Benton Township High School - Scarab Yearbook (Benton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1946 volume:

SCARAB f ’46 Editor............ Business Manager. Advisor........... ...BILL SNARR POLLY HARRIS MR. JACK BASS MR. CLAUDE RHODES Who else could make such ]r i talks to the student body but that good fellow with the powerful voice, Mr. Claude Rhodes. He prominently characterizes the role of the man behind the man behind our team-win or lose. To him, the Class of ’46 dedicate this Scarab. OUR CITY THE SCARAB STAFF EDITOR........... BUSINESS MANAGER ASSOCIATE EDITOR.... FEATURE WRITER... FEATURE WRITER....... SPORTS EDITOR........ SENIOR PIIOTC)GRAPMER. JUNIOR PHOTOGRAPHER CIRCULATION MANAGER. AD SOLICITOR......... AD SOLICITOR......... TYPIST............... TYPIST............... ADVISOR.............. ..........Bill Snarr ........Polly Harris ...........Sue Smith .......Erma Hatchett .......Mary Newton ..........Don Harris .......Jack Weathers ......Jack Me Braver ........Mildred Neal ........Betty Young ........Phyllis Herr ...Mariam McKemie Loma Ruth Williams ...........Jack Bass Our Scarab attempts to give a true reflection of the memorable occasions during the school term. Due to a hard working sponsor and a dependable editor, the 1946 Scarab Stall has succeeded in producing an enjoyable yearbook. A D M I N I S T R A T O N The School Board Mr. Smith Class Sponsors Class Officers MR. B. FLOYD SMITH The Class of '46 wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Mr. B. Floyd Smith, our principal. His untiring efforts have been devoted to the best interests of the students and his friendship we shall always cherish. Page Six THE BOARD OF EDUCATION To those men who receive little thanks for their outstanding work, the students of B.T.H.S. wish to express their appreciation. Mr. Carmen B. Taylor, president of the Board, is recognized as one of the outstanding businessmen of our city. Mr. l’ete R. Ruth, secretary, is another faithful member of the Board, having served for more than twenty years. Other members are I )r. James T. 1 )onosky, who is one of our most prominent doctors, Mr. William G. Kovaldi. a successful lawyer, and Mr. Cecil Shepherd, who now resides in Carbondale. THE CLASS SPONSORS SENIORS Etna Morrison John E. Newton JUNIORS Lucille Ellis Verbal Adkisson SOPHOMORES Louise Carter II. M. Aiken FRESHMEN Giovanna Mazzara Ray Hein man I’aijc Seven THE FACULTY Miss Verbal Adkisson —Health; B.Ed.; S. I. N. U. Mr. II. M. Aiken— Health; B.S., University of Illinois; Graduate work at University of Illinois. Miss Margaret Armcn-trout English, Latin; Hi-Tri; B.Kd.; S. I. N. U.; M.A., University of Illinois. Mr. W. K. Armentrout —Chemistry. Physics, Auto Mechanics; Hi-Y; B.Kd.. S.I.N.U. Graduate work at University of Michigan. Mr. Jack Bass — History. English; Scarab; B.Kd.. S. I. N. U.; M.A., University of Iowa. Miss Kllcn Burkhart— English; A.B., University of Wisconsin; M. A.. University of Illinois. Miss Louise Carter— Librarian; B.S., Murray State Teachers’ College. Miss Kern Johnson— Commerce; A.B., University of South Dakota; M.A., Columbia University. Miss Florence Edmonds—Social Science; A.B.. Teachers’ College, Bowling Green, Ky.; M.A., University of Kentucky; Post Graduate Work at University of Chicago. Miss JaneKirsch—History and Problems; B. S.Ed., University of Missouri; G r a 1 u a t e Work at University of Illinois. Miss Lucille Ellis — Home Economics; B. Ed.. S. I. N. U. Miss Giovanna Maz-zara—Mathematics; M. A.. University of Illinois. Miss Lilllian Ewing— Social Studies; B.Ed., S. I.X.U.; Graduate Work at University of Illinois. Miss Mary Heinzman —English; Dramatics; B.Ed., S.I.N.U.; Graduate Work at University of Colorado. Mr. Kay Heinzman— Tvping, Problems; B. Ed., S. I. N. U. t'iujc liiyht THE FACULTY Miss Edna Morrison —Mathematics; A. B., University of Kansas; M. A., University of Michigan. Mr. John I,. Newton— C m m c r c c ; B.C.S., Bowling Green Business University. Miss Margaret Perry— Physical Education; G. A. A.; B.Kd.; S.I.X.U. Miss Betty Mercer— Music; M.M., American Conservatory. Miss Marion Mifflin— Mathematics; S. .1. X. U; University of Minnesota. Mr. Russell I.. Mitchell —Agriculture; F.F.A.; B.S.. University of Illinois. Miss Vivian Tasker— Spanish, English, Dramatics, Speech; B.A., Asbury College; M.A.. Northwestern University. M-s. Mary Hughes Watson English; A. B., M u r r a y State Teachers’ College; M. A., Peabody College; Graduate W ork at University of Chicago. Miss Mary Webb— Home Econom ics ; Home Ec. Club; B.S.. University of Illinois; M.A., Teachers’ College. Miss Bonnie Willhitc— Study Hall; S.I.N.U. Miss Jeannette Williams — Commerce; B. A.. Augustana; M.A., University of Illinois. Miss Evelyn McCarty —Secretary to the principal. Page Sine SENIORS President Don Harris Vice-President Betty Jean McConnell Secretary Mildred Lc'lTlcr Treasurer Ruth Odom JUNIORS President Eugene Hurt Vice-President Gene Mandrell Secretary Bin Williams Treasurer Frank Conci SOPHOMORES I’resident Fred Bruno Vice-President Delores Blondi Secretary Jeanne Smith Treasurer Bennie Neal FRESHMEN President Bill Aaron Vice-President Betty Mazar Secretary Kenneth Fehrcnhaker Treasurer Julia Popovich THE CLASS OFFICERS ■ FALL School starts—newness and cleanliness—familiar faces—f o o 11) a 11—bad weather—Thanksgiving and Homecoming—organizing the clubs -class elections. Page Eleven CLASS OF '49 Bill Aaron Murrell Adams Peggy Adams Pat Ahlfeld Marianne Anderson Ford Baker Judith Barker Billy Barnfield Dorotha Barnfield Bobby Bastas Janet Bauer Bill Beaty Donald Beasley Donald Bennett Curtis Biggs Don Booten Bob Brilcy Kllen Brown Francis Brown Boy Browning Atwill Burgess William Burgess Odell Burlison B. 1,. Cantine BoIktI Carter Maybclle Cherkosky T. J. Chossier Vernon Cole George Cook Jennie Craddock Bobert Dale l.ois Darnell Jane Davis Shirley Davis Carol Doerr Shirley Dollius Phyllis Duncan Sue Ewing Kenneth Fehrenbaker Jack Ferrell Donald Finney Hetty Fisher June Fleischman Duane Fowler Maxine Frailcy David Frier Robert Garner Elizabeth Gibala Sylvia Gilbreath Peggy Glover Betty Gostowski Helen Gostowski Jack Grammer Bob Gunter Kddic Hall Etta Hall Evelyn Hammonds Shirley Harben Betty Hart Marybellc Hays Ralph Haysc Tommy Hedges Ruth Henderson Anna F. Hill James Hines Donald Holtkamp Geraldine Holman Leonard Holmes Louis Holman Carl House Michael Hughes Ruby Hunt Juanita Johnson JoAnn Johnson Holt Jones Kenneth Jones Richard Jones Charles Keaton Beverly Kelly Mclha Kern Martha Ketteman Jerry Kinkadc Dale Kirk Barbara Kohrs Joe Kondor Kathryn I.amastas Burton l.ampley Doris I.ainpley James l.ampley Kenneth l.ampley James I.asley Jack I.aymau (leneva I.ear Neva Dowry Charles McBride Nancy McCarty Wanda McIntyre Raymond Morris llosea MortOKlio Betty Mazar Violet Mazzci John Melton Clara Michels Dolores Mick Richard Mincheff John Mitchell Jean Ann Moore Joan Moore Marilyn Moore Teddy Moore James Morris Dolores Moss Donald Mtmdcll Prank Neal Harold Neal Irene Neal Connec NcsterofT Shirley Nolen Wanda Odom Hill Pagani Wayne Page Ruth Parkhill Charline Peebles Dean FYcrman John Pcrles C.ilhert Phillip I.ola Phillips Kenneth Pierce Sandra Pinkham Julia Popovich Leo Powcnski Richard Paynar Peggy Pritchett Kay Pugh Irma Rademacher Sammy Ray Yulanda Rector Robert Reed James Reider Charles Rice Jimmy Rice Jackie Roach Buddy Rogers Mary Lou Rogers Harold St. Pierre Charles Sanders Margaret Scarborough Nancy Shaw Hilly Shew Ralph Shew Fred Smith Jerry Smith Sue C. Smith Walter Smith Charlotte Smother Johnny Spark Donald Spencer I.loyd Spencer Russell Spencer Nancy Stewart Ruth Stone (•eorgena Sullivan Ada Helen Summer Dean Summers Kenneth Summers Mary Taylor Mildred Tate Marjorie Thomas I.otii c Threewitt ICsthcr Tibercnd Nadine Todd Hetty Trapper Hetty Tucker John Upchurch James Vantrcase Joan Vinccnti Julia Vinyard Hob Waller Jack Way man Kenneth Welch Totsy Wheat Geraldine White Charles Workman Herta Wyant Hetty Yocum Doncta Zimmer Pane Sixteen FOOTBALL PIGSKIN SUMMARY OF 1945 The Ranger Eleven won the majority of its scheduled games during the 1945 football season. Of the eleven games, the Rangers emerged as victors in five games. This gave Benton fourth place rating in the South Six Conference. Coach Rollins changed the positions of the players a great deal until they were suited to the posi-tion in which they worked the l est. The back-field remained the same throughout the season. The fullback position was fulfilled very well by Howard Jones. Bill Chaplain's stubborness and Bill Sea-graves' speed and stamina represented the two Ranger hah backs. Football fans are still wondering how Jack Mandrel! could block so hard with his 126 pounds. It appeared that Benton’s weakest point of the year was the line as it is very important in the development of plays and stopping the opponent. The end positions were taken care of by Jack I’onset ti and Bob Warren; tackles. Harry Stewart and Jim Fletcher : guards. Gene Brady and Carroll Fletcher; and the center position was alternated between Joe Seymour and Tim l’onsetti. Surely the best game of the year for the Rangers was on Centralia’s home field when Benton was defeated by one point. Centralia was rated as one of the top teams in Southern Illinois and the Rangers were expected to come home trailing the Centralia Orphans by a very wide margin. The worst game of the year came when Benton journeyed to West Frankfort on a bad and very cold Thanksgiving afternoon. Many of the Rangers were injured, and fumbles and misfortune ruled the Ranger eleven. The Red Birds were at their best and their line and well-developed backfield worked to a 33-0 defeat over the ill-fated Rangers. Pane Seventeen ELDORADO 7. BENTON 9 The Benton Rangers won by the margin of a safety, September 29th. against the Eldorado Eagles. The held was covered with water and playing was made very difficult. The Rangers eleven was led bv Bill Seagraves who ripped olT a great 53 yard run for a touchdown early in the second quarter. A lateral from Mandrell to Seagraves made the extra point. A fumble by the Eagles on their own ten yard line resulted in Rangers trapping them behind their own end zone. The only touchdown for the Eagles came in the fourth quarter on a fumble made by the Rangers on their own ten yard line. Gene Brady, guard; James Fletcher, tackle; Bill Seagraves, halfback; Evan Woods, tackle; Jack Mandrell, quarterback; Joe Seymour, center. Page High teen The Freshman-Sophomore squad of 1945 was very promising although they received only one victory out of four hard fought games. Hill Chaplain, halfhack; Jack Ponsctti, end; Carrol Fletcher, guard; Walter Zcl oski. end; Bob Warren, end; Howard Jones, fullback; Tim Ponsctti, center; Harry Stewart, tackle; John Franklin, halfback; Hill Workman, fullback; Clarence DeMattei, quarterback; Fred Bruno, halfback. FKHSH MAN-SOPHOMORE SCHEDULE Kenton Benton.......14 Benton....... 0 Benton....... 7 Benton....... 0 Opponents Valicr ...........13 West Frankfort....18 Mt. Vernon........12 West Frankfort.... 13 Spring training in 1946 will undoubtedly take many of the faults out of these boys and will make them a credit to the Ranger Squad the following fall. Some promising players for the Ranger Squad next fall are—Fred Bruno, John Franklin, Clarence DeMattie, and Bill Workman. These Ikjvs will he a great contribution to the Ranger back held. I’aijc Nineteen Back Rotv—Coach Rollins, Manager Cashen, J. Fletcher, Mortimer, Warren, Brady, J. Ponsetti, Shockley, Zc-boski, Manager Weathers, Coach Rhodes. Middle Row—Stewart. Jones, T. Ponsetti, Seagraves, Chaplain, Mandrell, C. Fletcher, DeMattei, Seymour. I-'irsI Row— )avis, Bruno, Hill, Woods, Loman, Frankli i. Workman, Carlton, Buroff, Snarr. MT. VERNON 18 — BENTON 6 The Rangers looked to Ik the underdogs in the fight against the Mt. Vernon Ranis in the chilling rain through all the game. The Rams backfield was strong and made hard stabs at the Ranger line. The Benton backfield looked greatly improved over the Carmi game the week before. The thrilling point in the game took place when Howard Jones took the ball, passed to Ponsetti. and Ponsetti. lateralled to Warren who raced over the goal line; thus a 55 yard pass-lateral was completed for a touchdown. CENTRALTA 13 — BENTON 12 The heart breaker and also surprise of the season resulted in the Centralia game when Benton, rated the underdogs of the Conference, pulled to a close finish with Centralia in a 13 to 12 loss. Centralia’s well-rated eleven received a great surprise all the way from the opening minutes of the game, when both Benton’s backfield and line started plugging together, till the final seconds ended the battle. The great receiving technique of Ponsetti was responsible for the two touchdowns made by the Rangers. Nevertheless, as luck would have it. the game ended in a 13 to 12 victory for the Orphans. Both of Warren’s kicks failed because the line weakened as he tried the conversions. The Orphans’ high velocity running attack was responsible for the defeat of the Rangers, followed by a completed conversion. Page Tu- r� t HARRISBURG 19 — BENTON 7 The Rangers went down in stride Armistice Day for their third conference defeat of the season. The Rangers were definitely not clicking that afternoon and the Bulldogs pulled a Ranger—Bulldog tea party which was a real surprise. The game was evenly fought until the third quarter when Harrisburg’s passing and running attack came to life. Benton showed good passing technique by scoring their only touchdown when Chaplain passed to W arren for a spirit-raising and surprise effect. Chaplain also passed to Ponsetti for the completion of the extra point. A brilliant run was made by Jones early in the fourth quarter when he made a net gain of 22 yards. This helped greatly in hoisting the Rangers' spirits and gave them the hopes for a conference win. Two of the first eleven were out most of the game. They were Seagraves and James Fletcher, who had received injuries in the Salem game. MARION 12 — BENTON 39 The crippled Rangers eleven met a determined Marion team on November 16 for their first and only big south conference win of the season. Bob “Red” Warren, due to players injured in past games, was transferred from left end to left half and played a magnificent game, making large gains in driving, running plays. Bill Snarr, in his first game of the year, played a great part in preventing the Wildcats from scoring when they broke through the Ranger line several times. This defeat put Marion as last in the Conference and moved Benton tip to fifth place. Ranger players out of the game from the results of injuries were: Brady. J. Fletcher. DeMattei and Chaplain, all valuable men on the Ranger squad. I'atje Tu-tnty-one CARMI 0 — Benton 0 The Benton Rangers tangled with the Carmi Bulldogs through a nothing score for the opening game of the 1945 season. There was a very had field for playing, the results of hard blowing rain. The C a r in i eleven outplayed the Rangers but the force of the Benton line saved the game for the Rollinsmen against the hard hitting Carmi back held. In the ending seconds of the game the Carmi Bulldogs were threatening the Rangers and it took all Benton had to hold them back from scoring. ZEIGLER 0 — BENTON 18 The Ranger squad won an 18 to 0 victrov over a weak Zeigler team giving the Tornadoes their first setback of the season. Again Bill Seagraves paved the way for victory with this great running ability, gaining a fine total of 121 yards on three brilliant running plays. The small quarterback Jack Mandrell kept the Zeigler eleven from scoring twice during the game. The Benton eleven showed good light in both the line and backfield although the muddy field again inconvenienced them and inter-ferred with passing attacks. Page Twenty-two CHRISTOPHER 6 — BENTON 46 Benton made its largest scoring streak of the season by defeating the Bearcats of Christopher in a 46 to 6 tilt. The Benton team showed much improvement by holding the Bearcat eleven to just one touch-clown. Seagraves again showed great ability in line drives which were responsible for many of the Ranger points. Touchdowns were made by Chaplain. Jones, Warren, and Bruno. In the last 11 seconds in the game one of the second string back field men, Bruno, ran 50 yards across the goal line for the final thrilling touchdown of the game. Warren’s kicking was exceptionally good and he scored three points on conversions. Christopher scored when the Bearcats made a 22 yard forward pass, followed by Benton being penalized 15 yards. As a result three plays later the “Cats” scored their only touchdown of the game. JOHNSTON CITY 0 - BENTON 6 The Rangers won their fourth straight game October 20 by defeating the Johnston City Indians 6 to 0 in a tough fought battle. The Ranger eleven were in good condition and both the line and backfield were clicking together in fine order. Chaplain, although he received a bad head injury, made the most thrilling run in the game when he ran a distance of 36 yards in mid-field. ()n the whole, the teams were well-matched although the Rangers tagged up six points to put them ahead and make them the victors. SALEM 33 — Benton 19 The Salem Wildcats ran wild in this game and defeated the Rangers in a 33 to 19 battle. Although the Rangers outplayed the Wildcats on firsts and tens and yardage gained, the breaks came Salem’s way when they intercepted three Ranger passes and recovered a costly fumble. The defense appeared weak on both the Rangers and Wildcats eleven but on offense there was plenty of excitement. Jones and Chaplain scored and Chaplain was the outstanding figure in the backfield, inking two touchdowns on magnificent running plays. Page Twenty-three SOUTH SIX CONKEREXCF. W T West Frankfort 4 1. Centralia 4 1. Mt. Vernon 3 0. Harrisburg 2 0. Benton 1 0. Marion 0 0. Assistant Coach H. M. AIKEN Assistant Coach CI.AUDE RHODES Coach JOE KOI.UN'S Page Twenty-four WEST FRANK FORT 33 — BENTON 0 The Kollinsmen received their worst defeat in the traditional turkey day game by a score of 33 to 0 this year. The powerful Redbirds were not overrated in their great back held strength and it cut many holes through the line of the Rangers. The Kollinsmen looked as if they were prepared for a tough battle in the first quarter of the game but the fight changed to a run away in the remaining quarters. I’onsetti, the Rangers high scoring right end, received a bad shoulder injury in the first part of the game and was taken off the field much to the disappointment of the players and the crowd. Since 1919, Benton has lost nine games to Frankfort, while on the other hand. Frankfort has lost seventeen to Benton and tied one. Another Thanksgiving has passed and the Rangers have possession of the creek” once more. So. come on you 1947 Rangers, let’s give them back the creek! Line—R.K., J. Ponsctti; R.T., J. Fletcher; C. Fletcher; C.. T. Ponsctti; I..T., Stewart; L.E., Warren. Hacks—Half, Scagravcs; Quarter; Mandrcll; Full, Jones; Half, Chaplain. Page Twenty-fire JOE GIVES THEM THE WORKS Mt. Vernon Eldorado... [ALL SCHEDULE 0 Renton 0 18 Renton 6 .. 7 Renton 9 .. 0 Renton 18 6 Renton 45 0 Benton 6 13 Renton 12 33 Renton 19 19 Renton 7 12 Renton 39 33 Renton 0 Co-Ca plains PON SETT I AND JONES t agc Twenty-six HOMECOMING 1946 Homecoming always strikes a note in one's ear because that is the time when old and new friends meet. Everyone’s guessing was cleared when the very special event took place. The parting stage curtains revealed the retiring queen, Mary Lou Flora and Ex-Captain John Corn. All the charming attendants walked slowly to the stage. Approval was given when Jack 1‘onsetti crowned Hetty Hamilton “Homecoming Queen of 1945.” Prom left to right—Jack Mandrcll, Betty Mazar, Carrol Fletcher, Jeanne Smith. Walter Zcboski. Leona u-kowski, Gene Brady, Polly Harris, Mary Ann Rollins, crown bearer; Jack Ponsctti; Queen, Betty Hamilton. Dorris Burkett, Howard Jones, Sue Mitchell, Bob W arren, Pat Lcflflcr, Joe Seymour, June Flcischman, and Bill Seagravcs. Senior Attendant Dorris Bikki-tt HOMECOMING QUEEN BETTY HAMILTON Senior Attendant I'ou.y Ann Harris JF.AXXE SMITH PAT LEFEI.ER JUXE FLEISCHMAX CL AR AX El. A LI. EX LEOXA Zl'KOVVSKI A T T E N D A N T S BETTY MAZAR THE QUILL AND SCROLL The Quill and Scroll is an honorary journalistic society for high school students who have done meritorious work on one of the school publications. It is limited to the upper classmen. It was organized at B.T.H.S. in 1945 by Miss Norma Millington, former sponsor of the Echo. ITS MEMBERS ARE: Betty Jeanne McConnell, President Betty Hamilton, Vice President Sue Smith, Secretary-Treasurer Tom Sherlcy, Sergeant-at-arms Bill Snarr Mariam MeKemie Erma Hatchett Phyllis Herr Donna Huelbig Ramona Peek Mr. Jack Bass Page Thirty THE ECHO With Hetty Jeanne McConnell taking the lead and finishing out the editing term without an adviser, and the members of the staff co-operating, the required number of copies of the Echo were published. On November 17, the staff and reporters attended the Southern Illinois High School Press Association. The annual Girl-Date-Hoy Prom went over with a “bang.” Most of the members worked to help decorate the gym and it ended up the most cleverly decorated dance of the year. STAFF Editor Hetty Jeanne McConnell Cody Editors- Mariam McKemie, Hetty Hamilton Feature Editor—Donna Huelbig Co-Fkaturk Editors- Joan