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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1956 volume:

Sib, eA Cie Se . Wo RS SR 4G Ye x wi US Benton Public Library Dist. 502 S. Main St Benton, {lL 628!? T 63899 ru Pooh? ee Bas al PRESENTS De B.C. Al Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 12 Channel 36 Channel 22 ADMINISTRATION 7 CLASSES 13 ACTIVITIES 45 SPORTS 73 ADVERTISING 9] Through the facilities of Educational Television the Scarab presents its Academic, Social, Sports and other Ex- tra-Curricular Activities that have made a Stellar Year for US... THE STUDENTS of 1956. WY As OG AN AS place in our gym—graduation, pep assemblies, lyceums, and basketball games. wy we ave thes ee Bill Monroe, president of the Student Council, makes an announcement. Future homemakers practice their culinary arts. Bulors Oo Eomorrow Actors, technicians, musicians and the many others behind the scene activities that make for a suc- cessful season of first class productions. Our shop — the fix it yourself department. A queen about to be crowned. Maestro, strike up the band! Miss Hooper and her hard working musical organization plan another program. Our gridiron heroes are marching on to another victory. The SCARAB staff is working diligently to make the book a success. Ben Fletcher, Beverly Dorris, Pat Mills, Mr. Dougherty, and Marcella Zinzilieta. mre Lt ed aaa i a Roope = 2s os = a Miss Joan Vincenti, Mr. Herbert Mundell, and Mrs. LaVerne Kenny. wii. intstration Our administrators — the con- trollers of the dial. Their re- sponsibilities: a good program — a clear picture — good variety — no static. Every school has its leaders. These are ours: Roy Spain, Angus Knight, Fred eng W. C. Rice, W. H. Etherton, secretary; Roy Webb, president. Sherman Whitlow (not shown). Board of Education The Board of Directors of Station B.C.H.S.-T.V. Their loyal efforts have provided educational facili- ties for the future citizens of our community and at the same time kept our school on a sound financial basis. Mr. Herbert Mundell — Administrator, Teacher, Confidant-Friend. His office is always open to dis- cussion and the aid of students and faculty. Mr. Herbert Mundell SNe Scarab Staff Dedicates ’56 Edition to Miss Margaret Armentrout Miss Margaret Armentrout With respect, admiration, and appreciation, we proudly dedicate the 1956 Scarab to Miss Margaret Armentrout, a lady whose amiable, congenial ways make her an outstanding personality. It was our good fortune when Miss Armentrout came to the Benton school system in 1943. She has been a master teacher of English and Latin, and has also sponsored many of the schools extra-curricular activities and among these have been the active Hi-Tri and Latin clubs whose contributions to the school have been many and varied. Miss Armentrout has livec She received her Bachelor of Education degree at Southern Illinois University and her Master of Arts degree at the University of Illinois, She takes her teaching beyond the class room to private sessions before or after school in order to aid the students. Miss Armentrout is not only a student’s teacher but a teacher's teacher as well. Someone has said, “If you want the world to be a bundle of smiles— wear one,” Miss Armentrout follows this philosophy. We, the members of the 1956 Scarab, are proud to dedicate our book to Miss Armentrout. 10 Venrat ADKISsON B.S., Southern Hlinois University Health HI. M. Arken B.S., University of Illinois Biology and Geography JEWELL ANTHONY B.S. Southern Illinois University Chemistry, Physics, and Algebra MarcaretT ARMENTROUT B.Ed. Southern Illinois University M.A., University of Illinois English and Latin Emma BraADLEY B.S.. Western Kentucky State College Physical Education Eccen BurkHaRrt B-A., University of Wisconsin M.A., University of Illinois English Lucm.Le Crappock B.Ed., Southern Illinois University Home Economics Racexw E, Davison B.Ed., Southern Illinois University Drafting and Athletic Director Drivers Education, American History FLroyp DoucGHERTY B.S., North Texas State M. Ed., University of Houston English FLoR—ENCcE EDMONDS A.B., Western State Teachers College M.A. University of Kentucky Mathematics ? B. L. Frnrey B.S., University of Illinois M.S., University of Illinois Agriculture Dotores Grosco B. Ed., Southern Illinois University Commerce and English Ray HernzmMAn B. Ed., Southern Illinois University M.A., University of Illinois Commerce ; Janet Hooper B.S., Middle Tennessee State College Band Jane Kirscu B. Ed., University of Missouri M.A., University of Illinois Problems of American Democracy RRA SS Oa ASA Sa iS Louise Lrrree B.S., Library Science, Murray, Ky, Librarian Berryz LorreNn A.B, University of Kentucky ; ) ) Commnerce Joun R. Mitver B.S., Southern Illinois University M.A., University of Illinois English and Speech Erna Morrison A.B., University of Kansas M.A., University of Michigan Mathematics Lirtran Munpbevyu B. Ed., Southern Illinois University M.A., University of Illinois English June PHILetres B.S., Southern Illinois University M.M.Ed., Northwestern University Chorus Dattas REA B. Ed., Southern Illinois University Shop and Drafting Ciaupe RHODES B.S., Illinois State Normal University M.A., University of Illinois Physical Education , Family Living Grecorira ROMERO B.A., University of New Mexico Spanish and English Ernest E. SHeparp A.B., University of Illinois M.A., University of Illinois History Virncinta Tomer B.S., Southern Illinois University English : GLENN TRULOVE B. Ed., Southern Illinois University M.A., University of Michigan : Health, History, and Ass’t Athletic Director — Mary Wess B.S., University of Illinois M.A., Columbia University Home Economics ; Bonnie WILLHITE B. Ed., Southern Illinois University Study Hall : JEannetre WiLiams A.B., Augustana M.A., University of Tlinois Commerce 5 11 Paul R. Knight, Charles Randall, Clarence E. Jones, Hamman B. Marshall, Davis Johnson, Caleb Lowery. Repair and Prepare Departments Our maintenance department is the capable per- sonnel who keeps our “set” in order. It is they who see that our rooms are clean and in good condition throughout the year, Our cafeteria staff keeps our student actors well nourished for the long rehearsals and performances in the class room, and our bus drivers see that we are on time. Se Anna Hill, Mary Jane Mumbower, Odie Clinton. Caleb Lowery, A. M, Britton, Davis Johnson, Dee Blondi. Jerry Pirtle, Louis Wozniak, Sara Allen, Robert Taylor Classes By popular elections these stu- dents were chosen to lead their respective classes. With initia- tive and diligence they have proved the leaders of their groups in the many and varied activities of the school year, 13 14 Mr. Heinzman, Miss Adkisson, Dwight Sneed, Katy Burkett, Jean Morris, Sara Allen. Seniors The long awaited day has finally arrived. We, the seniors, meet it with mixed emotions. We are happy to have attained a goal—graduation, but we reluctantly leave our many friends and teachers. We look to the future with great anticipation, but we shall always be a part of Benton Consolidated High School. We are grateful for all it has given us, LA, JOANN AARON Bieirine) ieee 4 ue SATAN pon Lemre Pep Club 1, KENNETH AIKEN Sara ALLEN bia WP Bh, Gy (Glrwarrs Ib AAS 2, Ge Student Council 4; Class President 4; Latin Club 2; Junior Play 3; “The Scoop” 1; “Shadow Revue” 1; “Rio Rico” 1; “Fortune Teller” 3. Ricuarp B, ALLYN History Club 3, 4; Scarab 4. Marrene AuTEN Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Council 3, 4; F.B. L.A. 3, 4; Echo 4; Band 1,2,3; secre- tary 3; Latin Club 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 4; Scarab 4; Band Contest 1, 2. Davin Barn Hi-Y 1; Key Club 2, 3, 4; treasurer 3; Football il, De 3. Basketball 1; Track I Sh JupitH Irene Baker Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Spanish Club 3; F.B.L.A. 4. BarBarA Rutu Beaty Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A., 3, 4, vice president 3, president 4, State vice- president 4; Echo 4; Chorus 1, 2; F.H.A. 1; Latin Club 3, vice-president 3; “Shadow Revue” 1; Talent Con- wes? I 2, 3. Ruta Ann BenNeTT Flier = 1h) 92) 3 94-Se B ii Anse: G.A.A. 1; Cheerleader 1; Student Council 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, secre tary 2, vice-president 3, 4; Class sec- retary 3; Pep Club 1; Youth for Christ 1, 2, 3, secretary 1; Junior Play 3. Sanpra Kay Brace InbedPaty Ne, 2 dle IIR. 2. Bah Mary Ann Bosrak bhi i, 2 2 4h IRE, 2 dk Groans I, De IAA. W, 2 Fe Rw Ricome2. Vesta Lee Brapiey Inbe lat il, 2, 3, 445 IEBWL AN 3}, 4% Joe R. Browninc Ine te TREE, Il Sh ale History Club 3. Peccy Jo BruMLey Tlislirigeles 2539430 bb: LA.) 4; Echo 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 3; Spanish Club 3, 4, vice-president 3, president 4; His- tory Club 3, 4, planning committee 3, secretary 4; “Rio Rico” 1; “The Scoop” 1; “The Fortune Teller’ 3. Paut Bryant Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4: His- tory Club 3, 4, vice-president 4; Foot- ball manager 1. 15 16 Murrett Burrorp F.B.A 1; Movie Projection Club 2: Football 3, Martnua Buncess Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA, 3. 4. Katy Jane Bunketrr Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 4; Choms 1; E.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chairman of De grees 4; Class treasurer 4; Latin Club 3; Youth for Christ 2, 3. Dennis R. Carton F.F.A. 4; McLeanshoro High School 1,2) 3: Satty CArLTon HHi-Toi 1, 2, 3, 4, Council 1, 2; F.B. L. A. 3, 4; Echo 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, treasurer 3, vice-president 4; “Take Care of My Little Girl’ 3; History Club 4. : SHIRLEY CARPENTER Hi-Tri 4; F.B.L.A. 4; Zeigler Com- munity High School 1, 2, 3. Jerry Crem Hi-Y 1, 2; F.B.L.A. 4; Spanish Club 2; Football 3; Basketball 1, 2. Maurice CLINTON Barpara Lynn Coie Hi-Tni 1, 2, 3, 4; Echo 2, 3, 4; Chor- us 1; Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Latin Club 2; History Club 3, 4; “Rio Rico” 1; Tal- ent Contest 2. Linpa Lou Conner isteltier tl, 2, 3, Ge Grea il, AR leap Club 1. Peccy ANN Cook Hi-Tni 1, 2, 3, 4; F-B.L.A. 4; Chorus Il, 2, 2 Geadrigy 7B Iabs I, 2, sp Pep Club 1; “Rio Rico” 2; “Fortune Teller’ 3; “Shadow Revue” 1. DonaLp Epwarp Darpy Chorus 1; Industrial Arts Club 1, 2. Frank DALLAPE Hi-Y 2, 3; Football Mgr. 1, 2; Basket- ball Mgr, 1; Track Mer. 1; Industrial Arts Club 1, secretary-treasurer, Maser Davis loidbet Sl A, 3h Gh IL 2h 4h er Ave law: SHIRLENE DENHAM Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4. Sun Derinow F-BUL.A. 3; Chorus J], 2; FHA, I, 4. Penn Dar Ai JE Pe sh Ch Wey aa Ge E-HA: 4 SHAnON DILLON Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4, president 4; F.B.L.A 3 4. Echo 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; “Take Care of My Little Girl’ 3; Youth for Christ 3. 3eEvERLY ANN Dorris Berie2e oe 4 eB. As 4, Echo 3, 4; Latin Club 3, treasurer 3; History Club 4: Scarab 4; F.N.C. 4; West Frankfort High School 1. Pat Dorris epee ji. DD, ZL Zo THEY eR, Il, 2 oh ae a Ay X0BERT Doty F.F.A. 1, Phe 2) A Football iF Cart Doty F.F.A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Youth for Christ 2; Eistory Club 3; Football 1. Jesse Lee Duncan Tumbling 1. Joyce L. Duncan Eelieilerites] pes 94 et te lee Any ee Anca 2h ects Sanpra Eaton Hi-Iri 1, 2, 3; 45 E.B-L.A. 3, 4; G-A-A. 1; Chorus 1; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Scarab 4; Queen of Hearts. Mervin Epwarps Youth for Christ 2, 3, 4. Janet EmBsER isdn 1 22 3° 4. EB{L-A. 4; F-FI-A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 3; Thespians 4 Library Club 1, 2; History Club 4; Scarab 3, 4. ; MicHAEL EskEw FBLA. 4; FFA. 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 4. Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Talent Show 3. Ronnie FisHer Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1; Track 1. Berry Louise FLANNIGAN Findiriv lh 2, 354. 17 18 Ben S. FLetcnen Hi-Y 2. 3, president 4; F.B.L.A. 3; Echo 3, 4; Youth for Christ 2; Scarab ss’t. Editor 4; Football Le Des ete Track 1, 2. 3; Ind. Arts Club 1; Premier Boys State 4: Lions Club Henor Award 3. Terry ForsyTHe Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 4; Football 1; Track 1. Eppy FREDETTE Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Glub 2, 3, 4: Student Council 1, 2. secretary 2; His- torv Club 3, 4: Scarab Rovalty 1, 4: Football 1. 2, 3, 4, co-captain 4; Basket ball and Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play 3. Dewey Bryan Frost Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; History Club 4; Foot ball 1, mgr. 2; Basketball and Track Ly 2 LinpA CHaARLENE FRYER Hi-In 1, 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 3, 4; Chor- us 1, 2, 3, 4; state contest 2; Band 3, 4. F.H.A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Library Glub 3; “Scoop” 1; “Rio Rico” 1; “Fortune Teller” 3. Lucir_te Gipson Hi-In 1. 2, 3, 4; F.B-L.A. 3, 4; Chor aB dk we sh, ch debe, 1 7 25 Ait) Rico” 1; “The Fortune Teller” 3; “The Scoop” 1. James Norman GREGG Bi-ya1= 23: Gary GreEGORY Hi-Y 3; History Club 3, 4; Football 1, 2; Track 1; Industrial Arts Club 1, 2. Jumage Vincm Hare PeBrAL 25 3°4: Meropy Hari Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; F-B.L.A. 3, 4; G.A.A. 1: Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; F-H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Thespians 3, president 4; “Scoop” 1; “Shadow Revue” 1; Chor- us State Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; “Fortune Teller’ 3; “Rio Rico” 2; “Little Women” ]. Larry G. HAMILTON Hi-Y 2. Marityn HamMonps Hi-In) 1, 2; 3) 4; F.B.L.A. 4; Spanish Club 4, vice-president 4. Wanpa YvONNE Harnrawoop Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; F.H.A. 2, 3; Pep Club 1; Youth for Christ 1 , 3. Loretta HutcHcrarT Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; F-B-L.A. 3, 4; Chor- us 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2; Library Club 1, 2, 3, treasurer 3; “Rio Rico” 2. Ovepa INGRAM Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 4; Echo 3, 4. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, sec. 3; History Club 3, 4; “Rio Rico” ]; “The Fortune Teller” 3; The Scoop 1. Janet Louise JAMES HTH! 1)2; 3) 4 EB.L-A- 3, 4- JuprrH ANN JOHNSON ? AGRA ih 9L cy CRIS HLS Ch He Wa Janet Lors Kenn Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Echo 1; F. H. A. 1, 2. 3. 4- Youth for Christ 1, 2; History lub 3, 4 president 4: “Take Care of Ms Little Girl” 3; F.N.C. 4 Iva Kim oEL FE.B.LA. 4: History Club 3, 4; Mc Leansboro High School 1, 2. Racew E. Kinc Hi-Y 3, 4: Latin Club 4, secretary 4; EEA. I, 2, 3, 4; History Club 4; Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Track J, 2, 3, 4- Dorie Kirk F.B.L.A. 4; Chorus 2. DEANNA DarLtENE LAMPLEY Hizlu 1. 2, 3, 4; F.BiL-A: 4; F-HLA: 1. 2, 3, 4, Historian 2; Pep Club 2; Llistory Club 3, 4; attendant to Farm- ers Ball King and Queen 2 MarcarET ANN LEGENDRE Hi-ln 1. 2, 3, 4; E-B_L.A. 3, 4; F-H-A- 2: Youth for Chnst 2, 3. Connie LINK Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; E.B-LA. 3, 4; Echo 3. 4; Cheerleader | s} Student Council 1; F.H.A. 2, 3 .4, Recreation Chairman 3, Projects Chairman 4, State Projects Chairman 4, vice-presi- dent 1; Pep Club 1; “Take Care of My Little Girl” 3: Scarab 3, 4; Homecoming Attendant 1; Daisy Mae 3; Scarab Roy- alty 3; Homecoming Queen 4; G.A.A. 1. Us Lixpa Susan LipscomsB F.B.L.A. 3. 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Chorus Operetta 3; Junior Play 3; Quintet 3, 4; Madrigals, 3 SHARON JUNE LONG Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; FB.L.A. 4; FHA. 1 2) SHARON LyNNE MANDRELL Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 4; F.H.A. Il, As VerLE MarKEL F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Movie Projection Club 1, 2, 3, 4. ; Rutu Evra McCann Hist 1, 25 3; 4; E:B:L-A. 3; ‘re- porter 3; F.H.A. 1, 2; Youth for Christ 3. MarTHANN RACHELLE McCLENDON Hi-Tni 1, 2, 3, 4; F-B:L-A. 4; Speech Club 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 3; Thespians 4; Library Club 3, 4; [History Club 3, 4, secretary 3. 20 Bae NE McCrusxn -Y 4; History 3 r Ye] Basketball 1; 1 ve ae petsoat al Tim McCoiium F.B.L.A. 4; Movie Projection Club 2; Industrial Arts Club 1. Eart McCoy F.B.L.A. 4; Movie Projection Club 2; Industrial Arts Club 1. Kermit McKrnie Latin Club 2; treasurer 2; Movie Pro jection Club 2. Mary Littian McKinnon Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A, 3, 4: Chor us 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; secy. 4; Student Council 2; Latin Club 2; Youth for Christ 2S 4; History Club 4; Plan ning Com. 4; “Rio Rico” 1; Band con test 1], 3, 4. Frep Mier Band 1, 2, 3; Football 1; Track 1 Basketball Parricia A, Mitts Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 3, 4; Echo 2, 3, 4; G.A.A, 1; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Lat in Club 2; Pep Club 1; “Take Care of My Little Girl” 3: Scarab 3, 4. Joan W. Monnrog Fl Yeulen2; Key Club 2, 3, 4; vice-pres 3, Pres, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 4; pres. 4; Class president 1; vice-pres. 2; Latin Club 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Jesse Moore Marjorie Lee Moore Hi-Tri 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 4; G.A.A. 3; president 4; F.H.A. 2; History Club 3, 4; McLeansboro High School 1. Jean Morris F.B.L.A. 4; F.H.A. 4; Class secy. 4; Homecoming Attendant 4; Hh-Tri 1, 2h et: : Suimtey Anne Moss Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 3, 4; Echo 4. G.A.A. 1; Chorus 1; F-H-A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1. KennetuH Lee Munpay F.B.L.A. 3, 4; Industrial Arts Club 1. Verma NEAL Hilo 1, 2, 3, 4; B-BL.A.. 4; Echo 1, 2; Speech Club 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: contest 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 3; “Take Care of My Little Girl” 3; Thespians 3; Library Club 2, 3, 4, President 4; Youth for Christ 2, 3; “Rio Rico” 1; “The Scoop” 1; “The Fortune Teller” 3; Talent contest 2. Kay NeELson “Vi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; E.BIL.A. 3, 4; F-H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; “Take Care of My Little Girl” 3. InomMaAs Opom EFA. 2, 3, 4; Movie Projection Club 2 Pritie O'KEEFE FlicY J, 2, 3; E:B:L.A: 3, 1: Basketball 1; Track 1. Dick Owens Football. I, 2, 3: dirack 1; Industrial Arts Club I, 2. CarroLL OWENS Key Club 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1; History Club 3, 4; Scarab 3, 4: Football 1; Basketball 1; Track 1 GERALD OWENS Key Club 2. 3, 4; F.F.A. 1; History Club 3, 4; Football il 7 a ai Track 1. 2, 3; “Dake Care of My Little Girl” 3. Jessie JEANINE PAYNE ' Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; council 3; treasurer 4. F.B.L.A. 4; Echo 4; G.A.A. 1; Stu- dent Council 3; F.H.A, 1, 2; Charm Queen 2; Class vice-president 3; “The Fortune Teller’ 3. JoycELYN PickETT Hi-Tri 1. 2. 3, 4; F-B.L-A. 3; Chorus le 2; F.N.C. 4; “Bio Rico” l. Jean Piccori abel batedly Oceye ch ltda l s 2. Herman D. Prick F.B.L.A. 4; Chorus 2; Spanish Club 2; treasurer 2. CyntHIA PROWELL Jaber he, eh Ge IEDUL AL 6h Ge Gre nageiny GR Jeena 2p Iedavee IN. 2. sb 4s “Take Care of My Little Girl” 3. Ronnie Rice Hi-Y 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Industrial Arts Club 1; Cross Country 2; Baseball mgr. 1. Crartes M, RicHarpson F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; reporter 3; president 4; Youth for Christ 1, 2, 3; Movie Projection Club 3; Basketball 3, 4; Track 3, 4. Rosie Rosey Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2; F.H.A. I, A, Sk Pere Rockicu Marsua Kay Rocens Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 3, 4; F.H.A. i, Dy ee Dare Rosi Jenny Loutrs RueMMLenR E.R.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Opa Marnie Sapien Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 3. 4 Chor us 2; I H.A 1, 2, 4; Youth for Christ l; Take Care of My Little Girl” Jim SANDUSKY History Club 3, 4; Football Py SSG Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; “Take Care of My Little Girl’; Industrial Arts Club 1, 2. . : Paut Rocer Souram SN sbals Dy Shy Ch Nanoy Lee Seymour Hi-Im 1, 2, 3, 4; E.B.L.A. 4: GAA 2; BAAS 1 2) BINIG: 4. SuE SHAW Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; FB.L.A. 3, 4; Pep GlubWis VEINIGH 4: Mary SHIRLEY Hi-Tni 1, 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 3, aS) + Patr SIMPSON Thompsonville 1; Hi-Tri 2, 3, 4; F.B. L.A. 3, 4; Speech Club 4; Student Council 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4. RODNEY SINK F.F.A. 1, 2, 3; Youth for Christ 2, 3, 4; History Club 3, 4; “Shadow Revue” 2: Industrial Arts Club 3, 4. Beverty Ray SMITH Birt SmrrH Hi-Y 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 1, 2; Track 1, 2, 3; Industrial Arts Club 1. MartrHa Lou SMITH Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; F-B.L.A. 3, 4, treas- urer 4; Speech Club 4; GrAVAy 2; F.H.A. 1, 2; Thespians 4. MarsHa Kaye SMOTHERS ERS IL, 2, S 2B EU Jl A, 3, G8 Pep Club 2; Youth for Christ 2, 3; His- tory Club 3, Dwicut SNEED Hi-Y 4; Student Council 4; class treas- urer 3, vice-president 4; Youth for Christ 2; History Club 4; Basketball |, 2; Industrial Arts Club 1, 2. Ratru SNooK Youth for Christ 1; Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1; Track 1, 2, 3, 4. Ronatp SOMERS Hi-Y 3; Football 1, 2, 3; [rack I. DonALp SoutrH HHi-Y 1, 2, History Club 3, 4; 3, 4; ; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, Track 1, 2, 3, 4. we + Mary STEWART JARTat ih, 7 Sp Ge Marian SUMMERS Elislirinlee2yessats F.B.L.A. 3, 4; F.H.A- Rocer SUMMERS Hi-Y 1, 2; Movie Projection Club Industrial Arts Club 2. WitLta DeE SUMMERS RIE Ihe 2) Ce EL. Ze LALA. 1, 2, 3; Youth for Christ Ae 3 . Joe TAskosk1 Hi-Y 1, 2; History Club 3, 4; Scarab - 2, 3; Track 3, 4. Jerry TATE Paut TATE Artuur Dean TAyLor Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1, 3; Spanish Club 4; Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2; History Club 3. Barsara TAyLor Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4, secretary 4; F.B.L.A. 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2; class treasurer 1; Pep Club 1; Scarab 4. Bos Taytor CrypeE ALLEN TAYLOR F.B.L.A. 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, sec- retary 4; Youth for Christ 1, 2. KennetTH TayLor i) eS) 24 RONNIE THOMAS History Club 3; Football 3, 4 Track Basketball 3, 4; “Take Care of My Little Girl.” SuAnON |] HOMASON Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3. 