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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1957 volume:

THE SCARAB - 1957 THE STORY OF THE RANGERS OF BCHS OF BENTON, ILLINOIS IN THE HEART OF ILLINOIS’ FAMED LITTLE EGYPT... Benton Public Library Dist. 502 S. Main St Bentnn. !! 42812 Be . ‘ Sean oe et Le Be ees Pe eee. | y ) a 7, . 5 4 en eS ae a) eS —— THE SCARAB... The '56-57 Scarab staff proudly presents the 1957 Scarab. Through this book we hope to bring to you the highlights of the school year; the year that Benton produced one of the best football and basketball teams it has ever seen; the year Chinese collars, bop shoes, hoop skirts, ane Italian shirts became fads; the year we saw the political conven- ; rd ing uguration; and of course, the year the thing called Elvis Benton, Illinois A bird's-eye view of Benton. Any area of great importance must have a center of activities. The center of all the important activities in “Little Egypt’ is the capital, Benton. From throughout the entire area the populace focuses its attention toward this prosperous and successful city, which is located on a flat plain in the approximate geographical center of “Little Eg A familiar sight to all of us. BENTON... — the capital of “Little Egypt” and Ihe seat of Franklin County .. - In the city of Benton there are located two new modern build- ings. These structures add to the integrity and prestige of Benton. We are proud to have as part of our city, the Franklin Hospital and the Benton Public Library, which serve our community effi- cently. 4 LP On | LE a OO iy GX yrs se —_. r € { Ys u Sad g d prety _—— = | f) ey oP ry = he D ‘ et go ke ee ‘ ; “ ; � aoe Ss a gg a é = oe fs : lif i ee? ee a o q (Few = = | i | v7 ol 4 — im the Keag¢@f Benton .- J ' rie | iS earth i... aa! CL Wed = ] aed EY The great focal point of the education and much of the ac- tivity in Benton is the Benton Consolidated High School. ‘Towns people and area citizens look to this institution not only as a place where an education can be gotten, but also as a place of interesting and exciting activities. ashere is no doubt that BCFIS eS Os, is the center of activity. Some townspeople put up new lights for the We even received a little pep from BCHS football field. Benton citizens. Benton citizens root for the team at the game which gave us the co-championship. Many gifts and services are donated by townspeople and Benton alumni enjoy themselves at the annual homecoming various organizations, like this new flag, donated by the Dy. V.F.W. bane, a 2 - i ; f fp £ be f es Studies ate] Activities | Sh i ON a ir bi oa Ny SSSR Ve rersterss.- ee va vy Our efficient board of education was composed of the following pictured above: McCarty, president, and Sherman Whitlow who was absent when the picture was made Mr. Mundell ended his fourth year as principal of B.C.H.S. this year. He is al- ways willing to take action for the good of the student body and to help us solve our problems. Ward Phillips, William F. Payne, Roy Spain, Fred Browning, W. C. