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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1949 volume:

Get Tour Special Edition of The 1949 Scarab Pane Ttco The 1949 Scarab i'aye I hree A picture of our second home, where we spend four memorable years. I'anc Four A Dedication We. the Senior Class of ’49, dedicate this Scarab to our enterprising sponsors, Miss Mazzara and Mr. Heinzman, whose tireless efforts have made our class one of the most outstanding in the annals of R.T.H.S. Pane Fit e Page Six The Administration Page Seien 1 B. Floyd Smith, our devoted principal, is always ready to further the interests of the student body. His incomparable spirit and enthusiasm at pep sessions have spurred B.T.H.S. on to many victories. Page Eight r Jo Piecentini is our friendly and efficient office secretary. Her cheerful and helpful assistance to both teachers and students has made our school office a pleasant and profitable place to go. To the left of Miss Piecentini is Maybelle Cherkosky, and on her right is Ann Smith—two of the student office assistants. THE SCHOOL BOARD The students of B.T.H.S. sincerely appreciate the efficient service the Board of Education has given us. The members of the Board of Education are Carmen Taylor, president; Pete Ruth, secretary; Dr. J. T. Donosky; William E. Xoel; and Vernon Taylor. rage Mine FACULTY MEMBERS EVELYN BELL Physical Education, G.A.A. B.S. Teacher’s College, Bowling Green, Ky. JAMES E. COCK KIM Vocal Music. M.A. Columbia U. JACK BASS English, Scarab. B. E. S.I.U.; M.A. U. of Iowa. AL BOSTIC Industrial Education, Assistant Coach. B.S. U. of I. GIOVAXNA MAZZARA CALI.ON! Mathematics. B.Ed. S.I.U.; M.A. I . of. I. H. M. AIKEN Biology, Geography. B.S. U. of I.; Graduate work t'. of I. LEON DAILY Physical Education, Athletic Director. B.S. Purdue. FRANK LONG Band. B.S. Teacher’s College, Bowling Green, Ky. if Pape Ten ETNA MORRISON Mathematics. A.B., U. of Kansas; M.A., U. of Michigan. RAY HEINZMAN Commerce. B.Ed., S.I.U.; M.A. U. of I. M ARC A R ET A R M EN T ROl T English, Latin, Hi-Tri. B.Ed., S.I.U.; M.A. U. of I. CLAUDE RHODES Social Science. B. Ed.. III. Normal U.; Graduate work U. of I. VERBAL ADKISSOX Health, S.I.U. ELIZABETH WORKMAN Librarian, B.A. I’cahody College. FERN JOHNSON Commerce. A.B., U. of S. IX; M.A. Columbia U. MARY WEBB Home Economics. F.H.A. B.S., U. of L; M.A. Columbia U. ED MICIELICZ Chemistry, Physics, Assistant Coach. B.S. Southeast Missouri State College. LILLIAN EWING Social Science, English. B.Ed. S.I.U.; M A. U. of I. FLORENCE EDMONDS Social Science. A.B. Teacher's College, Bowling Green, Ky.; M.A. U. of Ky.; Graduate work, U. of Chicago. JEANNETTE WILLIAMS Commerce, Business Club. B.A. Augus-tana; M.A. U. of I. GREGOR IT A ROMERO Spanish. B.A. D. of N. M. ELLEN BURKHART English, : • � . A.B. U. of Wisconsin; M.A. U. of I. MARY CHARLES REA Home Economics. B.S. Murray State Teachers College; Graduate work at U. of Ky. JANE KIRSCH Social Science. B.S. U. of Mo.; M.A. U. of I. J. R. JOHNSON Mathematics, American History, Visual .'ids Director. B.Ed. S.I.U.; Ed.M. U. of I. B. I. FINLEY Vgriculture, FF.A. B.S. U. of I. MARY HUGHES WATSON English. A.B. Murray State Teachers College; M.A. Peabody College; Graduate work at I', of Chicago. BONNIE WILI.HITE Study Hall. S.I.U. Page Eleven Page Twelve 1‘aijc 'thirteen Class of 49 HILL AARON “Faithful” Mighty nice guy President 1; Hi-Y 2, Spanish Club President 4; Scarab King. Officers: Ruth Parkhill, secretary; John Mitchell, president; Violet Mazzei, vice-president; Holt Jones, treasurer. PATRICIA ANN AHLFELD “Pat” l:rcnch horn artist G.A.A. 1; F.H.A. 1, 2; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 2, 3. MA R IAN N E A X HER SON Quiet” Refined and reserved G.A.A. 1. 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2. 3, 4; Commercial Club 4. FORD BAKER “Happy Hoy” Basketball Captain Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4. JUDITH BARKER “Gail” •nil of fun and fancy free G.A.A. 1, 2; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3. 4 Adam's livening; licho 1. 2, 3 4; Scarab 4; Chorus Secretary. 3. 4; Music Contest 2, 3, 4 Solo Contest 2, 3, 4. HILLY BARNFIELD “Hoots” A good farmer F.F.A. 1. 2. 3. 4. DOROTHA L. BARNFIELD “Shy” A ir.d to all F.H.A. 3, 4; Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4. HOB BASTAS “Gasp” Sandra’s Shadow Football 2, 3, 4; Track 1,2. 3,4. JANET ELAINE BAUER “Red Philip's right hand man F.H.A. 1, 2, 3,4; Parlimentarian 4; Hi-Tri 1. 2, 3, 4. Pane Fourteen BILL BEATY “Swell” The boy from Lick Skillet Treasurer 3. DONALD LOWELL BENNETT “Girl Shy” A quiet gentleman among tis F.F.A. I, 2. 3. BETTYE BONEXBERGER “Dancer” I:ul!-o-t ep Hi-Tri 1. 2, 3. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2; F.1LA. 1, 2; Zciglcr Community High School 1, 2. BOB BRILEY “Bashful” Never a peep Music Contest 4 ELLEN BROW N Beauty She’s married now Music Contest 2. ODELL BURLISON “Zany” bookkeeping whiz MAYBELLE CHERKOSKY Pert” No troubles in the world Hi-Tri 1, 2. 3, 4; G.A.A. 3. 4. T. J. CHOISSER Miniature” Tom Thumb F.F.A. 1. VERNON E. COLE “Ycrn” Projection room boy GEORGE COOK “Crooner” Rockaby to Dixie Chorus President 4; Track I. 2; Music Contest L 2. 3, 4. JENNIE LEE CRADDOCK Hep-Kid” She can handle any situation SHIRLEY DAVIS “Sweet” Hard to beat F.H.A. 4; G.A.A. 4; Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3, 4; Commercial Club 4; Photography Cluh 4. f'age fifteen CAROL DOERR Chatterbox” Alxvays on the go G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Adam's livening, Production Staff; Scarab 4; lie ho 2, 3. SHIRLEY HOLLINS “Peppy Have you seen Mr. Hass Spanish Chib 2, 3, Treasurer 2, Rejnirter 3; Commercial Club 4, Vice-President 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3. 4; Council 4; Adam’s livening; lieho 2, 3, 4; Scarab Editor 4; Music Contest 1, 2. JEAN DORRIS “Likeable” Hails from South Town West E rank fort High School 1, 2, 3. LOUISE DORRIS Pretty You’ll find her at the Dip F.H.A. L 2, 3; G.A.A. 1, 2; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3. 4. C. R. DOUGHERTY “Chick” Print shop dude Hi-Y 2. 3; lieho 1. 2. 3; Football 2; Basketball 1. 2. 4; Track 1. 4. ALICE CAROL DRENNAN Intelligent” She’s known for her red glasses F. H.A. 2; G.A.A. 3; Echo 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 3, 4. BERNICE FINN Carroty Tall and graceful Commercial Club 4; Wood lawn High School 1, 2, Mt. Vernon High School 3. BETTY JUNE FISHER “Changeable” She’s always for fun G. A.A. I, Hi-Tri 1, 2. 3, 4. RAYMOND DREW “Woman Killer” He slays ’em Football 1, 4; Basketball 2; Music Contest 2,3. JOE EMBSER Ham” You’ll know if he’s near Photography Club, President 4; Adam’s livening; lieho 3; Music Contest 3. SUE EWING “Priceless” Young and Willing G.A.A. 1; Scarab 4; Music Contest 3, 4, Solo Contest 3. KENNETH FEHRENBAKER Fern” The house plan man Page Sixteen R. DUANE FOWLER Energetic” Silent until— Track 1. MAXINE KRAI LEY Queen” She reigned Thanksgiving Hi Tri Council 3, President 4, State President 4; G.A.A. 1; Adam’s livening. Production Staff; lie ho 1; Scarab 4; Homecoming Queen; Music Contest 1, 2, 3. DAVID FRIER Captain Dave” I Vhere’ve you been all my life? President 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3. CAROLYN ANN FRY “Demure” Calm, cool, and collected Spanish Club 4; Commercial Club 4; Ashley High School 1, 2; Music Contest 4. ROBERT GARNER Herman” Cat Chaser Hi-Y 1, 2. 3. ELIZABETH GIBALA Gibby” hollows the sports Vice-President 2; G.A.A. 1, 2; Commercial Club 4; Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3, 4; Adam's livening. Production Staff; licho 1, 2, 3, 4; Scarab 4. BOB GUNTER Sandals Sam” Cuts a keen rug Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1; Hi-Y 1, 2. 3; Scarab Attendant 4. EDDIE HALL “Guy” Hard to beat Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4 ; Track 1. 2. ETTA JEAN HALL Drifter” A 'ever in a hurry EVELYN LOUISE HAMMONDS Carefree” One for all Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 2. PEGGY LOUISE GLOVER “Uproarious” Just heard a new joke F.H.A. 1. 2; Hi-Tri 1. 2, 3, 4; Adam’s livening, Production Staff; Music Contest 2. BETTY GOSTOWSKI “Diligent” Pleasant and polite to all Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4. Page Seventeen ROBERT E. HAMMOND “Tops” Lost in a fog F.F.A. 1, 2; Greenville High School 1, 2. SHIRLEY ANN HARBEN “Shy” Friend to all Vice-President 3; G.A.A. 1, 2; Commercial Cluh, Secretary 4; Council 2; Adam's livening, Production Staff; He ho 1, 2, 3, 4; Scarab 4; Music Contest 2, 3; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3. 4. MARYBELLE HAYSE Nonchalant” Always looks ahead Hi-Tri 1 2. 