4, Council 1, 4; FB L.A. 3, 4; Echo 4; Ghorus 1, 2, 3; Rio Rico” 1; “Fortune Teller” 3; “The Scoop” 1; E.ALA. 1, 2, 3, 4; Charm Queen Attendant 3; Youth for Christ 1 P atsy Lou Tanerwirt Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4, Council 4; Echo =, 4, News Editox 4. G.A A 134 heet leader 2, 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; class sec’y 1; Pep Club 1; Latin Club 2; History Club pres. 3; Scarab 2, 3, 4; Junior Play; Lions Club Honor Award 3; Home coming Attendant 3. Ricwarp Trusty DonaLtp EUGENE VAGNER History Club 3, 4, treasurer 4, Plan ning Committee 4. GWENDOLYN CarnoLe VAUGHN F.B.L.A. 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Pep Club iL, 4 Mary Ke_tt WALKER Aare 2) 35 45'GACAY I; BLAS 2; 3, 4; Pep Club 1; Latin Club 2; Youth for Christ 1; Scarab 4; Homecoming Attendant 1, 2; Scarab Royalty Attend ant 1, 2; Daisy Mae 1. Sam WALKER _ Football 1; manager 2; Track mgr. 1, 2. Sonpra ANN WEIMANN Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Council 1; F.B.L.A. 3, 4; Echo 2, 3, editor 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, vice-pres. 3, treas. 4, drum majorette 3, 4; Pep Club 1; Latin Club 2, vice- pres, 2; History Club 4; F.N.C. 4; Mu- sic contest 1, 2, 3, 4. Jack WeEsT Football mgr. 2; Basketball mgr. 1, 2; Track mer. 2 SHanon West Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4, council 2, vice-pres. 4. F.B.L.A. 3, 4; Echo 3; Chorus 1; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, sec'y 3, pres. 4; Pep Club 1; Homecoming Attendant 3. WENDELL WuiITLow — Hi-Y 1, 2; Key Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Stu- dent Council 2; Class pres, 2; Latin Club 2; Junior Play 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2, 3. Jum Wiccs Hi-Y 2; Latin Club 3; History Club 3, 4: Industria] Arts Club 1. Gary LoweLL WILLIAMS Hi-Y 1, 2; Youth for Christ 1, 2; His- tory Club 3. Lois Jeane WiLiiams F.B.L.A. 3, 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Youth for Christ 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Hi-Tri. SENIORS WITHOUT PICTURES GLENFoRD BERRONG Frep BurNetr Gene Dorcuinez James Summers Jim WiLkeRson Parry Sug WINEMILLER Fi-Vri 1, 2, 3, 4; Council 2, 4; F.B. L.A. 3, 4; Chorus 1, 3; Operetta 3; Student Council 3; F.H.A, 1, 2, 3, 4. Nanoy Jean WINGARD Hi-Tri 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 4; Evans City High School, Pennsylvania 1, 2. Dorotuy M.Winco Hiri 1, 2, 3) 4; BLA. 3) 45 FEA; |, 2, 3, 4; Youth for @bhristelivezses: Dan L. WoopLaNnD Fi-Y 1, 2, 3; Student Council 1; Scar- ab Rovalty 2; Basketball 1, 2; Foot- ball, iL, 2: Track J, 2) Wayne WYANT MarceLLa ZINZILIETA javelin Me A 3. 4: Council 3; Latin Club president 2; Scarab 2, 3, 4; Editor 4. Future Nurses Club 4; Lions Ban- quet 3; Flonorary Graduation Usher 3; History Club 4. 0 2.5 Miss Morrison, Judy Christenson, Lovie Wozniak, Gailverne Kopp, Mr. Rhodes, Phyllis Thomann. Juniors Miss Morrison and Mr. Rhodes have aided our Junior class to a year of many activities and accom- plishments. The class sponsored the annual Junior play “Fa- ther Knows Best” under the direction of Mr. Miller to a capacity and appreciative audience. This was the long awaited year for selection of the coveted senior ring and the annual Junior Senior Reception. Lk Jesse Acuff Helen Adams Sandra Akin Sherry Anderson Henry Andrews Lois Atteberry Charles Bailie Curtis Baldwin Linda Barnfield Charlotte Bartosik Phil Bauer Paul Bayless Barbara Bennett Nellie Bethel Don Blake George Blalock Judy Bonenberger Sue Briley Tom Buchanan Robert Bullington David Burroughs Naomi Carlton Ruby Carter Judy Christenson Morris Clark Betty Cockrum Bob Cockrum John Cole Jim Conner Harry Cook Jack Cook Lila Cook Ronnie Cook Frank Davis Fred Davis Judy Dillon Bob Dorris Kenneth Doty Helen Drew Helen Edwards Marlene Edwards Jim Evans Judy Ezell Eddy Falcomata Janet Fields Charlene Freeman Judy Freese Robert Gariepy Betty George Janet Glover Jim Goldwasser Tom Goldwasser James Graham Peggy Grammer Eva Gray Arthur Grayson Ruth Gregory Shirley Gulley Claude Gunter Della Hammonds Karen Hanagan James Hanson Sue Hargis Kaye Hargrove Pat Harris George Hatchett John Hatchett Kate Hayse Jerry Hefner Delores Helminski Bennie Higgerson Leroy House Louise Hungate Robert Jarvis Sandra Jarvis Donna Johnson Larry Johnston Kendra Jones Lawrence Jones Cloyd Karnes Tom Kays Larry Kent Ivan Kern Dean King Baker King Margaret Kolisek Gailverne Kopp Shelby Kuykendall Barbara Larkin Leon Laswell Donald Lipsey Jeanette Long Judy Luechtefeld Donald Mace Bob Martin Carl Martin Deon McClerren Leon McClerren Max McDonald Barbara McEndree Donna McKinnon Wilma McLain Larry Melvin Robert Mick Ruth Miller Robert Montgomery Betty Moore Terry Moore Richard Morton Charles Nagreski Gloria Neal Maureen Nix Melinda Nix Judy Overturl Dawn Parkerson Gale Pearce Judy Pemberton Nora Pemberton Mary Poole John Prior Charlotte Raubach Marilyn Rea Everett Rhine Jim Rhodes Dick Rice Joyce Rice Kenneth Richardson Frankie Roach Marilyn Roach Barbara Roberson Jim Roberson Pete Ross Judi Rutz Keith Sanders Bob Sanders Annette Schram Harold Shreves Janet Simkovich Dick Simpson Dave Smith Dean Smothers Jean Smothers Janise Somers Leroy Spain Mervin Spillman John Stelzriede Betty Sullivan Fred Summary Fred Summers Juanita Summers Mary Taylor Norma Tennison Phyllis Thomann Gary Thomas Margaret Thomason Linda Van Leer Lois Webb Loretta Welch Jim West White Sam Bob Whitlow Earla Whittier Carolyn Whittington Basil Whittington Barbara Wilcox Jerry Wilcox Connie Wilkerson Garoletta Williams Bob Williams Alan Willis Curtis Wolff Gordon Woods Louis Wozniak Elsie Wyant Deloris York Alvera Zeboski Glenda Zimbleman Cleda Cluck Richard Dale Donald Drew Barbara Fox Don Grammer Norman Kirk Thomas Mitchell Edna Page Phyllis Pilson Betty Pratt Jim Ragan JUNIORS WITHOUT PICTURES George Ray George Rice Charles Rich Jere Shaw Leon Winget 33 First row: Pete Auten, Nancy Mills, Roberta Summers. Last row: Mr. Aiken, Robert Toylor, Miss Grosco. Sophomores Sidney Adams Judy Aiken Clifford Akin Martha Adams Bruce Anderson Pete Auten Robert Bain Brenda Bell Tom Bennett Helen Bethel Ivernia Bethel John William Bettis Larry Biggs Mary Lue Biggs Nita Billingsley Kenneth Bolen Jeanette Booten Eli Brandibas Joann Broughton Donald Blair | —— Clarice Brown Richard Browning Hank Brumley Donna Buchanan Mary Bu {ford Mildred Bundy Bob Buntin Hilda Bybee Cordell Gairel Elaine Cairel Bob Carpenter Jim Carson Dorothy Carter Carroll Clinton Nancy Cohoon Phyllis Carol Cole Patricia Connor Janice Conti Rosalie Conti Ronald Cook Mary Sue Crippen Mary Cunningham Charles Dale James Davis Philip J. Davis Ramona C. Davis Deloris Day Jewell Dempsey Dale Denham Carl Dillon Sandra Dillon Kenneth Dorris Tod Dory Charles Durham Toni Eaton Gloria Edmonds Thomas L. Eovaldi Joyce Eubanks Wendel Eubanks — Walter Fields Stephen Fisher Ronald Flack Brenda Flatt Paul Forsythe Sharon Fredette Pat Freeman Alice Gant Joyce German Cindy Goessman Dorris Grayes John A. Gray Ellen Hankins Bonnie Harmon Kay Harris James R. Hawkins Raymond Hays Evelyn Hedges Juanita Hefner Joe Herbert Jean Hewlett Charles Hobbs Joyce Holman Stanley Holman Gwen Hopkins Mary Ann Hughes Floriene Hungate Kenneth Hungate Roberta Hungate Joe Hutchcraft John Jilek Dennis Johnson Faye Johnson Sue Johnson Eddie Jordan Elizabeth Joy Jean Kern Myrna Kistner 31] Lamb Kay Lampley Carolyn Lavnius Alfred Lewis Paula Lipscomb Harry Dale Livesay Lillie Loman William Luster Vernon Mandrell Brenda Manion George Martin Jerry McBride Vanita McCommons Jim McKinnon Ronnie McLain Linda McLaren Ronald McLaren Roy McMahon Norma McPherson Gay Meadows Irvin Miles Nancy Mills Charles Minor John Mitchell Carolyn Moore Judy Moore Lyle Moore Maria Moore George Morris Norma Morris Suella Moss Barbara Neal Melvin Neal Ruth Ann Neal Jim Norman Judy Nowikowski Maureen O'Keefe Maurice O'Keefe Ronnie Ozbourn Ds Nettie Parris Frank Paine Ralph Pearce Nora Perry Julia Phillips Norma Phillips Ronald Phillips Richard Piercy ‘ Mrz 4 Dixie Piggott = nk Hil US Kenny Ponder Marsha Price Sandra Prowell Lavern Pullum Leroy Rector Beth Reed Elsa Rice Linda Rich Sharon Roach Lorena Roberts James Robertson Richard Rodenbush Jane Rose Menzill Rose Jane Rusher Victor Sauerhage Merilee Saxe Estel Schram Leroy Scroggins Jerry Semon Jake Seymour Sandra Seymour Billie Shaw Larry Sims Helen Smothers Yolanda Smothers Mary Ann Sneed Karen South Carolyn Spain Glyde Stewart Nick Stewart Lindell Stowers Robert Summers Roberta Summers Bill Tasky Charles Tate Phillip Sullivan Robert Taylor Arnold Tennant Carolyn Thompson Bill Tiberend Jim Tisdale Ida Townley Gerald Upchurch John Vise Dave Walker Nancy Waller Bobby Wayman Anne Webb Dick Whittington Wm. Whittington Gene Wiggs Jerry Wiggs Lorene Williams Burton Wills Sam Wilson Larry Sink Jeanne Anderson Teddy Fisher James Glenn Pat Gunter Fred Kays Myrna Knight Rena Martoglio Irvin Miles Jack Schram Marilyn Stevens Tom Stewart Nelson Vaughn 40 First row: Lyndo Simmons, Jerry Pirtle, Judy McCarty. Second row: Mrs. Betty Hall, Miss Willhite. Freshman This was our first year at Benton Consolidated High School, and we were proud to be a part of this vast student body. We have served our apprenticeship as the “greenies” and will take our places with the upper classmen next year. We ere appreciative of all the help of our sponsors this year — Mrs. Anthony and Miss Willhite. Anthony, RA. Curtis Adams Linda Alexander Linda Armstrong Keith Atteberry David Bailey Philip Bailie Carolyn Baldwin Marilyn Baldwin George Bauer Karen Beardsley Carolyn Beaty Phyllis Jean Beatty Marshall Bigham Ronnie Bixler Frank Bobiak Linda L. Bolen Linda L. Boyer Dave Braden Carolyn Bradley Sherry Britton Marie A. Brandibas Larry Brown Carolyn Browning Aline Bruce Kenneth Bullington Gerald A. Burroughs Dick Canada Ronnie Cantrell Judie Carroll Marilyn Sue Clinton John S. Cockrum Jackie Lou Conner Johnny Chris Conner Virgilene Conner Sandy Crisp John Dale Billy Darnell Gladys Davis Terry Deiro John Robert Dixon Susan Donosky Paul Drew Jerrel Dungy Larry K, Durham Jane Eldridge Shirley Elkins Norman R. English Charles Donald Erwin Larry Eubanks Linda K. Evans Jeff Ferguson Mar cia Fields Judy Finley Brenda Sue Fisher Denver Fisher Judy Fisher Barbara Fitzgerald Bobby Joe Fitzpatrick Robert D. Flatt Karl Fox Mary Annette Frailey Raymond Freels David Freeman Judith Ann Galloway Judith Ann Gifford Ellen L. Gilliam Nealy Glenn George Glover Christina L. Good Varlyn Verlane Gosnell Harold Kent Gregory Harvey Groves Sharon Lee Gulley Haskell Haithcoat Betty Hall jarbara Hammers Loranna Harvey Shirley Head James Hester David Higgerson Sharon Hill Ray Dean House Darrell Houseworth Carolyn Sue Huffstutler Joann Hutcheraft Jim Hutchens Kenneth Hutehens Curt Ingram Darlene Ingram Maxine Johnson Lindell Ray Johnson William Ward Johnson Barbara Kaye Jones Laura Jones Sheldon Jones Norma Jean Kerley Keith Kirk Joyce Kay Knight Dixie L. Kondritz Rhemm Kopp Jo-Kaye Kraft Don Kucewesky Linda Kuykendall Richard Lampley Glen Lang Colleen Lefler Bill Lipscomb Darrell Lipsey Alfred Lynch Cecil Mandrell Janet Lee Markel Judy McCarthy Judith McGuire George W. McIntosh Mary McLearin Robert Melvin Gerald Ray Mezo Gary Miller Lindell Ray Minor Sharon Sue Mitchell Henry M. Moore Phyllis Moore Marie Elaine Moss Beth Musbach Lavern Neal William Noel Kathy Parris James Parrish Larry Parrish Jim Patrick Linda Pent Eugene Earl Pickard Donna Pierson Ola Pinson Jerry Pirtle Ruth Ann Pritchett Bobby Reed Eleanor Rice Gerald Lee Rice Verlia Rich James Richardson Paul David Roberson Waymon Robenson Helen Rockich Jerry Rone Gary Ross Nicki Ross Jack Rusher Gloria Jean Schleicher Naney Lee Schulz Barbara Jeanne Sears Dorris Shockley Lynda Simmons Eddie Simpson Brenda Allison Sink Ruth Skelton Donald Smith James Smith Joyce Ann Smi th Robbie Sneed Shirley Ann Somers Larry Spencer Beverly Stewart Rudy Stowers Phyllis Stull Daniel Summers Douna May Summers James Summers Margaret Sue Summers Shirley Summers James Sullivan Victor Tasky Betty Taylor Sandra Sue Taylor Curtis Tennison Mary Lou Thomas Rita Ann Threlkeld Carolyn Todd Marvin Upchurch Joan Valli Eldon Wade Max Walker Sue Walker Darlene Wallace George Warren Irena Ann Warren Jay Webb Kay Webb Linda Webster Joe West Marvin Whittington Alice Wiggs Evan Willis Paul Wayne Winemiller Phyllis Winemiller Agnes Wingo Nancy Wingo Ruth Ann Pritchett In Memoriam Nancy Wingo of the Class of 1959 lost her life in a fire at her home Tuesday morning, December 6, 1955 The Scarab’s sympathy is extended to her family. 