McAfoos Sue Smith Sports Editor Tom Sherley Sports Writkrs— Hill Williams, Hill Hollada Typist—Erma 1 latchett BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager—Phyllis Herr Circulation Manager—Billie E. Wallace Circulation Staff Jeanne Malone Minnie Neal Patty Ross I EPOI TEI S Jim Mayer, Eugene Hurt, Leona Zukowski, Harvie Greenwood, Suzanne Seymour, Ivanell Henderson, Ruth Upchurch, Joan Schrodt. Gerry Charles Hill, Jo Ann Lemmons, Gracie Gilbreath, Carter Breeze, Mildred Bur-lison, Frances Taylor, Sue Mitchell, Kay Whittington, Marthalec Hatchett, tichardson. Page Thirty-one THE BAND I rani Rote—Griffiths, Glover, Joplin, Aiken, Lcfflcr, Schrodt, Breeze, Sims, Wyant, Wheat, Ahlfeld, M undell. Henderson, Gunter. Second Ron —Duncan, Smith. Booher, C. Carter, Sandusky, Summers, Wingo, Phillips, Kdens, Perkins, Zttkowski, W hittington. Beattie, Reed, Barker. third Roto—Rains, Weathers, Kunsky, Wchl� , Keaton, B. Gunter, Ryan. Mitchell, Smothers. rourlh Roto—R. Carter, O’Hara, Dougherty, Jones, Boyles, Sims, Popovich, Coleman, Speers, McAfoos, Harris, Zehoski. One of the most loyal and versatile of student groups, the hand, plays an important role in Benton's student activity. Directed In-Mr. Ben Rauch, this organization has achieved an outstanding record as a concert and jxrp band. OITICKKS: President Don Hakkis Junior Assistant Norma Beattie Sophomore Assistant Pat Leffeek THE MAJORETTES Page Thirty-three 'This year’s group of majorettes was led by Jane Bain. The band was led by the six majorettes who helped enliven the halves of the football games. They were Mary Newton, Polly Harris, Miriam Reed, Patty Ross, Mary Jean O’Hara, and Dorris Burkett. The three substitutes were Jeanne Smith, Dana Cantrell, and Ruth Henderson. LAST SPRING’S ACTIVITIES Track Season of 1945 Four men received letters on the 45 cinder squad. These hoys were ar-rcn. Jones, I5rady, and Poms. Some close runnerups were: Shockley, Mandrell, and Cashen. These hoys would probably have led their 15 points but the Christopher meet was called off. 'This meet would have raised their totals. Some freshmen relay runners were: Hicks, Marina, ltruno, Xicker. Franklin, and Hackett. 'This team conquered the Frankfort Rcdbirds for the first time in several years. Strong points of the Ranger team this year were Warren on high hurdles, Tones in the low hurdle, Bradv in the mile and Dorris in the half mile. Warren also participated in the field events. APRIL 5—Opening the ‘45 season at Harrisburg, the Rangers took 4ili place in a field of seven. West Frankfort and Harrisburg tied for first with 67 points and Benton was third with 21. APRIL 10—In a dual meet at West Frankfort. the Rangers came out on the tail-cn l of a 122-39 score. Warren again was high with 15 points. APRIL 17—Benton was defeated by Herrin in a dual meet. Warren was again high point man with Jones second. Others placing were: Brady, first in mile: Weathers third. Mandrell fourth, and McMahon fifth. Still others placing were: Dorris, Cashen, Webb, and Shockley. APRIL 13—Sesser with 7 points took the tri-county meet at Frankfort. Frankfort was second with 14Vi and Harrisburg third with 13 2-3. Benton fell out of this meet in a three-way tie for 7th place. APRIL 20—At Hurst-Bush, only two of the locals placed. They were Warren, with 5 and lones with 1. This was a big meet, with Harrisburg taking first. APRIL 24—Led by Warren and Jones, the Rangers piled up 41 Vi points in the Triangular Meet at West Frankfort. Frankfort won with 95 points; Herrin, second, with 55 , and Benton, last with 41 . MAY 1—At the South Six Conference meet. Benton placed fourth with 14 points. Harrisburg was first with 67Vi points. West Frankfort was second with 58Vi; Centralia third with 54. Benton 17, and Marion 13. MAY 11 -West Frankfort beat Harrisburg 40 5-12 points to 34 2-3 to take the district meet. Pinckneyvillc was third with 30 2-3. Benton earned a total of six points. Pane Thirty four NO WOMEN WANTED On tin night ot May 2( 1945 the Senior Class presented the annual Senior play, So Women Wanted.” L ndei the direction of Miss Norma Hillington, the play proved very successful and entertaining. The cast included: Mary Lou Floro, Phyllis Daniels. Hetty Keller, Martha Me Braver, John Corn, Ben Corn, Herbert Waggoner, Bruno Mazzei. Page Thirty-five CL LU O LU CL |------OZ JUNIOR-SENIOR RECEPTION 1945 May 18, 1945—remember? I hat was the night that the Seniors were entertained by the Juniors at the annual Reception. Entering beneath a rose-covered trellis of the colonial garden, the guests were greeted by the music of Bob Norman and his band. Under a full bright moon, surrounded by a sky of deep blue, the couples danced to their hearts content until the last strains of the closing number died away. Special notice should be given to the juniors and their sponsors, Miss Etna Morrison and Mr. John I.. Newton, for the beautifully decorated gym. Moreover the entertainment at the prom was the best in years. The girls’ octette sang, and a pantomime by the juniors was especially enjoyable. Page Thirty-seven I’ONSKTTI hits mat SNA UK connects KOVARIK ami DOTY tussle Get 'em, WEATHERS HIGH AM scares ’em Little help for MAN DR ELL, JOE ADKINS lands both blows KOVARIK hammers Look out, MILLER BOXING t; r .. • T On 'I' hurs (1 a y , March 29. 1945 the Benton Boxing team met boxing representatives of the W. Frankfort High School. 'Phe Benton team won 7 out of 12 bouts. FRKI) Gl BALA 105 lbs. 3rd ANNUAL BOXING SHOW Haul Class Winner C. Reid- I). Smith 85 lb. I). Smith Ken Adkins—0. Yocum..., 95 lb. Ken Adkins H. Poole—I . Gibala 105 lb. E. Gibala 115 11... B. Snarr—L. Epps 120 lb.. B. Snarr C. Dorris—I Adkins 125 lb.. 1. Adkins J. Maud roll—1. Bigham 135 lb.. 1. Mandrcll G. Weathers—C. McCann.. 145 lb.. C. McCann I). Miller—B. Atiten 150 lb.. B. Anten 165 lb.. B. Sanders 0. Brady—L. Kunskv 1 0 lb.. L. Kunsky B. Smith—R. Erccls 175 lb.. B. Smith LEONARD KUNSKY JACK BIGHAM 170 lbs. 135 lbs. JACK MAN DR ELL I 130 1l� s. BILL SNARR 120 lbs. HOW ARD JONES 175 lbs. J. W. ADKINS 125 lbs. KEN ADKINS 95 lbs. AUTUMN ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 4- School days! School days! Good old golden rule days!! The upper classmen all came back reluctantly because they had a taint, not quite blotted out, memory of their labors the year before. But the sweet, ever-lovin’ freshmen were unaware of the snarls that would envelop them. SEPTEMBER 14—Football season started today with the Rangers playing Carmi there. SEPTEMBER 21 Mt. Vernon played the Rangers here. Home Ec. Club had a dance in the Old Gym after the game. SEPTEMBER 28—We played Eldorado there. OCTOBER 12—Rangers vs. Christopher here. Home Ec. dance after the game. OCTOBER 19— Another football game—Johnston City, there. OCTOBER 25—Otto Schact presented a program called “Song and Lecture Recital”. OCTOBER 2( —We played Centralia. there. NOVEMBER 2 Salem vs. Rangers here. Chorus sponsored a dance after the game. NOVEMBER 11—Game with Harrisburg here. NOVEMBER 16—Marion played here. NOVEM BER 22—Turkey I)ay West Eranfort—t here. I lomecoming Dance that night. Miss Betty Hamilton presided as the Football Queen of 1946-47. NOVEMBER 29—Faculty Party. They had their usual fun initiating the new faculty members. They were Miss Mifllin and Mr. Mitchell. Paqe Forty Christmas vacation—snow, slush, sleet, and ice—“The Gay Goose”-—basketball The Scarab Royalty. Page Forty-one : L A s ,S OF 1 9 4 ROW 1: ROW 3: ROW 5: J. W. Adkins Kenneth Adkins Charles Aiken Arthur Akins Colleen Alford Virgil Austen John Blankcnsop Dolores Blondi Eugene Booher Virginia Bozovich Juva Boyles Betty Braden Fred Bruno Kosena Burdess Carmen Burgess Vclva Burlison Robert BurofT Jean Burton ROW 2: ROW 4: ROW 6: Ernest Rain Lucille Barnlield Wanda Baxter Dorothy Barnlield Billie Bennett Charles Birkhead Joyce Bradley Phyllis Brady Carter Breeze Marilyn Brewster Bill Briley Donald Browning Pauline Bays Dana Cantrell James Carlton Charles Carter Paul Chancy Neva Cantrell ROW 1: Alice Cook Johnny Clayton Kathleen Collins Wilma Collins Roy Cooley Eugene Conci ROW 2: Betty Conner Wanda Corzinc Patsy Crippen Roger Crisp Buddy Cross Doyle Culbertson ROW 3: Mona Darr Don Davis Thomas DeBartoli Coral Dixon Jack Doxsie June Edwards ROW 4: John Ellis Jean Eubanks June Euhanks Joan Ferrell Virgil Fisher Raymond Frashcr ROW 5: Rosemary Freeman Skippy Furlow Douglas Garland Ruth Gipson Vernon Glass Charles Gipson ROW 6: John Franklin Patsy Glenn Doris Goesman Harvalcc Greenwood Thelma Goldwasscr Fred Gratnmer ROW 1: Donald Griffiths Lou Eva Gulley Nyla Mae Hall Dorothy Hanagan Doris Harben Violet Harmon ROW 2: Donald Harriss Marthalcc Hatchett Mary Lou Head Shirley Hester Cindrella Hicks I.owell Hicks ROW 3: Lois Hockett Doris Holman Earl House Men House Lois Humerickhousc Herbert H ungate ROW 4: Robert Hutchens Wanda Isaacs Marian James Dolores Johnson Hilly Johnston Frances Johnston ROW 5: Irene Johnston Floyd Jones Jack Jones Norma Jones Tommy Jones James Joplin ROW 6: Jennivee Joplin Norma Kearney Pauline Keeling Lena Kent Charles Kern Colleen Kern ROW 1: Wanda Laird Iona Mundcll Juanita LcfTler Pat Le filer Joann Livcsay Dolores Locklar ROW 3: Lavonne McDonald Paul McGuire Hetty McKcmic Alma McMahon Adrian McMahon Delores Markcl ROW 5: Jancy Mountain Betty Mundcll Iona Mundell David Nangle Binnic Neal Patsy Norris ROW 2: Roy Loman Norma Lowry Louise Lundy Robert McAfoos James R. McCarty David McClendon ROW 4: Frank Manna Jim Mayer Marv Mayer Phil'Miller Frank Miller Jane Ann Mitchell ROW 6: Ailcen Odom Lilia Moore Gloria Morris Ralph Moore Pauline Norris Ailcen Odum ROW 1: Carroll Odum Everett Odum Mary J. O’Hara Ina Overturf Billy Page Ralph Parkhill ROW 2: Mary Parrish Xorma Parrish Goldia Paskavan Virginia Pemberton Mary Lou Peyton Xelma Pinkham ROW 3: Elsie Phillips Maxine Ponder Tim Ponsetti Karl Poole Howard Poole Kva Recce ROW 4: Rosalie Reed Betty Rhine Martha Rice Patsy Rice James Rich William Richardson ROW 5: Patty Ross Roberta Rossio Shirley Runnels Jo Ann Sanders Xorma Sanders Karl Sandusky ROW 6: Jean Sell ram Ralph Schram Joann Schrodt Mary Lou Scagravcs Molly Seagraves Patricia Simpson ROW 1: Alice Smith Donald Smith Everett Smith James G. Smith Jeanne Smith Jeanne Marie Smith ROW 2: Nona Smith Xorma Smith Delores Smothers Hetty Somers Maxine Spani Jo Ann Speers ROW 3: Marietta Sneed LaVerne Spencer Kenneth Stewart Oma Sullivan Ada 1 Summers Bill Summers ROW 4: Harold Summers Lois Summers Margaret Swanner Clarence Tate Pearl Tate Hill Taylor ROW 5: J oe Tad lock George Tad lock Bob Thrasher Wayne Threewett Jo Anna Todovich George Tomlinson ROW 6: Julia Towle Wanda I 'nderwood Raymond Waller Melvin Webb Richard Webb Hetty Webber ROW’ 1: Ramona Wells Mary L. West I Aila West Jerry Westerlaml Kenneth Whittington ROW' 3: Carl Wilson Nancy Wilson Gene Wiilgo Evan Woods Katherine Woods ROW 2: Carl Williams Donald Williams Patsy Williams W anda Williams Rtiic Wilcox ROW 4: Jim Woolard John Woolard Bill Workman Bill Zimmer Lawrence Zickcr ROW 5: Loydc Cook Emma L. Adams BENTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL'S FIVE POINT STUDENTS For 1944-45 SENIORS Standing—Jo Ann House, Hill Snarr, Betty McConnell, Carrol Fletcher. Sitting—Erma Hatchett, Mildred Burlison, Mildred Lcfflcr. JUNIORS Jeanne Malone, Leona Zukowski, Jeannine lingers SOPHOMORES Frank Manna, Betty Somers, Carter Breeze BASKETBALL 1945-1946 BASKET ....58 BALE SCHEDUI Benton 42 Benton 50 Benton ..32 Benton 68 60 58 Benton 44 85 24 Benton 49 Benton 61 55 Benton 41 . ..32 Benton ... 