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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1948 volume:

0 THE ROUND-UP in the Corrals -OF — BENTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL 1948 OUT WEST WITH THE RANGERS AS THEY RIDE THE RANGE . . . GATHER AT THE CORRAL___BRANDING, RIDIN', ROPING . . . TALKING AT THE BUNK HOUSE . . . PUTTING ON SPURS AND RODEOS . . THE REAL WILD WEST. e 1948 Scarab Page Two 1 The Rangers tell their story of the Range-Riding during 1947-48 If you have ever been around these, buildings you have seen not only rangers but, also what could be outlaws, Indians, coyotes, wolves, hyenas, posses, and sheriffs., In the following pages, we, the senior outlaws, want to show you the many activities that have taken place in a suburb of the real west. THE SCHOOL BOARD 'l'lie school board of Iienton Twp. High School is as follows: President GAR MEN B. TAYLOR Business— Ford Dealer in Benton, Illinois Secretary P. B. RUTH Business— Miner DR. J. T. DONOSKY Business— Medical Doctor in Benton, Illinois WM. G. EOVALDI Business — Attorney-at-Law in Benton, Illinois WILLIAM E. NOEL Business— Works at Cardox in Benton, Illinois Page P.ujht THE PRINCIPAL The class of '48 wishes to express their most sincere thanks to Mr. R. Floyd Smith, our principal. The students of B.T.H.S. are indeed lucky to have had a man so interested in the well-being of his students. He is surely a man whom we’ll never forget. THE OFFICE In the first part of January, 1948. Miss Evelyn McCarty resigned from her position as school secretary. Miss McCarty had served as secretary for over eleven years. Her position was ably filled by Miss Josephine Piecentini. “Jo.” as she is known to the students, has proven to be well-worthy of this position. We hope that she will be back to take over office duties again next year. VERBAL ADKISSON Health HIRAM M. AIKEN Biology M A RGAR IvT A R M EX TROUT linglish, Latin VV. E. ARM EXTROUT Physics, Cheniistry JACK BASS English CHARLES BEATY Physical Education, Woodcrafts HUGH EVELYN BELL Physical Education ELLEN BURKHART English LOUISE CARTER Librarian EDWARD J. COCKRUM Chorus LEON DAILY Physical Education, Athletic Director FLORENCE EDMOXDS Social Studies LILLI AX EWIXG Social Studies Ray Hcinzman Commerce FERX JOHXSON Commerce Pane Ten 4 RAYMOND JOHNSON Mathematics JANE KIRSCH Social Studies FRANK LONG Hand EVELYN McCARTY Secretary to Principal GIOVANNA MAZZARA Mathematics ETNA MORRISON Mathematics MRS. MARY CHARLES PRICE Home Economics CLAUDE W. RHODES Health, American History GREGOR ITA ROMERO Spanish MRS. MARY H. WATSON English MARY WEBB Home Economics RUSSELL WEGER Agriculture BONNIE WILHITE Study Hall MRS. JEANETTE WILLIAMS Commerce t’aijc tilcven 0 u T S T A N D 1 N G JANEY MOUNTAIN HARRY STEWART SHIRLEY HESTER CHARLES CARTER JOAN SCHRODT Page Twelve Page Thirteen SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS from 1 to r- Hetty Somers, Secretary; Don Davis, President; Mary Lou Seagraves, Treasurer, and Paul Rogers, Vice-President. Page Fourteen EMMA LOU ADAMS Oh So Lively I P.II.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 3, 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4: Junior Miss Production Staff 3; Scarab Staff 4. CHARLES AIKEN Belter Known as 'Red Hi-Y 4; Boxing 2, 4; Baseball 3; Track 4. ERNEST BAIN Smiling Ernie P.P.A. I, 2, 3. 4. BILLY K. ROBERSON Misplaced” Ina High School, Ina, Illinois I, 2, 3. DOROTHY BAR N PI ELD Dark Eyes! G.A.A. I: F.H.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Spanish Club 4; Hi-Tri 1. 2, 3, 4; Scarab Staff 4; Music Contest 1, 2, 3. MILDRED LUCILLE BARN FI ELD Willing Worker F.H.A. Chib 4; G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Octette 3, 4; Chorus Contest 1. 2. 3, 4. WANDA LEE BAXTER Sweet and Silent Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3. 4. HOWARD BEATY Iona's Steady I F.F.A. 2. 3. 4; Vice-President F.F.A. 3; Judging I, 2. 3, 4. CHARLES BIRKHEAI) Terrific F.F.A. I, 2. 3. 4: F.F.A. Reporter 2; Echo 1, 2; Boxing 2, 2, 3, 4. JOHN BLANKENSOP IVhere’s Wingot DELORES BLONDI The Wit Vice-President 3: Girls’ Octette 1, 2. 3, 4; Mixed Quartette I; Madrigals 4; Hi-Tri I, 2, 3. 4; Council 4: “Junior Miss” 3; F.H.A. Accompanist 4: Echo Feature Editor 3. 4; Scarab Staff 4; Vocal Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; State Solo Contest 3, 4. EUGENE BOOKER You Seed a Good Car JI’VA BOYLES Our Babe Didrikson G.A.A. 4; Band Contest 1, 2, 3; Hi-Tri 1, 2. 3. 4. VIRGINIA BOZOVICH Her Heart Belongs to Kenny! Hi-Tri 2. 2, 3. 4; Home Kc. Club 1, 2. PHYLLIS BRADY Everybody’s Buddy” Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3, 4; F.H.A. I, 2, 3; “Junior Miss” 3; Scarab Staff 4. Page Fifteen EDWIN CARTER BREEZE Back of B.T.H.S Hi-Y 4, Secretary; Student Council 2; ‘•Junior Miss” 3; Echo 2. 3, Co-Editor 4; Orchestra 3; Vocal 2, 3, 4. DONALD BROWNING Smile Pretty .Vote” Hi-Y 3, 4; Scarab 3, 4; Music Contest 2, 3; Octette I. FRED BRUNO I WanderI I Wander I Wander Class President 2; lli-Y 3. 4, President 4; Scarab 4; Student Council 2; “Junior Miss 3; Football 1. 2, 3; Basketball 1. 2. 3; Track 1, 2, 3. I. ROSENA MAE BURDESS A Super Gal” lli-Tri I, 2, 3, 4. CARMEN BURGESS Nice Girl Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3. 4. ROBERT BUROFF Pivaciouj Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball I. 2, 3; Manager 4; Track 1. E. JEAN BURTON Dimples F. H.A. 1. 2; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4. MARTHA BURZYNSKI Girl Athlete G. A.A. 1. 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 4; Valicr High School 1, 2. 3. DANA JOE CANTRELL Undecided Class Treasurer 3; F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. 2. 3, 4; Scarab 4; Majorette 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 1, 4 Junior Miss production staff 3; Hi-Tri 1. 2, 3. 4. JAMES CARLTON lee Cream Hater Football 1. 2, 3, 4. CHARLES DEXTER CARTER The Future li. G.” Hi-Y 1, 2, 3. 4; Junior Miss” 3; Music Contest I, 2, 3, 4. JOHNNY CLAYTON Reserved Manner JEANNE COLLINS 7 Had the Best Old Time F.H.A. 1, 2. 3. 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2. 3, 4; Scarab 4. KATHLEEN COLLINS Miss Benton Hi-Tri I, 2. 3, 4. Secretary 4; G.A.A. 1. 2, 3. 4; Scarab 4; “Junior Miss 3; Home-comiiik; Queen 4. EUGENE CONCI Mischievous Page Sixteen BKTTE CONNER Engaged” Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3. 4. A MCE JANE COOK The Friendly Undertaker” P.H.A. 1. 2, 3. 4; Hi Tri 1, 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 3. 4; Junior Ilay Production Staff 3; Scarab 4. LLOYD COOK Curley” ROGER CRISP Snap, Crackle, Fop” RUDDY CROSS I want a gal” Hi-Y 4; Boxing Manager 1, 2, 3: Boxing 4; Track 4. DOYLE E. CULBERTSON Pool Shark” DONALD V. DAVIS Strong but Silent Class President 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Vice-president 4; Football I. 2, 3. 4; Basketball I, 2; Track 2, 3. 4; Baseball 3, 4; Basketball Mgr. 3. 4; Scarab King 4. DANIEL DAY Day Not Night” CLARENCE DE MATTE I Member of the Corner Gang” Class Vice-president 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Football Co-Captain 4. CORAL JEAN DIXON Laughing Eyes” Hi-Tri I. 2. 3, 4. JUNE CLAIRE EDWARDS Have you seen West?” Hi-Tri 2. 3, 4; P.H.A. 2, 3. 4; Historian 4; Scarab 4; Beaumont High School, St. Louis, Missouri, 1. JUNE EUBANKS Haven’t I seen you before?” Echo 3, 4; P.H.A. 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4. JEAN EUBANKS —or am I seeing double?” Echo 3, 4; P.H.A. 4; Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3, 4. JOAN FERRELL Swell Gal” Hi-Tri 1, 2. 3, 4. VIRGIL DONALD FISHER Future Manager?” Chorus I, 4; Contest 4; Track 4. Page Seventeen SKIPPY PURLOW “Skating Champ Football 2. 3. 4; Track I, 2, I. RAYMOND FKASHKK Girl Crazy Scarab 4; Hi-Y 2. 4; Echo Sports Editor 3; Football 1. 2, 3; Basketball Mgr. 1, 2; Track I. 2. DOUGLAS I«. GARLAND Master Detective Boxing 2, 3, 4. Rl'TII IS. GIPSON Altars Smiting F.H.A. 1. 2, 3. 4; Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. 4. VISRNON GLASS Quiet as a mouse, but— DORIS GOESSMAN Innocent F.H.A. I. 2. 3. 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2. 3. 4. VELMA GOODIN Good G:rl F.H.A. I. 2. 4: Hi-Tri 3. 4; Buslmell Pom-munity High School 1. 2. FRED GRAMMAR A Dare Devil on H'heels Football Manager 4. 11A R V AI. E IS G R E E N WOO I) Lovable Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. 4; Council 4; G.A.A. I. 2: Dramatics I, “Junior Miss” 3; Soap Opera 3; Echo 2. 3. 4; Scarab 4; Speech Contest 2. DORIS JEAN HARDEN A Steed, Attractive Kind of Grace Hi-T-i I. 2. 3. 4: Scarab 4; Production staff of Junior Miss” 3. VIOLET HARMON Shy and Sweet Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. 4: Sesscr High 4. JAMES O. HART Uproarious Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; Spanish C'ub I; Football I, 2. 3. 4; Basketball 2; Track 3. � . LEE HATCHETT Talkative Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4: Snanish Club 4; Junior Play Production Staff; Echo I, 2, 3. PATRICIA ANNE 1IAYSE Steed and Seat Ina High School 1, 2: Hi-Tri 3. 4. NAOMI EDNA HEAD Friendly Ina 'High School I, 3; Hi-Tri 4; Mt. Vernon High School 2. Page Eighteen SHIRLEY HESTER “Do You Think We Shouldr Girls’ Octette 1, 2. 3, 4; State Contest 3; Mixed |uartet 1; Madrigals 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2. 3, 4, Secretary 4; Junior Miss Produc-t.on Staff 3: Echo 3, 4; Vocal Contest !, 2, 3. 4. LOWELL HICKS “Sonny Boy” ' Junid. Miss 3: Football 3, 4; Track I, 2. 3. 4; State Chorus Contest 3; State Track 4. c:::di:k.m.i.a hicks “Cindy” P H A. 4; Thompsonville Community High School 3. LOIS HOCKETT “Speed Demon” F. H.A. 2. 3; Spanish 4; Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. 4; G. A.A. 3, 4; Student Director of Junior Miss 3; Scarab Staff 4; Speech Contest 1. 2. DORIS HOLMAN Girl Athlete” EARL HOUSE “An Affable and Courteous Gentleman” LOIS HUMERICKHOUSK “One Sweet Gal” Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4; F.H.A. 4; Spanish Club 4; Scarab Staff 4; Music Contest 2. 3. HERBERT HUNGATE “Happy as the Day Is l.ontj” McLcansboro I. ROBERT HUTCHENS “The Skipper” WANDA ISAACS “Dependable F.H.A. I; Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4. BILLY JOHNSTON “Studious” IRENE JOHNSTON “Gal with a Smile” F.H.A. 2; Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4. FRANCES JOHNSTON “Attentive” F.H.A. 2; Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3, 4. FLOYD JONES “Shorty JACK JONES “Good-natured” Track 1. Page Nineteen NORMA LEE JONES H'his P.H.A. 1, 2. 3, 4. JAMES A. JOPLIN M usical” Chapel 3. 4, Vice-President 4; Madrigals 4; Music Contest 1, 2. NORMA LEE KEARNEY Super Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4. PAULINE KELLEN Worker Hi-Tri I, 2, 3, 4. CHARLES KERN Corefree P.P.A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Reporter 1, Secretary 2; Junior Miss,” Junior Class Play; V.F.W. Cornzapoppin”; State Parmer 3; Judging Staff I, 2, 3. 4. WANDA LAIRD Chatterbox” Hi-Tri I, 2. 3. 4; P.H.A. 2. 3, 4; G.A.A. 3; Spanish Club 4; Scarab 4. DOLORES LOCKLAR Stepped Out of a Bandbox Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Scarab 4; Secretary I; Spanish Club 1, 2: G.A.A. 1, 2; Production Staff of Junior Miss.” IONA LAMPLEY Do You Want to Go to W. F.t Hi-Tri I, 2, 3. 4. JUANITA E. LEFFLER Spoken For Hi-Tri I, 2. 3, 4; P.H.A. 2. PAT LEFFLER Have You Seen Billt Hi-Tri I, 2, 3. 4; Council I, 2, 3. 4; Vice President 2; P.H.A. 4; Student Council 2; “Junior Miss” Staff 3; Echo 3, 4: Scarab Business Mgr. 4; Cheerleader I, 2, 3. 4; Homi-coming Attendant 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 1,4; State 3. JO ANN LIVESAY Dimples Hi-Tri 1, 2. 3, 4; P.H.A. 3. 4. 5; Dramatic Club 1; Junior Miss” Cast 3. ROY LOMAX Woman Killer Hi-Y 1. 2; “Cornxapoppin” cast 3; Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3; Boxing I. 2. 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4: Honorable All-State mention 4; Basketball manager 2, 3. NORMA LOWRY Smart Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Pcpsi-Cola test 4. BOB Me A POOS Siyh Hi-Y 1, 2, 3. 4. david McClendon He Loves Them All—Girls Football 1, 3, 4. Faye Twenty PAUL A. McGUIRE One Among Many Junior Miss” stage manager; Scarab Staff •4; Football 1. 2; Basketball 1. 2. HETTY LOU McKEMIK “Intelligence’' P.II.A. 1; Hi-Tri I, 2. 3. 4; Scarab 4. ALMA McMAON “Energetic Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. 4; (LA.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Treasurer 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Scarab 4. GENE MANI)KELL “Tried Again Class Vice-I’residcnt 3; Football 1; Track 1. FRANK MARMA “Hedda Hopper’s Competitor Spanish Club 4; President 4; Football 1; Track 1. MARY A. MAYER The Voice Spanish Club 4; Scarab 4; Dramatic Club I; Ili-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; President 4; State President 4; Girls' Octette 1. 2, 3, 4; Madrigals 4; Vocal Contest 1, 2, 3, 4. PHIL MILLER “Slow But Sure JANE ANN MITCHELL Love That House” HiTri 1. 2, 3. 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 3, 4; Junior Miss Production Staff 3. JUANITA MOORE “Darn That Shorthand Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3. 4; F.H.A. 4; Scarab 4. RALPH MOORE “Zombie” Basketball 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 3; Boxing 4. GLORIA M. MORRIS Gets Around Hi-Tri 1, 2. 3, 4; F.H.A. 3; G.A.A. 4. JANKY MOUNTAIN “Let's Go H'est” Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Council 4; G.A.A. I, 2, 3; Spanish Club 4; Echo 3, 4; Scarab Editor 4; Class Vice-President 3; Junior Miss” 3; Student Librarian. BILL DIXON MUNDAY Test-Pilot” Basketball 2, 3, Manager 4; Football Manager 4. BETTY A. MUX DELL “Industrious and Dependable Spanish Club I; F.H.A. 4; Hi-Tri I. 2. 3, 4. IONA Y. MUX DELL Left Hand, Third Finger” F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Queen 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4. Page Twenty-one HEN XI 1C NIC A w “Optimistic” Class Treasurer 3. MARY LOUISE NEWI«1N ”High Ideals” Ina High School 1. 2, 3. PAT NORRIS “Easy to Get Along With” F.H.A. 1; Hi-Tri I, 2, 3, 4; Scarab Staff 4. ADA AILEKX ODOM “The Farmer's Daughter” Class Secretary 3: Hi-Tri 1, 2. 3. 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Historian 3, President 4. RAY EVERETT ODOM “Someone to Remember” Class President 3: F.F.A. 2. 3. 4. President 4. Treasurer 2; Junior Miss” 3; Cornza-poppin” 3; Boxing 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4. MARY JEAN O’HARA “Girl of Their Dreams” F.H.A. 2: G.A.A. I, 2. 3, Secretary 3; Spanish Club 1; “Junior Miss” 3; Echo 4; Scarab 4; Majorette 2, 3. 4. INA MAE OVERTURE “Oh! Those FingernailsI” F.H.A. 1. BILL PAGE “Would You Like a Ridef” MARY PHYLLIS PARRISH “She's o Smart Gal” G.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Tri I. 2. 3, 4. GOLDIE PASKAVAN Everybody's Friend” MARY LOU PEYTON “That White Dodge” Hi-Tri l' 2, 3. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2; F.H.A. 2; Spanish Club 1; Junior Miss” 3; Echo 4; Scarab 4. ELSIE LOU PHILLIPS “Giggles” Hi-Tri I, 2, 3. 4. XELMA IXIRIS PINKHAM “Changeable” Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3. 4. MAXINE PONDER Trapped” Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3. EVA MARIE REECE “Charming Smile Hi-Tri I, 2, 3, 4. Page Twenty-two ROSALIE HEED Bookkeeping H-'hic” G.A.A. 3. 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2. 3, 4. ELIZABETH RHINE Small but Sice “Junior Miss” Production Staff: Scarab 4; G.A.A. 1, 2. 3. 4; I'.H.A. I, 2. 3. 4. KEN RICE A Swell Joe” MARTHA RICE Let's Co to the Movies PAT RICE Likable Hi-Tri I, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 4; G.A.A. I, 2: Treasurer 3; Scarab Queen 4; Scarab Attendant 3; Homecoming Attendant 4; Chorus Contest 1, 2. 3. WILLIAM RICHARDSON Let's Argue F.P.A. I, 2. 3, 4. CONNIE NAOMI ROBEY English 8 If'his” Ina High School 1, 2; Mt. Vernon 3. PAUL ROGERS Hot on a Football Field Christopher High School 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3. 4; Class Vice-President 4. PATTI ROSS Blonde Bombshell” Hi-Tri t. 2. 3, 4; F.II.A. 2: Spanish Club 2; “Junior Miss” 3; Echo 1, 2, 3. 4; Circulation Manager 3; Business Manager 4; Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Twirling Contest 4; Scarab 4. JO ANN SANDERS Personality Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4; F.II.A. 2; G.A.A. 4; Scarab 4. NORMA SANDERS True to the Navy” F.II.A. 1. 2. 3; Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. 4. jr JEAN SCIiRAM “Trumin’s Sister (Schram’s, that is) JOANSCHROOT Versatility” Hi-Tri I. 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3. 4; Secretary 3; Vice-President 4; G.A.A. 1, 2. 3. 4; I-Vesident 2; Dramatic Club 1. 2: Hi-Tri Council 4; Junior Miss” 3: Echo I. 2. 3. 4; Co-editor 4; Scarab 4; Scarab Attendant 4; Speech Contest 1, 2, 3, 4. RALPH SCHRAM Our Van MARY LOU SEAGRAVES Our Babe Didrikson” Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. 4; F.II.A. 3; G.A.A. 3, 4; President 4; Class Treasurer 4. Page Twenty-three MOIXY SEAGRAVES “Babe's Understudy” Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; P.H.A. 3; G.A.A. 3-4. AI YCE MARIK SMITH “The Future Mrs. Park hill” P.H.A. 2-3; Hi-Tri 1. 2, 3 4; Chorus Contest 4. DONAIJ) SMITH The Boxer” F.P.A. 1; Basketball 4; Boxing 1. 2. 3. 4. KVKRETT SMITH “Shy” JAMES GILBERT SMITH “Common name, but uncommon Boy” F.K.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Boxing 1. 2, 3, 4. JEANNE I.. SMITH Captivating” Class Secretary 2; Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3, 4: Council 1. 2, 3: G.A.A. 1. 2. 3; Junior Miss 3; Scarab Artist 3; Assistant Kditor 4; Cheerleader 1. 2, 3. 4; Homecoming Attendant 1, 2. 3; Scarab Royalty Attendant I; Student Council 3; Accompanist 3, 4; Octette 1, 3, 4; Madrigal Singers 4; Music Contest 1, 2, 3, 4. JEANNE MARIE SMITH An All-Star Girl” G.A.A. 3-4, Secretary 4: Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. 4; P.H.A. 4; Junior Play Production Staff 3: Scarab 4. NONA LOUISE SMITH Starry-eyed” G.A.A. 1; P.H.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; lli-Tri I. 2. 3. 4. NORMA JANE SMITH Fascinating” IMI.A. 2, 3, 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4. DONALD N. SNEED “Nice Guy” P.P.A. I; Ina 1, 2. 3. MARI ETTA SNEED “The Modern Lady Pompadour” P.H.A. 1. 2: Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4; Majorette 3, 4; Chorus Contest 1. BETTY SOMERS “Einstein’s Protct e” Class Secretary 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4. MAXINE SPAN I “She Doesn’t Look Spanish” Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3, 4. JO ANN SPEERS “Mrs. Summers Now” LA VERNE SPENCER “Our Own Madame Curie” Dramatic Club I: P.H.A. 2. 3. 4; Hi-Tri I. 2. 3. 4: G.A.A. 3. 4; Echo 2, 3, 4; Scarab 4j Junior Miss Production Staff 3. Pane Twenty-four CARL STAN I I KM) “Christopher found “Junior Miss” cast 3: Music Contest 3; Christopher 1, 2. IIARRY STEWART “Our All-American Boy Scarab Attendant 4; Football 1. 2. 