44 _ARR CS It is the many extra-curricular activities that enrich our school day, making the year more com- plete and our after school years memorable. 45 46 Front row: Carolyn Boldwin, Mar- ilyn Baldwin, Norma Kerley. Sec- ond row: Gloria Edmonds, San- dra Seymour, Carolyn Moore, Ro- berta Summers. Third row: Caro- lyn Whittington, Phyllis Thomann, Barbora McEndree, Judy Christen- son. Fourth row: Sharon Thoma- son, Marlene Auten, Patty Wine- miller. Seoted: Jeanine Poyne, treasurer; Barbara Taylor, secretary; Sharon West, vice-president; Sharon Dil- lon, president. Standing is the Hi-Tri faculty spon- sor, Miss Armentrout. The Hi-Tri is an organization for all the girls of B. C. H. S. A council of four girls from each class is elected to make plans and to create ideas for the club. The purpose of Hi-Tri is to try to create friend- ship, loyalty, character, pleasure, courtesy, and suc- cess among the girls of B.C.HLS. The State Hi-Tri Conference was held at B.C.H.S. in the fall. They also had the Freshmen Mixer, Fresh- men Initiation, and the Tea for Freshmen Mothers. The organization served as the decoration committee at the Homecoming Dance, and they entered a float in the Homecoming Parade. The large Christmas tree in the main hall and various scenes on the front lawn were arranged by the Hi-Tri. In February the club sponsored a Heart Sister Week during which the majority of girls par- ticipated, The Spring Dance was given by the Hi-Tri and Hi-Y, and the organization also had a Mother-Daugh- ter Banquet in the spring. Several members of Hi- Tri attended the Spring Conference. Front row: Jim Goldwasser, Bar- boro Cole, Sondra Weimann, Phyl- lis Thomann, Tom Goldwasser. Second row: Oveda Ingram, Ken- dro Jones, Kay Harris, Helen Ed- wards, Sally Carlton, Judy Aiken Standing: Peggy Brumley, Sharon Fredette, Tom Buchanan, Gary Thomas, Alon Willis, Jake Sey- mour, Ben Fletcher, T. L. Eovaldi, Annette Schram. Echo The Echo, B.C.H.S. paper, is published every two weeks. Headed by the editor, Sondra Weimann; copy editor, Barbara Cole; feature editor, Phyllis Thomann; news editor, Patsy Threewitt; and sports editors, Lom and Jim Goldwasser; the staff has worked hard to publish a paper which the students of B.C.H.S. will enjoy. The staff also sponsored the Echo Carnival! in the spring, published special issues for Christmas, April Fool’s Day, and Senior Day. The paper which the students started printing themselves in 1924 is now printed by the Benton Evening News. The Echo is under the sponsorship of Miss Ellen Burkhart. Phyllis Thomann, Sondra Weimann, and Barbara Cole look on as Miss Burkhart gives suggestions for a better Echo. Front row: Shirley Moss, Marlene Auten, Barbara Larkin, Helen Drew. Second row: Barbara Beaty, Gailverne Kopp, Pat Mills, Connie Link, Judy Freese, 47 F.B.L.A. The F.B.L.A. is an organization fous Junior and Senior commerce students. The club works to improve the business lead-— ers in the future. F.B.L.A. sponsored a dance, attended a convention, and sold magazines this year. The club also visited several busj- ness places to learn how they operated and what their chief jobs were during the year. The F.B.L.A. is under the sponsorship of Mrs, Williams and is co-sponsored by Miss Loften. Front row Terry Moore, Phil O'Keefe, Clyde Taylor, Dean Page, Deon Smothers. Second row Mike Eskew, Shelby Hatch- elt, Sammy White, Jerry Clem, Doyle Kirk, Herman Price, John Hatchet!, Third row Shirley Moss, Ruth Ann Bennet!, Koty Burk- ell, Betty Moore, Alvera Zeboski, Judy Freese, Helen Adams, Marilyn Roach, Mrs. Williams. Fourth row Margaret Kolisek, Kendro Jones, Lois Webb, Sue Briley, Wilma McLain, Judy Ezell, Sandra Aiken, Judy Luechtefeld. Fifth row: Lucille Gip- son, Linda Fryer, Dawn Parkerson, Shelby Kuykendall, Deloris Helminski, Melinda Nix, Martha Smith, Ilva Kimmel. Sixth row Nancy Seymour, Marjorie Moore, Nora Pemberton, Sandra Jarvis, Borbora Beaty, Helen Drew, Dorothy Wingo, Fern Dial. Front row: Cynthia Prowell, secretary; Martha Smith, treasur- er; Barbara Beaty, president. Second row: Terry Moore, as- sistant photographer; Earl McCoy, photographer; Dean King, vice-president; Dean Smothers, reporter. Front row: Cynthia Prowell, Mary Lou Shirley, Pat Mills, Sandra Eaton, Sharon West, Connie Link. Second row: Melody Hall, Deanna Lampley, Ruth Ella McCann, Jean Morris, Vesta Bradley, Gloria Neal, Betty Cock- rum, Lila Cook, Ruth Ann Miller. Third row: Sharon long, Kay Rogers, Sharon Mandrell, Masel Davis, Opal Sadler, Lois Atteberry, Glenda Zimblemon, Earla Whit- — tier, Charolette Rauback. Fourth row: Velma Neal, Ma garet Legendre, Naomi Carlton, Sue Hargis, Gulley, Carolyn Whittington, Kay Hargroves, Barb: Larkin, Janet Si mkovich. Fifth row: Sharon Dillon, Baker, Nancy Wingard, Marthann McClendon, — Embser, Linda Lipscomb, Pat Simpson, Mary biak, Sixth row: Sondra Weilmann, Sally Ca Nelson, Mary Poole, Joyce Duncan, Mar Sue Shaw, Connie Wilkerson, Judy Bo enth row: Peggy Cook, Patty Winemiller, ten, Sharon Thomason, Jeanine Payne eg! lois Williams, Judy Johnson, Mary McKin row: Judy Pemberton, Marilyn Rea, Be Yy ette Glover, Judy Dillon, Marlene Edwards ers, Barbara Roberson, Judy Overturf. 48 Front row: Harry Dale Livesay, Fred Summary, Bob Mick, Jim Goldwasser, Tom Goldwasser. Second row: Marthann McClen- don, Barbara Larkin, Gaye Meadows, Gailverne Kopp, Phyllis Thomann. Third row: Mr. Miller, Janet Emb t : s ser, K Anne Webb, Norma Phillips. eee Speech Club The Speech Club was organized in 1951 to pro- mote the advancement and interest in the speech arts. This includes the study and practice of public speaking, dramatics, and debates. Front row: Jim West, Larry Melvin, Fred Summary, Kenny Bolen, Harry Livesay, Keith Sanders. Second row: Mary Sue Crippen, Ann Webb, Linda Van Leer, Barbara Larkin, Karen wi SOP i Z co? ee - F Thespians The B.C.H.S. Thespian Society has continued to grow each year since its organization in 1952, This year there are twenty members in the club. The organization is sponsored by Mr. John R. Miller. The officers are Melody Hall, president; Fred Summary, vice president; Gailverne Kopp, secretary; Merilee Saxe, treasurer; Phyllis Tho- mann, clerk. Gaye Meadows and Keith Sanders have been elected as class representatives to help the officers formulate policies, The purpose of the club is to advance dramatic arts and encourage students to master their lan- guage, develop poise and self-control, and appreci- ation of dramatic literature. Membership on the Thespians gives recognition for meritorious work in dramatic arts. a The club had a party, presented plays, and en- tered a float which won second prize in the Home- coming Parade. They also presented radio broad- casts monthly, The club presented a radio broadcast on WFERX bi-weekly and sponsored a dance. A three minute speech is required for membership. The officers are president, Keith Sanders; vice president, Phyllis Thomann; secretary, Barbara Lar- kin; treasurer, Kaye Hargroves. The club is under the sponsorship of Mr. John R. Miller. Hanagan, Martha Smith. Third row: Gaye Meadows, Judy Aiken, Kaye Hargroves, Janet Simkovich, Mr. Miller, Judy Christenson, Phyllis Thomann, Gailverne Kopp. 49 F.H.A. BOARD AND OFFICERS. Front row: Sharon Fredette, Pat Freeman, Jean Kern, Connie Link, and Shirley Gulley. Back row: Ruth Ann Bennett, Norma Morris, Katy Burkett, Carolyn Whittington, Vanita McCommons, Helen Edwards, Merilee Saxe, and Sharon West, F.H.A. The F.H.A. B.C.H.S Wy ‘ organized in 1945. To become a ae of EE A. you must have com- pleted one semester of aa eonomin and _ partici! pated in five activities The F.H.A.’ers have in the list of their activities: National F.H.A. Week, Farmer's Ball, Style Show, Charm Week, and Hobo Day. 7 The purposes of F.H.A. are to promote a growing appreciation of the joys and satisfaction of horenals ing, to emphasize the importance of worthy home The F.H.A. girls travel- ed to Mt. Vernon to make a broadcast. Seat- ed is Karen South, and standing are Pat Mills, Cynthia Prowell, Nor- ma Morris, and Sharon Thomason. Susan Donosky was chosen as the Charm Queen for 1955-56, She is being crowned by Karen South, Charm Queen for 1954-55. membership, to encourage democracy in home and community life, to work for good homes and families, to promote iatema aon good will, to foster the devel- opment of creative leadership in home and commun- ity life, to provide wholesome individual and group recreation, and to further interest in home economics. The officers are: president, Sharon West; vice- president, Ruth Ann Bennett; secretary, Carolyn Whit- tington; treasurer, Merilee Saxe; historian, Jean Kern; parliamentarian, Shirley Gulley; chairman of degree, Katy Burkett; chairman of publicity, Sharon Fredette; and chairman of recreation, Pat Freeman. The spon- sors are Miss Webb and Mrs. Craddock. Front row: Jake Seymour, Keith Sanders, Ben Fletcher, Don ‘oce, Jessie Acuff, Dennis Johnson, Second row: Eddie Falcomata, Bob Mick, Bill Payne, Pete Auten, Bill Tiberend, Phil Boilie, Jim West, Larry Sims, Eddie Simpson. Third row: Leon McClerren, Deon McClerren, George Blalock, Terry Forsythe, Horry Livesay, Sammy | White, Ward Johnson, Buzz Jones. Fourth row: Ronnie Thomas, Owight Sneed, Paul Bryant, Jerry Wilcox, Gary Thomas, Thomas Stewart, Don Blair. Fifth row: Mr. Shepard, Ralph King, Eddie Fredette, Carroll Owens, Gerald Owens, Gary Gregory, Cewey Frost, Eugene McCluskie, Don South, Gene Dorchinez, Jim Wilkerson, Archie Taylor,” Jim Sandusky. Hi-Y The Hi-Y has been an organization at B.C.H.S. for more than thirty years. It is a club built on clean sportsmanship, clean speech, and clean living. The Hi-Y statement of purpose is “To create, tae tain, and extend throughout the school and com- munity high standards of Christian character.” In one