55 Benton 46 Benton 47 44 39 Benton Christopher 43 Benton McLcansboro Benton ♦Conference games. .23 .40 .41 .19 .30 .37 .36 .33 .33 .58 .54 .36 .52 .34 .46 .26 .48 .36 .33 .58 .60 .59 Pag? HARDWOOD SUMMARY The opening game of the 1945 basketball season gave the Rangers an idea of their sucess for the season. The ill-fated Rangers lost to a well organized Mt. Vernon team bv a score of 58-23. The scores ran pretty well the same until, on January 12. Benton defeated the Christopher five with a score of 58-24, and four nights later emerged as victors when they tangled with the McLeans-l)oro Foxes. The main reason for the Rangers poor start was undoubtedly due to Ponsctti’s absence. This was because of his injury received in the West Frank fort-Benton Turkey Day game. As a 1 larrisburg newspaper put it, Ponsetti's return was as stimulating as a shot in the arm”. The stimulant wasn’t too strong, however, as Benton won seven of their twenty-two scheduled games. 'Phe scheduled season terminated with a defeat on the part of the McLeansboro I'oxes by the Rangers, 59-42. 'Phis was the last game before the region tournament held in the Ranger Gym. 'Phis was truly the most exciting tournament of the year when the highly-rated Red Birds of West Frankfort lost to the Mounds, Illinois, Negro team, 55-51. Benton played two games in the tournament. the first with Thompsonville. Benton won with a score of 55-41, only to lose the next night’s game to Johnston City, 57-36. Johnston City won over the Mounds, 59-38, to emerge as victors of the 1946 regional tournament. HARRY ST I'. WART J ACK PONSETTI REED HARDENBROOK HOB WARREN CLAY DEMATTEI BASKETBALL MANAGERS R. Frashcr T. Stotlar Page Pifly-lwo HILL SEAGRAVES Page Fifty-three JOHN' KKANKMN Page Fifty-four SOUTH SIX CONFERENCE W est I'rank fort ..............1 Centralia.......................2 Marion .........................3 Mt. Vernon .....................3 Benton..........................4 Harrisburg .....................4 At the end of the basketball season B.T.H.S. was honored by the appearance of a new coach. This quiet and sincere man is Mr. I,eon Dailey, a graduate of Purdue University. He will be expecting a great deal from the boys who are out for football and will surely pick a South Six Conference winning team from our boys. In the middle of the U-46 basketball season. Paul Swoflford, who coached the Rangers basketball squad, returned from three years of service in the armed forces. Mr. Swoflford took over his old job as coach and was a great boost to the Ranger squad. He had taught History for some time and upon his return has been teaching the boys’ health classes. Next season, we are hoping our new coaches will lead our basketball squad to the state finals. Pane Pifty-five THE SCARAB STAFF PROUDLY PRESENTS The Scarab Royalty of 1946 King and Queen BILL S LAG RAVES POLLY ANN HARRIS Page Fifty-six and Attendants JUNIORS Sue Mitchell and I’.ill Williams. Page Fifty-seven The Royalty is elected annually by the student body. SENIORS Dorris Burkett and Bill Snarr. ERESIIMEN Betty Mazar Kenneth Jones SOPHOMORES Pat Le filer Bill Taylor H I - Y “To Croat, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community, high standards of Christian character” is the aim of the Hi-Y. Under the able leadership of Mr. Armcntrout, much has been accomplished during the past year. Officers for the year M6 are Rill Snarr, president; Gene Weathers, vice-president; Jack Weathers, secretary; and Charles Richardson, treasurer. The Hi-Y members are: Gene Weathers Jack I ’onsetti Milliard Valerius Jim O’Hara Rill Snarr Rill DeWitte Carrol Fletcher John Woolard Rill Perkins Jim Hart Val Cashen James R. Webb 1 losea Vise Jim Mayer Jack Cox John Ellis Charles Richardson Rill Chaplain Jack McRraycr Rill Taylor Ted Stotlar Jerry Westerland Rob Jones Rob McAfoos Richard Webb Jack Weathers Joe Seymour Page Fifty-eight HI-TRI OFFICERS—Left to right—Sue Smith, President; Polly Harris, Vice President; Joe Ann Choisser, Secretary; Betty Hamilton, Treasurer. Xow an organization to which all girls belong, the Hi-Tri influences its members toward a more mutual friendship. Girls from each of the four classes were elected to form the Hi-Tri Council. This group worked with the officers in arranging programs and carrying out the club's plans. An event that has become almost a custom of the club is Heart-Sister Week, when the girls all become better acquainted with one another. HI-TRI COUNCIL Seniors—Dorris Burkett, Betty J. McConnell. Mariam McKcmie, Phyllis Herr. Juniors—Sue Mitchell, Jo Ann Lemmons, Leona Zukowski, Miriam Reed. Sophomores—Jeanne L. Smith, Pat Lcfiler, Mary Mayer, Delores Smothers. Freshmen—June Flcischman, Berta Wyant, Betty Mazar, Christine Hutchens. F. F. A During the year 1946, the F.E.A. has l cen under a new sponsor, Mr. Russell Mitchell. A broadcast has been given over station WJPF in Herrin. The club has helped sponsor tin- cafeteria, and it has been very active in intramural basketball this winter. The mcml ers and officers are: Kenneth Auten Ed llutchcraft Ralph Shew Norris Webb Kenneth Auten Bill Hutchins James G. Smith Kenneth Whetstone Ernest Rain Beverlev Johnston limmv W. Smith Kenneth Whittington Billy Barnfield Charles Kern Johnny Sparks John Whittington Donald Beasley Richard Lance Russell Spencer Kenneth Stuart Carl Williams Howard Reatv Clvde Lefiler Francis Williams Curtis Biggs Clifford Markel Harold Summers Herbert Wilson Charles Rirkhcad llosea Martogolio Kenneth Sweet Robert Young Karl Britton Frank Miller Albert Vanhorn Sherman Browning Bill Neal R. L. Cantinc T. f. Choisser Curtis Ned Everett Odum OFFICERS: John Clark Kenneth Pearce President Raymond Drew Maurice Reed Vice President Lee Otis Galbraith William Richardson Secretary Charles Kern Jim Hines Donald Sanders Treasurer Francis Williams Michael Hughes Bill Shew Watch dog Page Sixty F M. A With industrious Mary W'ehl) as sponsor, the Home Ed girls have had many meetings, parties to carry out the holiday spirit, and they have sjxmsored a Christmas Dance. These future homemakers have joined with the future farmers a number of times for meetings and parties. OFFICERS President.........................Mary Lou Scarborough Vice President..............................Ruth Lundy Secretary...............................J eanninc Rogers Treasurer..............................Jeanne (iirlbreath HOMK ECONOMICS CLUB MEMBERS—Emma Lou Adams, Peggy Adams, Peggy Autcn, Lila Bays, Bette Barminski, Phyllis Brady, Alma Jane Browning, Mildred Burlison, Dana Jo Cantrell, Norma Jean Conner, Patsy Crippcn, Jane Davis, Shirley Dollins, Phyllis Duncan, Mary Kathryn Drew, June Edwards, Louise Galbraith, Jeanne Gilbreath, Sylvia Gilbreath, Ruth Gipson, Doris Jean Gunter. Shirley Hall, Dorothy Hawkins, Mary Louise Head, Geraldine Holman, Mary Hutchins, Mary Jo Jarvis, Betty Johnson, Delores Johnson, Jo Ann Johnson, Frances Johnson, Irene Johnson, Lola Johnson, Norma Jones, Lena Kent, Kathryn I.amastcr, Iona Lamplcy, JoAnn Livcsay, Dolores Locklar, Louise Lundy, Ruth Lundy, Delores Markcl, Betty Mazar, Nancy McCarty, I.a Vonne McDonald, Betty Lou McKemmic. Alma McMahon, Jane Ann Mitchell, Juanita Moore, Iona Mundell, Ailecn Odom, Estclcc Odom, Ruth Odom, Wanda Odom, Mary Jean O’Hara, Mary Lou Peyton, Christine Phillips, Sondra Pinkham. Julia Popovich. Anna Powcnski, Josephine Prior. Ernestine Pugh, Betty Rhine, Lura J. Ramsey, Jeanninc Rogers, Patty Ross, Jewel Rowe, Norma Sanders, Margaret Scarborough. Mary Ann Scarborough, Mary Lou Scarborough, lna Seel, Barbara Shew, Nan Shepherd, Henrietta Skuart, Alice Marie Smith, Anna Smith, Bertha Fay Smith, Marietta Sneed, La Verne Spencer, Georgia Sullivan, Margaret Swanncr, Frances Taylor. Jo Anna Todivich, Betty Tucker, Billie Wallace. Mary Louise West, Totsy Ruth Wheat, Ruby Whit ford, Loma R. Williams, Norma I.. Wyant, Betty Yocum. Paye Sixly-onc G A A All the energetic and sports-loving girls of B.T.H.S. have the time of their life at the meetings of the G.A.A. At the first of the school term, the girls journeyed to Carbondale, Illinois where they attended a Girls’ Athletic Association Conference all day. A hilarious initiation of the new-comers was held. OFFICERS President..........Jo Ann Schrodt Vice President........Patsy Lefifler Secretary...........Mary J. O’Hara Treasurer.................Lorraine Bohlander SPORTS HOARD Soccer.......................Miriam Reed Volley Hall..........Norma Beattie Basketball...................Minnie Neal Softball.............I)elores Sharp Archery...........Jo Ann MacAfoos Badminton...........Hetty Coleman Table Tennis....Harvalec Greenwood M KM HICKS—Lila Hays, Lorraine Hohlamlcr, Shirley Hansen, Phyllis Herr, Delores Sharp, Sue Smith, Florence Smothers, Helen Walters. Clarancl Allen, Norma Beattie, Hetty Coleman, Kamona Collins, Gracic Gilbreath. Delores Harrelson, Gerry Hill, Hetty Holman, Jo Anne McAfoos, Jeanne Malone, Sue Mitchell, Minnie Neal, Miriam Reed, Hetty Kcvak. Jcanninc Rogers, Shirley Ryan, Ina Seel. Suzanne Seymour, Kstcleda Vantrcasc, Hillic Wallace, Hetty Wolff, Leona Zukowski, Jo Ann Lemmons; Lucille Barnfield, Marilyn Brewster. Kathleen Collins. Thelma Goldwasscr, Harvalec Greenwood, Pat Lcfflcr, Dorlores Locklar, Alma McMahon, Jancy Mountain, Hetty Mundcll, Iona Mundcll. Mary J. O’Hara, Mary Parrish, Mary Lou Peyton, Hetty Rhine, Patsy Rice. Patty Ross, Jo Ann Schrodt. Pat Simpson, Jeanne L. Smith. Jo Anna Todovich, Mirian James, Iona Lampley, Pat Ahifeld, Marianne Anderson. Judy Barker, Carol Docrr, Maxine Frailcy, Elizabeth Gihala, Shirley Harbcn, Hetty Harp, Ruth Henderson, Anna F'ac Hill, Christine Hutchens, Juanita Johnson, Beverly Kelly, Doris Lampley, Violet Mazzei. Hetty Mazar, Nancy McCarty, Delores Moss, Irene Neal. Connee NestrotT, Julia Po| ovich, Mary Lou Rogers, Margaret Scarliorough, Sue C. Smith, Margie Thomas, Hetty Trapper, Hetty