3, 4, Co-captain 4: Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4. Captain 3. 4; Baseball 3; Track !, 2; Homecoming King 4. KENNETH STEWART “He’s in love” P.P.A. 1, 2. 3. 4; Boxing 2, 4. BIEL SUMMERS Roy deuff's Ardent Fan I.OIS SUMMERS “Nice to Know” F.H.A. 1{ Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4. GEORGETADLOCK “Rise and Shine” Band 1; Hi-Y 1; Football 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4. CLARENCE TATE “Quiet PEARL TATE One Foot in Heaven” Hi-Tri 1. 2, 3. 4; F.H.A. 4. BILL TAYLOR “Hove you seen Patf Class Treasurer 1; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Football I, 2, 3, 4; Scarab Royalty 1, 2. BOB THRASHER Carefree” WAYNE THREF.WITT “Mannerly” JOANNA TODOVICH Never a Pull Moment” JULIA TOWLE “Ted’s Woman” F.H.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Hi-Tri 1. 2, 3, 4; (LA. A. 1. WANDA UNDERWOOD “Demure F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. 1; Hi-Tri 1, 2. 3, 4. IRENE WALLS “A phantom of delight” Hl-Tri 4; Oklahoma 1, 2, 3. Page Twenty-five RAYMOND C. WALLER '7 disagree” MELVIN WEBB No Time for Love F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. LOLA MAE WEST Thai's right, you're wrong” Home Ec. 1, 2, 3, 4; Scarab 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3. 4. MARY L. WEST “Shy” F.H.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4. KKNXK TH WHITTINGTON Man with the Hoe” F.F.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4. RUIE WILCOX She walks in Charm” Hi-Tri 1, 2. 3. 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4. PAT WILKEKSON Mrs. IVilkcrson to you” F.H.A. 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4. DONALD WILLIAMS Impressing” F.F.A. 3, 4. NANCY WILSON Intriguing” Hi-Tri I, 2. 3. 4; F.H.A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Seerr-ta-y 4; “Junior Miss” Production Start i; Searat 4. GENE WINGO He likes T.D. Music JOHN WOOLARD Sow my new car—” JIM WOOLARD Our former high hurdle man” Page Twenty-six Senior Class History On September 2. 1944, a group of little frightened freshmen entered the Institution of Knowledge which is commonly known as B.T.H.S. This class of ’48 started its career in high school with a “bang.” The first of the outstanding events which the class performed was to elect a girl for class president. Ruth Shockley led the class through this first successful year in high school. During the freshmen year, many of the boys displayed outstanding abilities in athletics. Also this class was an asset to the chorus and the band. During the second year of this class, two bovs, Marry Stewart and Tim Ponsetti, were on the varsity football team. At the Homecoming Prom, two charming girls, Pat Leffler and Jean Smith represented the class as attendants to the queen. The junior year brought forth many talents within the class. Joan Schrodt and Carter Breeze were elected co-editors of the Echo. Harry Stewart and Clav DeMattei were chosen captains of the football team of ’48. Lowell Hicks brought many honors to old B.T.H.S. by his outstanding track abilities. The class play “Junior Miss” was presented by the class on December 19, with Miss Mary lieinzman as director. The cast did an excellent job of performing. Harvalee Greenwood very capably acted the part of “Judy.” The other members of the cast include; Carl Stanfield, Pat Ross, Joann Schrodt, Jean Smith, Delores Blondi, Everett Odom, Bob McAfors, Charles Carter, Lowell Hicks, Carter Breeze, Jim Mavcr, and Don Griffiths. The senior year of the class of ’48 proved to be very successful. The football team was one of the most outstanding in the history of the school. Clay DeMattei, Bill Workman, Harry Stewart, Tim Ponsetti, Paul Rogers, Howard Poole, James Carlton, Roy Loman, Bill Taylor, and Don Davis brought home a victory every game except one. The basketball team made a good showing with Ralph Moore bringing back many rebounds. Ralph also was voted one of the most valuable players in the Coal Belt Tourney. Our band performed excellently with Patti Ross, Mary O’Hara, Mary Etta Sneed, and Dana Cantrell as majorettes. These girls also rated seconds in the state twirling ensemble contest. Delores Blondi, Shirley Hester, Jean Smith, Mary Mayer, and Carter Breeze brought B.T.H.S. recognition with their excellent performances in vocal as did Charles Carter in the band. Delores and Charles have received first ratings in the State Contest for their last two years. Another senior who participated in a state contest was Lowell Hicks, who represented Benton in track. Kathleen Collins reigned as the lovely Homecoming queen and Pat I.effler and I’at Rice served as her senior attendants. Janey Mountain very capably edited the Scarab. On May 28, this class which now consisted of sophisticated seniors bid farewell to their alma mater . . . B.T.H.S. Page Twenty-seven Junior Class History In the past the Junior Class under the sponsorship of Giovanna Mazznra and Ray Heinzman enjoyed two years of fun and prosperity. The versatile and capable Juniors began another successful year in September, 1947. 'l'lie Juniors elected the following class officers: David Frier......................................I ’resident Berta Wyant.................................Vice-President Shirley IIarben..................................Secretary Bill Beaty.......................................Treasurer The Junior Class presented the entertaining drama, ‘‘Adam’s Evening.” On June 15, 1943, the Juniors entertained the Senior class at the annual reception. 'Phe reception was very successful and the Seniors appreciated the efforts of the class and its sponsors. Pa n' Twenty-eifiht Iiill Aaron Pat Ahlfcld Marianne Anderson Judy Barker Bill Barnficld Dorothy I.cc Barnficld Bob Bastas Janet Bauer Don Beasley Bill Beaty Ellen Brown Maybcllc Cherkosky T. J. Choisscr Vernon Cole Jennie Craddock C. R. Dougherty Fremen Davis Shirley Davis Carol Doerr Shirley Dollins Donald Bennett Betty Bonenherger Boh Briley Louise Dorris Phyllis Doty Raymond Drew Alice Drennan Phyllis Duncan Sue Ewing Betty Fisher Duane Fowler Maxine Frailcy David Frier Carolyn Fry Robert Garner Elizabeth Gibala Peggy Glover Betty Gostowski Bob Gunter Etta Jean Hall Page Twenty-nine Evelyn Hammonds Robert Hammonds Shirley Harben Marybellc Hayse Ralph Hayse Ruth Henderson Anna Fay Hill Geraldine Holman Carl House Bob Hutchens Christine Hutchens Dorothy Hutchens Jo Ann Johnson Holt Jones Kenny Jones Richard Jones Bonnie Karnes Beverly Kelly Martha Ketteman Dale Kirk Joe Kondor Kathryn Lamastus Burton Lampley Richard Lance Lila Lee Neva Lowry Raymond Matiis Betty Mazar Violet Mazzei Charles McBride Nancy McCarty John Melton John Mitchell Richard Minchcff Dolores Mick Clara Michels Jo Ann Moore Marilyn Moore Teddy Moore Dolores Moss I’aijc Thirty Don Mundcll Frank Neal Irene Neal Wanda Odum Bill Pagani Ruth Parkhill Kenneth Pearce Charlene Peebles Dean Peerman John Perles Gilbert Phillips Lola Phillips Sandra I’inkham Julia Popovich Leo Powenski Peggy Pritchett Kay Pugh Yulanda Rector Buddy Rogers Mary Lou Rogers Charles Rice Margaret Scarborough Vera Sims Nancy Shaw Ann Smith Arthur Smith Jerry Smith Sue Smith Walter Smith Charlotte Smothers Johnny Sparks Donald Spencer Russell Spencer Nancy Stewart Ruth Stone J Dean Summers Georgena Sullivan Kenneth Sweet Mildred Tate Karlene Taylor Page Thirty-one Mary Taylor Esther Tiberend Nadine Todd Betty Tucker John Upchurch James Vantrcasc Joan Vinccnti Julia Vineyard Jack Way man Norma Webb Totsy Wheat Berta Wyant Betty Yocum Pape Thirty-two Officers left to right: David Hauer, President; Charles Fchrcnbaker, Yicc-Presidcnt; Colleen Hardetibrook, Secretary; Shirley Sharp, Treasurer. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY As much as we hate to admit it, we, the sophomores, were once Presides. School opened September 3, 1946, with a freshman class enrollment of 230. This was the largest class in school. When we had become accustomed to the regular routine of school and had discovered that it wasn’t as fearsome as we supposed, we held our first class meeting and elected Mr. Raymond Johnson and Miss Gregorita Romero as our sponsors. Our class officers were as follows: John Bauer, president; Dorothy Jones, vice-president; Georgia Adams, secretary; Betty Hutchens, treasurer. The freshmen had two class parties. One of these was a dance held in the Old Gym on January 20. Everyone enjoyed themselves tremendously. The second party was a hayridc picnic held at Lake Benton on April 29. It was very successful in spite of the bumps. The class of ’50 l egan as sophomores on September 2, 1947 with a class enrollment of 210. Officers for this year are: David Bauer, president; Charles Pehrenbaker, vice-president; Colleen Hardenbrook, secretary; Shirley Sharp, treasurer. The sophomores rank very high in athletics in school. Among the lettermen of the foot- ball squad who are sophomores are John Bauer, David Bauer, Virgil Kayes, Truman Schram, Bob Taylor, and James McMahon. The sophomore class is also well represented on the baskc cball team. And now, we sincerely believe that the remainder of our rugged climb in high school will be a success. We see a faithful guiding star that throws a glowing light on our road called “Toil” and beckons us on to our city— “Success.” Page Thirty-three Lavcrn Aaron Georgia Adams Doris Ahlfeld Don Aiken Betty Alexander Elaine Allen Gcw’n Applegate Winnie Atchinson Paul Austin Jack Baldwin Marilyn Baldwin Larry Bandy Delores Barnficld Dorothy Bartosik Mary Lou Beaty Wanda Bennett Bobby Biggs Velma Bigham Cedric Blockley Don Bootcn Joan Bradley Kirby Browning Virginia Browning Aston Bufford Marcella Bullington Delores Bumgarner Vickcy Burrell Norma Burton Yolonda Cardwell Jesse Collins Betty Cook Charles Cook Jack Crippcn Juva Cunningham Mary J. Dallape Peggy Dare Corenc Davis Gene Davis Neal Davis Sue Carolyn Dcason Dorothy Dixon Ronald Dollins Jerome Duncan Grace Eubanks Charles Evans Luclla Ewing Charles Fchrcnbakcr Nellie Elannigan Anna Fae Frailcy Phylliw Freese Pat Garrett Mary Gifford Lola Gilbreath Pat Glenn Jackie Gocssman Geraldine Gulley James Haithcoat John Hammond Colleen Hardenkrook Doris Hargrove Joic Harrclson Eddie Harris Iva Harris Doris Hartman J. K. Head Elmo Heaton Alvin Hicks Cora Hines Jim Hines Marie Hogan Jane House Rose House Buddy Hughes Carol Hughes Ernie Hughes Ruth Ann Hurst Jo Ann Hutchcraft Betty Hutchens Ethel Hutchins Mary Ruth Kellcn Clara Keener Oran Kent Melvin Launius Jo Dean Keller Sue Lemmons George Lewis Bobby McBride Dorothy McEndree James McMahon Curtis Mandrel! Gloria Martin John Martin James Mczo Geraldine Mick Ann Miglin Ailenc Miller Bonnie Miller Paul Miller Phyllis Miller Kirby Mcistcr Doris Moore Jack Moore Jim Moore Jacqueline Moss Howard Neal Norma Neal Richard Neal Charles Nanglc Juanita Neunlist Bluebell Owens Earlinc Odom Mary Lou Pagani Dorothy Parkhill Jean Evelyn Payne Alma J. Perkins Gene Phillips Wanda Poole Edna Prior Arthur Pullam Rosetta Ramsey Joe Rhine June Richardson Clifford Joplin Clyde Rose Paul Rose Patsy Sanders Truman Schram Mary Ellen Sharp Shirley Sharp Ray Shaw Mavis L. Sheridan James Sims Richard Sims Ann Smith Beth Smith Christine Smith Lola M. Smith Marian Smith Tommy Smith Madge Sneed Mary Lou Smith Merle Sneed Lavcrnc Snidcrwin Mary Snow Frank Spencer Lloyd Spencer Delores Stevens Fred Stillcy Doris Summers Beulah Tate Shirley Tate Bobhy Taylor Lawanda Taylor Phyllis Taylor Tommy Taylor Jo Ann Tennison Shirley Thomas Kenneth Underwood Lucille Underwood Doris Vandom Boh Waller Bobby Vaughn Mary Walker Mary Watson Elaine Warren Bill Wayman Phyllis Webb Kenneth Welch Noel Whittington Barbara Williams Bobby Williams Eloise Williams Norma Williams Patsy K. Williams Pat Williams Billy Alexander Cedric Blocklcy Betty Johnston Dorothy E. Jones Andj Ztitcll 6 4 Page Thirty-seven Freshman Class History On September 2. 1947, the Freshman began their high school career. In October they elected the following class officers to direct their activities. Dick Bridges.................................President Svdne Moore.............................Vice-President Norma Lamplev................................Secretary Helen Workman................................Treasurer The Freshman became acquainted with B.T.H.S., and they took an active part in various clubs, musical activities, and sports events. During the school year, the Freshies enjoyed a picnic held at Lake Benton and a tour through the Mine Rescue Station. Pane Thirty-eiijhl James Akins Hetty Akins Charles Allen Ruth Allen Mud Alexander Russell Anderson Carl Andrews Romuald Anthony Ralph Armstrong Vera Austin Hetty Baker Shirley Barnficld Clclia Bell La Vola Bell Byron Beard I rvin Boyer lean Boyles Dick Bridges Lola Briley Marilyn Brown Jeannette Bufford Clara Burlison Kenneth Burgess Walter Burnette Maxine Cagle Carmen Cantinc Donald Carlton Ray Cavaness Clarence Chancy Norma Clark Charles Crawford Phyllis Cockrum Lowell Cook I.arry Conner Margaret Conti Jean Day Shirley Hoy Rosalie De Bartoli Carolyn De Mattci Jack Dorris Wesley Duckworth Robert Dunbar Jane Edwards Jack Kmbser Jack Eubanks Stanton Eubanks Eva Evans Connie Ferrell Joyce Fletcher Densil Franklin Helen Freeman Denny Freeze Pauline Goltz Margaret Glenn Pat Giesleman Janet Gill Bud Gradl Dorris Grammer Lonnie Gray Lavina Gulley James Gunter May Francis Hall Susan Hanner Paf r Thirty-nine Jack Harben James Harp Sallic Harp Francis Hartman Carmen Hay sc Wanda Haysc Maxine Hewlett Hetty Higgcnbotham Dorothy Hill Marilyn Hill Rosalie Hill Kenneth Holman Ruth Holman Doris Holtkamp Joan Hopkins Geraldine Huffstutler 'cra Hungatc immy Irby Jetty Irvin Wayne Isaacs Nancy Jarvis Wayne Joplin Jean Kern Marie Krirk Carol I.amply Norma Lamply Barbara Lang Florence Laslcy Melvin Launius Barbara Lawson Charles Lynn Dickie Lemmons Joe McCarty Edith McCarty Malinda McKcndrce Tom McGuire Charles McMahan Sophia Macaby Ina Mae Ing Dolores Martagolio R. E. Meacham Louise Mick Billy Bob Miller Hilly Millikan Patsy Millikan James Mills Hob Mitchill Jane Moody Sydne Moore Donald Neal Ferry Owens Hilly Jean Owens Hetty Overturf Wanda Ovcrturf Ann Parker Patsy Parkhill Don Perry lane Phillips Norma Poole Marion Powenski Peggy Neal Dorothy Odoi Omer Owens Page Forty Nettie Ramsey Ivan KandcII Sonia Rat ley Thomas Reed Marjorie Reynolds Lodcan Rhine Pade Rine Joseph Risi Mary Roberson Willis Roberson Vernon Rogers Don Rusher Wayne Samuels Wanda Sanders Alva Sandusky Frances Sanduers Jimmy Seibert Dolores Shockly Patsy Shockly Carl Simmons Joseph Smith Lorene Taylor Frieda Summers Lillian Summers Martha Summers Bill Stone Harvey Stoncciphcr Bill Tate Beulah Tate Betty Taylor Charlene Smothers Carolyn Thomas Jo Anna Towers Lamont Toms Jack Thomas John Vleminckx Fack Waller Floyd Walls Ruth Ann Wagner Jim Wan street Harry Wertz Billy West Peggy Whittington Donald Wilcox George Williams Jerry Williams Carolyn Woodard Gertrude Woolard Loretta Loolscy Helen Workman Pat Yakabinus Jack Zimmer Vane Forty-one AUTOGRAPHS Paye Forty two Pa jt Fortythret F. H. A. OFFICERS President.....................................Aileen Odom Vice-President................................Mildred Tate Secretary.....................................Nancy Wilson Treasurer................................La Verne Sniderwin Historian.....................................June Edwards Parliamentarian.............................Dorothy Barnfield Accompanist...................................Delores Blondi Song Leader...................................Shirley Hester Reporter..........................................Ann Smith Sponsors:.................Mary Webb and Mary Charles Price F.H.A. Members Christine Smith, Yolonda Cardwell, Jean Schram, LaVerne Sniderwin, Ruie Wilcox, Lola Mae Gilbreath, Ruth Ann Hurst, Doneta Zimmer, Norma Jane Smith, Phyllis Taylor, Nancy Wilson, Mary Walker, Mildred Tate, Jane Edwards, Phyllis Miller, Velma Goodwin, Earlenc Odom, Ailenc Odom. Bluebell Owens, Nancy Stewart, Cora Ann Hines, Ruth Holman, Dorothy Hill, Ina Ing, Nancy Jarvis, Louise Mick, Helen Workman, Carolyn Thomas, Elaine Allen, Lorene Taylor, Peggy Whittington, Carmen Hayes, Norma Poole, Marie Hogan, Edna Prior, Madge Sneed, Mavis Sheridan, Frances Saunders, Delores Bumgarner, Jean Kern, Barbara Lang, Mary Gifford, June Eubanks, Jean Eubanks, Frances Woods, Ruth Gipson, Iona Mundell, Delores Barnfield. Janet Bauer, Doris Goessman. Mary Snow, Norma Jones, Martha Jane Ketteman, Naomi Teffertiller, Jo Ann Hopkins, Geraldine Huffstutler, Jean Day, Dorothy Bartosik, Cinderella Hicks, Joyce Fletcher, Rosalie DeBartoli, Delores Shock-ley, Jean M. Smith, Alice Cook, Nancy McCarty, Kathleen Collins, June Edwards, Lola West, Patsy Saunders, Jean Ann Boyles, Patsy Norris, Laverne Spencer, Doris Summer, Almagene Perkins, Jane Ann Mitchell. Geraldine Holman, Jo Ann Livesav, Dorothy Barnfield, Ann Smith, Betty Yocum, Patsy Shockley, Doris Holtkamp, Lucille Barnfield, Betty Mundell, Pat Wilkerson, Emma Lou Adams. Lois Humerickhouse, Florence Lasley, Janet Bufford, Carolyn Woolard, Norma Lampley, Elaine Warren, Irene Neal, Luella Ewing, Marion Smith, Betty Rhine, Shirley Barnfield, Geraldine Mick, Pat Yakabinis, Dorothy Lee Barnfield, Vera Austin, Wanda Hayse, Gertrude Woolard, Delores Ramsey, Betty Aikens, Carmen Cantine, Delores Grammer, Rose Alice House, Christine Hutchens, Pal Leffler, Dorothy Hutchens, Wanda Laird, Betty Overturf, Wanda Issacs, Loretta Woolsey, Shirley Hoy, Shirley Hester, Delores Martoglio. Faye Forty-four F. F. A. Under the capable supervision of Mr. Russell Weger, the F.F.A. has been living up to its motto, “Learning to do, doing to earn, earning to live, and living to serve.” It has been co-operating with the G.A.A. in sponsoring dances each month for these two organizations. President..... Vice-President. Secretary..... Treasurer..... Reporter...... Watch Dog..... OFFICERS ...................Everett Odom .................Erbert Vanhorn ...................Richard Lance .................Harold Summers .................Earnie Hughes .................Truman Schram MEMBERS Russell Anderson, Car! Andrews, Earnest Bain, Bill Barnfield, Howard Beaty, Don Beasley, Charles Birkhead, Byron Beard, Irvin Boyer, Charles Cook, Bud Cook, Jack Crippen, Neal Davis, Jack Embser, Jack Goesman, James Haith-coat, Earnie Hughes, Charles Kern. Richard Lance, Melvin Launius, Everett Lipe, Bobby McBride, Curtis Mandrell, R. E. Mecham, Frank Miller, Paul Miller, Eugene Xangle, Donald Neal, Everett Odom, Jerry Owens, Kenneth Pearce, Ivan Randall, William Richardson, Paul Rose, Truman Schram, James G. Smith, 'Pommy Smith, Walter Smith, Donald Sneed, Johnny Sparks, Frankie Spencer, Kenneth Stewart, Freddie Stilley, Harold Summers, Bill 'Pate, Erbert Vanhorn, John Vleminckx, Jack Waller, Ralph Warren, Jim Wanstreet, Melvin Webb, Donald Williams, Jerry Williams, Kenneth Whittington, Noel Whittington, Charles Linn. Page Forty-five HI-TRI HI-TRl OFFICERS President.