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

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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

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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

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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