Tucker, Totsy Wheat, Berta Wyant. I’aijc Sixty-two JUNIOR PLAY Don Cox Miriam Reed Frank Conci Jo Ann Lemmons Catherine Whittington Rill Williams The junior play this year was capably directed by Miss Vivian Tasker. It was entitled. The Gay Goose”, and was thoroughly enjoyed by a large audience. Hill DcWittc Jeanne Malone Klizahcth Martin Jack McRraycr Hill I iolkula CHORUS tt� ft � HJ | ' � ' M t t I M It t t i i i 1 _ 1. A 9 AM Hi § , t t J Hf -| “’V y 1 ' ■ s 1 s A TIU‘. MEMBERS OF THE CHORUS ARE: Murrell Adams, Peggy Adams, Margaret Alexander, Betty Barminski, Dorothy Barnficld, Lucille Barnfield, Mary Bartuska, Billie Bennett, Boh Briley, Ellen Brown, Mary Brown, Donald Browning, Sarah Cardy, Joe Anne Choisscr, Kathleen Collins, George Cook, Jane Dorris, Shirley Dollins, Phyllis Duncan, Joe Embscr, Donald Finney, Betty Fischer, June Flcischman, Maxine Krailev, Bert French, Sylvia Gilbreath,'Eddie Hall. Etta Jean Hall. Dorothy Hanagan, Don Harris. Betty Hart, Jim Hart. Marvbcllc Haysc, Ralph Hayse, Mary L. Head. Ruth Henderson, Charlene Hutchins, Geraldine Holman, Lois Humerickhousc, Norma Ilumerickhouse, Joann Johnson, Bob Jones, Beverly Kelly, Jerry Kinkadc, Wanda Laird, Doris Dimplcy, Iona Lamplcy, Kenneth I.amplev, James Laslev, Clyde Lcfflcr, Neva Lowry, Gene Mandrcll, Jack Mandrcll, Elizabeth Martin, Peggy McEndrce. La Voiinc McDonald, Harmon Mills, Bill Mitchell, Delores Moss, Harold Neal, Irene Neal, Shirley Nolan, Helen Owens, Billy Pagani, Mary Parrish. Ruth Parkhill, Sandra Pinkham, Tim Ponsetti, Ann Powenski, Charles Pritchard, Ernestine Pugh, Lura Ramsey, Jimmy Rice, Patsy Rice, Donald Seel, Nancy Shaw, Alice Smith, Claude Smith, Fred Smith. Sue Smith. Sue Carol Smith, Dolores Smothers. Phyllis Smothers. Pauline Stallions, Mary Stewart. Harold St. Pierre, Elaine Snvder, Mary Taylor, Marjorie Thomas. Julia inyard. Bob W arren. Richard Webb, Ramona Wells, Easter W illiams. Jim Woolard. Betty Yocum. BOYS OCTET Donald Browning, Murrell Adams; Jim Woolard, George Cook, Harmon Mills, Boh Jones, Clyde Lcfflcr, Boh Warren. OCTET Delores Blondi, Mary Mayer, Sue C. Smith, Shirley Hester, Shirley Nolen, Maxine Frailcy, Billie Bennett, Dorothy Hutchens. MIXED QUARTET Don Cox, Don Harris, Mary Brown, Joe Anne Choisscr, Elizabeth Martin. Page Sixty-four CLASS OF 1947 Jack Ackley Mary Lou Adams Claranel Allen Kenneth Auten Betty Barminski Charles Barnfichl Margie Bean Norma Beattie Phyllis Bennett Jack Bigham Norma Bigham Charles Blocklcy Charles Bonehrakc Donetia Bozovich Sarah Cardy Jim Browne Val Caslicn Bill Chaplain Harold Chancy Betty Coleman John Browne Ramona Collins Prank Conci Paula Crawford Kenneth Cunningham Don Cox Bill DeWitte Randy Doty Charles Dorris Junior Dunhar Bernard Duncan Johnny Edens James Klctchcr Freddy Gihala Grade Gilhrealh Jeanne Gilbreath Charles Gossage Bill Grahlc James K. Hall Keed Hardenhrook Delores Harrclson Patsy Harten I valid I Henderson Dick Hill Gerry Hill Norma Hockett Betty Holman Dorothy Holtkamp Billy Hollada Wilma Hopkins Norma I lumcrickhousc Eugene Hurt Charlene Hutchens Uussell Holman Bill Jackson Joseph Johnson Betty Jones Bol Jones Leon Jones James Karrakcr Carlccn Kearney Odin Kcrcc Shirley Keisling Kay King Gene Kirk Richard Klardic Carl Lamplcy Don McDermott I anline McKay Jeanne Malone Gene Mandrel! Kutli Marquis Patsy Marshall Jack McBraycr Elizabeth Martin Betty Minor Sue Mitchell Doris Moncn Norma Moore Tom Mortimer Rosalie Melvin Betty M. Mundcll Minnie Neal Dempsey Xeunlist Randall Parrish Bill Perry Kulali Pitts l ouis Powcnski Charles Pritchard James Pritchard Frank Rademachcr Richard Rains Miriam Rccd Betty Revak Lorraine Rice Scdclla Roach Jcanninc Rogers Paul Rogers Sue Rotramel Leo Ruemmlcr Shirley Ryan Norma Moore Donald Sanders Mary A. Scarl� orough Donald Seel Eugene Shockley Ina Seel Joann Smothers Suzanne Seymour Anita Smith Violet Sileven Billy Sims Janies YV. Smith Edward Smith Phyllis Smothers Mildred Spencer Billie S. Sneed Boh Summers C. J. Summers I.ola B. Summers George Sullivan Steve Swigonski Wanda Summers Jacqueline Swartz Hetty Long Carol Sweazy Gwendolyn Sweetin Lois Tilicrcnd Betty Taylor Joan McAfoos Kay Taylor Hill Thomann Gladys T � ld Kstcleda Vantreasc Jo Ann Lemmons Peggy Vaughn Billie Wallace Vernon Waller James Wchb Catherine Whittington Hill Williams Kaster Williams Hetty Wolff George Yocum Leona Zukowski Kugenc Smith WINTER’S WHIRL DECEMBER 7—Our first basketball game of the season was played at Mt. Vernon. DECEMBER 8—Zeigler played basketball here. DECEMBER 10—Lyceum given by Glcn i L. Morris. His subject was “On the Beam”. DECEMBER 13—“The Gay Goose”, play presented by the Junior Class was a big success. Miss Vivian Tasker was the coach. DECEMBER Id—Harrisburg vs. Benton— there. I)ECEM BEK 15- -Johnston City p 1 a v e 1 basketball, here. DECEMBER 19—The F.E.A. had a Christmas Party in the Old Gym. Everyone had lots of fun. DECEMBER 20 -The chorus and band presented their annual Christmas concert. The music of both organizations was outstanding. The chorus was under the direction of Miss Betty Mercer, the band. Mr. Ben Rauch. DECEMBER 21—AY. Frankfort played Benton here. DECEMBER 22 to JANUARY 3- Vacation! We had all looked forward to these few days with anticipation. Of course. Santa Claus made his annual visit. JANUARY 2—Centralia played the Rangers here. Hi-Tri sponsored a 15-cent dance. JANUARY 5 Johnston City vs. Benton, there. JANUARY 11 Marion played Benton there. JANUARY 12—Christopher played here. Sophomore class sponsored a dance. JANUARY 16—Benton played McLeansboro. there. JANUARY 17— Mt. Vernon played here. Dance in the Old Gym after the game. JANUARY 19—Benton played Zeigler there. JANUARY 22—Benton played Salem there. JANUARY 25—Benton played Harrisburg there. FEBRUARY 1—W. Frankfort played Rangers there. FEBRUARY 2—Carmi played here. Juniors sponsored a dance after the game. FEBRUARY 8—Benton played Centralia there. FEBRUARY 11—The Echo Staff s| onsored their annual “Sadie Hawkins Dance . The boys wore hearts around their necks to show to whom they belonged. The dance was informal and all the boys wore vegetable corsages. Jeanne Malone and Bill Wiliams were named Co-Editors of the Echo. FEBRUARY 12—We had a holiday. 'Phis was in commemoration of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. FEBRUARY 15—Rangers played Marion here. Juniors had a dance after the game. FEBRUARY 16 Benton played Carmi there. FEBRUARY 18 Jessie Rae Taylor presented a Lyceum of impersonations. FEBRUARY 19— Ili-Y Dinner Dance -informal for the first time in many years. It was held at the Stone Lodge at Lake Benton. The President is Bill Snarr. FEBRUARY 22—Christopher vs. Benton there. FEBRUARY 23 McLeansboro played Benton here. FEBRUARY 26-29—The Regional Tournament. Teams participating were Christopher, Mounds, West Frankfort, Johnston City, Thompsonville, Sesser, Zeigler, and Benton. Johnston City won the tournament. MARCH 2 District Music Meet was held at Herrin this year. Benton came home with many first and seconds, with outstanding honors for the girl’s octet. Page Seventy The young men’s fancies lightly turned —Senior play—the cinder circuit -the Seniors- Graduation— Page Seventy-one CLASS OF BII.I.IK ADAMS Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. 4. VIRGINIA AUSTIN HiTri I. 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3. 4: Home Kc. Club 4; Central High School 1, FIRST ROW: ANNA MAK AUTKN G.A.A. 3; Dramatics Club 3; Home Kc. 4. SECOND ROW: JIM BAILEY Class President 3; Foot-ball 3: Math. Contest 2. JANE ANN BAIN Ili-Tri I, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 1.2: G.A.A. 1, 4; Echo I. 2, 3: Majorette I, 2. 3; Drum Major 4; Twirling Contest 3. BETTE BARN FI ELD Hi-Tri I, 2, 3, 4; Home Kc. Club 4. MARY ANN BARTUSKA Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. 4; Music Contest 4. LILA BAYS Ili-Tri I. 3. 4; G.A.A. 1 L i; Home Kc. 4; Dixon III. I. 2; West Frank tort 2. WENDELL F. BIRD Football I; Math. Contest 2. LORRAINE BOHLANDER Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 3. 4; Dramatics Club 3; G.A.A. Treasurer 4; Production Staff of Junior Play 3. EARL EUGENE BRADY Production Staff of Junior Play 3; Football 3. 4; Track 2. 3. 4; Boxing 3. 4: National Athletic Society 4; Harrisburg. III. EARL BRITTON F.F.A. 4. MARY FRANCIS BROWN Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 3. 4; Music Contest 4. ROSALIE BROWN Ili-Tri I. 2. 3, 4. Page Seventy-ttio SHERMAN DORRIS El.I.YN BROWNING BURKKTT F.F.A. 3. 4. Class Treasurer I, 2; Pep Club 1; Dramatics Club 1. 2. 3: G.A.A. I. 2. 3, 4: Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. 4; Hi-Tri Council 3. 4; G.A.A. Vice-President 2: Majorette I. 2. 3. 4; Attendant for Carnival 2; Home-coming Attendant 3. 4; Scarab Royalty Attendant 2. 3. 4. •IRST ROW: III.DKKD BURUSON VKI.MA BURTON i-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4; Home Hi Tri 1. 2. 3. 4. C. Club 4; Echo 4; lath. Contest 2: Produc-on Staff of Junior Play ;i-:o) h row JOHN' CLARK .F A. 3. 4. CHARI.HS K. CO 1.1. IN'S CHARI.KS ROBERT CARLTON Class Vice-President 3: Math. Contest 2. THOMAS CONN ROBERT CARTER Producton Staff of Junior Play 3. CHARLES COOK MARY I.OU CHOISSF.R Hi Tri I. 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. I. 2. 3. 4. MARY I.OU COOK Hi Tri 1. 2. 3. 4. MAXINE CLINTON Hi Tri I. 2. 3, L BETTY CONNER Hi Tri 1. 2, 3. 4. Page Seventy-three HETTY HAMILTON Queen FIRST ROW: DONALD DARNELL EDNA M. DARNELL RONALD DARNELL DORIS DAVIS F.F.A. 2: Math. Contest |,j.Tri j 2. 3. 4; Spanish F.F.A. 2: Math. Contest Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4. 2- Club 3. 2. KATHERINE DAVIS LEONARD DAVIS Ili-Tri I. 2. 3. 4. Track 4. SECOND ROW: REIT A DAVIS Ili-Tri I. 2. 3. 4: Home Ec. Club I. 2; G.A.A. 4. HILL K. DORRIS Track 2. 3. 4: Boxing 4. BILL DRAKE F.F.A. 2. MARY KATHRYN DREW Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. 4; Production Staff of Junior Flay 3: Home Ec. Club 4; G.A.A. 4. CARROL FLETCHER Ili-Y I. 2. 3. 4; Math. Contest 2: Football I, 2, 3. 4: Track Mar. I. , ?, 4; Intramural Mur. I. BERT FRENCH. JR Page Seventy-four HII.I. SXAKK liditor RST ROW: RISJI w GUNTER BETTY HAMILTON SHIRLEY HALL me He. I. 2. 3, 4; Hi- Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. 4; Quill I, 2. 3, 4; G.A.A. 4. ami Scroll 3. 4; Dramatics Club 2. 3; G.A.A. 2. 3. 4; Vice Pres, of Quill and Scroll 4: Treasurer of Hi-Tri 4; Junior Play. “ Saturday' Even inn Ghosts : Echo 3: llomr-coming Queen 4: Speech Contest 4. SHIRI.EY DEAN HANSEN Hi-Tri 1. 3. 4; G.A.A. 4; Commerce High School, San Francisco, California. 2. DON JUAN HARRIS Class President 4; Hi-Y 3. 4; Dramatics Club 3; Junior Play. Saturday Evening Ghost” 3: Summons of Sariel 3; School for Wives” 4; Scarab Staff 4; Basketball 2. 