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

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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

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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

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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.