™........................................Mary Mayer Vice-President.................................Pat Rice Secretary......................................Kathleen Collins Trcasurcr................................Shirley Hester COUNCIL MEMBERS Senior—Jancy Mountain, Joan Schrodt, Harvalcc Greenwood, Delores Blondi. Sophomore— Betty Hutchens, Mary Pagani, Shirley Sharp, Dorothy Jones. Junior—Betty Mazar, Maxine Frailcy, Mary Lou Rogers, Berta Wyant. Freshmen—Helen Workman, Margaret Conti, Norma Lamplcy, Vera Austin. At the beginning of school the upper-classmen entertained the freshmen girls with a “Freshmen Mixer.” In February the Hi-Tri held its annual “Heart Sister Week.” Each girl drew a name and then presented her heart sister with a little gift each day. The last big event was the Mother-Daughter Banquet at Twin Oaks. Miss Armentrout our able sponsor, lead the girls in all the activities of the organization. She is to he congratulated for her fine work with the girls of the Hi-Tri. Pa'je Forty-str Hl-Y Four main points stressed by the Hi-Y arc: Clean Speech, Clean Scholarship, Clean Sportsmanship, and Clean Living. Although the Hi-S' has not been very active this year, because of the illness of Mr. Armen trout, at its first meeting the following were elected officers. President.......................................Fred Bruno Vice-President...................................Don Davis Secretary...................................Carter Breeze Treasurer..................................Eugene Booher The following are members of the Hi-Y: Jim Hart, Bob McAfoos, John Woolard, Richard Webb, Fred Bruno, Bill Taylor, John Perlcs, Bill Aaron, Bob Gunter, Don Davis, Kenneth Jones, Tom Taylor, Don Spencer, Gilbert Phillips. Carter Breeze. Bob Garner, Charles Carter, Bill Pagani, Eugene Booher, Ford Baker, Raymond Frasher, John Franklin, Donald Browning, Don Mundcll, Ralph Moore, Tom Smith, John Mitchell. W. K. Armentrout, sponsor. THE SPANISH CLUB The Spanish Club. “Los Amigos,” held regular bi-weekly meetings this year. “Los Amigos” was one of the most active organizations at B.T.H.S. this year. On Pan-American Day, April 14, the club joined with the Spanish classes to present a Spanish program. At this program “Tonguetied in Mexico,” a play was presented. Besides this gala event, the members of “Los Amigos” enjoyed several parties, dances, and picnics. OFFICERS President..........................................Frank Marma Vice-President............................ Joan Schrodt Secretary................................ Jerry Smith Treasurer..............................Betty Alexander Sponsor......................Senorita Gregorita Romero THE ECHO Scaled—Dean Peerman, Holt Jones, Patti Ross, Joan Schrodt, Carter Breeze, Dolores Blondi, Judy Barker, Violet Mazzei. Front Rote Standing—Jean Eubanks, June Eubanks, Nancy W ilson, Betty Yocum, Kirby Browning, Ann Smith, Gwen Applegate, Dorothy Jones, Betty Hutchens, Ruth Henderson, Iva Harris, Sue Smith, Carol Doerr, Mary Pagani, Shirley Harben, Christine Hutchens, Shirley Dollins, Hack Row Standing—Joe Kondor, Harvalec Greenwood, Joe Embser, Joe Walker son, Mary Jean O’Hara, Shirley Hester, La Verne Spencer, Colleen Hardenbrook, Betty Han-agan„ Corcnc Davis, Elaine Allen. 'I'he start' of the school paper, The Echo, led by Joan Schrodt and Carter Breeze managed, without a sponsor, to publish the required number of Echos this year. The Echo sponsored one of the most successful “15c Hops” of the year after the Benton-Harrisburg game on Armistice Day. The Echo also sponsored the fourth annual “Sadie Hawkins Stomp” on February 28, 1948. This was undoubtedly one of the biggest events of the year. The Echo start' of 1947-48 was as follows: EDITORIAL STAFF Co-Editors.....................Joan Schrodt and Carter Breeze Feature Editor............................................Delores Blondi News Editor..................................................Judy Barker Sports Editor.......................................Holt Jones Sports Writers...............Elizabeth Gibala, Kirby Browning Copy Editors..................Violet Mazzei and Dean Peerman Typists...........Mary O’Hara, Janey Mountain, Shirley Hester, Nancy Wilson, June Eubanks, Jean Eubanks BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager...................................Patti Ross Circulation Managers.........Christine Hutchens, Shirley Harben Circulation Staff....................Betty Tucker, Sue Smith Advertising Solicitor...............................Ruth Parkhill REPORTERS Harvalee Greenwood, La Verne Spencer, Betty Mazar, Ruth Henderson, Shirley Dollins, Joe Kondor, Julia Vinyard, C. R. Dougherty, Ann Smith, Carol Doerr, Margaret Scarborough, Alice Drennan, Betty Yocum, Mary Snow, Richard Neal. Pape Forty-eight ADAM'S EVENING JUNIOR PLAY '47 On Friday, November 7, 1947, “Adams Evening” was presented by the Junior Class and directed by Mrs. Nathan Johnson. The main character, Adam was very capably enacted by Dean Peerman. The other members of the cast included Judy Barker, Christine Hutchens, Jerry Smith, Shirley Dollins, Holt Jones, Berta Wyant, Joe Embser, Joe Konder, and Sue Carol Smith. Pane Forty-nine BAND First Rote, left to right—Charles Carter, Gilbert Phillips, Berta Wyant, Shirley Harben, Mr. Long, Sue Ewing, Janet Bauer, Betty Mundell, Phillips Eigenmann. Second Row—Carter Breeze, Shirley Sharp, Jerry Smith, Mary Snow, Iva Harris, Pat Ahlfeld, Jack Thomas, Gerald McCarty, Martha Summers, Betty Hanagan, Peggy Neal, Pat Parkhill, C. K. Dougherty, Pat Williams, Pat Lcffler. Third Roto—Totsy Wheat, Elaine Warren, Padc Rhine, Caroline Fry, Trudy Woolard, Jack Crippen, Roy Cavaness, Peggy Pritchett, Bill Stone, Don Aiken, Carl Stanfield, Charles Keaton, Charles Moore, Max Warren. Mary Gifford, Joseph Smith, Bill Summers, Charles Aiken, Omer Owens, Gene Wingo. Fourth Row. standing—Carol Hughes, Mari Etta Sneed, Georgia Adams, Mary Ellen Sharp, Ruth Henderson, Mary Jean O’Hara, Patti Ross, Dana Cantrell, Richard Cochrum, Bud Alexander, Dorothy Jones, Betty Alexander. This year’s Drum Majorettes were (from left to right) : Patti Ross, Mary Jean O’Hara. Mary Ellen Sharp; Drum Majorette; Ruth Henderson; Drum Majorettes: Georgia Adams. Mary Sneed, and Dana Cantrell. Two ensembles and two solos were sent to District Music Contest this year, all winning first. At state, the solos won first and the ensembles second. Pa je Fifty 4? I:trst Roic, left Jo right—Wayne Joplin, John Martin, Denzil Franklin, Paul Austin, Wayne Samuels, Charles Allen, Jack McAfoos, Jimmy Rogers, George Williams, Robert Payne, Mr. Cockrum, Orcn Kent, Dick Lemons, James Mills, Bud Grable, Burton Lamplcy, Kenneth Burgess, Carter Breeze, Judy Barker. Second Roto—Irene Neal, Joe Rhine, Virgil Fisher, Jack Dorris, Eddie McKee. James Joplin, James Harp, Fred Smith, Paul Haysc, James Mezo, Raymond brasher, George Cook, Joe Kmbscr, Bob Hayse, Raymond Drew, Skip Furlow, Walter Burnett, J. R. Head, Dean Pccrman, Jack Smothers, Virgil Kays. 7bird Rote—Marilyn Hill, Carmin Cantine, Ellen Brown, Beverly Kelley, Louise Dorris, Lois Hockctt, Betsy Moore, Jo Ann Schrodt, Lucille Barnfield, Barbara Lawson. Mary Dallape,’Francis Woo ls, Mary Ellen Watson, Marilyn Baldwin, Betty Hutchens, Sue Lemmons, Pat Glenn, Doris Hartman, Ruth Ann Parkhill, Doris Lamplcy, Wanda Poole, Maxine Frailey. Fourth Ron —Luclla May Ewing, Peggy Dare, Sue Smith. Mary Mayer, Delores Blondi, Jean L. Smith, Shirley Hester, Dorothy Odom, Clara Lou Keener, Caroline Dc Mattci, Jane Ellen Phillips, Betty Taylor. Pat Wilkerson, Deloris (.rammer, Norma Lamplcy, Colcen Hardenbrook, Sydne Moore, Margaret Glenn, Wanda Sanders, Mac Hall, Rosalie Hill, Norma Burton, Mary Lou Pagani. Fifth Row—Gloria Martin, Norma Poole, Clela Bell, Mary Lou Keclin, Pauline Keclin, Sonja Ratlcy, Iona Lamplcy, Caroline Deason. Mavis Sheridan, Etta Jean Hall, Delores Moss, Pat Yakabinis, Norma Smith, Susan Hinncr, Irene Walls, Corine Davis, era Austin, Betty Akins, Lillian Summers, Deloris Martolio, Marian Smith, Betty Higgcnbottom, Betty Cook, Doris Hargraves, leanct.e Bufford. CHORUS The Madrigals have been a great success this year. They have made several tours over Southern Illinois. Seated are: Patsy Glenn, Doris Lamplcy, Jean L. Smith, Shirley Hester, Mary A. Mayer, Dolores Blondi. Standing are: James Joplin, Fred Smith, Dean Pceriran, and George Cook. The Girl’s Octet received first at the State Contest this year. Standing arc: Shirley Hester, Dolores Blondi, Nancy Stewart, Mary A. Mayer, Maxine Frailey, Barbara Lawson. Seated arc: Wanda Poole and Jean L. Smith. The Mixed Octet received a first rating at State Contest. Standing are: Pat Glenn, James Joplin, Fred Smith, Dean Pccrman, George Cook, and Doris Lamplcy. Seated arc: Lucille Barnfield, and Peggy Dare. SCARAB ROYALTY Each year the student body of B.T.H.S. elects a boy and girl from each class for attendants and a senior boy and girl for King and Queen of the Scarab. Don Davis and Pat Rice were elected as Scarab King and Queen by the entire student body. Page Fifty txvo The following students were elected as attendants by their respective classes: Joan Schrodt and Harry Stewart, Seniors; Betty Tucker and Richard Jones, Juniors; Betty Alexander and Charles Fehrenbaker, Sophomores; Helen Sue Workman and Dick Bridges, Freshmen. Page Fifty-three Pant Fifty-four Attendants PAT RICE HETTY ALEXANDER RUTH HENDERSON NORMA LAMPLEY PAT LEFFLER BETTY HUTCHENS BERTA WYANT SUE WORKMAN Page Fifty-five HOMECOMING - 1947 “Who will be the Homecoming queen of 1947?” This was the question for weeks before the prom. Thanksgiving night the alumni and students gathered in the old gym for the prom and danced to the music of the Carmi Aristocrats. The gym was beautifully decorated by the students. The climax of the prom came at ten o’clock. The crown was removed from Ex-queen Norma Beattie’s head by Ex-Co-Captain Ransome Price. The attendants then proceeded the queen to the throne. Many oil’s and all’s filled the gym when the identity of the queen was revealed. Co-captain Harry Stewart then received the crown from Crown Bearer Sheila Smith and crowned Kathleen Collins the Homecoming Queen of 1947. She then retired, followed by her lovely maids and their escorts. ATTENDANTS Senior...................Pat Rice, Pat Leffler Junior..........Ruth Henderson, Berta Wyant Sophomores...Betty Alexander, Betty Hutchens Freshmen.....Sue Workman, Norma Lampley Page Fifty-six Benton's basketball coach was Leon Daily, assisted by Charles Beaty. Mr. Daily is also the Athletic Director, as well as head football coach. We hope to see more of these two fine men in helping B.T.H.S. produce fine athletes and winning ball clubs. 