word, the Hi-Y purpose is service. Service to members, school, community, nation, world, and God. The officers of the club are Ben Fletcher, presi- dent; Don Mace, vice-president; Jake Seymour, sec- retary; Jerry Pirtle, treasurer; Larry Sims, chaplain; Keith Sanders, historian. The Hi-Y officers and committee chairmen at- tended a Hi-Y workshop at Marion High School. At the workshop, the ofhcers and committee chairmen of several Southern Illinois high schools worked to- gether in making plans to better their clubs. Youth for Christ The Youth for Christ was organized in 1952 to create Christian fellowship among the students of B.C.H.S, The organization is undenominational. The club had a New Year's Patty and a booth at. the Echo Carnival. The officers of Youth for Christ for the year 1955-1956 were president, Barbara McEndree; vice president, Helen Edwards; secretary, Lorena Roberts; treasurer, Helen Drew; reporter, Nancy Mills; song leader, Roberta Summers; pianist, Ruth Ann Neal. Mr. Mundell is the capable sponsor of the fine Chris- tian organization. Ann Neal, Barbara Neal, Judy Dillon, Dawn Parkerson, Shelby Kuykendall, Delores Helminski, Helen Adams, Judy Freese. Fifth row: Merilee Saxe, Jean Hewlett, Ruth Ann Gibbs, Nicki Ross, Gladys Davis, Laura Jones, Alice Gant, Pat Freeman, Nancy Mills. Sixth row: Helen Edwards, Ruth Skelton, Judy Luechtefeld, JoKay Kraft, Jean Kern, Sandy Dillon, Mary Cun- ningham, Judy Nowikowski, Paula Lipscomb. Seventh row: Nellie Bethel, JoAnn Hutchkraft, Gary Thomas, Kenny Bolen, Ronnie Flach, Harry Dale Livesay, Sandra Jarvis, Linda Arm- strong. Front row: Gailyerne Kopp, Lorena Roberts, Vanita McCommons, Nita Billingsley, Barbara McEndree, Norah Pemberton, Alvera Zeboski, Helen Drew, Sue Hargis. Second row: Karen South, Mary McKinnon, Donna McKinnon, Judy Moore, Beth Reed, Sharon Fredetie, Roberta Summers, Gaye Meadows, Judy Aiken. Third row: Marsha Price, Kay Harris, Lois Williams, Eleanor Rice, Ruth Ann Pritchett, Kaye Lampley, Juanita Hefner, Toni Eaton, Helen Bethel. Fourth row: Mary Sue Crippen, Ruth 51 52 Front row: Norma Morris, vera Zeboski, Noomi Jean Hewlett, Annette Schram, Al- Sandro Jarvis, Nellie Bethel, Marjorie Moore, Carlton, Shirley Gulley, Mary Sneed, Jean Kern. Second row: JoKaye Kraft, Phyllis Stull, Karen South, Darlene et Elaine Moss, Linda Kuykendall, Marie Brondibas, Jo- nn Broughton, Margaret Summers, Nora Perry, Iverna Bethel, G.A.A. The Girls’ Athletic Association is under the leader- ship of Miss Bradley, the girls’ P.E. instructor. The -A.A, meets after school on Tuesdays. It is open to any girl in school who likes and is interested in sports. It’s purpose is to promote ideals in health and sportsmanship, and to stimulate an interest in ath- letics among girls. In September there was a buddy hike as part of Key Club The Key Club is an organization for high school boys sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. The purpose of the club is to develop initiative and leadership, to provide experience in living and working together, to serve the school and community and to cooperate with the school principal. The sponsor of the club, this year is Mr. Rea. The officers are Bill Monroe, president, Tom Gold- wasser, vice-president, and Fred Summary, secretary. I J ) The Key Club’s main activities include the intra- mural basketball tournament, after game dances, and various work for the high school. left row: Pete Ross, Tom Goldwasser, Carroll Owens, Dick Simpson, Gerald Owens, Bill Monroe. Right row: Fred Summary, Bob Mick, Jim Goldwasser, Wendell Whitlow, David Bain. ve EN i Me, Janet Linda Evans, Norma Kerley, sie Jackie Connor, Ruth Skelton, LaVerne Pullum, Brenda Fisher, Varlyn Gosnell.Third row: Markel, Sandy Crisp, Sue Wolker, Nancy Mills, Alice Wiggs, Virgilene Connor, Mary Ann Hughes, Phyllis Cole, Janetle Booten, Miss Bradley. the initiation of new members. Twice a year there 5 % ; ix, was a playday where girls from different towns get together for various sports. The officers of G.A.A. for 1955-56 are president, Marjorie Moore; vice-president, Naomi Carlton; sec- retary, Shirley Gulley; treasurer, Nellie Bethel; sports manager, Sandra Jarvis; points manager, Alvera Le boski, Band The BiG-Eis. year, and it w of c d it was one of the fundamental organizations Band has i in si 2aANC 1as increased in size this of the school. The 25 : i he purpose of the band is to create a musical interest, ive erest, and to give the members a chance to enjoy a musical experience i ig cal experience in high school. sbeebs Weimann, Treas.; Mary McKinnon, Sec.; Sally Finley pe gate Mary Sue Crippen, Frank Davis, Judy ce ; od Ne feian T. L. Eovaldi, Roberta Summers. Second aA ee Mea Rhemm Kopp, JoKaye Kraft, Barbara ae se ea Larry Durham, Keith Sanders, Pres.; aes shart) ey, John Dixon, Linda Webster, Marie Moore, a = mers, Mary Lou Biggs, Raymond Freels, Jane Eld- ge, Richard Rodenbush, Carolyn Beaty. Third row: Linda Featured here are the majorettes who per- formed at all the football games. They are Linda Bolen, Lyn- da Simmons, Carolyn Beaty, Janet Simko- vich, Roberta Sum- mers, ond standing in front is Sondra Weimann, The football and basketball games would not be the same without the band. They have done a at the games and pep assemblies. Homecoming They also grand job this year The band sponsored the Annual Parade and pep program at the theater. went to district and state contests. Bolen, Myrana Knight, Merilee Saxe, Ronnie Bixler, John Stelzreed, Kenny Bolen, Mary Bufford, Ronnie Pagoda, Billy Darnell, Ronald Cook, Sam Wilson, John Cockrum, Tom Stewart, Larry Biggs, Bobby Bunton, Ronald Flack. Standing: Miss Hoop- er, Annette Schram, Ruth Ann Gibbs, Helen Edwards, Ruth Skelton, Judy Luechtefeld, Linda Fryar, George Warren, Curtis Adams, Joe Lenerd, Kay Webb, Stanley Lenerd, Mary Poole. 53 54 The agricultural students under the direction of Mr. Finley enjoyed the facilities of the new “Ag building this year. LTA. The Future Farmers of America have been very busy this year with many events—the Father and Son Banquet, donkey ballgame, stockyard trips and the sweetheart contest. They entered several contests including the pest- killing contest and various judging contests. Some of the club members tested milk and soil for farmers in Franklin County. Front row: Charles Richardson, Charles Nagreski, Clyde’ Taylor, Leroy House, Robert Taylor, Carl Doty. Second row: Gerald Dungy, Jay Webb, Gene Pickard, Jerry Upchurch, William Lamb, Eddie Jordan, Mike Eskew, Larry Johnson. Third row: My. Finley, Bobby Bunton, !olinny Connor, Jimmy Roberson, Ralph King, Frank Payne, Riclard Browning, Kenny Bolen. Fourth row: Jerry Ruembler, Lawrence Jones, Bob Doty, Morris Clark, Ivan Kern, Jim Hutchens, Willis King, Carl Fox, Kenneth Bullington. Fifth row: Stanley Holman, Paul Schram, Jimmie Hole, Darrell Houseworth, James Richardson, Keith Atteberry, Tom Odum, Jerry Rone, Ronnie Mclain, Sixth row: Robert Mont- gomery, Sam Wilson, John Bettis, Charles Minor, Haskell Haith- coat, Joe Browning, Fred Burnett, Jack Schram. Back row: Jack Cook, Verle Markel, Gale Pearce, Kenny Richardson, Jerry Hefner, Leroy Laswell, Carroll Clinton, James Hawkins, Ronald Flack, Alfred Lewis. The new ag. building workshop has also given g: the members a chance to build and repair farm equipment. The F.F.A. is sponsored by Mr. Finley. The officers are: Charles Richardson, president; Charles Nagreski, vice president; Clyde ‘Taylor, secretary; James House, treasurer; Robert Taylor, reporter; Carl Doty, sentinel. First row: Ruth Ann Pritchett, lindaleNix’ Carolyn Todd, Judy Fisher, Me- I linda Armstrong, Phyllis Moore, Norma Kerle See sae Florine Hungate, Charlene Freeman, Brenda Fish. Te ae eyer, Judy Gifford, Helen Adams, Eleanor Rice, sea oh Psey, Annette Frailey, Norah Pemberton, Pat Gun- wh Aino: Second row: Miss Phillips, Linda Bolen, Elaine ealiee: es Sy, Brenda Bell, Rita Threlkeld, Suella Moss, Shitley Rien elma Neal, Judy Aiken, Joann Hutchcraft, Sune ers, Sharon Mitchell, Nicki Ross, Delores Helmin- : ; Gron Fredette, Judy Mosley, Donna Summers. Third row: aro Allen, Judy Bonenberger, Linda Fryer, Maxine Johnson, Chorus Under the direction of Miss Phillips the chorus contributed greatly to the many and varied activities of the school year, From pep rallies to commence- Melody Hall, Nita Billingsley, Mary Cunninghom, Kaye Lamp- ley, Darlene Ingram, Joyce Smith, Nancy Schultz, Paula Lips- comb, Alvera Zeboski, Phyllis Stull, Shelby Kuykendall, Dawn Parkerson, Christina Good, Oveda Ingram. Fourth row: Bar- bara McEndree, Janet Long, Barbaro Fitzgerald, Toni Eaton, Helen Rockich, Carolyn Beaty, Ramona Davis, Karen Beardsley, Judy McGuire, Gloria Schleicher, Lucinda Goessman, Helen Drew, Jeanne Anderson, Judy Moore, Donna McKinnon, Lucille Gipson, Janetle Glover, Ola Pinson, laura Jones, Carolyn Browning. ment we are indebted to their fine spirit and talented abilities. Without their splendid cooperation our school year would not be complete. Quintet The quintet was the only ensemble in the vocal music department this year. Two boys and three girls were in the quintet. The members and the parts they sang are Melody Hall, soprano; Linda Lipscomb, first alto; Sara Allen, second alto; Jesse Acuff, tenor; and George Hatchett, baritone bass. The quintet arranged most of their musical num- bers themselves, They sang for their own enjoyment and met during their lunch hour. They have made a specialty of appearing before local civic, religious, and social groups. ‘They also played a large part in the Christmas Concert this year. Seated: Linda Lipscomb, Sara Allen. Standing: Jesse Acuff, Melody Hall, George Hatchett. 