49, 167, 171, 185, 188 Long, Tammy 49 Lovely, Stephen 79 Lundy, Douglas 58 Lundy, Jeff 49 Lux, Anthony 58 Mace, Jennifer 49, 126 Mace, Joseph 56, 58, 124, 161 Mace, Michael 49 Mace, Sherri 49 Maddox, Raymond 58 Majewski, Lorrie 58, 126 Majors, Kristin 39, 49, 145, 171 Makeeff, Gina 49 Malotte, Chad 58 Malotte, Rodney 20, 25, 38 Mapel, Roger 23, 38, 115 Mariott, Andrea 58 Markt, Brian 58 Marriott, Jan 38 Marsh, Melinda 67, 129 Marshall, Nancy 49 Marshall, William 49 Martin, Brian 67 Martin, James 49 Martin, Milo 49 Martinez, Carla 58, 137 Martinez, Carlene 49 Martinez, Chris 38 Martinez, Lora 48, 58, 104, 117, 120, 137 Martinez, Paul 39 Mason, Bill 49 Mason, Scott 20, 58, 115 Masteller, Brenda 49 Mathews, Amy 39 Math 98, 99 Matthews, Everett 67, 121, 125 Matthews, Garret 58, 130 Matthews, Rhonda 50 Matthews, Sheila 50 Maudlin, Brian 49, 50 Maxwell, Brandee 50 Maxwell, Leroy 50, 124, 127 Maxwell, Scott 67, 125 McClellan, James 58 McClurg, Ryan 12, 39 McComy, Elizabeth 67 McCopin, Gregg 50 McCoppin, John 39 McDonell, Rhonda 50, 91 McGuire, Lori 67, 126 McIntosh, Timmy 50 McKinney, Donald 58 McKinnon, Robert 59, 124 McMullen, Amy 50 Mears, Curtis 39 r I Mears, Jennafer 11, 27 Mears, Kevin 67 Mears, Marilyin 39 Mears, Scott 12, 50, 115 Meehan, Tom 130 Mejia, Lydia 59, 120, 126 Memoriam, In 173 Meyers, Rodney 68 Midyett, Drexel 19 Milbourne, Jaime 50 178 Miller, Andrew 67 Miller, Bradly 68 Miller, Heather 68, 162 Miller, Howie 26 Miller, Jeff 50 Miller, Owen 59 Miller, Robert 39, 42 Miller, Virginia 39, 110 Milton, Mark 68 Mitchell, Deborah 68, 95 Mitchell, Tracey 50 Modis, James 05, 79 Mogg, Bryan 20, 59, 124 Mogg, Greg 39 Mollus, Jennifer 16, 19 Monroe, Lestina 50 Montegniv Eric 59, 101, 118, 128 Montemayor, Jesse 59, 162 Montemayor, Maria 39 Montgomary, Jason 68 Montgomery, Robert 50 Moon, Chris 24 Moore, Angela 59 Moore, Jamie 59 Morgan, Jeffery 44, 50, 124 Morris, Mike 59 Morris, Sharon 59 Moser, Chad 50, 157 Moser, Kyle 50 Moser, Lisa 27, 50, 186 Mosier, Carolyn 85 Mueller, Angie 39, 172 Mueller, Scott 50, 124 Murphy, Danny 38, 39, 170 Murphy, Gina 50 Murphy, Jeannie 68 Musser, Grover 06. 39, 114, 115, 136, 138, 158, 159 N.H.S. 10, 11 Nagel, Marty 39, 184 Nash, Eileen 79, 81 Neal, LeAnn 10, 15, 16, 21 Neal, Rebecca 50, 99 Neal, Tim 68, 125 Neidel, James 59 Nelson, Larry 50, 93, 164, 165 Nelson, Matthew 68 Nelson, Michael 59, 124 Newberry, Stacie 50 NHS 158, 159 Nicholos, Brian 68 Nichols, Elizabeth 59 Nichols, Michelle 40, 68 Nichols, Walter 68, 109, 162, 163 Noble, Lee 51 Norris, Becky 17 Norton, Jason 68, 121 Nurski, Marti 12 O'Callghan, Billie 51 O’Dell, Micheal 51, 108 O’Dell, Richard 51 O’Hare, James 79 O’Rourke, Dawn 4(f Office-Adminstration, Main Ogden, Candy 51 Ohering, Marsha 68 Oliver, Daniel 40, 68, 121, 188 Olympics, Benton 136, 137 Opening 02, 03 Orozco, Gregory 40 Orozco, Jennifer 59 Orozco, Steve 23 Osteen, Dane 68, 125 Ostroski, Tony 