1947 Gridiron Schedule B. Carmi ..........................................24 Ml. Vernon......................................18 Eldorado .......................................30 Marion .........................................43 Christopher ....................................32 Ccntralia ...................................... 0 Salem ......................................... 6 I larrisburg ...................................20 Piggott Ark.....................................32 Frankfort ......................................19 Op. 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 13 0 25 Page Fifty-eight RANGERS MUZZLE BULLDOGS, 24 TO 0 The Rampaging Rangers of Benton ran over the Carmi Bulldogs 24-0 in their first game of the season on the Carmi field, Friday night, September 12. Carmi’s chances were good but they were outplayed in many ways. Bob Hutchens made the starting kickoff, and an even battle was fought tor the first quarter. Near the end of the first quarter Franklin intercepted a pass and made a spectacular 82-yard run for a touchdown. On this play there was very good blocking. There was no scoring during the second or third quarter. In the last quarter Benton began finding Carmi’s weak points. The beginning of the fourth quarter saw Workman running a thrilling touchdown. This made the score 12 to 0. Later Workman added another touchdown. In the end of the game Hicks made a dive for the center and made the fourth touchdown of the evening. Benton had 45 yards penalty called on them all together for off sides and holding. Carmi had 75 yards penalty for holding unnecessary roughness. and off sides. Carmi made fourteen first downs while Benton made fifteen first downs. BENTON 18— MT. VERNON 0 For the first conference game of the season Benton played host to the over-rated Mt. Vernon Rams. Bauer showed strong power in the fullback position as he reeled off gain after gain. Before the quarter ended Bauer had carried the ball into pay dirt. Fumble after fumble hampered several Ranger opportunities to score. Mt. Vernon was held in their territory most of the time and several times inside their own 20 yard line. Benton scored again before the half ended as Bauer charged over to score from the 4 yard line. The try for the extra point failed. 'Phe third quarter was somewhat slower than the first two with the ball changing hands several times. In the final quarter DeMattci scored from the 5 yard line after the Rangers had been held for 3 downs without yardage. RANGERS 30 —ELDORADO 6 For fear of having to practice the following morning and afternoon, the Rangers got off to a swift start against the Eagles. They recovered an Eagle fumble in the first minute of the game and two plays later Workman sprinted for 18 yards and the first tally of the game. Eldorado received the kick and was held for no gain in the next four downs. Then as Benton received the ball. Workman carried it time after time to the Eagle’s 25 where he carried the ball 25 yards for the second score. In the second quarter the Rangers scored again with Franklin carrying the ball over from the 2 yard line. It was a sec-saw battle for the remaining minute of play in the first half. Benton received the ball in the third quarter on the 10 yard line and without interruption carried it to the Eagle’s 10. Then Poole carried it over. After the kick off, Eldorado moved the ball to the 2 yard line and was the first team to score on the Rangers this year. The last quarter had little excitement with Bauer making Benton’s last touchdown. Final score 30-6. RANGERS 43— MARION 0 in winning their second straight conference game and their fourth straight game of the year, the Rangers moved into first place in the south six. Bauer made the first Ranger tally. Soon afterwards this feat was repeated when 'Padlock dashed 77 yards to score. For the second time in the first quarter Bauer tallied making the score 18- 0 and with the first extra point of the year 19- 0. In the second quarter Benton added a touchdown by Poole and a safety making the score 27-0. The third quarter was a push and pull affair with no score by either team. In the final quarter Benton added 6 points as Rogers scored. 'Phe extra point was good. The final score came early in the fourth quarter as Bauer scored making it 43-0. I'aye Fifty-nine BENTON 20—HARRISBURG 13 Carlton opened the annual Armistice Day game as he kicked oft’ to Harrisburg. Each team did a series of plays both kicking on the fourth down. Harrisburg then recovered a Ranger fumble and with two quick passes Zimmer scored for the Bulldogs. The drop kick extra point was good. Benton then received the ball. After one play Bauer ran 69 yards for a touchdown. He also scored the extra point (score 7-7). At the start of the second Tadlock passed to Workman who caught the ball on the 20 and ran the next 20 yards for a touchdown. The extra point was good. On Harrisburg’s next set of downs their pass was intercepted by Tom Smith who traveled 39 yards for the score. The extra point was no good. Five plays after the second half began Harrisburg scored as Vander Pluym went over. The extra point was no good. The last quarter showed no scoring as the game ended 20-13. BENTON 32— PIGGOTT 0 • On November 19th the Rangers played a fairly good Piggott team. The closest Piggott came to scoring was in the first quarter as they moved the ball to Benton’s 14 yard line. Neither team scored in the first quarter with the Rangers having the ball most of the time. In the second quarter, after the Ranger backs moved the ball to the Mohawks 8, Bauer carried it over. The extra point was no good. The half time score was 6-0. After the half it was Benton all the way. On the first play Bauer carried the ball 56 yards into pay dirt. The try for the extra point was no good. The next time Benton received the ball Rogers puffed his way 82 yards for a touchdown. Benton again scored as Workman went 29 yards. The final score in the last quarter was made by Bauer from the 2 yard line. The try for the extra point was good, making the final score 32-0. WEST FRANKFORT 25— BENTON 19 l'he only game of the season which Benton lost was the West Frankfort game on Thanksgiving. The score at the end of the game was 25-19. Senior Paul Rogers played what was probably his best game of the season, as he played well on both offense and defense. Bill Workman scored two of Benton’s touchdowns. John Bauer carried much of the Ranger offense, especially during the second half. Statistics found Frankfort making nine first downs compared to eight for Benton. Benton, however, led in yards gained from scrimmage, . gaining 221 yards compared to 153 for Frankfort. Page Sixty RANGERS 32 —CHRISTOPHER 0 On Benton’s own Tabor Field, Oct. 11, the Rangers mauled the Christopher Bearcats with the overwhelming score of 32-0. Early in the second quarter Bill Workman started the Ranger machine with a 35 yard touchdown run. Pinkham, Christopher’s star right half was injured, a few plays later Appino was the next injured but was back in the game within a few plays. In the third quarter John Bauer dashed 25 yards for a touchdown to make the score 12-0. Benton slowly pushed Christopher back for a safety for a score of 14-0. The game was brought to a dynamic end with Bob Taylor scoring two touchdowns. The final score being 32-0. CENTRAL!A TIES BENTON 0-0 Centralia and Benton both top on the South Six tied October 24, 0-0. It was the Rangers’ toughest game of the season. Benton almost made a touchdown in which Bill Workman carried the ball 20 yards to the Centralia 18 yard line. Then Benton carried it 8 more yards, but fumbled on the play. The two longest runs were made by Benton’s star right-half, Bill Workman, and by Centralia’s Captain Bill Morgan. Bill Workman ran 37 yards and Bill Morgan 39 yards. Benton outplayed the Orphans the entire game, but failed to score. BENTON 6 —SALEM 0 In a game marked by touchdown chances thrown out the window by both teams, on Tabor Field, Benton won by a close margin, 6-0. Howard Poole, short in stature, but long on defensive ability, was declared the star of the game by popular acclaim. His game-saving deflection of a forward pass in the end zone was particularly outstanding, but equally in the sensational bracket was a faring tackle on the 50 yard line when the runner, Deraid Spratt, was on the loose. Spratt fumbled and Benton recovered, stopping the Salem drive before it gained full steam. First Rozk'— Boh Barminski, Bill Munday, Donald Perry. Second Row—Bill Workman, Tim Ponsetti, Robert BurofT, Howard Poole, Harry Stewart, James Carlton, Roy Loman, Paul Rogers, Hill Taylor, Tom Smith. Third Row—Don Mundcll, George Tadlock, David brier, Boh McAfoos, John Bauer, Jim Hart, Lowell Hicks, John Mitchell, Truman Schram, Ford Baker. Fourth Row—Bobby Hutchens, Bob Gunter, David Bauer. Bill Aaron, John Pcrlcs, Lloyd Spencer, James Vantrcasc, James McMahon, Sammy Ray, Bobby Taylor. Page Sixty-one Paul Rogers Halfback Howard Poole Halfback Lowell Hicks Halfback Bill Workman Halfback Tom Smith Halfback George Tad lock Quarterback John Bauer Fullback Page Sixty-two Roy Loman Left Guard James Carlton Right Tackle Don Mundcll End Bill Taylor Right Guard Robert Buroff End David Frier End I'age Sixty-three CHEERLEADERS At every athletic event in which the Rangers participated the peppy cheerleaders would be on hand to lead the students in yells. The cheerleaders were: Jeanne L. Smith and Pat Leffler. seniors; Margaret Scarborough and Ruth Henderson, juniors; and Beth Smith, sophomore. BOXING OF 1948 The boys P.E. department sponsored its 6th annual boxing show March 31 in the new gym. The following participated. 