55 56 Seated: Roberta Summers, Vanita McCommons, Nita Billingsley, Kay Harris, Koren Hanagan, Peggy Brumley, Miss Romero, Marilyn Hammonds, Norma McPherson, Charlene Freeman, Don- no McKinnon, Janette Glover, First row: Juanita Hefner, Sandy Dillon, Ruth Ann Neal, James Glenn, Christina Good, Norma Kerley, Linda Evans, Bobby Flatt, Florine Hungate, LaVerne Spanish Club The Spanish Club was organized in 1945. The purpose of this club is to encourage the study of Latin American and Spanish customs and have a bet- ter understanding and appreciation of them. The Spanish Club presented a skit at a meeting of all Southern Illinois Spanish Clubs at Marion High School, A banquet for the B.C.H.S. Club was held Latin Club The Latin Club is an organization for all Latin II students. The club met twice monthly for the purpose of studying the Roman customs and traditions. The club, dressed in the Roman style, celebrated the Saturnalia with a party at Christmas and carried out many of the Roman customs. They also had a picnic in the spring. The officers are president, Jake Seymour; vice- president, Amold Tennant; secretary, Ralph King; and treasurer, Nettie Parris. Miss Armentrout is the club sponsor. Front row: Arnold Tennant, Ralph King, Nettie Parris, Jake Seymour. Second row: Larry Sims, Carolyn Moore, Pat Gunter, William Luster, Maureen Nix. Third row: Tom Buchanan, Jean Hewlett, Judi Rutz, Myrna Knight, Lucinda Goessman. Fourth row: Ruth Ann Gibbs, Gloria Edmonds, Marlene Auten, Char- lotte Bartosik. Fifth row: Tom Stewarl, T, L, Eovaldi, Gary Thomas, Miss Armentrout. Pullum, Nora Perry, Lillie Loman, Iverna Bethel, JoAnn Brough- ton, Linda Rich. Back row: David Freeman, Bud Whittington, Eddie Simpson, Jerry Wilcox, George Blalock, Shelby Hatch- ett, Jim McKinnon, Cloyd Karnes, Jim Wilkerson, Archie Taylor, Carolyn Launius, Pat Connor, Judy Ezell. near Pan-American Day. At the banquet pins were awarded to the members who had earned merits. The Spanish Club motto was “Surge” which means onward. During the year the club sang songs and played games in Spanish. The officers were president, Peggy Brumley; vice-president, Marilyn Hammonds; secretary, Kay Harris; treasurer, Karen Hanagan. Library Club “he i hyye 74 C3 Ge he Library Club, under the capable direction of : ts. Little, was organized in the fall of 1954. Mem- ce of the Library Club are assistants and serve one a a day. They must be efficient in the art of li- rary science. Since knowledoe js j ee Re ce knowledge is power, we are in- debtec to these faithful workers and_ their sponsor, They meet twice a month on the first and _ third Thursday. The officers for the year 1955-56 were president Velma Neal; vice-president, Jean Smothers; secretary, Shelby Kuykendall; treasurer, Pat Connor. Seated: Jean Smothers, Myrna Kistner. Standing: Velma Neal, ieee? Shelby Kuykendall, Marthann McClendon, Mrs. History Club The History Club is a newly organized club. It was formed last year by students taking social studies. The purpose of the History Club is to acquaint the members with the history of Illinois. Benton, and Franklin County. ; The officers of the club are president, Janet Kern; Front row: Paul Bryant, Janet Kern, Donald Vagner, Peggy Brumley, Karen Hanagan. Second row: Jim Sandusky, Linda VonLleer, Tom Kays, Barbara Larkin, Jim Wilkerson, Mr. Shep- ard. Third row: Dewey Frost, Betty George, Ed Fredette, Janet Simkoyich, Gary Gregory, Marthann McClendon. Fourth row: Ronnie Thomas, Marjorie Moore, Carroll Owens, Gailverne Kopp, Sandra Jarvis, Janet Embser, Marcella Zinzilieta. Fifth vice-president, Paul Bryant; secretary, Peggy Brum- ley; and treasurer, Donald Vagner. The members on the planning committee were Jim Sandusky, Janette Glover, Sandra Jarvis, Donna McKinnon, and Mary McKinnon. The club is under the sponsorship of Mr. Shepard. row: Leon McClerren, Annette Schram, Sondra Weimann, Mary McKinnon, Larry Johnson, Ralph King, Barbara Cole, Oveda Ingram, Richard Allyn. Sixth row: Deon McClerren, Mary Poole, Janette Glover, Don Lipsey, Deanna Lampley, lya Kimmel, Sally Carlton, John Hatchet!, Rodney Sink. Back row: Jerry Wilcox, Jim Wiggs, George Blalock, Joe Taskoski, Eugene McCluskie, Gerald Owens, Dwight Sneed. Scarab Staff First row: Marcella Zinzilleta, editor; Ben Fletcher, associate editor; Pot Mills, business manager, Second row: Beverly Dorris, feature editor; Gary Thomas, Judy Christenson, assistant fea- ture editors; Pasy Threewit!, Marlene Auten, senior editors. Third row: Ruth Ann Gregory, Junior Editor; Tom Goldwasser, assistant sports editor; Carroll Owens, sports editor; Jim Gold- wasser, assistant sports editor; Connie Link, sales monoger, Fourth row: Karen South, sophomore editor; Helen Edwards, junior editor; Mary Kell Walker, photographer; Richard Allyn, Sandra Eaton, artists. Fifth row: Janel Embser, soles manager, Barbara Taylor, Carolyn Whittington, Kay Horris, Pal Freeman, ad solictors. Senior Honor Students The honor students of the senior class, Marcella Zinzilieta and Joe Taskoski, have maintained a 5.0 average each semester since entering high school freshmen. They have achieved this high scholastic average in dificult subjects and have taken five subjects some years. They have played important roles in other activities but have continued to main- tain the top grades throughout the four years, Mar- cella and Joe are to be commended for their excellent scholastic average. 5 The photographer caught the two senior students who have rated tops in their class scholastically. Marcella Zinzilieta is chatting with Joe Taskoski here about future events at B.C.HS. Honor Students Featured here are the honor students of the junior and sophomore classes. The junior students, Phyllis Thomann, Jim Rhodes, Judy Christenson, “top notchers”’ and Louis Wozniak, have been the They have had a 5.0 point in the junior class, started to high average every semester since they school. Bales ei wi. g ‘ 4 ia a BB. a The sophomore honor students, T. L. Eovaldi, Pat Conner, and Jake Seymour, have maintained 5.0 average each semester since they were freshmen. Both the junior and sophomore honor students have worked hard to reach the high scholastic average. These students are to be congratulated for their ability, individuality, and their excellent grades. “Top-notcher” in grades of the Junior class were Louis Wozniak, Phyllis Thomann, Judy Christenson, and Jim Rhodes. In the sophomore class Jake Seymour, T. L. Eovaldi, and Pat Connor were rated as the mores with the best scholastic average. sopho = Front row: Dick Simpson, treasurer; Pat Simpson, secretary; Jim Rhodes, vice-president; Phyllis Thomann, Bill Mo tg president. Second row: Sara Allen pee Mills, Louis Wozniak, Pol Freeman, Robert Taylor. Third Student Council The Student Council is an organization at B.C.H.S. to help promote new ideas and help govern the school. Members are elected by each ane and the president and vice-president of each isles are automatically members of the Student Council. The president of the Student Council was in charge of all assemblies and lyceums, and the mem- bers of the council took charge of the properties for the lyceums. The council took charge of the class officer election in the fall, and served as the co- ordinating committee for the homecoming festivities at Thanksgiving. Front. row: Florence’ Bartoletto, Jonet Kern, Sally Carlton, Annette Schram, Linda Barnfield, Miss Ad- kisson. Second row: Jo Ann Aaron, Pat Dorris, Mary McKinnon, Beverly Dorris. Third row: Jean Piggott, Janet Embser, Sondra Weimann, Barbaro Cole, Marthann McClendon. Fourth row: Carolyn Beaty, Judy McCarty, Loretta Hutchcraft, Koy Nelson, Mory Taylor, Opal Sadler, Betty Taylor, Nancy Seymour. Fifth row: Linda Kuykendall, Nicki Ross, Judy Carrol, Ola Pinson, Joyce German, Carolyn Huff, Jewell Dempsey. Sixth row: Betty Hall, Buzzy Johnson, Darlene Ingram, Joyce Eubanks, Pat Gunter. Seventh row: Shirley Elkins, Mary lou Thomas, Judy Galloway, Marcella Zinzilieta, Helen Edwards, Lauro Jones, Deloris Day, Judy Leuchte- feld, row: Pele Auten, Judy McCarty, Nicki Ross, Jerry Pirtle, : Miss Kirsch. Fourth row: Dwight Sneed, Paul Bryant, Phil ete Ross, Nancy Bailie. Future Nurses Club The Future Nurses Club was organized December 12, 1955. The purposes of the F.N.G. are to m= terest students in personal and community health; to encourage them in finding what nursing requires; and what it offers; to help them decide wisely about professional or practical nursing as their career. The officers are: president, Janet Kern; vice- presi- dent, Sally Carlton; secretary-treasurer, Annette Schram; recording secretary, Linda Barnfield. Mrs. Florence Bartoletto is the school consultant, and Miss Adkisson is the school adviser. The community sponsor is the Medical Staff of The Franklin Hospital. byte ‘ ; ; ; Busy at work in the typing room are Sharon Thompson, Marion Summers, Jerry Clem, Clyde Taylor, Marlene Auten, Phil O’Keefe, Linda Fryer, Peggy Brumley, Pat Simpson. Commerce Department Science Department The commerce department trains our future citi- The science department provides knowledge for zens with the skills necessary for success in the busi- the students in biology, chemistry, and physics that ness world. is invaluable to us in this scientific age. Future chemists of America are found busily at work in the lab. The chemists are Marcella Zinzilieta. Iva Kimmel, Carroll Owens, Bill Monroe, Gerald Owens 61 62 tl i] } Grab ‘em quickl Lanny Price grabs Jean Lewls to keep her from hitting Betty Shadle while Jim Lynch does his part to keep them from fighting. Senior Play The Senior Play of 1954-55, “Night of January 16th” was well presented before a large audience on May 6, 1955. The play, a murder mystery and “who- dun-it” story, took place in the Superior Court of New York City. The jury was senior class members select- Front row: Judy Stewart, Mary Tasky, Jean Lewis, Betty Shadle, Mary Taskoski. Second row: Dorothy Todd, Jane Starkey, Kay Fowler, Pat Hollada. Third row: George Karnes, Danny Bain, Bob Gunter, Paul Jones. Fourth row: Richard Grezlak, Jack Townley, Don Carns, Lanny Price, Jim Lynch, Dennis Glick, John Smith. Don Carns watches on while Lann y Price questions nightclub singer, Mary Taskoski. ed from the audience. The play had two endings, guilty or not guilty, depending on the verdict of the jury. It was an evening of spine tingling drama high- lighted with comedy. The play was under the di- rection of Mr. John R. Miller. Seated: Tom Goldwasser, Annette Schram, Lois Atteberry. Front row: Fred Summers, Sandra Jarvis, Janet Simkovich, Carolyn Whittington, Bob Mick, Tom Buchanan, Karen Hanagan, Gail- verne Kopp, Keith Sanders, Linda Van leer, Lovis Wozniak. Junior Play The Junior Play, “Father Knows Best”, was pre- sented before a large audience on November 18, 1955. The story was a three act comedy that could have applied to any father. Two casts were chosen for the play. One cast performed at the matinee, and the other cast presented the play at the evening session. The story gave a true to life description of a home where there are teen-agers, and how parents Standing: Helen Adams, Judy Christenson, Jim Goldwasser, Leon McClerren, Judy Freese, Phyllis Thomann, Fred Summary, Ken- dra Jones, Helen Edwards, Barbara Robertson, Barbara Larkin, Betfy George, Barbara McEndree. and teen-agers sometimes disagree. Father, as most fathers do, was trying to protect his daughter and make her life happy, but his daughter thought she was old enough to run her own life; that was when the fun began. The credit for the well-presented play goes to the double cast, the director, Mr. John R. Miller; and the two fine Junior sponsors, Miss Etna Morrison and Mr. Claude Rhodes. This scene, taken from the Junior Play, shows the town’s biggest gossipers spreading Father, Keith Sanders, is seated in the chair to the left, reading a newspaper while the gossipers, San- dra Jarvis, Janet Simkovich, and Carolyn Whit- tington tell Mr, Brinkworth, Tom Buchanan; and Mrs. Anderson, Gailverne Kopp, the very latest news. the latest news to Mrs. Anderson. dd WMlorris Carel, n Whittington ind Ghieistenson ¥ 4 ¥ omecomin gG ; i Dae gudy Me Carty Ed el tte Carre allie} The Homecoming dance was held on November 24, 1955. Using the “Earth Angel” theme, the Homecoming committee had the gym superbly decorated in angelic atmosphere amid clouds and stars. Music was under the baton of Walter Smith and his Dixie Land Band. The evening’s high- light was the crowning of our Homecoming Queen, Connie Link. She was escorted to the throne by Ed Fredette. Vicki R. O45 [2llvte Sam mers 65 66 They Stand Out Each year the outstanding seniors of Benton Consolidated High School wre chosen by the faculty The qualities that these students show each day were not begun as seniors, but was a process of development since their entrance as freshmen. Many qualities are considered by the teachers in making a judicious decision. These qualities are basically those of every good citizen: Leadership, scholarship, participation in school activities, good citizenship and the ever important attitude, great number of seniors received votes from their various instructors and the race was a close one, but these twelve were the choice after close consideration. Sara ALLEN Manrcerra Zinziviera Mary Kerr Watxer Brrt Monrog Sonpra WiEMANN Suarnon WeEsT Barsana Beaty Eppy FREDETTE SHAron DILLon Jim WiLkerson 67 68 EY Chane alle) mand) Phin WO Wersen Pat ESimpson Geral, n Whittington Cals Shall Waco: Rass Ralerts AS apemers dludy McCarty John Mitchell erry Pintle The Scarab proudly presents the 1956 Scarab Royalty chosen by the student body. King and Queen are Connie Link and Jim Wilkerson while attendants are as follows: Freshmen, Judy McCarty and Jerry Pirtle; Sophomores, Roberta Summers and John Mitchell; Juniors, Carolyn Whittington and Marvin Ross, Seniors, Pat Simpson and Eddy Fredette. 