3. 4; F.H.A. 4. RALPH A. HAYSE “Bones” Always has a straight scoop Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 4. KITH HENDERSON Gaylord” Mighty neat G.A.A. 1; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Adam's livening, Production Staff; licho 1, 2, 3, 4; Scarab 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Scarab Queen 4; Homecoming Attendant 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 1, 2, 3. ANNA FAE HILL “Blondic” She’s got her man G.A.A. 1. 2; Hi-Tri 1, 2. 3, 4. GERALDINE HOLMAN “Gerry” I! hat a gal G.A.A. 1, 2; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Spanish Cluh; Hi-Tri 1. 2, 3, 4. DONALD A. HOLTKAMP “Banker” He'll retire early CARL HOUSE “Joker” There’s one in every crowd Track 1. 2, 3. BOBBY GENE HUTCHENS “Hero” The clock watcher Treasurer 2; Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 2; Track 2. 3, 4. CH Kl ST 1N E HUTCH ENS “Busy” Needs a red wagon Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4; Council 1, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; F.H.A. 2. 3, 4; Commercial Cluh 4, Treasurer 4; Adam’s livening-, licho 1. 2, 3, 4, Business Manager 4; Scarab, Business Manager 4; Music Contest 1, 2. DOROTHY HUTCHENS Talkative” The gal with the pep F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 2; Commercial Cluh 4; Adam’s livening. Production Staff; licho 3; Music Contest 1, 2; Speech Contest 3, 4. Page llighteen JOANN JOHNSON “Impressive” Someone to remember F.H.A. 1. 2; G.A.A. I, 2. HOLT JONES “Dr.” High ambition Treasurer 4; Photography Club 4; Spanish Club 4; Vice-President 4; Adam’s livening: Echo 1, 2, 3,; Scarab 4; Speech Contest 1. 2. 3. KENNETH JONES “Courageous lie’ll keep plugging Hi-Y I. 2. 3; Football 1. 2. 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; Scarab Attendant 1, 2. RICHARD I.EE JONES “Thriller” He wotvs ’em Track 1; Boxing 1, 2. 4; Scarab Attendant 3. BONNIE KARNES “Luscious” Lovely to look at CHARLES KEATON “Charlie The man xvith a liorn Music contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Solo Contest 3, 4. BEVERLY KELLY “Bev Charm to burn MARTHA JANE KETTEMAN “Captivating You'd be so easy to love F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2. 3. 4; Music Contest 3, 4. JERRY KINKADE “Personality” He’ll show you to a seat Football 1 2. KAY KOLISEK “Whiz” Marshall Can Marshall High School 1, 2. 3. JOE KONDOR “Pope” Waldo’s silent partner Spanish Club 1. 2, 3, 4, Reporter 2: Photography Club 4. Treasurer 4; Adam’s livening; liclto 1 2 3 4; Scarab 4. KATHRYN LAM ASTI'S “Innocent” Lovely locks Hi-Tri 1, 2. 3, 4; F.H.A. 1; Spanish Club 4. Page Nineteen DORIS LAMPLEY Bambi” IF here did you { el litem peepers? G.A.A. 1, 2; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus President 4; Adam’s Evening, Production Staff; Echo 2; Music Contest 1, 2, 3, 4. RICHARD LANCE “Super” Ariee lo have around F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2, 3, Reporter 4; Boxing 1, 3, 4. JAMES LAVERN LASLEY Fluffy The silent type Spanish Club 2, 3, 4. KENNETHLAUNIUS “Star” I.et me tell you how il is Football 1, 3, 4; Track 1, 3, 4; Boxing 3, 4; Nevada City High School 1, 2. NEVA JEAN LOWRY “Fragile” Don’s one and only F.H.A. 2, 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2. 3. 4; Adam’s Evening, Production Staff; Music Contest 1. RAYMOND MAN IS “Loyal” Do I know you? Track 1; Boxing 1. BETTY JEAN MAZAR “Popular” Everyone will miss her Vice-President 1; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Council 1, 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 1, 2; F.H.A. 1. 2, Reporter 2; Echo 1, 2; Scarab Attendant 1; Homecoming Attendant 1, 2. VIOLET MAZZEI “Wheel” Get your stories in on time Vice-President 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. President 4; Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3, 4; Commercial Club 4; Adam’s Evening, Production Staff; Echo 1, 2, 3, 4, Editor 4; Scarab 4; Speech Contest 1, 2. 3 4. CHARLES L. McBRIDE “Boxer” Man with a hoe F. F.A. 2 3, 4; Track 3; Boxing 3, 4. NANCY ANN McCARTY “Athletic” Evelyn's sis G. A.A. 1. 2. 3, 4, Secretary 4; Adam's Evening, Production Staff; Scarab 4. JOHN MELTON “Good-natured” Deserved manner Track 1; Boxing 1. CLARA MICHELS “Mike” Gone but not forgotten Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 4. Pane Twenty DOLORES MICK “Winsome” She’ll catch your heart Hi-Tri 1, 2. 3, 4; Spanish Club 4; Scarab 4. RICHARD MINCHEFF Secretary” gotta gal Commercial Chib 4. JOHN MITCHELL Ladies Man” Maneuvers a fleet President 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2. 3; Basketball 1. JOANN MOORE “Jo Her interest lies south F.H.A. 1. 2 ; Hi-Tri L 2. 3, 4. MARILYN RUTH MOORE “Merry” Cute as a button Hi-Tri 1, 2. 3. 4. TED MOORE “Teddy Freshman foUoxver Track 3, 4. DOLORES MOSS “Dee Flays a hot piano F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. 1; Music Contest 2, 3. DON MUNDELL “Monk” One track mind—Sid that is Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Manager 3. FRANK NEAL “Industrious Can you beat thatt Football 2, Track 2. HAROLD NEAL “Cran” Holds his own in any crowd Track 2; Boxing 1, 2, 3, 4. LOLA IRENE NEAL “Doll” Very understanding F.H.A. 2. 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2. 3; Adam's livening, Production Staff; Music Contest 3. LILLIAN G. NEWMAN “Mrs. Doing double duty DuQuoin Township High School 1. 2, 3. Page Twenty-one WANDA G. ODOM “Sincere” A kind, shy smile F.H.A. 1. 2. HILL HAGAN I “Red Dot Slicks to luxuries Hi-Y 2. 3; Track I; Football 1. 2. 4; Basketball Manager 2; Music Contest 4. RUTH PARKHILL “Blonde Bombshell” So nice to come home In Secretary 4; Commercial Club President 4; F.H.A. 4; Idam’s I:veiling. Product.on S.aff, liclio 2. 4; Music Contest 2. 3. KENNKTH C. PEARCE “Kenny” Heady for action F.F.A. 1, 2, 3. 4. Reporter 2. DEAN PEERMAN “Brilliant” He'll io far Spanish Club President 2; Student Council 1 ; licho 1. 2. 3. 4. Editor 4; Scarab 4; cl dam’s livening; Speech Contest 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 2. 3, 4. JOHN PF.RLES “Pearl Romeo at heart Boxing 3; Football 1, 2. 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4. GILBERT PHILLIPS “Benny G.” Wheel of the Rliythmeers Hi-Y 1. 2. 3; Basketball 2; Track 1. 2. 3, 4; Music Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Solo Contest 2. 3. LOLA PHILLIPS “Philly” Partial to blondes Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4. SON DR A LENORA PINK II AM “Sandy” Pine and dandy Hi-Tri 1. 2. 4; F.H.A. 1; Scsscr High School 1. JUNE FLEISCHMANN PONSETTI “Junic Her heart belongs to Cindy Spanish Club 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2. 4; Council 1, 2; Homecoming Attendant 1. JULIA ANN POPOVICH Poppy Love to all Secretary 1; Spanish Club 2 3; G.A.A 1, 2: F.H.A. i; Adam’s livening, Production Staff. LEO POWF.NSKI “Po Just loves loud shirts Track 1; Basketball 1. 2. 3. I'iujc Twenty-tivo CHARLIE PRITCHETT ‘Slightly off” Never meets a stranger Carbondalc Community High School 1, 2, 3, 4. KAY FRANCIS PUGH “Subdued” Once in a while I II.A. 2. SAM RAY ‘ Rah Rah” Too far gone Football 2, 3. YULANDA RECTOR “Bride” Logan lassie Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2; Photography Club 4. CHARLES RICE Fortunate” Chivalry isn’t dead F.F.A. 4. JIM RICE “Flash” Look at the birdie Adam’s livening. Production Staff; Football 2; Track 1; Echo 4; Scarab 3, 4; Music Contest 1, 2. JIM RIEDER Dizzy” ■'nil of Problems BUDDY ROGERS “Tardy” 11 is girl is gone MARY LOU ROGERS Ludy” She’ll listen to your troub'es Secretary 2; G.A.A. 1; Hi-Tri 1, 2. 3, 4; Council 4; Scarab 4. MARGARET SCARBOROUGII “Operator” She cheers us to victory or— G.A.A. 1, 2; Adam's Evening. Production Staff; F.H.A. 1, 2; Echo 2, 3; Scarab 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4. VERA SIMS “Studious” A certain dignity Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 4. ANN SMITH “Dimples” Wears a cheerful smile F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Parliamentarian 2, Historian 4. Reporter; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; G A.A. 2; Commercial 4; Adam’s Evening, Production Staff; Echo 2, 3; Music Contest 1. Vane Twenty-three ARTHUR R. SMITH “Hoop” So tired C. FRED SMITH “Ham bone” Yeah man yeah Chorus Vice-President 4; Music Contest 2, 3. JERRY I). SMITH “Professor” My friends President 2; Spanish Club 2, 3, Secretary 3; Adam’s livening; Scarab 4; Music Contest 1. SUE SMITH “Suzy” Drives the IChistling Cltevvie Hi-Tri I. 2, 3. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2; Spanish Club 3, 4; Adam’s livening; Echo 2, 3, 4; Scarab 4; Music Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Solo Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech Contest 1, 2, 3, 4. WALTER SMITH “Pug This is the last F.F.A. 2. 3, 4. CHA R LOTTE SMOTHF.RS Lovely” Queen of queens Spanish Club 1, 2, 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4. JOHNNY SPARKS “Driver” Did you see a white l:ord? F.A.A. 1. 2, 3. 4. DONALD SPENCER Brain” Mr. Fix-it Hi-Y 2. 3. RUSSELL SPENCER “Motorcyclist” Look out for your life F.F.A. 1, 2, 3; Treasurer 2. NANCY STEWART “Versatile” Natural homemaker Hi-Tri I, 2. 3. 4; F.H.A. 3, 4; Spanish Club 2; Adam’s livening. Production Staff; Scarab 4; Music Contest 2, 3, 4. GEORC.ENA SULL1 VAN “Jimmy” Who invented chewing gum? Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3. 4; Commercial Club 4; F.H.A. 1, 2; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Photography Club 4. DEAN SUMMERS Politician” Steel City slicker Page Twenty-four PEGGY THRELKELD “Peg Used to be Pritchett ESTHER TIBEREND “Pert” My boy Bill F.H.A. 1. 2. 3, 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 4. NADINE TODD “Curly Sto , look, and listen Commercial Club 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3 4. BETTY TUCKER “Good Gal” Changeable as the weather G.A.A. 1. 2; F.H.A. 1. 2.; Commercial Club 4; Echo 1, 2, 3; Scarab 4; Scarab Attendant 3. JOHN UPCHURCH “Lanky” Not really lasy Track 1, 2. JAMES C. VANTREASE Determined” I There there’s a will— Football 2, 3, 4; Track 1. JOAN E. VINCENT I “Joanie” What does the I: stand for? Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3. 4; G.A.A. 2; Commercial Club 4; Photography Club 4. JULIA YTNYARD “Artist” Modern Joan of Arc Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3. 4. Secretary 4; Adam's livening. Production Staff; He ho 1, 2, 3; Scarab 4; Scarab Attendant 4; Music Contest 1, 2. JO ANN VLEMINCKX “Senorita” Proviso fan Proviso Township High School 1, 2, 3. JACK WAYMAN “Candles What did yon do in Chemistry? TOTSY RUTH WHEAT Tiny” Big things come in little packages F.H.A! 1. 2; G.A.A. 1. 2; Hi-Tri I. 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 1, 2, 3. BERTA WYANT “Shorty” How’s the weather up there? Secretary 3; G.A.A. 1, 2; Hi-Tri 1, 2. 3. 4, Vice-President 4; Adam’s Evening; Student Council 1; Scarab 4; Scarab Attendant 2; Homecoming Attendant 3. 4; Music Contest 1, 2. DON ETA ZIMMER Persuasive” I That can I do for you? F.H.A. 2, 3; G.A.A. 1. 2. 3; Spanish Club 2; Hi-Tri I, 2, 3, 4. Page Twenty-five The Class of :SO Officers and Sponsors left to right: Tom Taylor, treasurer; Beth Smith, vice-president; Miss Romero; Clara I.u Keener, secretary ; R i c h a r d X e a 1, president; Mr. Johnson. I'tujc Twenty-sir Lavcrnc Aaron Georgia Adams Elaine Allen Donald Aiken Hetty Alexander Bill Alexander Gwen Applegate Winnie Atchison Paul Austin Jack Baldwin Marilyn Baldwin Delores Barnficld Dorothy Bartosik John Bauer David Bauer Charlene Baumgart Wanda Bennett Velma Bigham Cedric Blockley Joan Bradley Kathryn Brooks Kirby Browning Virginia Browning Aston Bufltord Faye Twenty-seven Marcella Bullington Delores Bumgarner Norma Burton Richard Cochrum Donald Coffman Jack Crippcn Juva Cunningham Mary Jane Dallapc Peggy Dare Corenc Davis Eugene Davis Carolyn Deason Dorothy Dixon Jerome Duncan Philip Eigcnmann Grace Eubanks Kenneth Kuhanks Charles Evans I.uclla Ewing Charles Fehrenbaker Anna Fac Frailcy Mary Gifford I«ola Gilbreath Geraldine Gulley I'aye Twenty-eight James Haithcoat Mae Frances Hall Marian Hall John Hammonds Colleen Hardenbrook Doris Hargrove Helena Harmon Joic Harrelson Eddie Harris Iva Harris Doris Hartman Pan! Haysc J. R. Head Elmo Heaton Alvin Hicks Cora Hines Jane House Rose House Alfred Hughes Carol Hughes Ernie Hughes Ruth Hurst Iktty Hutchens Ethel Hutchens Paoe Twenty-nine Joann Hutchcraft Hetty Johnston Dorothy Jones Clifford Joplin Clara Ln Keener Mary Ruth Kellcn Melvin I.aunius Jo Dean I.efflei Sue Lemmons George Lewis Everett Lipc Boh McBride Dorothy McKendrce Charles McMahan Herhy Meister James Mezo Geraldine Mick Ann Miglin Ailenc Miller Bonnie Miller Phyllis Miller Betsy Moore Charles Moore Doris Moore Pane Thirty Jack Moore Jim Moore Eugene Nangle Howard Xcal Richard Xcal Xorma Xcal Juanita Ncunlist Earlenc Odum Iiliichcll Owens Mary Pagani Dorothy Parkhill Jean Payne Almaginc Perkins Wanda Poole Petty Phillips Edna Prior Joe Rhine Clyde Rose Mary Ellen Sharp Paul Rose Shirley Sharp Ralph Shaw Mavis Sheridan Richard Sims Faye Thirty-one Beth Smith Christina Smith Tommy Smith Madge Sneed Merle Sneed La Verne Sniderwin Mary Snow Doris Summers Fred Stillcy Beulah Tate Shirley Tate Boh Taylor I.a Wanda Taylor Phyllis Taylor Toni Taylor Jo Ann Tennison Shirley Thomas Johnny Trotter Charles Vaughn Krhert Vanhorn Mary Ruth Walker Klainc Warren Mary Kllcn Watson Bill Wayman Vane Thirty-two Phyllis Webb Kenneth Welch Noel Whittington Joe Wilkerson Bob Williams Eloise Williams Norma Williams Pat Williams Ruth Williams Frances Woods Andy Zutcll Page Thirty-three The Class of ’51 Sponsors and Officers from left to right: Mr. Hass; Pat Parkhill, secretary; Jack Dorris, president; Hud Gradl, vice-president ; and Miss Adkis-son. Louise Mick, treasurer, not available at the time of photographing. I'age ThiHy four •■1 i ' Standing—Wanda OvcrturfT, Delores Martoglio, Norma Poole, Dick Lemons, Jimmy Rogers, Bill Miller, Joann Hopkins, Louise Mick, Betty Baker. Kneeling—Harley Humerickhouse, Loretta Woolscy, Kenneth Burgess. Sitting—Harvey Stoneciphcr, Dorothy Odom, Jean Day, Patsy Giesclman, Romuald Anthony. Page Thirty-five Row One—Rickey Garbo, Maxine Cagle, Shirley Barnficld, Norma Clark, Gertrude Woolard, Wanda Hayse, Vera Austin, Jean Boyles, Wayne Samuels, Gene Overton, Frances Hartman. Row Two—Frances Saunders, Edith McCarty. Wayne Joplin. Dick Bridges, Eddie McKee, Clara Burlison, Rosalcc DeBartoli, Joe McCarty, Bud Gradl, Lonnie Gray, Roy Cavancss. Lower Picture Front Raze—Joseph Smith, Billy Launius, Delores Shockley, Maxine Hewlett, Fade Rhine. Middle Roze—Betty Taylor, Jane Phillips, Doris Holikamp, Carmen Cantine, Marion Powenski, James Gunter, Lillian Summers, Betty Akins, Janet Gill, Marilyn Brown. Back Row—Sydne Moore, Peggy Neal, Marjorie Reynolds, Willis Roberson, Jack Embscr, Jim Wanstrcct, Omer Owens, Max Warren, Forest Hudson. Page Thirty-six Standing—Boh Mitchell, Irvin Boyer, Ruth Ann Waggoner, Peggy Whittington, Margaret Conti, Wanda Sanders, Ralph Armstrong, Martha Summers, j. C. Racine, Eva Evans, Lola Briley, Frieda Summers, Carl Simmons, James Mills, Stanton Eubanks. Front Kozo—Robert Payne, Donald Ehrhart, Betty Higginbotham, I.avina Gulley, Marilyn Hill, Clyde Burzynski, Jack McAfoos, Larry Conner, Byron Beard, Lowell Cook, Donald Neal. Lower Picture Standing—Bud Alexander, Russel Anderson, Walter Burnett, Carl Andrews, Harry Wertz, Laverne Yates, Donald Harben, Pat Yakubinis, Joanna Towers, Robert Dunbar, Barbara Raubach, Jane Moody, Tommy McGuire, Phyllis Cockran. Sitting—J. W. Duckworth, Robert Mocaby, Jack Waller, Marie Kirk, Carmen Havsc, Wendell Harris, Barbara Lang, Wesley Odle, Connie Ferrell, Jim Aiken, Jim Irby, Charles Lynn. Page Thirty-seven l:ronl Rou'—Barbara Lawson, Lorcnc Taylor, Jean Kern, Nettie Ramsey, Jack Zimmer, Alva Sandusky, George Williams, Billy Gene West, Joe Zinzilicta. Standing—Helen Parker, Donald Wilcox, I.lovd Walls, Betty Irvin, Helen Workman, Ina Mac I tig. Bat Shockley, Vernon Rogers, Patsy Mulligan, Delores Grammer, Bill Tate, Jerry Williams, Sophia Mocaby, Nancy Javis, Vanitta Roberson. Page Thirty-eight Back Roto—Margaret Glenn, Norma Lampley, Charlene Smothers, Rosalie Hill, Clelia Hell, Ruth Holman, Suzan Hanner, Jeanette Bufiord, Joan Bauer, Carolyn Thomas, Joseph Risi. Middle Row—Carolyn Woodard, Jane Edwards, Pat Parkhill, Ann Parker, Ruth Allen, Lodcan Rhine, Florence Odum, Don Perry, Denny Freese. Front Row—Jim Seibert, Kenneth Holman, John Ylemnickx, Donald Carlton, James Harp, Ronald Smith, Denzil Franklin. i Pane Thirty-nine The Class of ’52 Sponsors and Officers: From left to right: Mr. Aiken, Miss Workman. Richard Jones. Nancy Lewis, Ronnie Aiken, and Patsy Harbcn. J Page Forty Row One—Roy Bandy, Sammy Wincmillcr, Boh McBride, Patricia Duncan, Loretta Summers, Irene Long, Barbara Dalny, John Kern, Jimmy Conner, Donald Cook. Richard Sweetin. Row Two—Wendell Dunbar, Laverne Prior, Bill Wilkerson, Alma Finney, Bob Howard, Shirley Dillon. LaVerne Browning, Elizabeth Cavens. Richard Dixon, Bill Dorchinecz, Charles Whittington, Shirley Seibert, Frances Bartosik. Row One—Junior Knight, Bill Trusty, R. J. Sullivan, Lowell Southern, Ronnie Aiken, Bobby Wilkerson, Robert Rea. Row Two— Betty Rice, Joan Endling, .Margaret Holman, Glenda Mendenhall, Donna Biggs, Hazel Finn, Nccia Ackley, Edna Gulley, Bertha Easley. Row Three—Bob Teague, Allen Kayes, Allan Jones, Dick Jones, Dick Moore, Barbara Allen, Carolyn Batts, Sandra Scott, Barbara Booher. Page Forty-one First Ron'—Judy Williams, Barbara Rogers, Loretta Wilkerson, Marilyn Webster, Betty Sneed, Shirley Vise, Jo Ann Willard, Jean Webb, Joan Vantreasc, Pauline Rowe. Bait: Rote—Mary Robertson, Dorothy Spain, Wilma Wilkerson, Bob Gregory, Charles Mandrell, Gordon Byrum, Jim Clem, Dean Cantrell, Norman Fulkerson, Donald Dillon. First Ron.'