95-lb. class—Ronald Smith—freshman and Thomas Reid —freshman. 105-lb. class—Donald Beasley —junior and Rickey Garbo—freshman. 110-lb. class—Kenneth Burgess —freshman and Paul Austin—freshman. 115-lb. class—Howard Reach —junior and Eugene Xangle—sophomore. 120-lb. class—Charles Moore—sophomore and Richard Lance —junior. 125-lb. class—Lamont Toms —freshman and Jack Tisdale- sophomore. 130-lb. class—Donald Harben—sophomore and Vernon Glass —senior. 135-lb. class—Bob Hutchens —junior and Charles Crawford—freshman. 140-lb. class—George Tadlock—senior and Charles Aiken —senior. 145-lb. class—J. VV. Adkins —senior and Charles McBride—junior. 150-lb. class—Virgil Kays —sophomore and Douglas Garland—senior. 155-lb. class—Howard Poole —senior and Torn Smith—senior. 165-lb. class—John Perles—junior and Ralph Moore —senior. Heavyweight—Truman Schram —sophomore and Kenneth Launius—junior. Winner Page Sixty-four Front Roto— Bill Dixon, Manager; George Tadlock, Ford Baker, Ralph Moore, John Bauer, Harry Stewart, Kenny Jones. Hack Row—Boh Hutchens, Manager; Donald Finney, I.eo Powenski, Richard Neal, John Pcrlcs, David Frier, Kddic Hall. SUMMARY The Benton Hardwood boys didn’t have a very impressive basketball season although they had the material to have one. They won only four out of nineteen scheduled games. After getting off to a fine start by defeating Christopher in the opening game 76-42, they lost a total of nine games in a row. They won only three of the nine remaining games. Benton seemed to be a tournament horse as the team won six of the nine games played in tournament. They finished second in the Coal Cities Tourney and the same in the first Benton Invitational Tournament, being beaten by Pinckneyvillc, the state champs of the 1947-48 year. Benton finished second to their arch rivals, West Frankfort, in the State Regional Tournament played in Benton. Page Sixty-five Ralph Moore Kenneth Jones Donald Finney Eddie Hall TOURNAMENTS Coal Cities participating teams were Zeigler. Metropolis, Murphysboro. Christopher, Benton, Johnston City, Herrin, and Harrisburg. Invitational tournament participating teams were Cairo, Benton, Johnston City, Pinckneyville, Harrisburg, Herrin. Marion, West Frankfort. Regional tournament participating teams were Sesser, West Frankfort. Benton, Thompsonville, Christopher, Zeigler, Valier, and Johnston City. Pane Sixty-six 1‘age Sixty-seven Front Row—Charles Moore, Kenneth Blair, David Bauer, Bud Hughes, Eddie Harris, Janies McMahon, Virgil Kays, Boh Taylor. Back Row—Wayne Samuels, Boh Mitchell, Jack Dorris, Charles Crawford, Tommy McGuire, Jack Eubanks, Donald Harben, Lonny Dale, Alva Sandusky, Kenneth Burgess. 1947-48 CAGE SCHEDULE DATE OPPONENT B. OP. Saturday, November 29 .. 76 42 Friday, December 5 . 34 63 Saturday, December 6 Wood River . 48 51 Friday, December 12 Harrisburg .. 50 64 Saturday, December 13 Johnston City . 39 47 Friday, December 19 West Frankfort . 37 53 Friday, January 2 Centralia . 57 62 Saturday, January 3 Salem .. 50 81 Friday, January 9 . 49 63 Saturday, January 10 Open Friday, January 16 . 36 67 Saturday, January 17 Zeigler . 52 51 Friday, January 23 Harrisburg . 69 54 Saturday, January 24 Pinckneyville . 32 76 Friday, February 6 Centralia . 52 79 Saturday, February 7 Salem . 37 68 Friday, February 13 . 52 64 Saturday, February 14 Johnston City . 53 60 Tuesday, February 24 ...West Frankfort . 43 46 Saturday, February 21 . 72 55 Page Sixty-eight TRACK OF 1947-48 March 31—3 way—Herrin, Johnston City, and Benton. Benton got 2nd. April 6—4 way—Sesser, Zeigler, Christopher, and Benton. Benton got 2nd. April 15—5 way—West Frankfort, Christopher, Zeigler, Marion, and Benton. Benton got 3rd. April 17—Mineral Area. Benton got 5th at Hurst-Bush. April 21—Herrin Relays. April 30—Conference Meet. Benton got 4th. May 1—Frankfort Relays. Benton got 10th. May 7—District meet held at Frankfort. Benton got 4th. May 10—Carmi Relay—Freshman and Sophomores. Benton got 4th. 23 schools participated: Mt. Vernon—45 points. Benton—36 2 points. Marion—39 points. Robinson—35j points. Lawrenceville—37 points. Herrin—35 points. State 15th—Benton is taking Lowell Hicks and John Bauer. Hicks is to run the 440 and Bauer is to throw the shot and disc. We will have to wait a while to see what they get up state. TRACK Bauer, J. Hicks, L. Phillips, G. Tadlock, G. Whittington, K. Smith, J. Neal. H. BETTERS Odom, E. Crawford, C. Dorris, J. Harben, J. McGuire, T. Williams Page Sixty-nine hirst Rozv—Alma McMahon, Mary I«ou Scagraves, Martha Rice, Jeanne M. Smith, Lois Hockctt, Georgina Sullivan, Rosalie Real, Jo Anna Todovich, Nancy McCarty, Betty Rhine, Shirley Barnfiehl, Bade Rhine, Eva Evans. Second Roto—Juanita Moore, Iva Harris, Miss Bell, Betty Hanagan, Dorothy Bartosik, Beth Smith. Ann Miglin, Jean Ann Boyles, Irene Neal, Norma Neal, Dorothy Parkhill, Shirley Thomas, Phyllis Freeze, Phyllis Miller. Third Rozv—Maybcllc Cherkosky, Gloria Morris, Nettie Ramsey, Christine Hutchens, Mary Roberson, Kathleen Collins, Mollic Scagraves, Ina Ing, Mary Dallapc, Marilyn Baldwin. Fourth Rozv—Jo Ann Sanders, La Verne Spencer, Tuva Boyles, Mary Parrish, Ann Smith, Betty Yocum, Emma Lou Adams, Jane Ann Mitchell. G. A. A. The Girls' Athletic Association at B.T.H.S. was organized in 1942 by Miss Martha Crawford. The club was divided into individual sports’ clubs, each with a sports’ manager. This year Miss Evelyn Bell has sponsored the G.A.A. and has made it an interesting activity. Tn the fall of ’47 the girls enjoyed a “buddy hike” to The Forestry. 'Phis hike is an annual affair. 'Phe activities of this year consisted of softball, volleyball, and basketball. The G.A.A. was a prospective organization as the girls met once a month to help the F.F.A. boys brush up on their dancing. The members of this organization also sold pencils with the basketball schedule of 1947-1948 engraved on them. The officers were: President.................................Mary Lou Scagraves Vice-President....................................Martha Rice Secretary................................Jeanne Marie Smith Treasurer......................................Alma McMahon Poyc Seventy SCARAB Under the leadership of Scarab editor, Janey Mountain, the 1948 Scarab staff has done its best to make this your yearbook. We hope you enjoy it as much as we have enjoyed bringing it to you. Editor.....................................Janey Mountain Assistant Editor................................Jean L. Smith Business Manager..................................Pat LcfTler Assistant Business Manager....................Shirley Hester Senior Editor.....................................Pat Rice Feature Editor................................Delores Blondi Artist...........................................Fred Bruno Photographer...........................................Donald Browning Assistant Photographer............................Jim Rice OTHER STAFF MEMBERS Alma McMahon, Lois Hockett, Jeanne M. Smith, Joan Schrodt, Harvalee Greenwood, Mary Mayer, Iona Lamplcy, Mary Jean O’Hara, Pat Norris, Betty Rhine, Lola Mae West, Jo Anna Todovich, Doris Harben, Jeanne Collins, Nancy Wilson, Kathleen Collins, Jo Ann Sanders, Juanita Moore, Emma Lou Adams, Dorothy Barnlield, Dolores Locklar, June Edwards, La Verne Spencer, Dana Cantrell, Wanda Laird, Patti Ross, Phyllis Brady, Paul McGuire, Alice Jane Cook, Raymond Frasher. Page Seventy-one o.ni-Xiuj.tJS CAMPUS CALENDAR Sept. 2—Grand entree. A freshman was late for class because he waited fifteen minutes for the elevator. Sept. 3—We were presented with text books. Kill the inventor! Sept. 6—State Hi-Tri meeting at Du Quoin. Sept. 8—Suspense! Who will win the game. Big day for prophecies! Sept. 12—We won! Carmi 0, Benton 24. Good news after the journey to Carmi. Sept. 17—Lyceum. Remember Chief Nimmo’s bagpipes? Sept. 19—There’s the kickoff! Mt. Vernon 0, Benton 18. Dance sponsored by the “door-prize giving” junior class. Sept. 22—Lyceum. I forgot what it was! Maybe you’ll remember. Sept. 24—Hi-Tri had Freshman Mixer, hirst Echo of the year. Sept. 26—We traveled to Eldorado to defeat the Eagles 30-6. Big crowd and a rough game. Oct. 