3; Track I. 2. 3; Boxing 4: Band Contest 2. 3, 4; Chorus Contest 4; Speech Contest 3, 4. POLLY ANN HARRIS Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. 4; Dramatic Club I. 2. 3; Pep Club l; Hi-Tri Council 3; Hi-Tri Vice-President 4; Production Staff of Saturday Evening Ghost” 3; Echo I, 2. 3: Business Manager of Scarab 4; Majorette I. 2. 3. 4; At-tendant to Homecoming Queen 4: Scarab Royalty Queen 4. X'OXD ROW : MA F. HATCHETT Tri I. 2. 3. 4; Quill I Scroll 3. I: Satur Evening Ghost 10 3. I; Scarab I. DOROTHY JOAN HAWKINS Hi-Tri I. 2. 3, 4: Home Ec. 4; G.A.A. 4. PHYLLIS IIERR Class Secretary 3; Defense Council I: Dramatics Club I. 2. 3; G.A.A. I. 2: Ili-Tri I. 2. 3. 4; Hi-Tri Council 4; Quill and Scroll 3. 4; Student Director of Saturday i.veiling Ghost” 3; Echo L 2. 3, 4; Scarab 4; ■speech Contest 4; Accompanist in Music Contest 3. PAUL HOLMAN Football 1, 2: Basketball t, 2, 3: League Basketball 2; Boxing 4. JO ANNE HOUSE PAUL HOWARD SUE SMITH Activities ORVAI. IIL7 it its DONNA IIUEUHG Hi-Tri I. 2. .1. 4: S| anish Club 3: Pep Club I: Dramatic Club 3; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Production Staff of “Saturday Evening Ghost 3; Echo 2. 3. 4. EDWARD lll’TCHCR AFT K.P.A. 3. 4; Watchdog of F.P.A. 4. RAI.I’II TKWKI.I. BETTY JEAN JOHNSON Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. 4; Home Be. Club I. 2. 4; G.A.A. 4. BEVERI.Y JOHNSTON JACK JOHNSTON FIRST ROW: MARY J. JARVIS Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4; Home Kc. Club 2. 4. SECOND ROW: HOWARD JONES Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4: Boxing I, 2. 3. 4. ROBERT E. JONES Hi-Y I. 2. 3. 4. WII.MA JOPI.IN Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. 4. HERBERT KERI.EY Basketball 2. 3. BOB KIMBERI.IN Echo 4. I.OI.A JOHNSO Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. 4. IMOGENE KNIGI Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3, 4. Page Seventy-six LEONARD KUNSKY I.ODENE I.AUNIS CLYDE LEFFI.EK Football 1. 2. 3: Boxing F.F.A. 3. 4; Boxing 3. £. 3. CARROL FLETCHER Genius IRST ROW: HLDRED LEFFLER ass Treasurer 4: Hi-ri 1. 2, 3, 4; Dramat Club 1. 2. 3; Pep ub I; Defense Council G.A.A. 1. BETTY 1,0U LOWRY Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3, 4; Math. Contest 2. RAYMOND I.UKUS Football 1, 2; Math. Contest 2. RUTH I.UNDY Hi-Tri 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 4; Crcal Springs High School I: Proviso Township High School, Maywood. 111. 2; Home He. Vicc-Prcs. 4. ECOKD ROW: AKIAM F. McKKMIE mil and Scroll 3, 4: Hi-ri I. 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 1. Hi-Tri Council 4: Drastics I. 2: Melodrama roduction I; lVoduction laff of “Saturday Eve-ng Ghost 3; Echo I. 2, 4; Scarab 4; Major-te 1. JACK MANDRF.LL Football 3. 4; Basketball 2; Track 2. 3. 4; Boxing I. 2. 3, 4. CLIFFORD MARK EL F.F.A. 2. 3, 4; Spanish Club 3. THOMAS K. MIGLIN Football I, 2. BETTY JEANNE McConnell Class Treasurer 3: Class Vice-Pro . 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club I, 2: G.A.A. 1; Quill and Scroll Society 3, 4; Pen Club 1: Quill and Scroll Pres. 4; Hi-Tri Council 4: Melodrama 1: Saturday Evening Ghost 3: Echo 1, 2. 3: Editor of Echo 4; Speech Contest 2, 3. 4. CARL WAYNE MILLER F.F.A. 3. MARY LOU MILLER Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. t; Math. Contest 2. JIM McGUIRE Page Seventy-seven FIRST ROW: I,I I)A MILLER HARMON MILLS Chorus 4 JEANETTE MII.LS Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4. THOMAS MROC!EXSKI JOK MARTOOI.IO. JR. JOK MOSS RoxiiiR 4. SECOND ROW: CURTIS DALE NEAL LESLIE E. NEAL E.F.A. I. 3. 4: Chorus 2; Dramatics 2. MILDRED NEAL Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4; Dramatics Club 2: Home Ec. Club 4; Junior Play Production Staff 3; Scarab 4. MARY ALICE N EWTON Class Vice-Pres. 2: Hi-Tri I, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 1. 2: (LA.A. I. 3; Scarab 4; Majorette I, 2, 3. 4. ESTEI.EE OI)OM Home Ec. Club 4; Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. 4. DDIE KITH O ' la-.' ''i i r. tarv ! ; I I. 2. 3. 4. JIM O’HARA HELEN OWENS CURTIS PAYNE Hi-Y I. 2. 3. 4; Track 1; F.P.A. 2; Boxing 4 . Basketball Mgr. 2: Football 3. POLLY ANN HARRIS Personality Page Seventy-eight • IRST R � JEAN PEARSON i-Tri J. 2. 3. 4. RAMONA I’KKK Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3. 4. BII.I. PERKINS I'llKISTIN 1C I’llII.I.IPS Boxing 3. 4; Ili-Y 1.2, 3. Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. 4; Home 4; Track I. 2. Be. Club 4. I.ORINE PINDJAK 11 i-Tri I. 2. 3. 4; Spanish Club 3. ECONO ROW: NX A I.. POWKNSKI FERRELL PRIOR oine Be. Club I. 2, 3. Boxing 2, 3. Ili-Tri I. 2. 3. 4. KRNKSTINK PUGH Chorus Contest 4; Ili-Tri I. 2. 3, 4; Junior Play Production Staff 3; Pep Club 1; C.A.A. 2: Dramatic Club 2. 3; Home He. Club 1. 4. KURA RAMSKY MAURICE DALE REED F.P.A. I. 2. 3. 4; Boxing 3. JACK WNSBTTI Class President 1: Ili-Y I. 2. 3. 4: Security Council 3: Class Treasurer 3: National Athletic Society I; I'ootball I, 2. 3, 4; Co-Captain 4; Basketball I. 2. 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4; I toxin I. 2. 3; Wrestling I. AKMA JANE ROGERS Ili-Tri I. 2. 3. 4; Home Ec. Club 4: Dramatic Club 3: Music Contest 4. CHARLES RICHARDSON Speech Page Seventy-nine HAROI.D ROSE JEWELL ROWE Ili-Tri I. 2. 3. 4; Home Ec. Club 4. BETTY I.OU SANDERS Home Ec. Club 2: Ili-Tri I. 2. 3. 4. FIRST ROW: MARY I.OU SCARBOROUGH Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3, 4; Home Kc. Club 2. 3. 4. President 4; Junior Play Production Staff 3. HIM, SKACRAVES National Athletic Society 4; l-'oothall 3. 4; Basketball 2. 3. 4; Track 4; Scarab Royalty King 4. JOE SEYMOUR Hi-Y I. 2. 3. 4; Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2: Boxing 4. DICK SHARP Boxing 2: Foot kill I. Basketball I. 2. DEI.ORES SHARP 2; G.A.A. I. 3. 4: Hi-Tri 2. 3. 4. NAN SHEPHERD I. Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. 4: Kit l« rt. Ti-nn., 1 : Art C 1; Home Ec. Club 1. SECOND ROW: TOM SUERLEY Class President 2; F.F.A. I; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Spanish Club 3: Junior Play 3: Echo 2. 3, 4; Carnival Attendant 2: Football 4; Track 2. 3; Boxing 2; Math Contest 2. BARBARA SHEW Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. 4; Home Ec. Club 4. HENRIETTA SKURAT Hi-Tri I, 2. 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 2. 3. 4. ANNA MAE FLORENCE i Me ;i;n i; s mot hi: SMOTHERS SMOTHERS Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4. Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 2. 3: Junior Play Production Staff 3. DOX HARRIS The IVit PI1YI.MS SMOTHERS Frankfort I: G.A.A. 4. BERTHA FAY SMITH Hi-Tri 1. 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 3, 4. FLORENCE EVELYN SMITH Hi-Tri 1. 2, 3. 4. Page Highly FIRST ROW: RUDEI.L SMITH SUK SMITH Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. 4. Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. Pres. 4; Class Vice-Pres. I: Quill ami Scroll 3, 4; Echo I. 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club I. 2, 3; Spanish Club 3; Defense Council I, 2: 1. A. A. I. 2. 3. 4; Junior Play 3: Homecoming Attendant I, 2: Speech Contest 3. 4; Voice Contest 3. 4. SECOND ROW: HIM. SKAKR PRAXKIE SNEED Hi-Y I. 2. 3. 4; Quill and Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. 4. Scroll 3. 4: National Athletic Society 4; Hi-Y Pres. 4; “The Saturday Evening Ghost 3; Echo 3: Scarab Editor 4: Box-ing 2, 3; Football I, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2. 3: Track I. 2. 3. 4: Speech Contest 3: Music Contest 2. 3: Math Contest 2. CHARLES C. SNIDERWIN IMOGF.NE SNIDERWIN ROBERT SPENCER PAULINE 'rack 3. 4; Math Con- STALLIONS cst 2. TED STOTI.AR RAMONA STOREY Hi-Y 1. 2. 3. 4; Football Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2: Basketball Mgr. 1, 2. 3. 4; Boxing 3, 4. EUGENE STOWERS FAYE STRUBLK Hi-Y 3; Central High, Evansville. Ind., 2. LOU DENE SUMMERS Ili-Tri I. 2. 3. 4; Pep Club I; Math Contest 2. IDA FRANCES TAYLOR Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. 4; Home Ec. 4; MeLcansboro High School. MeLcansboro, HI. 1. 2. Page Eighty-one JACK TAYI.OR BETTY JEANNE McCONXEIX Leader JACK PONSKTT1 sit hide CHARLES TKMPORITI JERRY THRELKELD CHARLES TONVLK Boxing 3. 4; Math. Con- P.F.A, 1. test 2. FIRST ROW: RUTH 11. A UPCHURCH Hi-Tri I. 2: Echo 4: Speech Contest 4; Ypsi-lanti. Central. Ypsilanti, Mich., 2: Roosevelt High 3. MILLARD VALERIUS Hi-Y 3. 4; Intramural Baskcthall I, 2; Boxing 2. 4. ALBERT VANHORN F.F.A. 3. 4: F.F.A. Secretary 3, Vice-Pres. 4; Track 3. 4; Math Contest 2. HOSEA VISE Hi Y 3. 4. HELEN WALTERS G.A.A. I. 2: Hi-Tri 1, 2. 3. 4. BOB WARREN Track I, 2. 3. 4: Footba ]. 2. 3. i: Basketball 2. 3. 4; Chorus Conte: 3. 4. SECOND ROW: BILLIE GENE WAYMAN Basketball 2; Track 1, 2. 3. ALICE LORENE WEBB Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4. DELLA WEBB Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4; Home Ec. 4. JEROME WEBB Chorus Contest 4; Speech Contest 4. GENE WEATHERS Hi Y 1. 2. 3. 4; Hi-Y Vice-Pres. 4. JACK WEATHERS II. I. 2. 3. 4; Hi-Y Sc ret.u v 1; Scarab 3, ■ Track I. . 3. � . Pain' Eighty-two HI U. SKAGRAVKS King FIRST ROW: 1.0MA R. WII.UAMS Hi-Tri 1. 2, 3. 4: Spanish Club 3; Home lie. Club 4: Production Staff of The Saturday livening Ghost 3; Scarab 4. HERBERT WII.SON F.F.A. 3. I; Basketball 2. JAMES WILSON Mathematics Contest 2. KENNETH WHETSTONE RUBY El.I.EX JOHN WHITTINGTOi WHITFORD F.F.A. 3. 4; F.F.A. Vic Home Ec. Club 4; Hi-Tri Pres. 3; Track 3. 4. I. 2. 3. 4. SECOND ROW: PEGGY LOU WHITTINGTON Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4; Pep Club I. EVA FAY WOODS NORMA LEE WYANT G.A.A. 3: Home He. Club 2. 3. 4; Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4. BETTY JO REYNOLDS Hi-Tri 3. 4; Echo 4; Scarab 4; Production Staff of “Saturday Evening Ghost” 3; Marion Township High School 1, 2. ROBERT YOUNG F.F.A. 3. 4; Track 3, 4. WALTER J. ZEBOSK Football 3. 