—Richard Bradley, Ronald Newcomb, Barbara Huffs, Nancy Jones, Loren Vanhorn, Jackie Bean, Beth Cook. Second Ron'—Jimmy Atchison, Ray Marvel, Donald McClearn, Bob Mnndell, James Marvel, Marlene Bennett, Jo Anna Queen. Back Ron■—Clara Hill, Betty Jo Culbertson, Betty C.ossage, Richard Stillcy, James Bernard Marquis. Pajc Forty two Roii- One—Charles Todd, Pat Harben, Thelma Clinton, Jimmie Flannagan, Jim Knight, Fiances Barn field. Rote Two— Milford Lane, Betty Bozovich, Norma Evans, Dean Smith, Flodcan Biggs, Norma Kirk, Florence Bandy, Joann Bishop, Barbara Gates, Richard Way man. Rote Three—Gene Morris, Leo Billeaux, William Pettit, Loyd Johnson, Marcus Kerce, Norman Wayman, Ralph Simpson, Dick Dallape. Rote One—Catharine Gill. Maxine Jones, Nina Frailey, Delma Fowler, Harry Parkhill, Curtiss Neal, Ray Smothers, Eugene Morris, Norman Harris, Donald Richardson, R. Z. Moore. Row Two— Donna Cremecns, Geraldine Perkins, Betty Gicselman, Ann Browning, Betty Bradley, Jean Barnficld. Row Three—VV’a’ nc Hammond, Bill Carter Overturf, Bill Mczo, Bobby Tedrow, James Rea, Bill Roberts, Shirley Yokum, Wilma Sandusky. Page Forty-three Row Owe—Wilma Stowers, Sue Moss, Russell Shaw, Eugene Hefner, Roger Sink, Duane Conner. Row Two—Floyd Roberts, Ruth Ann Durham, Betty Linton, Laverne Mundell, Barbara Bolen, Arline Webb, Jack Webster, Gordon Upchurch. Row Three—Phyllis Chiscnhall, Ramona Schram, Delores Slawickcy, Dorothy Woodard. Rotv Tour— Ronald Summers, Dolores Sanders. Irma Ponder. Ro:e Tire—Doris Slawickev, Jennie Lcffler, Bob Phillips, Richard Summers. Row One—Jo Ann Walker, Loyd Gale Johnston. Row Two—Curtis House, Bonnie Kohut, Mary Lovan, Nancy Lewis, Charles Baylcss. Row Three—Donald Wilson, Betty Lcffler, Joyce Lance, Bclvcretta Johnston, Roy Conner, Phyllis Lewis, Dorthca Hunter, Danny Edwards, Boh Mundell. Philip Adkins. Row Tour— Earlcnc Page, Carolyn Pickett, Doris Neal, Irene Mrogenski, Patsy Hester, Wilma Kolisck, Frank Dunbar, Robert Rone. Page Forty-four Front Roto—Kenneth Treat, Dale Hill, Charles Vagner, Jerry Cherkosky. Seated—James Lawson, Peggy Thomas, Linda Bruno, Donna Vaughn, William Zinzilieta, Darlene Holtkamp, Suzanne Roberts, Carol Shaw, Max Owens. Standing—Ladonne Summers, Imogcnc Whetstone, Edward Zukowski, Mary Lou Harmon, Wilma Dixon, Shirley Montgomery, Carolyn Wallace, Joy Whittington, Dolores Cunningham, Martha Barham, Norma Mandrcll, Betty Reed. Front Row—Howard Spani, Boh Underwood, Bill Jones, Viva Johnson, Georgia Ann Smi.h, Louetta Bennett, Minnie Hodge. Seated—Carl Rector, Charles Manner, Norma English, Doris Doty, Phyllis Davis, Norma McDonald, Yvonne Bennett, Ann Bailor. Standing—Grace Underwood, Barbara Holman, Robert Parker, Geraldine Reed, Oma Waller, Naomi McDonald, Joan Claxton, Carol Bailor. Faye Forty-five Pa je Forty-six .H Vaut Forty-seven a Homecoming On Thanksgiving at the annual Homecoming Prom, Maxine Krai ley was crowned football Queen by Captain David Frier. The football queen of '47. Mrs. Kathleen Mitchell, was escorted from the throne by former football Captain, Harry Stewart; and the crown was relinquished to Sheila Smith, the crown bearer. Then to the lovely strains of the music of Thurlow Webb and orchestra, the attendants and queen were escorted to the dais by the senior members of the football team. The crowning of the queen climaxed the evening’s activities. The beautiful decorations, the victory over the West Frankfort football team, the entrancing music, and the gay and colorful evening attire of the dancers made it one of the most unforgettable occasions of the school vear. Page Forty-eight The Queen and Her Court Seniors........Ruth Henderson and Berta Wyant Juniors........Mary Pagani and Mary Ellen Sharp Sophomores...Norma Lampley and Helen Workman Freshmen........Barbara Allen and Joanna Queen Page Forty-nine X Outstanding Molt Jones Shirley Dollins Jerry Smith Charles Keaton Judy Barker Pa-jc Fifty Seniors of ’49 Violet Mazzei Dean Peerman Bill Aaron Jane Kettcnian Shirley Harben Page Fifty-one The Scarab Royalty This year the student body chose Ruth Henderson as Scarab Queen and Bill Aaron as King. The following students were elected as attendants: seniors. Julia Vinyard and Bob Gunter; juniors, Beth Smith and John Bauer; sophomores, Norma Lampley and Jack Dorris; freshman, Barbara Allen and Richard Jones. Page Fifty two King Bill Aaron Queen Ruth Henderson Patje Fifty-three Business Club A new organization has entered the halls of B.T.H.S. in the form of a Business Club. It is headed by I ‘resident....................................Ruth I ’arkhill Vice-President.................................Shirley Dollins Secretary......................................Shirley Ilarben Treasurer...................................Christine Hutchens Sponsor.................................Mrs. Jeanette Williams This club is affiliated with the Future Business Leaders of America. Other members of the club include Maybellc Cherkosky, Shirley Davis, Dorothy Hutchens, Evelyn Hammonds, Georgina Sullivan, Anna Fae Hill, Betty Tucker, Marianne Anderson, Esther Tiberend, James I.aslcy, Bernice Finn. Caroline Fry, Marilyn Moore, Richard Mincheff, Vera Sims, Elizabeth Gibala, Jane Ketteman, Joann Vincinte, Ann Smith. Page Fifty-four Junior'Senior Reception of ’48 On the night of May 15, 1948 the energetic juniors and their hardworking sponsors gave a reception for the senior class. The gym was beautifully decorated as an old-fashioned flower garden. The walls were covered with white lattice with handmade roses. The ceiling was blue with a large star in the middle. In the center of the dance floor was a quaint old wishing well with a small oaken bucket. The well was covered with fresh honeysuckle which made the gym not only look like a garden but smell like one, too. The music was furnished by Johnny Moore. The program consisted of a skit, Strawberry Crush and an initiation of the Andrews Sisters by Dean Peerman, Bob Hutchens, and Gilbert Phillips. Page Fifty-five The A Cappella Choir Row One—Mary Watson, Delores Cunningham, Carolyn Dcason, Corcnc Davis, Mavis Sheridan, Marian Hall, Joan Moore, Nancy Lewis, Mary Lovan, Donna Vaughn, Judy Barker. Row Two—Carmen Cantinc, Sue Smith, Betty Culbertson, Delores Crammer, Clelia Bell, Nancy Jones. Deloris Shockley, Marlene Bennett, Winnie Atchison, Clara Burlison, Mary Jane Dallapc, Sue Ummons Nancy Stewart Doris Lamplcy, Delores Moss. Row Three—Laverne Mundcll, Peggy Dare, Juva Cunningham, Jane Phillips, Marilyn Hill, Clara Lu Keener, Vera Austin, Beth Cook, Barbara Lawson, Ruth Ann Durham, Norma Burton, Rosalie Hill, Norma Uimplcy, Margaret Glenn, Mary Pagani, Colleen Hardenbrook, Luclla Aiken, Mac Hall. Rote Four— Marilyn Moore, Irene Neal, Etta Hall, Paul Hayes, William Pettit, Denzil Franklin, David Bauer, Clifford Joplin, Fred Smith, Bob Briley, Donald Carlton, Lavern Prior, Virgil Fisher, Harry Parkhili, Donald Dillon, Jerome Duncan, Don Mundcll, Francis Hartman, Alice Drennan, Barbara Allen, Ellen Brown. Row Free—Dorothea Hunter, Arlene Webb, Beverly Kelly, Wayne Joplin, Wayne Samuels, Merle Sneed, Bud Gradl, Clyde Wilkerson, Dick Bridges, Raymond Drew, George Cook, Bill Pagani, Eddie McKee, Dean Peerman, Joe Embscr, Robert Rone, Kent Marshall, David Frier, Ruth Parkhili, Barbara Dalby, Maxine Frailey. Our chorus plays an important role in the activities of B.T.H.S. For several years, this musical group has won first ratings in the sectional music contests and for the past two years the chorus has honored the school by winning first place in the state contest. This year, for the first time, the boys’ chorus gave a very enjoyable, old-fashioned ministrel, complete with black faces, gags, and songs. Mr. Cockrum is to be commended for the fine job lie has done with the vocal groups of B.T.H.S. Under his competent leadership two new and outstanding ensembles have been organized, and the older groups have maintained their previous record of first-rate performances. Page Fifty-six This year Mr. Cockrum organized an old-fashioned quartet, which is called the Four Flats. Members of