3—Our team trounced Marion 43-0 on Tal� or Field. The busy seniors sponsored the weekly 15 cent hop. Oct. 6— Lyceum. Joan Bishop, a former quiz kid, entertained us by singing and by playing the piano. Oct. 10—The Christopher Bearcats came to Benton to he beaten 32-0. Quite a few casualties. Hi-Tri dance after game. Oct. 15—Farmer’s Ball with a king and queen crowned for the occasion. Oct. 16—Half of the senior class went on a picnic. Oct. 22—Chorus finally got a new piano. Oct. 23—Bix Six started working on the Scarab. Oct. 24—Lyceum given by Nelson Sabin. We tied with Centralia 0-0. Tough Luck! Oct. 27—Magazine drive started. We weren’t working our way through college; We were working our way through high school. Oct. 29—BiMe stories were told to us by the woman behind Ben. Mrs. Ben Rauch. Ost. 30—Wasn’t that a good lyceum about dialects, you all? Oui, oui, si, si! Oct. 31—Wahoo! Hooray! And woopee! No school! There was a teachers meeting. Ain’t it the breaks? IT RAINED! The Salem game was postponed until Monday. Nov. 3—We trounced Salem 6-0. The game was a “charge-giver.” Dance sponsored by Hi-Tri. Nov. 7—Juniors presented “Adam’s Evening.” We had a lyceum on being “mouth-wise.” Nov. 10—Our local chapter of the Sub Deb club made Pom Poms for the game. Nov. 11—We chased the Bull Dogs home with a defeat. Echo sponsored a Tea Dance. Nov. 14—F.F.A. and F.H.A. pie and box supper. Hi-Tri installation of new meml crs Nov. 19—Illinois “white-washes” Arkansas 32-0. Benton and Pigott, that is. Weary Arkansas travelers were seen around school the next day. Nov. 26—The bon-fire was put out by snow, hut we had a “banny-legged” pep rally in the old gym. Floats were decorated for the big parade tomorrow. Pa e Seventy-three Nov. 27—Need I say more????!!!! We was robbed!!!! By the way. the score was 25 to 19. Oh yes, Frankfort won. Gala Homecoming Prom in the evening. Nov. 28—The big game was replayed around the square by the Friday morning quarterbacks. Nov. 29—The Rangers lassoed the Christopher Bearcats with a score of 76-42. Dee. 2—Macbeth movie in old gym. Today, inspectors were seen roaming the halls instead of students. Dee. 3—Played Mt. Vernon. So l e it! Dec. 18—First appearance of Madrigal Singers at the 4th Annual Chorus and Band Christmas Concert. Weren’t the Mad costumes rare! Dee. 25—Most of the seniors saw Santa for the 17th time. Did your lights burn out this year? Dee. 29—Coal City Tournament began. Rained all week! I’m beginning to believe that California has nothing on us. Jan. 1—Reay Wen Yppah! Still not over my hangover— I spelled that backwards! Jan. 2—We battled the Centrailia basketball team, but they still won (wouldn’t you know it?) by the score of 63-57. Jan. 3—Salem scores 81. but we only scored 50. Jan. 9—Two new coaches for the Fresh-Soph game. Remember Coach Stew and Coach Teed? We lost the big game to Marion 63-59. Jan. 14—We were entertained by three lively musicians. Good show! Jan. 16—We played Mt. Vernon here, They won. Surprise? Jan. 22-23—Lucky people got out of school—the others remained for the semester exams. Jan. 24—A group of senior girls had a lively evening. Jan. 26-31—Invitational Tournament. Frankfort placed fifth. Do you remember who received second place? Feb. 2—Do you have any old glass tubes you’d like to have blown up? Those glass blowers were full of hot air! Feb. 11—Did you get a note from your heart sister? Feb. 12—The seniors did it again! This time it was a victory in girls’ basketball. Mar. 1—Regional Tournament. Did you ever see so many people? Mar. 9—Sectional Tournament. More people. Mar. 18—State Tournament. People!!! Mar. 22—Look out, Joe! That was a “low blow! Boxing tournament began. Apr.—Girls date l oys again (as usual). Hi-Tri sponsored the Bunnic Ball. Apr. 3-10—Big days for the local talent. Music contests. May 15—The rich juniors entertained the poverty-stricken seniors. May 24—Although some of us feel as though every day is senior day, Monday, May 24 was officially declared as “The Day for the Wheels.” These facts were assembled by Delores Blondi 3n Mfnuirtam W. E. Armentrout Final homage was paid to Mr. Armentrout, beloved instructor of chemistry and physics, by his many friends and relatives at a ceremony of beauty and simplicity held at the First Christian Church on Sunday afternoon. April 4. The Reverend C. E. Weber conducted the services. Mr. Armentrout had been an instructor of chemistry at B.T.FI.S. for 22 years. During those years he was sponsor of the Ui-Y, and contributed greatly of his time to other student activities. Mr. Armentrout was truly noble in character, and will be long remembered by the student body and faculty for his service, generosity, and jolly good humor. He was a member of the Illinois Academy of Science, the Benton Country Club, and was an elder in the First Christian Church. Mr. Smith said of him: “I most sincerely hope that all of us gained by the unselfish life which he has lived. Certainly no one was more devoted to our school than Mr. Armentrout. To commemorate his memory let us all strive in the future to attain the high ideals that were his.” Sincere sympathy is extended to Mrs. Armentrout, Mrs. Jean Ellen Pulliam of Carbondale, his daughter; to Miss Armentrout, his sister; to his brother, Frank Armentrout of Overland, Mo.; and to his father, Mr. J. Frank Armentrout. Page Seventy-four WILLIAM W. HART, B.T.H.S., 1912 MARION M. HART, B.T.H.S., 1914 HART AND HART LAWYERS BENTON, ILLINOIS WORSHAM MAYTAG CO. JOHN A. LOGAN BENTON’S LEADING HOME APPLIANCE STORE ATTORNEY-AT-LAW I I I North Main Phone 420 212 Wood Building COMPLIMENTS . . OF . . COMPLIMENTS . . OF . . DR. C. N. STILLEY GOFFREY HUGHES County Superintendent of Schools COMPLIMENTS . . OF . . THE SIMMONS DRUG STORE SHOP THE REXALL STORE Smart Women’s Wear Gifts, Drugs and Toiletries BENTON, ILLINOIS “l'uzzy” Frasher: I play tennis to strengthen my conducting arm. Charles Carter: Maybe that’s why we raise such a racket when our band plays.” Shirley Hester: When I was born, I knew I’d be a musician.” Jennie Craddock: Wrhy?” Marilyn Hill: 1 knew you were on the football team on account of your mustache.” Hob Taylor: “How could you tell.” Marilyn: I could see the first down on your upper lip.” Mr. Rhodes: So Smitty just expelled you. What did you say to him?” Hob Hayes: “I congratulated him for turning out such fine young men.” Miss Hurkhart: “Oh, isn’t that music divine?” John Perles: “De vine? I’ll say it’s more than de vine; it’s de berries!” G. Lewis: “Musical sort of fish, aren’t you?” G. Cook: “Yes, I’m a piano tuna.” Jack Dorris: “Look at that miserable hound. They told me he was a bird dog, and he hasn’t sung a note since we’ve had him.” Hes”: “I was born in ‘A Flat’!” Page Seventy str Bonnie Karnes: “Give me a sentence with the word ‘sugar’ in it.“ Fred Bruno: “Then the villain grabbed her by the throat and almost sugar teeth out. Joe Embser: “Do you know what a person is when he eats his mother’s sister Louise Dorris: “No. What?” Joe: “An aunt eater. Bob Bastas: “What do you do all day? Raymond Drew: “I hunt and drink. Bob: “What do you hunt? Drew: “Drink. ' Mr. Long: “Do you know what a bagpipe is? Carter Breeze: “A clarinet with a tumor.” Bob Garner: “Mother, may I go out and play?” Mrs. Garner: “With those holes in your pants? Bob: “No, with the boy next door.” Jerry Smith: “Quite a few plants have ‘dog for an antecedant. For example dog rose, dogwood, and dog violet. Liz, tell me some others.” Elizabeth Gibala: “Collieflower. Gwen Applegate: “You should have seen her run the half-mile last night. Charles Crawford: “What did she run it in? Gwen: “I don’t know what you call the things. COMPLIMENTS . . OF . . COMPLIMENTS . . OF . . BEN RAUCH'S Men's Wear FRAILEY'S PAINT ELECTRIC PAINTS WALLPAPER ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES WILSON BROTHERS FURNISHINGS Southwest Corner of Square BENTON. 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Culbertson: “A man who writes one can be sure of a long stretch.” Page Eighty-six Newhouse Lumber Co. BENTON, ILLINOIS PHONE 678 Autographs Pace Eighty-seven WALKER PREP SUIT For the Young High School Man First in Quality . . First in Value THIS STORE IS FIRST WITH NEW IDEAS WALKER’S COMPLIMENTS . .. OF . .. CAMPBELL'S SOUTHERN ILLINOIS LARGEST FURNITURE AND HARDWARE STORE Benton, III. Phone 37 COMPLIMENTS . .. OF . .. LUDWIG'S Cities Service Station Phone 919 North Main Bob Buroff: “Well, what do you think of our little town?” Jeff Miranda: “It certainly is unique.” Bur: “Whaddyatnean, unique?” Jeff: “It’s from Latin, ‘I’nus’ meaning ‘one,’ and ‘equs’ meaning ‘horse’.” Bill Pagani: “Are you fond of nuts?” Ruth Henderson: “Is this a proposal?” Bob Gunter: “She refuses to dance with me. I wonder why.” Betty Hutchins: “Maybe she doesn’t carry accident insurance.” Wanda Poole: “1 wish I could revise the alphabet.” Any Boy: “Why?” Wan: “I’d put U and I closer together.” James McMahon: “Why do girls have their hair fixed on Friday nights?” Wayne Samuels: “So that they will look well over the week end.” Anne Miglin: “I hear she made a big name for herself.” Dorothy Bartosik: “How did she do it?” Anne: “She married a man named Wantnobarberowski.” Page Eighty-eight Jtt ymjjatlry 'Phe student body and faculty of B.T.H.S. wish to express their deepest sympathy to the family of Martha Mae Grayson, who passed away at 8:00 P. M. on Thursday, September 11. Martha was a member of the freshman class. 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