70 F.F.A. Prizewinners To the victor goes the spoils. Mr. Finley with Kenny Bolen and Frank Payne reaps the rewards of hard endeaver. Saturnalia Our Latin friends in togas enjoy a Saturnalia feast at the home of their sponsor, Miss Armentrcut. Seated: Maureen Nix, Judi Rutz, Charlotte Bartosik, Lucinda Goessman, Gloria Edmonds, Tom Buchonan, Larry Sims, Jake Seymour, William Luster, Arnold Tenant, Myrna Knight, Ruth Ann Gibbs, Pat Gunter, Gary Thomas. Standing: T. L. Eovaldi, Ralph King, Tom Stewart, Carolyn Moore, Nettie Parris, Jean Hewlett, Miss Margaret Armentrout, sponsor. So Since sportsmanship plays an important part in our every day living; and since sports are an integral part of our school spirit, we dedicate the following pages to our Athletic Department. 71 Ed Fredette tackles Harrisburg ball carrier in Veterans Day game Football 1955 Team Herrin Centralia Harrisburg Benton Mt. Vernon W. Frankfort Marion | 72 South Seven Standings Lost Tie Ralph King (19) stops Harrisburg ball carrier assisted by unidentified Benton player. i Coaches Davison and Trulove prenare to officiate at a practice session. GRADUATING SENIORS have the amount of 1956 football team on the 55 squad, as thirteen s eniors will leave the halls of B.C.H.S Heading the list of departing seniors will be co- captains Ed Fredette, fullback, Other graduation fullback; The Rangers will same vacancies on the as there were and Jim Wilkerson, Gene Dor Ben Fletcher, seniors are: Mike Eskew. tackle: guard. chincez, Front row: Bill Monroe, Ed Falcomata, Don Blake, Jim Rhodes, Ralph King, Marvin Ross, Ronnie Thomas, Mike Eskew, Ben Fletcher, Larry Melvin, Jesse Acuff. Second row: Bob Jarvis, Dick Rice, Jim Conner, Bob Dorris, Ed Fredette, Gene Dor- chincez, Tom pees Jim Wilkerson, Don Mace, Max McDonald Reet ee = Baa ¥ te. 3 ee : Ce rPIee Varsity The Rangers started the season by defeating the Carmi Bulldogs 21-14. The Rangers weren't quite as fortunate against a strong Centralia Orphan’s team as they were shutout 12-0. The Rangers got back on the winning road again by taming the Marion Wildcats 37-6. Eldorado, however, held the Rangers to a 14-14 tie. Then, the Rangers upset the conference champions, Herrin, by a 20-12 margin, Cario then tied the Rangers 14-14. The Rangers were upset by the Mt. Vernon Rams on a muddy feld 7-0. The Rangers then rebounded by jarring Harrisburg 12-6, then suffered a_heart- broken decision 12-0, at West Frankfort in the an- nual Turkey Day game. guard; Ralph King, halfback; Bill Monroe, quarter- : Gerald Owens, tackle; Wendell Whitlow, end; Don South, back; Jim Sandusky, tackle; center; Ronnie Thomas, end. Some of these boys have played their last foot- ball. Some will go on to play in college. But the experience and thrills they received in high school will long be remembered. Don Drew. Back row: Coach Davison, Chuck Bailie, Don South, Bill Smith, Jim Sandusky, Dave Smith, Bob Cockrum, Jim West, Wendell Whitlow, Dick Simpson, Gerald Owens, Mervin Spill- man, 73 74 This year B.C.H.S. had two groups of cheer- leaders. The cheerleaders were selected by a group of B.C.H.S. varsity and the freshman-sophomore teachers. The varsity cheerleaders are Connie Link, Patsy Threewitt, Lois Atteberry, Marilyn Roach, Janet Simkovich. The are Gaye Meadows, Sharon Fredette, and Eleanor Rice. freshman-sophomore cheerleaders Simkovich, Atteberry, Link, Roach, Threewitt. Wendell Whitlow downs Marion ball-carrier in the Marion game. MANAGERS Che football managers this year were Flarry Cook and Phil Bauer. They assisted the coaches and team at hometown games as well as out-of-town games. They were responsible for equipment and were in charge of the dressing room. Managers Baver and Cook attending practice session. Ed Fredette (17) carries for a few more yords in the Veteran's Day game with Bill Monroe (11) ond Ben Fletcher (18) assisting. Coaching Staff The coaches this year were Ralph Davison and Glenn Trulove. Coach Davison was Head Coach at Harrisburg, Illinois before coming to Benton in 1954. Glenn Trulove was a former coach at Marion, South Seven Conference Team Fhe Rangers placed six players on the all con ference team, The two players gaining first team recognition were co-captain Jim Wilkerson, who also made the first team last year, was named as an of fensive guard. Senior Jim Sandusky was selec ted as Wilkerson and San dusky were also named to the second teams of de first team defensive tackle, fense and offense respectively, Ed Fredette, was named as a second team offensive back. Fredette was named unanimously to the first team last year, but because he was out of action with an append ctomy was placed on the second team. Iwo other seniors were also given special mention, Fredette was given this honor as a defensive linebacker. The other senior member was Ronnie Thomas, who received this honor as an offensive end. The junior receiving the highest position on the team was Dick Rice, who was named on the special mention as a defensive end. l'om Kays was given honorable mention as a defensive tackle, Illinois before coming to Benton in 1954 also. The coaches have worked very hard this year to produce a winning team. They have spent long hours drilling, and practicing the teams. ‘I hey are not only coaches of the football team, but they also coach basketball and track. Benton ployers Dick Rice (24), Ed Fredette (17), and Gerald Owens (27) close in on West Frankfort ball corrier (54) in the Turkey Day game. : Pe — A Gerald Owens fen Vletcher lackle 27 Crinrd V4 Bill Monroe Ouarterback 10 | S. Halfback 19 JECVLLOYV Bill Smith Ronnie Thomas Tackle 44 Lind 22 a Jim Wilkerson Guard 13 (Co-Captain) Ed Fredette Fullback 17 (Co-Captain) UCL Gene Dorchincez Halfback 14 Mike Eskew Tackle 39 Jim Sandusky Wendell Whitlow Tackle 28 End 30 Front row: John Mitchell, Bruce Anderson, John Gray, Stanley Leonard, Dick Rodenbush, Fred Kays, leroy Rector, Kenny Hungate, Ronnie Phillips, Jim McKinnon. Second row: Arnold Tennant, Tom Bennett, Robert Taylor, Larry Sims, Jim Tisdale, Fresh - Soph Team The Fresh-Soph opened the season successfully with a 14-0 win over the Pinckneyville “B” team. They then met the Centralia Orphans on Taberfield. After holding the Orphans scoreless for three quarters, the Rangers were topped 13-7. After such a close game with Centralia, the young Rangers traveled to Marion to hand the Wildcats a 19-13 defeat. Next the young Rangers met the power house Front row: George Glover, David Bailey, Gory Ross, Sheldon Jones, Alfred Lynch, Curt In- grom, Kenny Hutchens, Jerry Pirtle, James Parrish, Vic Tasky. Second row: Lavern Neal, Joe West, Larry Spencer, Neely Glynn, Lindell Johnson, Rhemm Kopp, Bill Lipscomb, Phil Bailie, David Cantrell. Back row: Ray- mond Frills, Eldon Wade, Max Walker, Ronnie Cantrell, Jeff Ferguson, Terry Deiro, Ward Johnson, Larry Brown, Gary Miller, David Braden. Eli Brandibas, Joe Leonard, Charles Durham, Burton Wills, Ronnie McClain. Back row: Gene Wiggs, Jim Norman, Robert Bain, Harry Livesay, John Jilek, Roy McMahon, Jack Schram, George Martin, Dave Walker, Joe Hutchraft, Donald Blair. Herrin team and were able to score only 6 points against Herrin’s 46. Upon meeting their traditional rivals, the Red- birds, the Rangers made a poor showing. The Rangers were not able to score against the Redbirds and were beaten 35-0. In the final game of the season the After a badly played first half, the Rangers came back strong, but Rangers met the Harrisburg Bulldogs. were unable to match the lead taken by the Bull dogs in the first half and were beaten 27-13. “VARSITY FOOTBALL BRENTON THBY 21 14 0 12 37 6 14 14 20 12 14 14 0 7 12 6 0 12 Won 4, Lost 3, Tied 2 __ FROSH-SOPH FOOTBALL a= : BENTON THEY Pinckneyville 14 0 Centralia v 13 Marion 19 13 Eldorado 20 14 Herrin 6 46 West Frankfort (0) 35 Mr. Vernon 6 36 Harrisburg 13 277; Won 3, Lost 5 FRESHMAN FOOTBALL | BENTON THEY Mt. Vernon 7 30 Herrin 6 6 | West Frankfort 0 28 | Harrisburg 6 12 Sesser 25 7 _ Johnston City 33 7 ) FROSH-SOPH BASKETBALL BENTON THEY Eldorado 65 48 Christopher 67 46 rg 57 58 4 61 gos Sports Scores, 1955-56 VARSITY BASKETBALL BENTON THEY Eldorado otf 68 Christopher if? 52 Harrisburg 59 64 Herrin 5] Nez West Frankfort 57 70 Carbondale 43 66 McLeansboro 62 5] Murphysboro 71 67 CENTRALIA TOURNAMENT BENTON THEY Morton of Cicero 69 70 McLeansboro 49 68 Marion 73 74 Mt. Vernon 49 78 Johnston City 54 84 I larrisburg 68 57 ANNA TOURNAMENT BENTON THEY Shawnee 66 59 Hurst-Bush 71 70 Douglas 65 77 Mt. Vernon 52 72 Carmi 69 59 Centralia 62 82 Du Quoin 62 81 Marion 56 61 Centralia 67 87 West Frankfort 57 68 Herrin 36 62 Won 7, Lost 18 FRESHMAN BASKETBALL BENTON THEY Centralia 40 59 Harrisburg 78 61 Herrin Tournament BENTON THEY Attucks 30 58 Johnston City 50 72 Centralia 47 59 Harrisburg 54 Sy Johnston City 55 60 Marion 58 78 Marion 61 60 Won 3, Lost 6 Junior Varsity Basketball BENTON THEY Johnston City 49 67 - Marion 70 73 Marion 96 70 Johnston City 72 73 o Won 1, Lost 3 79 80 Basketball Charles Richardson (30) and Jim West (31) fight for a Varsity The Benton Rangers opened their basketball sea- son two days after playing their last football game on Thanksgiving Day. They were beaten by Eldorado 68 to 57 in the opening game on November 29. The Rangers won their first game by beating Christopher 72 to 52. Then, however, they were beaten by Harris- burg 64 to 59 in their first conference game. They met the Herrin Tigers on December 10 and were defeated 72 to 52. The Rangers then played West Frankfort on the Benton court but were beaten 70 to 57. The Carbondale Terriers defeated Benton 66 to 43 on December 17. The Rangers then got back in the winning column by defeating the McLeans- boro team 62 to 51 and Murphysboro 71 to 67. The Rangers then traveled to Marion and were edged by the Wildcats 74 to 73 in an overtime. On January 13 the Rangers were beaten by the Mt. rebound in the Centralia game. Vernon Rams 78 to 49. They met the Johnson Gi Indians on the Indians’ court and were beaten 84 54. Upon meeting the Harrisburg