4: Boxing 3 4; Athletic Association 4 IN FUTURE YEARS Read these lines and you shall sec What the fate of the ’46 class will lx . For never again shall there enter these gates A class with so many different fates. The rhyme is terrible, the meter atrocious It’s sure to make an English teacher ferocious. Grin and bear it and don't blame me For they came from a bottle washed up by the sea. Jane Ann Bain with song bird trills Gives the audience “Sinatra” chills Wendell Bird and Albert Vanhorn Are on the radio spreading corn ! Charles Carlton and Robert Carter Have started a system called swop and barter. Mary Lou Burns, a Conover girl. Is keeping Ed. Hutchcraft in a dizzy whirl. Anna Mae Autcn and Virginia Austin, Are a dancing team on a stage in Boston. Velma Burton and Mary Brown Arc debutantes and the toast of the town. Howard Jones and Gene Brady arc overworked, we know, They work shifts at a vaudeville show. Ronald, Donald, and Edna Darnell Built the little Brown Church in the dale. Bill Drake is now mayor of Akin The city wiles has he forsaken. First lady of that White House Mansion Is that sweet something, Shirley Hansen. James Wilson makes everyone sigh and stare He is a ballet instructor at Madame Beaucairc’s. Another that has traveled the world around, Is Charles Sniderwin—now swimming Puget Sound. Dorris Burkett, a famous rockettc. Has now married a Frenchman, named Marquette. Joe Anne and Danny are proving that old pun, That two can live as cheap as one! The wreckless explorer who has won acclaim Is Thomas Mrogenski of world-wide fame. Boy, can Jack Mandrell paint, He did that gorgeous mural of a saint. A respectable woman is Ruth Lundy She preaches the gospel every Sunday. Ted Stotlar and Charles Towle Are dress designers that make you look ”so-so ! An ingenious person is Fay St ruble She lives in Russia and has many a ruple. Joe Seymour and Jim O’Hara are distilling gin And leading lives as black as sin. Leonard Davis is a hot-jive man He blows that trumpet like nobody can. Ruth Odom is living at home And Lee Otis Galbraith will never more roam. Robert Jones has taken the job Of supplying bread to the Benton mob. Carrol Fletcher joined The House of David , He did that after he was saved. Ferrell Prior yodels like Bing He is in the chorus at old Sing Sing. Frankie Sneed is a farmer’s wife, And to Earl Britton she devotes her life. Fay Woods attended the Olympic meet; She threw the Javelin 1000 feet. Peggy Whittington and Loudene Summers Started a club called the Sleepy Shimmers”. Billie Adams was a skier bold She fell once, now her skis are sold. James Bailey and Lila Bays sell peanuts at tin-fair. They are very happy and don’t have a care. Hat c Eighty-four Lorraine Bohlander is an orator of note With the proceeds of one talk she bought a mink coat. Mary Rartuska and Harmon Mills Have produced a horror picture that will give you chills. Hetty Barn field is a changer of beauty She makes an old hag look like a cutie. Hirst lady of Illinois is Ruth E. Bennett She has had a seat for 40 years in the Senate. Mais oui. touch, says Mary K. Drew She lives in France and is a Frenchwoman true; Polly Harris and Jack have agreed to agree, They have 5 children—which is agreeing to me. Mary Lou Cook was Miss America of 1950; All the people thought she was a nifty! Rosalie Brown writes tantalizing novels She produces literature that’s simply a marvel. A tight-rope walker is Sherman Browning; He has spent his whole life joking and clowning. Mary Lou Choisser, that beautiful girl. Is the toast of the South and Robert Earl. With a Ph.D in Physics, Mildred Burlison Was able to do wonders with an electron. John Clark, a missionary that can’t be beat, Weathers the cannibals and the tropical heat. A philanthropist true is Betty Conner She has improved the working conditions of the miner. Bob Kimberlin is a Father, one of the best Pope Pius has him blest. Hill Snarr at his parents despair Has joined a traveling fair. Curtis Payne is a poet who Always has his bills overdue. Gene Weathers, a daring test pilot Made a plane and really flies it. Who plays the most rapturous songs on the violin ? None other than Curtis Neal, charming of men. Herliert Wilson, I'm glad to relate, Is making his living, charming a snake. Mary Alice and Charles sit and coo Just like all old lovers do. Charles Collins is as busy as a bee; He tries to make water boil at two hundred and three. Thomas Conn is a deep sea diver; He has walked the length of the Missisippi River. Loma Ruth Williams, as playful as a kitten, Has Junior Dunbar’s heart smitten. Norma Conner, who is all in a dither, Smashed her racing car into a smithcr. Phyllis Herr is a piano virtuoso; When she sits down melodies flow. Jo Ann House, Paul Howard, and Orval Hubbs, Are a trio and sing with Ernest Tubbs. Donna Huelbig is a toe dancer of note; She entertains on a river boat. The Johnsons, Betty, Jack, and Lola, Are now bottling Coca Cola. Betty Lowry is a poetess divine; Her poem is entitled “Lover Mine”. Lodene Launius has also gone to the altar And because of her love Maurice Reed didn’t falter. Mary Lou Scarborough is a cosmopolitan by heart, From Budapest, India to Rome does she dart. Ernestine Pugh designs beautiful hats, they say She even excels Lily Dache. Ann Powenski presented before a king A magnificent aria for him did she sing. The man of the hour and owner of the Kaiser crest It’s the man that makes females sigh—of course, Joe West. Ruby Whit ford is a taxi-driver Which is a mighty job for such a pint-sizer. Bert French is a killer of pain You go with a tooth-ache and come out insane. Louise Galbraith tramps thru’ the wilderness; She founded a colony and runs it with finesse. Doris Gunter is a cinema queen; She looks like she stepped out of a dream. (Continued on Page 105) Page Eighty-five The Auto-Mechanics Class Study Hall Stupor The sun brings ’em out Ted and Chatter Ah! Spring! The portals Burkett and Chois-scr late again I at-Boy” Ain't love grand? Pauline and Tootcr And they lived happily ever after Sophomore play-hoys The cripples “Fuzzy” showin’ off Cheering the Rangers Hot game Hooray for John! Jim, you wouldn’t strike Alice? SPRING’S SWIRL MARCH 4—Lions and Elks played a benefit game in the Ranger Gym. Our ticket sales go for the plans of our new “Teen Town.” MARCH 9—Speech Contest at DuQuoin. Renton won second at the meet. We will take our play, dramatics, humorous, original oration, and extemporaneous speakers to the sectional. MARCH —The Madrigal singers gave a Lyceum. MARCH 2(V Boxing show here with West Frankfort. MARCH 22-23—Speech Contestants went to sectional meet. It was held at Greenville, Illinois. MARCH 27—Boxing show finals at Frankfort. APRIL 6—Sectional chorus and band contest at Herrin. MARCH 12—Hi-Tri Spring Dance. New Officers were announced for the coming year. The theme for the decorations was Easter and spring colors were used. APRIL 19—No school—No school because of Good Friday. APRIL 21—Easter. APRIL 26—Junior-Senior Reception. As usual, it was “out of this world.” We the Seniors, thank you!! MAY 3-4—Music contest held at Benton. MAY 11—Home Ec. Festival. MAY 18—G.A.A. Play Day. IA Y 26— Baccalanreate. MAY 31—Senior Day; Graduation. Page Eighty-seven COMPLIMENTS OF DOTY PLUMBING AND HEATING SHOP COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . Phone 950 E. R. DRIVE IN DELICIOUS HAMBURGERS AND SANDWICHES . .. GOOD COFFEE W. Main, Across from Cify Hall BENTON, ILLINOIS SHERMAN DEPARTMENT STORE FURNISHINGS For COMPLIMENTS OF THE ENTIRE FAMILY SOUTHERN ILLINOIS — HATCHERY God Luck and Best Wishes 216 S. Main St. to the Class of 1946 COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . . . . OF . . . GEORGE’S THE CURTIS E. SMITH COMPANY JEWEL GIFT SHOP Store of COMPLIMENTS QUALITY JEWELRY . . . OF . . . LEFFLER'S MARKET Jewelers Optometrist 300 N. McLeansboro Phone 639W South Side square COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . BENTON. ILLINOIS CASTLEBERRY- MITCHELL Page Eighty-eight COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . . . . OF . . . SIMMONS DRUG STORE B 1 E B E L ROOFING COMPANY THE REXALL STORE 222 South Main Street BENTON. ILLINOIS PHONE 210 GRAPH PAPER and OUTLINE MAPS COMPLIMENTS We’ve got 'em! . . . OF . . . CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS J. W. MENHALL DRILLING CO. JOSEPHINE Books Gifts Office Supplies Phone 670 ♦ In Any Event . . . Wire Flowers f THE THRIFTY SAVE HOWELL'S GREENHOUSE 10 to 40 PER CENT 509 South First Street AT THEIR LOCAL FLOWERPHONE 2 KROGER STORE A Dependable Supply of Cut Flowers At All Times ♦ GROWN BY SPECIALIST Page Eighty-nine COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . WEAVER'S FLOWERS 1 14 E. Main We Know Them Because We Grown Them” FRESH FLOWERS PHONE 43 PARKER BROS. ROOFING COMPANY 123 E. Main St. For free estimation call 117 COURTESY AND EFFICIENCY is our motto DR. D. JEANETTE NOLAND COMPLIMENTS OPTOMETRIST . . . OF . . . • Take Care of Your Million Dollar Eyes; Have Them Examined Today RYAN'S D-X SERVICE • STATION Office Located Near Theatre Office Phone 891 Benton. III. It Pays to Look Your Best EVERETT LEWIS PAUL L. WHITTINGTON ATTORNEY AT LAW BARBER SHOP 619 Wood Building 124 E. Main BENTON. ILLINOIS Telephone 221 COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . STEWART TAXI COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . PETROFF PACKING AND COMPLIMENTS PROVISION CO. . . . OF . . . DR. W. A. McKEE ★ COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS OF . . . OF . . . MOSES PULVERMAN PAUL CARRUTHERS WOOD BUILDING Page Ninety MACHIEL'S STUDIO and GIFT SHOP Our Studio is the Best Equipped in Southern Illinois for All Kinds of Photographic Work We Carry a Full Line of GIFTS AND GREETING CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS MACHIEL'S Phone 54 Benton, Illinois Page Ninety-one Compliments of The Stotlar-Herrin Lumber Co. Phone 24 BENTON, ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . KURLY-LOX BEAUTY SHOP COMPLIMENTS OF Metropolitan Candy Kitchen PUBLIC SQUARE COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS OF . . . OF . . . AUD B. COX HERMAN GARNER REALTOR AND INSURANCE COMPLIMENTS OF BENTON EVENING NEWS TEAGUE D-X Read the Benton Evening Daily SERVICE STATION Franklin County's Home News 300 W. Main PHONE 65 COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS OF . . . OF . . . F. W. WOOLWORTH DR. C. N. STILLEY Page Ninety-two COMPLIMENTS OF WILLIAM'S BAKERY ♦ Phone 528 114 North Main WALKER PREP SUIT COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . For the Young High School Man BOB'S DRIVE-IN First in quality—First in value COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . THIS STORE IS FIRST WITH NEW IDEAS BENTON CAFE COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . WALKER'S BEAUTY LANE Phone 121 Williams Bldg. ♦ COMPLIMENTS . ..TO . . . COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1946 FISHER'S PHILLIP SERVICE The Ben Franklin Store The Friendly Store West Main Street DO YOU NEED MONEY? $20 to $300 THE BENTON STANDARD Come in and let us help you with your financial problems. FRANKIN COUNTY’S OLDEST NEWSPAPER QUICK, CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE 1 S SECURITY LOAN AND FINANCE CO. Complete Printing Service Wood Bldg., Public Square Phone 79 Benton, III. Standard Building Phone 14 I’a-je Ninety-three CONGRATULATIONS To the Graduating Class of 1946 Serves you better Saves you more The Federated Store THE STORE OF VALUES PHONE 145 REED INSURANCE AGENCY GENERAL INSURANCE Center Building Benton, Illinois COMPLIMENTS OF SUNTER'S GULF STATION WILLIAMS SHOE STORE SHOES AND SHOE REPAIRING Headquarters for Dr. Scholl's Foot comfort remedies COMPLIMENTS TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1946 J. A. McCreery Lumber Company WHERE THE HOME BEGINS 2 I 2 South Main Street Phone 100 Page Ninety-four ♦ Simplified Loan Service Franklin Loan and Finance Co. W. R. SIMPSON Phono 444 I 103 East Side Square BENTON, ILLINOIS ♦ Town and Country Ladies Wear OPPOSITE POST OFFICE Phone 944 Benton, Illinois nTHE SPORTING THING TO WEAR COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . W. E. Campbell Son HARDWARE AND FURNITURE STORE BENTON. ILLINOIS Nf PL AY tR Pane Ninety-fire WOODWAY FOOD STORES DOLLARS SPENT AT WOODWAY STAY AT HOME Home-Owned Home-Managed COMPLIMENTS OF LOVAN'S BARBER SHOP COMPLIMENTS OF RAILWAY EXPRESS AGENCY, INC. E B. McGHEE AGENT COMPLIMENTS OF H. C. JESSUP Phone 878R Physical Therapy DR. DEANE C. GULLEY CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN Hart-Williams Building Hours: 9-1 I A.M.