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

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Boton twirlcrs for the 1954-55 bond were Jonot Simkovich, Sondro Weimann, ond Roberta Sommers. B. C. H.S. Band This year there arc forty-three members in band. The purpose of the band is to create a keen music interest, to have a fine standing hand to represent the school, and to give the members a chance to enjoy a musical experience in high school. The director is Mr. Lockwood. This year the officers are: Richard Grezlak, president; Sondra Weimann, vice-president; Marlene Autcn, secretary; Sally Carlton, treasurer. The main activities of ham! are marching in the Labor Day parade and playing at football and basketball games, and other special events. Front row: Jody loechtefeld, Linda Fryer, Anne Webb, Myrno Knight, Mary Poole, Merilee Saxe, Roberta Sommers, Janet Simkovich, Sondra Weimann, Marie Moore, Annette Schram, Donna Soc 8ochanan, Mary Soc Crippen, Mory Bofford, Mary Biggs. Second row: Fred Miller, David Smith, Jim Bixlcr, Carrol Clinton, Frank Davis, Richard Bybce, Cort Baldwin, Kenny Bolen, Ronald Flach, Jim Davis, James Clark, Ronald Cook, Bobby Bontin, Koith Sanders. Third row-. Eola Pittman, Helen Edwards, Charolelte Dewar, Elaine Barnficld, Marlene Aoten, Sally Carlton, Mary McKinnon, Barbara Cole, Thomas John Stewart, Richard Grezlak, Bill Shepherd, Thomas Eovaldi, Larry Biggs, Charles Downey, Mr. Lockwood. 17

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Front row: Shelby Kuykendall, Down Parkerson, Mory Mitchell, Joan Jackson, Ruth Ann Browne, Joyce Woodburn, Vida Hill, Marsho Smothers, Eulo Pitman, Judy luechtefeld, Mary Poole, Roberta Summers, Sue Ella Moss, Ruth Ann Bennett. Second row. Borbara Neol, Nancy Mills, Mory Kern, Koy Fowler, Jerry Wincmiller, Carroll Clinton, Bill Shepherd, Jim Bixler, Doris Barnfield, Linda Bornfield, Judy Stewart, Sharon Thomason. Third row: Kay Harris, Sharon Fredctte, Judy Aiken, Pot Freeman, Judy Moore, Marsha Price, Glenda Cluck, Lorena Roberts, Nita Billingsley, Helen Edwards, Vanilo McCommons, Gailverne Kopp, Donna McKinnon, Mory McKinnon. Fourth row: Dorothy Wingo, Borbara McEndrcc, Alvera Zeboski, Nelli Parris, Ruth Ann Neal, JoAnn Davis, Linda McLean, Ramona Davis, Alice Gant, Sandra Dillon, Jean Kern. Fifth row: Helen Adams. Helen Drew, Judy Freese, George Karnes, Ted Smothers, Gary Thomas, Pat Gunter, Lucinda Goessmann, Sue Hargis, Marlene Edwards, Margaret Thomason. Sixth row: Danny Hewlett, Don Thomonn, Mr. Berry, Paul Jones, Judy Dillon, lanny Price, Sharon Dillon, Lois Williams. Youth for Christ The Youth for Christ Club is two years old and now has 70 members. Purpose of the club is to promote Christianity among high school students and to promote Christian fellowship among the young people of the different churches in Benton and surrounding area. Require- ment for membership is simply an interest in promoting the purposes of the club. Officers for Youth for Christ are Lanny Price, president; Bill Shepherd, vice-president; Judy Freese, secretary; Danny Miller, treasurer; Barbara McFndrec, song leader; Nita Billingsley, pianist; and Gailverne Kopp, reporter. Key Club Purpose of the Key Club is to develop initiative and leadership, to provide experience in living and working together, to serve the school and community, to cooperate with the school principal, and to prepare for useful citizenship. Key Club's main activities include intramural basketball tournament, after game dances, and various work for the school. This is the third year for the Key Club. Sponsor is Mr. Mun-dell. Officers are Danny Bain, president; Bill Monroe, vice-president; Fred Summary, secretary; and David Bain, treasurer. Front row: Dovid Bain, Bill Monroe, Danny Bain, Fred Summary. Second row.- Ed Freddie, Tom Goldwosser, Fred Summers, Bob Mick, Pete Ross, Jim Goldwosser, Phil Bauer. Third row: Dennis Glick, Carroll Owens, Dick Simpson, Wendoll Whitlow, Geraid Owens, Dick Rice, Jim Rhodes. 16

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For the year 1954-55 the mixed chorus participated in many activities. It attended the annual choral clinic at Southern Illinois University, sang for the Kiwanis, and presented a Christmas program. It also presented a spring concert and an operetta. I'he girls’ quintet has also had a busy year, singing at the following places: Veterans I lospital, Kiwanis, '47 class reunion. Women’s club, and Self Culture club. The officers of chorus are: Bill Stull, president; Jim Waller, vice-president; Phyllis Neal, secretary; Janet Cash, treasurer; Gary Thomas, librarian. The member of the girl ' quintet ore Soro Allen, Linda Lipscomb, Ruth Ann Browne, Shirloy DcBo.toli. and Pot Reo. Seated of the piano it Judy Stewart. Chorus Front row: Judy Stewort, Judy Aiken, Melody Holl, Jeon lewit, Jane Storkey, Alvera Zeboski, Patricia Gunter, Helen Adams, Sue Horgis, Lucinda Goetsman, Linda Lipscomb. Second row Mary Sneed, Sharon Roach, Loretta Hutchcraft, Roberta Summers, Betty Shadle, Brenda Manion, Ruth Ann Browne, Joyce Woodburn, Sondra Jarvis, Shelby Kuykendall, Marilyn Stevens, Sydney Adorns, Judy Moore, Jeanne Jeffries, Sora Allen. Third row-. Annette Schrom, Linda Fryer, Noroh Pemberton, Velma Neal, Noncy Mills, Kay Rains, Jonct Cash, Peggy Cook, Janice Conti, Juanita Hefner, Helen Edwards, Martha Smith, Lucille Gipson, Helen Drew, Phyllis Neal. Fourth row-. Paul Jones, Bill Stull, Henry Brumley, Shelby Hatchett, Gary Thomas, Chester Parrish, Jim Waller, Bill Edmonds, Delmar Wiggs, Jim Smith, Jim Roberson, Jerry Kuykendall, Joss Acuff. 18