Bulldogs the ond time, the Rangers scored a victory, beating th 68 to 57. Benton next played the powerful Vernon Rams and were beaten 72 to 52. The their home court, games in defeating them 69 to 59. ; Rangers met the Centralia Orphans on Febra on the Benton court. They were defeated played game, 82 to 62. The Rangers play last non-conference game against the D dians on February 4 and were beaten 8 Charles Richardson out-jumps Marion player in gaining re- bound for the Benton Rangers. VARSITY SQUAD Seated: Mervin Spillman, Phil Bauer, Jim West, Charles Richard- sen, Charles Nagreski, Jere Shaw, Kenny Hungate, Bill Monroe. Tournaments The Rangers participated in their first fournament of the season at Centralia on December the 28th The Rangers were edged in their first game by Morton of Cicero, 70 to 69. In their second game of the double clemination Holiday Tournament, they were beaten by the MeLeansboro Foxes by the score of 68 to 49, Their second tournament was at Anna-Jonesboro, which began on January 2]. The boys withstood the snow, semester exams, and long hours to gain a second place position. a hey opened this tourney by defeating Shawnee by the score of 66 to 59, Then they defeated Hurst-Bush in an overtime pe riod 71 to 70. The Rangers were then beaten in the final game of the tournament by a strong Douglas of Mounds quintet 77 to 65. The Rangers played in their Jast tournament of the season which was the Regional Tournament at West Frankfort. by defeating the Christopher Bearcats 76 to 57. I hey The Rangers won their first game then, however, were eliminated from the tournament by the Johnson City Indians. The score was 84 to 64. Standing: Ed Fredette, Dick Rice, Marvin Ross, Ronnie Thomas, Ronnie Rice, Jim Rhodes, Larry Melvin. 81 FRESHMAN SQUAD i i i dson. Standing: Seated: Jeff Ferguson, Jerry Pirlle, Larry Brown, Ward Johnson, Terry pais oes. pees pels sails David Braden, Kenny Hutchens, George Warren, Sheldon Jones, Joe West, Fresh-Soph The Freshmen-Sophomore team opened their sea- son by deteating Eldorado 65-48, and won their second game by defeating Christopher 67-46. In their first conference game, they were edged by Harrisburg 58-57, then lost to Herrin; 62-44. They then lost to West Frankfort 82-48, but slaugh- tered Carbondale 94-66, then lost to Eldorado 68-61. The Rangers added another victory by defeating Murphysboro 64-57, but lost to Marion 69-53. Mt. SOPHOMORE SQUAD Seated: Maurice O'Keefe, Harry Livesay, Roy McMahon, Kenny Vernon defeated the Rangers 56-50, and then slaugy tered Johnston City 86-59. ‘The Rangers won 7 first conference game by beating Harrisburg 94-72, but lost to Mt. Vernon 81-43. The Rangers then edged the strong Centralia Orphans 62-61. ve Rare ers lost to Du Quoin 79-61, whipped Marion 68-54, lost to Centralia 91-70 and lost an overtime game to West Frankfort 68-67. Hungate, Jack Schram. Standing: Burton Wills, Dave Walker, larry Sims, John Jilek, Ronnie McLain. Coaches Davison and Trulove give last minute instructions before starting the game. Cuartes RicHarpson Ep FrREDETTE Ronnie Rice Center Guard Guard Kenneta Huncatt Britt Monroe Forward Guard Pere Ross CHarLes NAGRESKI Jim Ruopes Dick Ricr Guard Guard Mervin SPILLMAN Forward Cooches Davison and Trulove discuss basketboll with Ben Fletcher ond Bob Dorris, stu dent monagers. Freshmen The Ranger Freshman squad had a record of 3-6. They started their season by losing 59-40 to Centralia. Harrisburg was the first ream that the voung Rangers aetented by the score of 78-61, Tihe Rangers then traveled to Herrin fe the Her- rin tournament, and were defeated by the Carbondale Attucks 58-30. The Rangers were beaten by a strong Johnston City team 72-50. Benton was again whipped by Centralia 59-47. Harrisburg was the only team the Rangers defeated twice; they won the second time 54-32. Johnston City again beat the young Rangers 60-55. Benton split with Marion by losing on their first meeting 78-58. But the Rangers ended the season by winning a very exciting game against Marion 61-60 before a ome crowd. Benton ond Christopher players scramble for the ball in the Christopher-Benton game. 86 = ey Paul Grammar (center) represents Benton in the high hurdles at the Mineral Area track meet. Track The Benton Rangers had an outstanding season this year. They were greatly assisted by the new coaching staff of Ralph Davison and Glenn Trulove. The Rangers competed in five major meets: the Mineral Area track meet, the West Frankfort Relays, the Herrin Relays, the conference meet at West Frankfort, and the county meet. The Rangers won the county meet with an over- whelming victory placing 27 points ahead of second place Christopher. In this meet Charles McKemie dashed 440 yards in 53 seconds to set a new county record for that distance. Joe Atteberry lowered his own low hurdle record from 22.2° to 21.9 seconds. The Rangers have neyer been beaten in a triangu- lar meet or dual meet this season. At the district _ meet the Rangers gave one of their best showings of _ the season. They placed second, losing by only a v points. eet held at Champaign. 88 seed mat 2 First row: Mike Bobiak, Ben Fletcher, Gene Dorchincez, Pete Ross, Don Mace. Second row: Steve Overturf, Joe Taskoski, Wendell Whitlow, Paul Grammer, Val Thomas, Charles Mc- Kemie, Ed Fredette, Carroll Sanders. Third row: Dick Simpson, Joe Alteberry, Larry Melvin, Jim Rhodes, Bob Williams, Bill South Seven Meet Although Centralia captured their 13th con- secutive South Seven meet, the Rangers were shecessful in finishing a strong second. Cen tralia ended with 56 points to Benton's 36, Benton’s one clear first was taken by Charles McKemie when he ran the 440 yard dash in 53 seconds.. Bill Edmonds, in addition to being runner-up in this event, placed third in the 100 yard dash. Other point winners were: Paul Grammar, first in high jump (tie); Grammar, Thomas, and mile relay team, third in high hurdles, discus, and relay, respectively. Fredette, Snook, and Frosh relay team, fourth in shot, discus, and re lay, respectively. Monroe, Rhodes, and Bobiak, fifth in mile, low hurdles, and pole vault re spectively. Val Thomas throws the discus for Benton at the minearl Area Relays. Monroe, David Seibert, Ronnie Thomas, Jack Schram. Fourth row: Jerry Semon, Jesse Acuff, Ralph Snook, David Barnfield, Bill Edmonds, Harry Livesay, Jim West, John Jilek, Ronnie Rice. A i wr = v os Advertising Television and the Scarab would not be possible without the support of sporisors. We are grateful for their interest th rough the years. As we turn our DIAL, we must remember the integral part they play in every program. 91 NEWHOUSE LUMBER CO. GOOD WOOD GOODS Phone 8-7781 BENTON, ILLINOIS Compliments of Compliments of LEFFLER’S MARKET Blockley Shoe Shop 318 North McLeansboro 3 Doors North of the Bank of Benton Compliments of GUY STEWART 104 Cab SOUTH SI DE MARKET Sere eaaillee DIAL 8-7111 Compliments of Compliments of Mick’s Shoe Store WRIGHT SHOE STORE BOLEN’S STORE ———— a | Best Wishes to the Compliments of the Class of '56 Pee Wee Shop Freeman Funeral Home Compliments of Congratulations to the Class of ’56 Taylor Motor Company Bowman's Jewelry Shop Sales “FORD” Service Compliments of Kewpee Cafe “Kewpee’ ’ Hamburgers Immediate Cleaners Compliments of Compliments of Carruthers Ideal Bakery Cadillac — Pontiac Franklin County’s Largest 114 N. Main Phone 8-9821 . e Compliments of Martin Paint and aie WY allp Battle Tire en per Store a and Appliances Compliments of William G. Eovaldi Compliments of Dr. C. N. Stilley Wood Building Compliments of Fahey’s Drive Inn Compliments of Dr. J. T. Donosky Engert Cafe North side of the square Meals — Short Orders Fountain Service Compliments of Dr. R. M. Johnson Visit The Vogue Shop West Side Square — Benton, Illinois Compliments of Dr. J. D. Wooley OPTOMETRIST Wood Building Compliments of Ludwig Cities Service 200 N. Main Phone 8-2331 Compliments of Dr. Pickard Coney Island Sandwich Shop Compliments of Dr. Richard L. Leonardi General Practice of Dentistry Benton's Outstanding Store Compliments of Elmer Jenkins J. B. Auto Service | Don’s Auto Body Shop Congratulations Compliments of Cl 1956 Bats: Beauty Lane Circuit Judge “Short cut to loveliness’ B. W. Eovaldi Williams Bldg. Compliments of Compliments of Benton Tractor KATE’S GROCERY ErdlEquipment Co: 712 North McLeansboro Phone 8-2531 214 South Main St. Compliments of Compliments of Bushong Gas Electric Dr. Scott E. Dudley 1007 East Main St. Benton, Illinois Johnson’s Upholstery Make the Furniture and Automobile Midway Drive-in Theatre your summer movie 701 North McLeansboro “Curing a Specialty” Hair Locker and Cold Storage Johnson and Strum, Owners Complete Processing or Lockers and Homefreezers 210 Carlton Phone 8-4911 Henderson Electric Hot-Point Appliances Complete Washing Machine ; Sales and Service Benton, Illinois 93 BANK of BENTON congratulates and extends best wishes to the young men and women comprising the class of 1956 and invites them to use their Home Town Bank as their banking home. MEMBER F.D.1.C. Compliments of The STOTLAR - HERRIN LUMBER COMPANY wi = Paya? — a. aT, i 1o3 _——s BENTON, ILLINOIS Reed’s Garage Compliments of General Repairing Welding — Painting Douglas Cleaners Diol 5216 911 West Main EARL RICE Elmo Heaton’s West Side Market Quality Groceries Fruit Market Meats and Vegetables : Compliments of Benton Gift Shop Batts J. R. Mobilgas 1103 N. Main i Dial 6817 Itealine and Jewel Stewart 601 W. Main Greeting Cards i for all occasions Benton Evening News LEWIS NEWS and Franklin County’s Home Daily CARD SHOP Compliments of Jerrell’s Shell Station 24 HOUR SERVICE Phone 9-2021 a a eee a Dairy Queen Drake Funeral Home Tastes Better! 106 East Washington PAUL E. WHITTINGTON Congratulations! WILLIAM’S MOBILGAS INSURANCE Compliments of 401 Wood Bldg. Benton, Illinois COOK’S FLORIST SHOP “Elowers for every occasion” Davis Feed Store Compliments of W. Floyd Davis, Prop. i Feed, Seed, Hay, Grain, Fertilizer William’s Service Station Phone 8-3281 Benton Best Wishes to the Graduating Class of 1956 PARKS STUDIO Mildred D. Norcross, Photograp H. W. Bracy, President BRACY FOOD STORES, Inc. THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN ILLINOIS 421 East Webster Benton, Illinois Compliments of Compliments of BENTON MOTOR COMPANY Benton aKootingg Company Phone 8-0321 305 East Main St. Benton, Illinois Compliments of CHINESE LAUNDRY a South Main St. Benton, Illinois 97 1 Deem It An Honor to Have Pictures In Your Scarab PAUL’S STUDIO “Franklin County's Photographic Center” Paul Hickman 311 N. Main Benton Compliments of AKIN’S JEWELRY Compliments of CLAUDE F. FLETCHER and BEN FLETCHER Tri-State Gas Electric Co. 402 E. Church St. Benton Etherton Appliance Co. FRIGIDAIRE PRODUCTS RCA G ZENITH Compliments of Doty’s Plumbing Heating Phone 8-0011 Radios and TV 211 S. Main B2REC: WALKER PREP SUIT Radio and WALKER’S Furniture ; _ Company Philco .. . Maytag... Skelgas ... 98 VAN LEERS Sports Wear 110 East Main Street Benton, Illinois “Everything for the smart young man” Compliments of Norcross Motor Sales North Main -i- Benton Compliments of The Curtis E. Smith Company Sheton McClerren ‘66 214 N. 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