the quartet are Fred Smith, first tenor, Paul Ilayse, second tenor. George Cook, baritone, Dean Peerman, bass. Members of the boys octet are back row: Hud Gradl, Clifford Joplin, Wayne Joplin. Wayne Samuels; front row: Jack Dorris, Kent Marshall, Harrv Park-hill, Eddie McKee. Members of the girls octet are La Verne M undell, Arlene Webb, Beth Cook, Vera Austin, Rosalie Hill, Nancy Stewart, Norma Lampley. Members of the madrigals are Fred Smith, Paul Ilayse, Dean Peerman, George Cook, Pat Glenn, Doris Lampley, Peggy Dare, Sue Smith, Dorthea Hunter, Marian Hall, Barbara Dalby; and Barbara Lawson, who is not shown. Payc Fifty-seven The B. T. H. S. Band Mr. Long Mr. Long, director of the band, has done much to make this organization outstanding both as a marching and concert band. Under his able instruction our band has presented many worthwhile concerts and has proved to be strong competition for the other high school bands of Southern Illinois. R.T.H.S. is very proud of one of its most loyal student groups, the band. They have been on hand at every game to contribute to the enthusiasm of the cheering section with their peppy tunes, and have added to the honors of the school by always winning high ratings in the music contests. ’ ige Fifty-eight WOODWIND Gilbert Phillips Shirley Sharp Shirley Harben Hetty Reed Peggy Neal Richard Neal Sue Ewing Janet Hauer Philip Eigenmann Jack Crippcn Elaine Warren Totsy Wheat Donna Vaughn Nancy Jones Barbara Dalby Joy Whittington Carolyn Fry Carolyn Wallace Hetty Stone Norman Harris Pat Williams Pat I 'arkhill Charles Vagner Norma Mandrcll Carolyn Batts Martha Summers BRASS Ronnie Aiken Pat Ahlficld Iva Harris Mary Snow Charles Keaton Don Aiken Jack Thomas Gerald McCarty Max Owens Jimmy Lawson Charles Moore Omer Owens Allen Jones Mary Gifford Joseph Smith Hetty Rice Cora Hines PERCUSSION Buddy Alexander Richard Coclmim George Lewis Dorothy Jones Carol Hughes Page Fifty-nine Journalistic Projects of The Echo Staff Co-editors, Dean Peerman and Violet Mazzei; Feature Editors, Shirley Dollins and Joe Kondor; Sports Editor, Elizabeth Gibala; Copy readers, Elaine Allen, Gwen Applegate; Photographer, Jim Rice; Business Manager, Christine Hutchens; Advertising Solicitor, Ruth Parkhill; Circulation Staff. Shirley Harben, Mary Snow, Carol Hughes; Typists, Dorothy Bartosik, Sue Smith, Judy Barker, Ruth Henderson; Faculty Advisor, Ellen Burkhart. Page Sixty The Benton Township Students The Scarab Staff Editor-in-chief........................Shirley Dollins Associate Editor.......................Shirley Harben Senior Editor.............................Judy Barker Junior Editor..........................Dorothy Jones Sophomore Editor..............Jane E. Phillips Feature Editor...........................Julia Vinyard Sports Editor..............................Joe Kondor Assistants........Ruth Henderson, Elizabeth Gibala, Carol Doerr, Violet Mazzei Business Manager.........Christine Hutchens Business Staff....Jerry Smith, Betty Tucker, Berta Wyant, Nancy McCarty Circulation Manager....Margaret Scarborough Circulation Staff.........Mary Lou Rogers, Delores Mick, Sue Ewing Photographers.....Jim Rice, Kirby Browning, Eddie McKee Typists..........Maxine Frailey, Irene Neal, Sue Smith Artists.............Dean Peerman, Holt Jones Faculty Advisor....................Mr. Bass Pa c Sixty-one The Spanish Club LOWER PICTURE Back Row—Carolyn Woodard, Jean Boyles, Iva Harris, Carol Hughes. Betsy Moore, Holt Tones, Donald Carlton, Richard Neal. Bill Aaron, James Lasley, Ivsthcr Gibbons, Dorothy Jones, Carolyn Fry, Margaret Conti, I.nella Kw.hr, i-o. O.iu..., Dolores Moss. Phillip Miller, M:ss Romero. Second Row—June I’onsetti. Shirley Dollins, Denny Freese, Ja nes Mills, Bud Gradl, Phillip Kigcnmaun, Wayne Satnuc's, Bonnie Karnes, Beverly Kelly, Jo Ann Tennison, Betty I.eflfler, Barbara Allen, Hazel Finn, Mary Jane Dellape. Front Roxi Beltv Mazar. Jennie Craddock, Jo Ann VTeminckx. Sue Smith. Betty Phillips. Wanda Underwood, Marilyn Baldwin, Clara I.u Keener, Beth Smith, Beth Cook, Cora Hines, G:raldtne Holman, Donita Zimmer, Norma Maud.ell. UPPER PICTURE Back Row—Clifford Joplin, Harvey Stonecipher. Joe Kondor. M try Lou Smith, Killian Summers, Doris Holtkamp. Do’ores Shockley. Jo Ann Towers, Charlene Smothers, Robert Dunbar, James Mezo, Dean Pecrtnan. Kathryn Kamastus. Corene Davis, Jean Webb, Ruth Ann Durham, Miss Romero. Second Row -Donald Coffman, Danny Ivdwards, Richard Cockrutn. Carmen Cantine, Helen Workman, Dick Lemmons. Wa- ne Joplin. Wesley Odell. Pat Rhine, Wanda Hayse, Carolyn DcMattei, Betty Reed, Clara Pauline Hill. Rosalie Hill. Carolyn Thomas. Front Roto—Rickie Garbo, Doris Hargrove. Wanda Ovcrturf. Betty Higginbotham, Jane Moody, Betty Taylor, Dolores Mick, Louise Mick, Joyce Fletcher, Carol Doerr, Dolores Grammer. The Spanish Club came into existence in 1946 when Scnorita Grcgorita Romero became a member of the t-aching staff. Among the officers of the club arc: President, Bill Aaron: Viec-p-esident, Holt Jones; Secretary, Jean Webb; Treasurer, Dorothy Jones. I.os Aminos is the name of the club and its meaning is Friends. Fane Sixty two G. A. A The Girls' Atheltic Association is an organization for the purpose of providing recreational facilities and entertainment. This organization is under the supervision of the physical instructor, Evelyn Bell. The officers of the club are President, Violet Mazzei; Vice-President, Beth Smith; Secretary, Nancy McCarty; Treasurer, Frances Bartosik. Page Sixty-three Girls' Hi'Tri Activities MISS MARGARET ARMENTROUT Under the capable direction of Miss Armen-trout, the Hi-Tri organization of R.T.H.S. has promoted many enjoyable activities this year. Last spring Twin Oaks was the scene of a Mother-Daughter banquet, and later the popular “Runny Rail was held in the old gym. In the fall the Hi-Tri upper classmen held a “mixer for the freshmen girls. In October all the girls worked very hard to make our fall conference, which was held at B.T.H.S. and the Christian Church, a success. From February 9 to 16th, the always looked-forward-to “Heartsister Week was observed; then near the last of April a large group of the girls attended the spring conference at Collinsville. The Hi-Tri is one of the most popular organizations, and it adds social as well as spiritual guidance to the school life of all girls who take part in its activities. The Hi-Tri officers arc from left to right—Ruth Henderson, treasurer; Julia Vinyard, secretary; Maxine Krai ley, president; Berta Wyant, vice-president. P'lgc Sixty four Again this year, B.T.H.S. has had the honor of having our local Hi-Tri president elected as president of the state Hi-Tri. Maxine Frailev has very capably filled both positions and has made the girls of B.T.H.S. very proud of her. lJclow is pictured the Hi-Tri Council. Its members are composed of four girls from each class who arc elected by their classmates. Standing—Shirley Sharp, Barbara Allen, Sandra Scott, Margaret Conti, Janet Gill, Vera Austin, Betty Hutchens, Christine Hutchens, Mary Lou Rogers. Seated—Dorothy Jones, Catherine Gill, Mary Lou Pagani, Norma Lamplcy, Betty Mazar, Joanna Queen, Shirley Dollins. Page Sixty-five Future Farmers of America Left to Right, Seated—Jerry Williams, Donald Wilcox, Jimmy Wanstreet, Jack Waller, John Vlcmnickx. Eugene Nannie, Dick Lemmons, Mill Tate, John Kern, Charles Rice, Ivan Rand ill, Melvin Launius, Roger Sink, Donald Neal, Robert Mocaby, Kay Marvel. Left to Right, Standing—Jimmy Conner, Richard Bradley, Mr. Finley, I.orcn Van Horn, Rob Phillips. Paul Miller, Arthur McBride. Wendell Dunbar, Everett Lipe, Paul Rose, Billy Moss. Charles McBride, Kenneth IVarce, Richard Lance, Fred Stilley, James Atchison, Bill Barufuld, Tom Smtih, Bobbie McBride, Don Mcl.carn. Left to Right, Seated -Noel Whittington. Richard Lance. Erb.-rt Van Horn, Ernie Hughes, Bill Tate, Neal Davis, Johnny Spaiks, Charles Linn, Leo Ballcaux, Walter Smith, Ronal 1 Newcomb. Charles Whittington, Wendell Harris. Lloyd Gale Johnston, Curtis Mandrell. Left to Rigl t, Standing—Mr. Pinlcv. Carl Andrews, Bob Wilson. Louis Pierce. Billy Launius, Lloyd Johnston, Donald Richardson, R chard Stilley. Billy Bob Burnet, Charles Cook. Cuitis House, Donald Wilson, Sammy Winemiller, James llaith-coat, J. C. Racine, Byron’ Beard, Lowell Cook, Russell Anderson, Irvin Boyer. R. K. Meacham, Richard Dixon, The charter for the F.F.A. of B.T.H.S was issued January 28, 1939. The officers of this organization are President, Krhert Van Horn; Vice-president, Billy Tate; Secretary, Noel Whittington, Treasurer, Ernie Hughes; Watch dog, Paul Miller. The motto of the Organization is a very worthwhile one for the hoys: “Learning to do; doing to learn; earning to live; living to serve.” A primary aim of the F.F.A. is to develop agricultural leadership, cooperation, and citizenship. Page Sixty six Future Homemakers of America The Future Homemakers of America is an organization made up of girls who are interested in home economics. The girls elected as their officers were President......... Vice-President..... Secretary......... Treasurer......... Parliamentarian... Historian.......... Recreation Leader. Accompanist....... Song Leader........ Martha Jane Ketteman ..........Elaine Allen ............Jean Day ..........Louise Mick ...........Janet Bauer ............Ann Smith ...Christine Hutchens ...........X ancy Jones .........Xancy Stewart On October 30. the F.II.A. had a Hobo Day; Xovcmber 3. the installation of freshman members : and Xovembcr 24, the Farmer’s Ball. Page Sixty-seven Photography Club The Photography Club was newly organized the fall of 1948. The impetus behind the organization has been Mr. John Parks, the owner and photographer of Park’s Studio in Benton. Miss Mary Webb of the faculty has helped further the interest in the study of the intricacies of photography by the students of B.T.H.S. Joe Embser has served as president of the organization. Other members arc Joe Kondor, Holt Jones, Mary Snow, Georgina Sullivan, Shirley Davis, Mark Kerce, Corene Davis, Yolunda Rector. Jean Webb, and Miss Webb, and Mr. Parks. I'titjc Sixty eight MAJORETTES Our three vivacious majorettes, Ruth Henderson, Mary Ellen Sharp, and Georgia Adams have made true the saying “small in quantity, but large in quality. The student body appreciates the added attraction these girls give to the Ranger Band. CHEERLEADERS Our three energetic cheerleaders have proven to be the spark plugs of the cheering section in their support of the Rangers. Our two senior cheerleaders, Margaret Scarborough and Ruth Henderson, should be granted an especial award for merit beyond the call of duty for their services to the student body and the teams. Beth Smith’ a junior, has also been a sparkling asset to the pep and enthusiasm of the cheering section. Page Sixty-nine Page Seventy Athletics Faye Seventy one Scenes from the World of Sports at B. T. H. S. OUR COACHES Leon Daily, AI Hosticf and Ed Migielicz—to these three men, the sports-minded tans of Benton and surrounding territory are deeply indebted. With the combined coaching efforts of these “great guys” Benton has been steadily climbing to the top in the world of sports. Athletic director. Leon Daily, took the helm this year in coaching varsity football and varsity basketball. Al Bostic assisted Coach Daily as line coach in football. Ed Migielicz successfully coached frosh-soph football and frosh-soph basketball. Coach Daily, with the assistance of Ed Migielicz, coached the cindermen. Page Seventy-two 1948 Football Season GRIDIRON RESUME The Benton Rangers, winning seven games out of eleven, had one of the most successful football seasons since 1944. Benton placed second in the South Six Loop by winning three out of its five conference games. In the curtain-raiser of the season. Benton journeyed to Champaign and came back on the short side of a 19-0 score. The Mt. Vernon Rams took advantage of Benton’s lack of reserve strength as the county seat boys were trounced 12-0 in the initial Loop game of the season. However, the team lived up to Ranger standards in the next two games as they out-classed Eldorado and Marion, 26-6 and 33-6, respectively. The Christopher varsity proved to be too much much for the Benton second stringers. The Bearcats went off their own field with a 20-6 victory. The Centralia Orphans put up a good fight, but the Rangers couldn’t be stopped. The game ended with a 26-13 triumph for the local eleven. Benton did it again! Good teamwork, along with excellent blocking and tackling gave the Rangers squad another decisive victory. The Salem Wildcats were tamed to the tune of 32-14. In a free-scoring game played before the smallest crowd of the season, the Carmi Bulldogs were muzzled 41-25 by the Daileytnen. (Continued on Page 76) Back Rotc—Howard Neal, Kenny Jones, Bill Aaron, John Bauer, John Perlcs, Lloyd Spencer, Virgil Kays, Everett Lipe, Byron Biggs. Second Roto—Bob Gunter, Francis Hartman, Bob Bastas, James Vantreasc, Bob Taylor, Charles Moore, Bob Hutchens, Don Mundcll, Ford Baker, Jack Dorris. Front Roto—Eddie Harris, Raymond Drew, David Bauer, Captain David Frier, Ralph Hayes, James McMahon. Page Seventy-three I 1948 Football Schedule r ' Opponent Place We They Champaign Champaign 0 19 Mt. Vernon Mt. Vernon 0 12 Eldorado Benton 26 6 Marion Benton 33 6 Christopher Christopher 6 20 Centralia Benton 26 13 Salem Salem 32 14 Carmi Benton 41 25 I larrisburg I larrisburg 0 32 Piggot, Ark. Benton 28 6 West Frankfort Benton 13 7 Left guard—Don Mundcll, Fullback—John Bauer, End— Howard Neal. End—Ford Baker, Tackle—James McMahon. Center—Bob Gunter, Right guard—David Frier, Halfback— Bob Taylor. Quarterback—Bob Hutchens, Quarterback—Dave Bauer. Tackle—James Vantreasc. End—Lloyd Spencer, Tackle— Virgil Kays. Page Seventy-four Gridiron Resume (Continued from Page 73) We went to Harrisburg for our next game and lost 32-0. The Rangers, playing host to an out-of-state team were only mediocre as they downed the Piggot, Arkansas Mohawks 28-6. The Ranger eleven closed their 1948 pigskin season with a thrilling, hard-fought, 13-7 upset victory over the “creektown” boys. West Frankfort was sure of a victory, but we sent the Birds home with their feathers plucked. Page Seventy-six Page Seventy-seven Freshman'Sophomore Squad Ro;c One—Bill Dorchinccz, Dick Bridges, Bo!) Mitchell, Darrel Parrish, Harry Wertz, Allen Kays. Row Two—Jim Knight, Ronnie Aiken, Dick Dallapc, Lowell Southern, Ricky Garbo, Bill Miller, Lonnie Gray. Row Three—Curtis Neal, Frank Johnson, Bill Jones, Jack Waller, Gordon Upchurch, Harley Humerickhousc, Norman Harris. FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Denton.................... 0 Benton.........:......... 13 Benton................... 20 Benton.................... 7 Benton................... 20 Benton.................... 33 Benton.................... 33 Benton.................... 33 Benton................... 18 Benton.................... 20 Ml. Vernon 13 Valier . r, Salem 6 Valier West Frankfort 14 Harrisburg 6 Marion 2 Centralia 20 Christopher 6 Herrin 13 Pane Seventy-eight 1948 South Six Conference Standings Won Lost Tied Harrisburg 5 0 0 Benton 3 2 0 Mt. Vernon 2 2 1 West Frankfort 2 2 1 Centralia 2 3 0 Marion 0 5 0 Page Seventy-nine Page Eighty Basketball 1948-49 Page Eighty-one Boh Taylor, Donald Jack Harben, Eddie Hall Kenneth Jones, Virgil Kays, John Bauer John Pcrlcs, Dave Bauer, Ford Baker. Richard Neal Back Row—Dave Bauer, John Bauen, John Pcrlcs, Richard Neal, Bill Aaron, C. R. Dougherty, Mr. Daily. •'rout Row—Eddie Harris, Virgil Kays, Boh Taylor, Ford Baker, Kenneth Jones, Eddie Hall, Charles Moore, Donald Harben. Page Eighty-ttco Page Eighty-three FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE SQUAD First flow—Jim Knight, Alva Sandusky, Wayne Samuels, Bill Miller, Lonnie Gray, Boh Mitchell, Kenneth Burgess, Ralph Simpson. Second Row—Bill Dorchinecz, Norman Harris, Donald Carlton, Dick Jones, Jack Dorris, Donald Wilson, Max Warren, Coach Migiclicz. VARSITY SCHEDULE SCORES Opponent We They Christopher 59 42 Zeigler 52 41 Mt. Vernon 39 52 Wood River 41 57 Harrisburg 52 47 Johnston Citv 44 53 West Frankfort 43 46 Centralia 41 62 Marion 62 52 DuQuoin 40 64 Mt. Vernon 36 77 Zeigler 50 43 Harrisburg 55 68 Pinckneyville 46 58 Centralia 57 52 Salem 37 38 Marion 37 73 Johnston Citv 51 70 West Frankfort 56 43 Salem 34 62 ) aue Hitthly four FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE SCHEDULE SCORES Opponent We They Christopher 48 31 Zeigler 34 24 Mt. Vernon 19 60 Wood River 32 45 Harrisburg 29 56 Johnston City 29 37 West Frankfort 24 59 Centralia 24 43 Marion 33 32 1 )uQuoin 43 53 Mt. Vernon 25 54 Zeigler 36 35 Harrisburg 49 61 Pinckneyville 27 29 Centralia 29 44 Salem 36 26 Johnston City 39 37 West Frankfort 33 65 Salem 45 48 TOURNAMENTS The Benton Rangers participated in two tournaments this season prior to the Regional. In the E. St. Louis Tournament they lost both games they played by close margins. East Rockford trounced them 43-42 in the first game, and Wood River whipped them 51-49. The second annual Benton Invitational Tournament was held January 25-29 at Benton. Marion edged out the Rangers 55-53 in the finals to win the championship, thus giving Benton second place honors for the second consecutive year. Harrisburg garnered