59 Painter, Todd 68 Palmer, Brett 51 Pankiewicz, Tom 34, 80 Parcell, Robin 40 Parker, Clifton 68, 125 Parker, Davida 51 Parker, Jean 04 Parker, John 51 Parker, Leigh-Ann 32, 127 Parker, Matthew 59 Parker, Mike 40 Parmon, Pamela 68 Pasley, Jerry 51, 135 Pasley, Shaine 59 Pasley, Valerie 40, 136 Payne, Roger 80 Pearson, Stacey 51 Peck, Dana 51 Penland, Amy 51, 53, 146, 147 Penland, Tara 164, 165 Peters, Craig 23, 51, 124, 130,1 131 Peters, Fredrick 68 Peters, Greg 51 Phillippe, Robert 40, 162 Phillippe, Thomas 59 Phillips, Crystal 68 Phillips, Jason 106 Phillips, Merle 51, 124 Phillips, Roger 55, 59, 97, 101 Phinny, Kristal 51 Phinny, Samantha 59 Phroper, Rhonda 59 Pierce, Terry 80 Pike, Joseph 68, 115, 125 Pilgram, Larry 60 Pinion, Lee 60 ’Pitts, Terri 40, 127 Poms 145 Prometheans 15, 156, 157 Prom 24, 25 Provin, Ronica 41 Pummell, Brian 68, 125 Purdy, Amy 68, 120 Rains, Vicki 80 Ramsey, Jennifer 68 Ransom, Don 72 Ray, Dana 69 Raymond, Hans 130 Reception 04, 05 Redmond, Dave 86 Reece, Jennifer 60, 126 Reece, John 04 Reece, Ricky 60 Reece, Sonny 12, 13, 27, 138 Reed, Craig 69, 121, 125 Reed, Marvin 49 Reeves, Sean 51 Reid, Marvin 51 Reiley, Randy 69, 102 Reno, Chad 69 Reynolds, Jerold 69 Reynolds, Tammy 51 Rhodes, Darla 41, 164 Rhodes, Stacy 104 Rice, Larry 51 Rice, Ronnie 60, 124, 127 Rice, Wendy 41 Richardson, Jason 98, 107, 130 Riche, Dennis 80 Richey, Dottie 69, 126 Richey, Jeffery 59, 60 Ridge, Eva 60 Riley, Heather 60 Rivera, Wendy 69, 110, 111 Roach, Rodney 51 Roach, Roger 51 Roads, Stacy 69, 126 Robbins, Lawrence 80, 151 Rocha, Richard 142, 90 Romesburg, Matthew 41 Rose, Robin 69 Rose, Steven 60 Routh, Kari 69 Royalty, Fall 138, 139 Royalty, Spring 12, 13 Royalty, Winter 152 Russel, Randy 60 Russell, Lorie 60 Sander, Michael 69, 163 Sanders, Amy 60 Sauter, Karen 10 Sauter, Lonnie 51, 157 Sauter, Marchelle 60 Sauter, Monica 60 Schmidtke, Rhonda 51, 96 Schneller, Michelle 51, 52 Schoof, Tory 182 Schoof, Vicki 41 Schubert, Chari 95, 117 Schubert, Forrest 32, 41 Schurbet, Chari 60 Science 100, 101 Scott, Chris 60 Scott, Gary 60 Scott, Susan 51 Sears, Karla 60, 126 Sego, Kamara 69 Seniors 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 Sexton, Nikki 51, 162 Sexton, Troy 20, 60 Shaline, Scott 60 Shannon, Steven 41 Sharp, Carla 41 Sharp, Michael 60 Shea, Andy 41, 107, 161 Sheddon, Sue 69 Shelkop, Jason 10, 24, 41, 138, 158, 166, 167, 188 Shellenberger, Eric 51, 124 Shepard, Imogene 81 Sheperd, Laura 60 Sherlock, Lori 41 Shortle, Michelle 51, 145 Show, Variety 08, 09 Shryoek, Jim 69 Silvey, Christine 10, 11, 41, 146, 151, 158, 168, 186 Silvey, Delores 52 Silvey, Heather 41 Silvey, Jeff 52 Silvey, Matthew 60, 124 Silvey, Ray 122, 124 Silvey, Renee 41 Simmons, Cecil 81 Simpkins, Kent 69, 121 Sims, Lachelle 52 Singers, Benton 151 Singleton, Cindy 41 Sisk, Claude 42 Sisk, David 60, 162, 163 Slagle, Stacey 42, 138, 139, 144, 145, 160, 169 Slahorek, Rochell 