—2-5. 7-8 P. M. Licensed in Illinois and Missouri COMPLIMENTS OF PARK'S STUDIO COMPLIMENTS OF SANDERS-LUDWIG CO. COMPLIMENTS OF HILL DOTY SERVICE STATION ELMER'S MEAT MARKET TOPS IN MEAT” Phone 191 112 East Main Page Xindy-six COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF DR. SCOTT E. DUDLEY NEALY 1. GLENN AND DR. GEORGE E. DUDLEY COUNTY JUDGE OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . Benton Feed Store Cline Vick Drug Flour, Feed, Hay and Grain Company We Buy Poultry, Eggs and I f Cream Gifts - - Toiletries Fountain Service We Deliver f One Block Off Square You're Always Welcome at Cline Vick's Phone 56 Benton, Illinois Pane Ninety-seven WILLIAM H. HART (1862-1941) WILLIAM W. HART MARION M. HART HART AND HART ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW BENTON, ILLINOIS Payi- Ninety-eight COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . Taylor Motor CHASE WELDING SUPPLY COMPANY Company BENTON, ILLINOIS ❖ COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . FORD Sales Service AKIN JEWELRY STORE ♦ Authorized Dealer of Phone 375 KEEPSAKE DIAMONDS East Side of Square COMPLIMENTS OF GOFFREY HUGHES County Superintendent of Schools COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . KNIGHT GROCERY ANGUS KNIGHT Quality Meats Groceries—Fruits Vegetables FREE DELIVERY Phone 619 601 Election COMPLIMENTS OF THAMER HILL COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . NEWHOUSE LUMBER COMPANY Sargeant Paints and Varnishes GOOD WOOD GOODS Phone 678 COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . THE EVENING STAR CAFE PHIL S. HERR, PROP. A Good Place to Eat— Where Pals All Meet. STOP AND SHOP GROCERIES. MEATS. FRUITS. AND VEGETABLES FREE DELIVERY Phone 55 Benton, Illinois D. AND M. CAFE SHORT ORDERS AND GOOD COFFEE E. Main opposite Jackson's Market PHONE 326-W COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . LUDWIG'S STANDARD SERVICE PHONE 10 1301 S. Main COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . Benton Armature and Electric Works CLYDE A. PITTMAN EDWARD J. DOBRY DEALER ARTISTIC MEMORIALS BENTON, ILLINOIS Pane One Hundred S. C. D. REA • • • SERVING INSURANCE PUBLIC SINCE 1911 COMPLIMENTS ?04 Wood Building Phone 71 . . . OF . . . COMPLIMENTS NEW RECREATION . . . OF . . . BILLIARD ROOM WILLIAMS AND HARRISON LAWYERS • • • Williams Bldg. COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . CARTER-WOOLARD COMPLIMENTS PHARMACY . . . OF . . . COMPLIMENTS DR. J. T. DONOSKY . . . OF . . . DR. PETER FIGNAR OPTOMETRIST • Room 6. Hart Building Benton COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . ■ JOHNSON JOHNSON ■ Jackson Bldg. Benton, Illinois COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . . . . OF . . . CONEY ISLAND Orient Coal COMPLIMENTS Company . . . OF . . . OLIN SWEETIN ■ BARBERSHOP ■ Second Floor Wood Building Page One Hundred Two Alas for little Willie! H. Greenwood: “Mr. Aiken, it savs We'll ne’er see Willie more; here that a single fly can lay 7,892 For what he thought was H«0 eggs- Was HoSCX, Mr. Aiken: “Well?” — Harvie: “Well, then, how many can Miss Heinzman: “Give three collec- a married one lay?” tive nouns.” — faney Mountain: “Flypaper, waste- Miss Morrison: “Gene, what does basket, and vacuum cleaner.” ‘straight’ mean?” — Brady: “No soda.” Doty’s Dad: “Are you pursuing — vour studies faithfully?” Bill: “Mom. what did vou do with Randv: “Yes indeed. Father. I’m mv shirt ?” always behind”! Mrs. Chaplain: “I washed it.” — Bill: “Ye gods! The whole history “Robert,” asked Miss Mazzara, of the l .S. was on the cuffs!” “how far were vou from the right — answer?” Messenger bov (late one Saturday. Buroff: “Only three seats.” after knocking at Cashen’s door ) : — “Does Val Cashen live here?” Mrs. W a t s o n : “Do you enjoy Mr. Cashen: “Yes. drag him in.” Dickon’s novels?” — Sue Smith: “Oh. surely. Every time Mr. Bass: “Name two pronouns.” one comes out. 1 get it right away.” Bruno: “Who? Me?” BENTON HARDWARE AND FURNITURE COMPANY PHONE 213 The East Main Street Benton COMPLIMENTS Vogue LL o Shop E. C. FRAILEY PAINTS WALLPAPER ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Smart Southwest corner of Square BENTON. ILLINOIS Womens Wear COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . BEATTY AUTO SUPPLY 202 E. Main Phone 84 Page One Hundred Three GREGORY CHEVROLET COMPANY COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . PHONE 229 Benton, Illinois • County Treasurer's Office ED R. POWELL Treasurer We Maintain A Very Large Parts Stock F. D. WHITTINGTON Chief Deputy Authorized Chevrolet and Buick Service Distributor U.S. Tires REDDY KILOWATT SAYS Now—After the War Your ELECTRICAL Penny IS BIGGER MONEY THAN EVER • Complete Wheel Alignment Service— Wheel Balancing—Exclusive Alemite Lubrication—Competent Mechanics— New Modern Equipment—Complete Body Service—Storage CENTRAL ILLINOIS PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY Low Cost Essential Service to Industry Business and Home SA—3649 COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF BENTON ROOFING CARTER TIRE SHOP COMPANY 305 E. Main Phone 244 COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . ZUKOWSKI GROCERY BASS FASHION SHOP THE STOTLAR MOTORS (Incorporated) SERVICING DODGE AND PLYMOUTH Phone 201 South Main WHAT WOULD SCHOOL LIFE EAT AT BE WITHOUT THE DUBBLEDIP? DIAMOND CAFE Kathrine Wilkerson, Prop. Page One Hundred Pour Donald Crisp owns a hot-dog stand; He makes “jerk-overs” that are quite in demand. Jean Corzine is a buyer for a store; She is in charge of Macey's ]basement Floor. Doris Davis is a garage mechanic. Has all the boys in a panic. Mildred Leffler is said to Ik- a mystic People believe that she tends to Ik socialistic. Clifford Markel is a Life reporter He covers stories from life to murder. Petty McConnell is editor of the Chicago Sun. She writes satirical editorials and is always on the run. Jack Ponsctti is a coach of basketball And says he has a championship team this fall. Mariam McKemie is the world’s best diver She's light as a feather and limber as a fiber. Thomas Miglin was a teacher But gave it up and became a preacher. Joe Moss and Jeanette Mills Are movie-star agents and live in Beverly Hills. Anna. Florence and Tmogcne Smothers Are all working for Ringling Brothers. Beverly Johnston has settled down He used to go out and paint the town. Carl, Lida and Mary Lou Miller Collaborated on a murder “thriller.” Imogene Knight is a professor of German She has also been studying extermination of vermin. Ralph Jewell majored in Math But is now proprietor of a Turkish bath. Herl ert Kerley, an intelligent lad Is working in a chemical lab. Betty Hamilton loved horses from the start Her equi are like a picture of art. Don Harris is the Alfred Lunt of today Crowds hushed as he said, “Kilroy was here, they say”. Erma Hatchett lives in the Kentucky mountains in secrecy She says she just can't stand not to have her privacy. Dorothy 1 lawkins is head of the C.I.O. She whipped it into shape and handles plenty of dough. Clyde Lefflcr is a street-cleaner in Benton Two more years and lie will retire on a pension. Raymond Lukus sells small airplanes He says they out race the Panama Train. Jean Pearson and Ramona Peek Are nuns both pure and meek: Leslie Neal is always on the chase For what! Helen Owens’ embrace! ! Bill Perkins is the town’s handy man He fixes things from bent safety pins to electric fans. Christine Phillips is a country school teacher She teaches the modern way—by movie feature. Robert Spencer and Billy Wayman Are prosperous farmers living near Logan. Dick Sharp is now our president And in our national debt has made a dent. Della Webb dances with glee In an old cafe in gay Paree. Don Wilkerson so I’ve heard tell Is with RCA and is doing well. Helen Walters is quite the girl She is in the midst of the social whirl. Wilma Joplin and Ramona Storey Married sons of Peter Lorre. Pave One Hundred Five Mary Ann Werner is so very aloof She has a date at the Starlight Roof. Hetty Young and Nonna Wyant Are successful lawyers and have many clients. Millard V alerius and Walter Zeboski Play first violins with Leopold Stokowski. Hob Warren, you’ve heard the name. Ts coaching football at Notre Dame. Hill Seagraves is a broker on Wall Street With all the “big shots he competes. Nan Shepherd and Delores Sharp Are with Phil Spitalny, both playing harps. Tom Sherley. a sly old guv, Looks at the gals with a gleam in his eye. Florence Smith is an American consul in Timbuctoo Where the cows neigh and the horses moo. Jerry Threlkeld and Hilly Stockton Are gangsters known as Mole and Two-ton. Pauline Stallions and Alice Webb Are designing fashions for the sub-deb. The tale is told; My work is done These words have become an eternal mold And are inscribed in the waters that run. Henrietta Skurat and Imogene Sniderwin Are on the radio with Ed Wynn. Phvllis Smothers is a talented gal; She’s in the Broadwav hit “Mv Gal Sal . Grin and bear it and don’t blame me For they came from a bottle washed up by the sea. St'K Smith 1 ? IN MEMORY OF CONGRATULATIONS GENE WALTERS To The of the Class of 1947 Graduating Class of 1946 FROM YOUR FAVORITE MOTION PICTURE THEATRE COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . FOX-C APITOL BARNEY CLEMONS THE HOME OF YOUR COUNTY CLERK FAVORITE STARS COMPLIMENTS u_ O BENTON LAUNDRY Proprietor. JIM LEONG Page One Hundred Six G. R. GRUBB Engraving Company CHAMPAIGN, ILL Huge One Hundred Seven Kjiown for Quality cfohe your tAnnual cPrinters (Danville, Illinois c.Printers rPublishers 'Binders Page One Hundred Right ii .XT' i.'O -i .-V . ik i y ' _ rj ( a IS-- — - - v - ' ; -,.- • ;?V