third place by defeating West Frank fort 67-54. Eight teams participated in the excellent well-matched games of the touranment. Page Eighty-five Page llghtx-six Patronize the SCARAB Advertisers, Who Help Ma e the Yearbook Possible Vayc Eighty-seven Two shots taken at the Homecoming Prom. The one on the right shows a view of the dance floor with everyone in full swing. The one on the left shows Captain Frier crowning Queen Maxine Frailey. The onlookers are the attendants and the members of the football squad who escorted them to the stage. Mrs. Williams (dictating a letter in Adv. Steno.) : “And one woman had to escape down a waterpipe at the back of the house.” Dorothy Hutchens Stewart: “Oh. how splendid to be as thin as that.” Student, upon bumping into another in the upper hall: “Clumsy idiot!” The other student: “Glad to know you. mine’s Kondor.” Miss Ewing: “And when was the revival of learning?” Dick Bridges: “Just before semester exams.” Senior: “Did you ever take chloroform?” Freshie: “No, who teaches it?” “My sister sure is lucky,” said Bobby Hutchens to Eddie Hall. Eddie: “Why?” Hutch: “She went to a party last night where they played a game in which the men had to kiss the girls or pay a forfeit of a box of candy.” Eddie: “So. how was she lucky?” Hutch: “She came home with fourteen boxes of candy.” I’aije Eighty-fight COMPLIMENTS OF AUD B. COX Real Estato Oil Leasing and Insurance and Royalties COMPLIMENTS OF EVENING STAR CAFE COMPLIMENTS OF B. C. RADIO AND SKELGAS HOWELL'S GREENHOUSE Member: Florist Telegraph Delivery Association COMPLIMENTS OF F. B. McAFOOS CO. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS HATCHERY MORRIS RADIO SERVICE BENTON. ILLINOIS ZENITH RADIO TELEVISION STANDARD SERVICE STATION Washing - Lubrication - Atlas Tires Batteries - Accessories 224 South Main . Phone 10 r WILLIAM W. HART B.T.H.S., 1912 With Best Wishes to Those We Leave Behind MARION M. HART B.T.H.S., 1914 1 THE 1 SENIOR GIRL SCOUT TROOP HART am HART LAWYERS Hage Eighty-nine BANK OF BENTON BENTON, ILLINOIS First Bank Auto-Deposit Window in Illinois ♦ Deposits Insured by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation INTEREST PAID ON SAVINGS $5,000 Maximum Insurance for Each Depositor Page Ninety Compliments of The Stotlar-Herrin Lumber Co. Phone 24 BENTON, ILLINOIS FEDERATED STORE HOME-OWNED COMPLIMENTS OF Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money refunded THE BENTON EVENING NEWS VISIT THE BARGAIN LOFT • • • ■ BENTON, ILLINOIS North Side Square Benton, Hi. Page Ninety-one WORSHAM MAYTAG CO. Every Home Needs Westinghouse Appliances 301 Public Square Phone 420 COMPLIMENTS OF CONEY ISLAND SHOP 103 N. Main Phone 761-R MARTIN PAINT WALLPAPER STORE Everything to Beautify the Home COMPLIMENTS OF THE VOGUE SHOP SMART WOMEN'S WEAR Page Ninety-two COMPLIMENTS OF FASHION SHOP For Expert Cleaning EGYPTIAN CLEANERS DYERS 106 W. Washington Benton HATS CLEANED AND BLOCKED Prompt Service Cash and Carry COMPLIMENTS OF BARKER JERRELLS SHELL STATION COMPLIMENTS OF THOMANN'S GARAGE COMPLIMENTS OF WESTERN AUTO STORE CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’49 THE BEN FRANKLIN STORE Your 5c 10c Store COMPLIMENTS OF FRAILEY'S PAINT ELECTRIC Paints Wallpaper Electrical Supplies Southwest Corner of Square BENTON. ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF BEAUTY LANE Short Cut to Loveliness Phone 121 Williams Bldg. COMPLIMENTS OF JOHNSON JOHNSON LAWYERS Jackson Building COMPLIMENTS OF THE HUB DEPARTMENT STORE When Better Merchandise Is Made, THE HUB Will Sell It ALEXANDER'S GROCERY FINE FOODS Phone 128 811 North Main Telephone 270 BENTON MOTOR CO. DE SOTO PLYMOUTH 217-19 N. Main St. BENTON. ILLINOIS Pant Xintly-lhrtt LAMPLEY FURNITURE CO. 1101 Public Square Phone 5004 COMPLIMENTS OF SANDERS-LUDWIG CO. ILLINOIS BROKERAGE Boosters and Backers of B.T.H.S. COMPLIMENTS OF BIEBEL ROOFING COMPANY 222 South Main Street PHONE 210 COMPLIMENTS OF FRANKLIN LOAN AND FINANCE CO. Success and Happiness To the Class of '49 J. P. FURNITURE AND STOVE COMPANY MR. AND MRS. MIKE PAGANI COMPLIMENTS OF THE CURTIS E. SMITH CO. ABSTRACTS OF TITLE COMPLIMENTS OF W. E. CAMPBELL SON HARDWARE AND FURNITURE STORE BENTON, ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF DR. SCOTT E. DUDLEY and DR. GEORGE E. DUDLEY COMPLIMENTS OF DOUGLAS DRIVE-IN CLEANERS WRIGHT SHOE STORE Jumping Jacks Bostonians COMPLIMENTS OF JOE BAUER and WM. H. BAUER Room 3 I Ward Bldg. Page Ninety-four MULLIKAN'S GROCERY 336 S. Comercial PHONE 651-W COMPLIMENTS OF B. W. EOVALDI CONGRATULATIONS TO B.T.H.S. AND CLASS OF 49 FOX BENTON THEATERS CAPITOL STAR Yours For Entertainment COMPLIMENTS OF THE ROSS DRUG CO. BENTON. ILLINOIS AUTO FARMER DOWNSTATE LOAN CO. LOANS $20.00 TO $500.00 Hart Bldg. Benton. III. FURNITURE PERSONAL COMPLIMENTS OF JOSEPH W. HICKMAN STATE’S ATTORNEY Page Ninety-five ROGERS CITIES SERVICE WALKER PREP SUIT For the Young High School Man First in Quality . . First in Value THIS STORE IS FIRST WITH NEW IDEAS WASHING. LUBRICATION, TIRES AND BATTERIES W. F. BILLINGSLEY MOTOR SALES DEALER IN OLDSMOBILE JEEPS 24-hour Wrecker Service COMPLIMENTS OF WALKER COMPLIMENTS OF F. P. HANAGAN ATTORNEY-AT-LAW HART-WILLIAMS BUILDING DOTY'S PLUMBING AND HEATING 21 I S. Main NEAL AND SON 700 E. Main Phone 21 l-W BENTON. ILLINOIS ALLIS-CHALMERS DEALER COMPLIMENTS TO THE GRADUATION CLASS OF '49 REED INSURANCE CO. Center Bldg. Benton Phone 145 ARKIE'S D-X SERVICE WASHING GREASING Firestone Tires and Batteries 300 W. Main Phone 76 J. A. McCreery Lumber Co. Where the Home Begins COMPLIMENTS OF BENTON BAKING CO. 212 S. Main Phone 100 Page Ninety-six NEWHOUSE LUMBER CO BENTON, ILL. PHONE 678 Woodway Food Stores DOLLARS SPENT AT WOODWAY STAY AT HOME Home-Owned Home-Managed Page Ninety-seven KNIGHT'S FURNITURE STORE KURFEE'S PAINTS WALLPAPER 620 E. Main Benton, III. PHONE 95-W COMPLIMENTS OF FISHER S PHILLIPS SERVICE WEST MAIN ST. COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS OF OF J. B. MARKET ETHERTON OTTO C. BIGGS ELECTRIC APPLIANCES COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS OF OF WILLIAMS AND HARRISON LAWYERS FRANKLIN HOTEL WILLIAMS BLDG. 428 E. Main Benton COMPLIMENTS WARDLAND'S OF CHICKEN SEA FOOD HAYES FREIGHT LINES STEAK ILLINOIS LARGEST HIGHWAY MOTOR FREIGHT Open Seven Days a Week SYSTEM Miss Webb's famous Home Ec Class—with MEN ! Mrs. Price supervises making those torturous smells that agonize the student body along about 11:30 every morn. Page Ninety-eight Gregory Chevrolet Co., Inc. EXPERT BODY, FENDER AND MECHANICAL REPAIRS ■ ■ ■ Everybody Agrees the New 1949 Chevrolet's The Most Beautiful Buy of All Our cars and work make good or we do! COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS BEN RAUCH'S OF MEN’S WEAR Wilson Brothers Furnishings IMMEDIATE CLEANERS COMPLIMENTS OF SIMMONS DRUG STORE SECURITY LOAN The Rexall Store and GIFTS, DRUGS AND TOILETRIES BENTON, ILLINOIS FINANCE CO. Page Ninety-nine THE LATEST JIVE and SCHOOL SUPPLIES Congratulations, Seniors JOSEPHINE BOOKS GIFTS OFFICE SUPPLIES CHILDREN'S BAZAAR 110 East Main COMPLIMENTS OF HICKMAN SPORTING GOODS CO. 1st Door North of Bank of Benton KELVINATOR APPLIANCES PETROFF PACKING CO. Home of Country Girl LUNCH MEATS Phone 252 Page One Hundred Dearest Diary: SEPT. 6, 48—A few ambitious upper classmen and all the frightened fresh:o , came to get schedules. Echo reporter trying to get opinion of freshics formed opinion that they were deaf as well as dumb. All most of them did in reply to question was to shake head. SEPT. 7—First assembly—and first real look at freshics—all two hundred and fifty of them. From their size they drink condensed milk, maybe? SEPT. 9—First pep session. Coach Daily gives lecture on “How to Get a Girl” or “Be a Football Player, Fellas.” SEPT 10—First big game. Score big. too—19-0 in Champaign’s favor. SEPT. 15—School starting time reverted back to 8:30. Time for forty more winks of sleep. Petitions taken out for class officers. Seniors go wild. SEPT. 17—Ranger-Mt. Vernon game. Score 12-0 in favor of Mt. Vernon. Rangers haven’t scored vet. SEPT. 21—Lyceums come into their own. Student bodv fascinated by puppets and story of “The King of Golden River.” Was the Ivceum that good or were the encores just to get out of school? SEPT. 23—Two factions of senior class putting on big campaigns for class officer candidates. Mitchell vs. Peerman. SEPT. 30—Wheel School takes up l hour late! Why? Well. President Truman passed through and the whole town turned out to greet him. School elections postponed—again! OCT. 1—Benton wins first conference game. Victim—Marion to whom Benton has never lost a football game. OCT. 7—Oh-h-h! Those lucky kids! Those 