60 Sloniker, Stacey 60 Smith, Brenda 69 Smith, Butch 121 Smith, Calvin 81 Smith, Eric 60 Smith, Gary 22, 52 Smith, Heather 60 Smith, Kim 42 Smith, Kristie 126 Smith, Ladonna 60 Smith, Robert 69 Smith, Stacey 12, 52, 144, 145 Smith, Tura 69 Smith, W.K. 81 Smock, Joseph 60 Snapp, Jonathan 23, 59, 60, 122, 124 Snoopy 135 Sodowsky, Steve 42 Sollars, Catherine 60, 104, 146, 160 Sollars, Kevin 52, 136, 160 Sollars. Leonard 22, 52, 136 Sophomores 54, 55, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61 Sparks, Jeff 12 Speaker, Jane-Anne 60, 126 Spoonemore, Katrina 52, 90, 129 Springs, Annette 52 Springs, Janette 52 Springs, Lynette 52 Staff, Yearbook 26, 27, 166, 167, 188 Stafford, Rob 69 Staff 84, 85, 86 Stanley, Deanna 52, 126 Starks, Ron 35, 82 Starling, Randy 60, 162, 163 Steeby, Candy 69 Stehle, Chris 42, 128 Stephens, Jerry 52 Stewart, Brad 69, 121 Stewart, Carmen 25 Stewart, Cindy 42, 151 Stewart, Jenny 86 Stewart, Pamela 52 Still, Sam 19 Stocking, Christopher 52, 162 Stocking, Peggy 69, 120, 126 Straton, Jennifer 42 Straton, Joellen 60, 105 Strong, Marcie 69 Strong, Robbie 42 Stroud, Tiffany 70 Studies, Social 102 Stumpf, Alan 52, 183 Stumpf, Dawn 16, 25 Sturgis, Andrea 25, 52, 135, 145, 150, 151, 171 Sullivan, Doug 162 Sullivan, James 60 Sullivan, Janice 52 Sumpter, Echo 42, 136 180 Sutton, David 42 Swope, Sherry 70 Swope, Terry 70 Tabor, Chris 14, 20, 60, 115, 124, 161, 168, 169 Tabor, Donnie 14, 20, 39, 42, 115, 122, 124 Tabor, Don 82, 142 Talbot, Tamara 82 Tannett, Pam 42 Tapez, Jaymi 70, 126 Taube, Laura 127 Taylor, Angela 70 Taylor, Christina 37, 42 Taylor, Kim 42, 140, 151 Teets, Tillie 70 Tennis 20 Thomas, Angela 70 Thomas, David 42 Thomas, Deborah 70 Thomas, Jamie 52, 53, 81, 168 Thomas, Tracy 60 Thompson, Chad 70 Thompson, Christopher 12, 60, 100, 115 Thompson, Deanna 167, 188 Thompson, Reginald 60 Thompson, Scott 61, 134, 150, 151 Thompson, Sharry 43 Thorp, Stacy 61, 129 Thorton, Rachel 70, 126 Tillman, Michelle 61, 126 Title 01 Todd, Larry 03, 10, 43 Todd, Rose 86 Tolbert, Bette 86 Tolly, Cynthia 61 Track 22 Tracy, Frank 70 Tracy, Michael 61 Trammell, David 61 Trammell, Jamie 154 Traster, Paula 53 Trauenicht, Julie 61 Troester, Gerald 72 Trout, Corey 70 Tunnell, Kandis 61 Turgon, Allen 125, 130 Turgon, Gregory 70 Turner, Leslie 83, 127 Turner, Michelle 43, 166, 188 Underwood, Rhonda 70 Unzicker, Stacey 53, 129 Vannaman, Marlys 61 Vaughn, Lela 53 Viberg, Magnus 98, 138, 139 Violett, Brian 70, 163 Volleyball 126, 127 Wagenka, Bobby 61 Wagner, Robert 70 Waitkoss, Darvin 61, 124 Walker, Frank 43 Walker, Jerry 53 Walker, Laura 61, 126 Walker, Terry 61 Waller, Christina 11, 34, 42, 43, 146 Wehr, John 61, 124, 130 Weisenburger, Larry 61 Weisenburger, Matt 123, 124 Weiser, Jeff 70, 125 Wells, Brian 22, 53, 124 West, Amy 53, 145 Weston, David 43 Weston, Kenneth 53, 128, 163 Whalert, David 70, 121, 125, 169 Wheeler, Jerry 17, 33, 43, 134, 