2 seniors and 2 juniors who were picked to be the Hub Teen-Age Advisory Board. Get Echos again. OCT. 8—No School! Need T say more? Oh. yes, our football team was beaten by Christopher. But there is a story behind the score—Benton’s second team was playing. OCT. 9—Gosh, Saturday and I still have to get up early—big Hi-Tri get-together from all over southern Illinois. OCT. 20—Saw Rip Van Winkle come to life in fascinating program presented by Mr. and Mrs. John Ellis. OC'P. 22—Rangers upset Centralia 26-13—Rhythmeers, school dance band, made debut after game at dance. Wonderful! OC'P. 25—Mr. Pierce tells student bodv about annual magazine drive. This year money to go to Chorus and band. Teacher whose room sells most magazines get cute, fuzzy dog to keep. OC'P. 27—Junior class officers sneak a look at sample class rings. OC'P. 28—Bauer steamrollers Rangers to 14-32 victory over Salem. The Wildcats fell like flies. OCT. 30—Halloween celebrated early. Spanish Club has masquerade party tonight. NOV. 4—Frosh-soph team defeats Frankfort 20-14. Humerickhouse makes 96 yard run. NOV. 5—Deep River Quartet entertains at lyceum. Rangers continue to mow down opponents—latest victim—Carmi, 41-25. NOV. 8—Leave it to the underclassmen. Frosh-soph make whole school proud by beating Harrisburg Pups and tying for conference championship. Varsity will do same T hope. NOV. 11—Harrisburg Pups win conference title. Nuf said. Page One Hundred One NOV. 17—Arkansas invades Illinois—it's Piggot vs. Benton. After beating them we wined and dined ’em royally. Good sportsmanship at its best. NOV. 20—Just 5 more till the game! NOV. 24—Annual pep session at Capital Theater. General feeling among seniors: Just gotta beat ’em this year. NOV. 25—The day—and what a beautiful day—Rangers upset dopesters—beat Frankfort 13-7. What a game, what a team. Revenge—for the first time in 5 years. Everybody happy at prom. Lovely, lovable Maxine Krai ley crowned c;ueen. NOV. 20—Gonna sleep the whole week end—no homework, no troubles, no nothing—Ah, victory ! DEC. 1—Hep-to-the-score business men sponsor Mardi Gras. B.T.H.S. students wore goofy costumes. Most humerous was Joe Embser in juxic costumes. DEC. 3—Gotta catch up on basketball games. Let's see, we beat Christopher and Zeigler but lost to a tough Mt. Vernon team. DEC. 15—Teachers going mad! Half of senior class out of classes working on gym. Kirsch threatens to get ball and chains. Club Senior holds one night stand. Seniors enjoy class party in night club style. DEC. 16—At last! Decorations on new gym go up! The nativity scene is out of this world. Congrats to Holt Jones and Co. DEC. 17—Oh, what a heartbreaker! Lost to the guys from across the creek by 3 points, 46 to 43. DEC. 22—Senior sponsor benefit dance to help pay for gym decorations. Whatta you know—we broke even! Oh! No more school till Jan. 3. I’ll let you use your imagination as to what happens between now and then. JAN. 3—Well, shake the snow out of my hair and call me frosty. Oh. yes! News of great importance to all seniors—Mazzara marries. JAN. 9—News leaks out! Miss Adkisson is writing a textbook on health. JAN. 11—Youth council chosen to help plan youth center. JAN. 14—“Brain” Peerman has 3 more poems published. Gads, a genius in our midst. JAN. 21—Seniors get down on knees and give thanks—Mrs. Watson returns. JAN. 27—Juniors come into their own! “A Date With Judy” play cast chosen. FEB. 1—Elks sponsor “Why Democracy Works” contest. All English 8 students forced to write them—go around muttering “Docs Democracy Work?” FEB. 1—Shades of A1 Jolson! B.T.H.S. blackfacers perform in Minstrel show. FEB. 13—So we don’t have any female faculty members left. Another one marries! Congrats, Mrs. Price-—whoops, Mrs. Rea. FEB. 16—Home Ec. gals present fashion show! Look out John Powers, here we come! FEB. 23—Sigh! Swoon! Isn't he handsome! All these comments were heard when the film “Pride and Prejudice” was shown to the school. The “swoon” guy was none other than Laurence Oliver. FEB. 23—Seniors really earn “Always First” title! Plan to give Shakespearian tragedy “Macbeth” for senior play. FEB. 27—Four speech contestants (minus teacher, director, or chaperon) journey across creek and return with 2 firsts and 1 second. Just shows what determination can do. MARCH 5—“Step Right Up”—That’s what was heard all over the halls of B.T.H.S. as the Echo presented its Sadie Hawkins Fair Day. MARCH 6—Gosh, dear diary, there are so many more things to tell you—how the gym was decorated for the Junior-Senior reception, how our speech contestants made out. what the two class plays were like, how our Rangers made out in tournament play, the sobs and tears of the seniors on senior dav —and on and on but that old man with the hour glass is pressing me so I’ll just have to let you use your imagination for the rest. Vi Mazzki Pj.jc One Hundred Two Mr. Aiken: What animal makes the nearest approach to man? Dean Peerman: The mosquitoes. Miss Armentrout: Didn’t your conscience tell you you were doing wrong? Ronnie Aiken: “Yes, but 1 don’t believe everything I hear. Mary: I'm awfully sorry, but Papa says we must not see each other any more. Geo. Cook: Oh, that’s all right. If he wants to cut down on the light bills, I’m willing to help. DOZIER-WILSON COMPANY BENTON’S HOME-OWNED DEPARTMENT STORE COMPLETE FAMILY OUTFITTERS L Y MARKET FRESH FRUITS VEGETABLES MEATS AND GROCERIES Free Delivery 1218 N. Main Phone 925-R COMPLIMENTS OF HOLLYWOOD SHOPS BENTON. ILL. COMPLIMENTS OF DR. J. T. DONOSKY ESKEW’S MARKET FRESH MEATS AND VEGETABLES Tel. 899-R 314 McFall St. COMPLIMENTS OF H. E. GILL APPLIANCES S. C. D. REA SERVING INSURANCE PUBLIC SINCE 1911 Phone 71 COMPLIMENTS OF GLENN'S MARKET 319 N. Main Phone 431-R FRANKLIN COUNTY TITLE CO. W. W. McCREERY 105 E. Main Phone 105 Page One Hundred Three COMPLIMENTS OF M. S. MARKET 405 W. Main Phone 71 I BENTON HARDWARE AND FURNITURE CO. COMPLIMENTS OF MOORE GROCERY 901 N. McLeansboro BENTON ROOFING CO. 395 E. Main Phone 244 REACH'S CAFE Just A Good Place to Eat I 14 N. Main Phone 263 COMPLIMENTS OF LAMPLEY'S RADIO BENTON, ILL Fifty-two pay checks each year, vacations with pay, uniform work week, pleasant surroundings, excellent opportunity for advancement—that is what business offers to the ambitious young man or woman. For fifty-five years Lockyear's has prepared young men and women for the better office jobs. Let us tell you, without obligation, what the business world has to offer and what training is necessary for the better places. LOCKYEAR’S BUSINESS COLLEGE EVANSVILLE. INDIANA A Professional School of Accountancy, Business and Secretarial Science COMPLIMENTS OF UPCHURCH'S GROCERY 812 N. McLeansboro COMPLIMENTS ATTEBERRY'S GROCERY Phone 607-R N. McLeansboro JOHN A. 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LOVAN'S BARBER SHOP Pane One Hundred Five ,4«£ 4 One Hundred Six Headquarters for Frozen Foods, Jumbo Shrimp, Fish COMPLETE LINE OF BIRDSEYE FROZEN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TURKEYS AND CHICKENS 900 Frozen Food Lockers Plus Bulk Freezer and Cold Storage Complete A Processing Service Hair Locker and Cold Storage 21 1 West Reed St. Tel. 195 BENTON, ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF WEAVER’S FLOWERS COMPLIMENTS 1 14 E. Main St. We Know Them Because We Grow Them O. C. BEATTY SHELL STATION THE STOTLAR MOTORS (Incorporated) COMPLIMENTS . . OF. . SERVICING DODGE AND PLYMOUTH Phone 201 South Main LEFFLER’S MARKET 300 N. McLeansboro Phone 639-W COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS BEATTY AUTO SUPPLY OF Featuring HASTINGS PISTON RINGS DUTCH’S DRIVE-IN COMPLIMENTS OF KATE’S MARKET CHASE WELDING SUPPLY COMPANY 1 12 N. McLeansboro BENTON, ILL RALPH E. CHASE. Pres. Tel. 365 Pane One Hundred Seven All those who think our jokes are poor Would straightway change their views Could they compare the ones we keep With those that we refuse. Juva Cunningham: “My ancestors came over on the Mayflower.” Mr. Rhodes: “It’s a good thing. The immigration laws are stricter now.” Mr. Migielicz: “What is the most common conductor of electricity?” Ludy Rogers: “Why-cr-er.” Mr. M.: Correct.” CHICK'S MARKET BEST MEATS—GROCERIES FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Open Sunday and Nightly Until I I 513 E. Main Phone 322-WX U. S. A. Democracy Works Here Kroger ★ ★ ★ However things may be elsewhere, democracy was never in better working order than in this country today. Let us count our blessings—full employment, bumper crops, the world's highest standard of living—plus the freedom of opportunity which only the American system offers. 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