150, 151 Wheeler, Shane 61 White, Charles 83 White, Ron 61 Whitmer, Ronald 70 Whitmore, John 43, 158 Whitmore, Shannon 70, 120, 126 Whitten, Dallen 53 Wiggington, Craig 43 Williams, Brad 70 Williams, Candy 70 Williams, Gerald 70 Williams, James 70 Williams, John 61 Willis, Jerri 32, 43, 127, 160 Willis, Jimmy 53, 97 Willis, Karen 61, 102 Willis, Kaysie 70, 117, 126 Willis, Steve 38, 43 Wilson, Betty 04, 83 Wilson, Dana 70 Wilson, Heather 53 Wilson, Natelie 61 Wilson, Suzie 70 Winborn, Kim 19 Wineiger, Amy 70 Wittong, Tammy 70 Wolfe, Tammy 53 Wolverton, Lance 61, 163 Woodward, Dawn 61, 184 Woodward, Shannon 61 Wright, Bill 19, 23 Wright, Casey 67, 70, 104 Wright, Stacey 43, 117, 127 Young, Brian 43 Yurkovich, Kenny 07 Yurkovich, Rodney 61, 106 Zbierski, Harold 43 Ziesel, Micheal 83, 115 Ziller, Steve 70 Ziolkowski, Amy 61 Ziolkowski, Gary 70 Ziolkowski, Kerri 33, 43, 117, 127, 135, 150, 151 Ziolkowski, Sherri 43, 95 Zion, Tina 61 Beyond Academics To Lifetime Skills “Hillyards technical school provides vocational training today for tomorrow’s jobs.” This is according to Dr. Jim Cornett, director of the school. The new facility is very modern but needs updated equipment for the new technical programs. Although the students are not fully trained they will meet the standards for employment when they can achieve the work experience needed. A problem that the school faces today is decreasing enrollment. High School students are being forced to take more academic subjects and as a result, enrollment is going down in technical areas as well as the fine arts. Some of the areas of study include building trades with on site experience, autobody repair, auto service mechaincs, computer aided drafting, agri mechanics, machine shop, welding, health occupation training, electronics, computer data processing, refrigation, heating air conditioning. To help with the highly technical nature of many training program materials, individualized instruction is available to students as well as reading and math assistance. Mr. Stephen helps Terry Elam while Mar- tin Brickman looks on. “Hey I know you. Kevin Caw seems to say as he lakes a break from autobody class. Mike Distafino helps a fellow student in auto mechanics. Glenn Poster is anxious to get to work on his car. Tory Schoof works hard in business class. 182 Hillyards Planning a course of study for high school can often determine a student’s future direction. Although an occupational choice is not an easy, or even necessary decision to make during the high school years, it is important that students have some idea of what they would like to do after graduation. Whether he or she decides to enter the working world immediately, or to continue education, a saleable skill is vital in today’s highly competitive career environment. With proper planning and preparation, a vocational program at Hillyard can help solve a student’s career dilemmas. Through this program, junior and senior students come to Hillyard, each day for three hours, to acquire the knowledge they need to obtain gainful employment or to continue education and training in their chosen field. Above left: Barry Elam works on drafting assignment. Above center: Allen Stumpf stops for a breather in electricity. Above right: Rhonda Elliot thinks about a technique in health occupations. Left: Matt Lawrence assists fellow classmate in welding. Above: Brian Gregory watches as his teacher measures a piece of pipe in a refrigera- tion class. Halloween At School Above: The clowning around bunch. Bottom: The baby bunch. Right: The punk rock bunch. Upper right: Who is this mysterious clown with Mr. Moran? Above: Marty Nagel and Dawn Woodward give us nice smiles. Left: Black is the color in this picture. Tammy DeMaranville poses for the camera. Right: This is the camouflage group. Happiness is Halloween Above left: Mr Hager and Mona Long get caught talking during the excitement. Above: This is the spook group. Left: These cheerleaders really know how to show themselves off. Halloween 185 Above: Christine Silvey serves Rotary Club members. Right: Mr. Hicks, a Rotary Club member, and Brenda Little are happy about their meals. Rotary Club And Grandparents Dine At Benton Above: The ROTC performs for the grandparents. I eft: Lisa Moser proposes a toast to her grandma. Wahwahlanawah Staff Kim Ames: Production Editor Bobbi-.Jo Bally: Staff Mark Chirila: Business Manager Clara Canchola: Staff Sarah Canchola: Staff Jennifer Clark: Staff Aleshia Cook: Staff, Sophomores Section Kathy DeShon: Staff Ryan Foley: Staff, Junior Section Janelle Gann: Staff Dawn Garton: Staff Shawna Hollis: Staff Jeremy Huffman: Co-Editor in Chief, Senior Section, Division Pages, Index, Proofs Tiffany Hurd: Staff Mona Long: Co-Editor in Chief, Photography, Freshmen Section Jason Shelkop: Staff Deanna Thompson: Staff Michelle Turner: Staff The Yearbook Staff Thanks Mr. Larry Hager- Advisor, Counseler, And Mentor The Way We Were The Wahwahlanawah Staff; left to right: Clara Canchola, Bobbi-Jo Bally, Dawn Carton, Deanna Thompson, Ryan Foley Jennifer Clark. Mark Chirila. Jason Shelkop, Aleshia Cook, Danny Oliver, Derek Conz, Kathy DeShon, Dusty Hamblin. Tiffany Hurd, Janelle Gann. Michelle Turner, Mr. Larry Hager, Kim Ames. Mona Long, and Jeremy Huffman. Shawna Hollis is not pictured. Years tumble by as if they were on square wheels. Time moves forever for- ward as the young become the future and the hope for every tomorrow that is yet to come. A rushing tide of indepen- dence approaches some and advance- ment comes to others, but all mature and grow. All follow their own destiny, each different and unknown. Only one thing is certain. When time moves pain- fully swifter than before, we will all look back and remember the way we were. 188 Yearbook Staff P5TENS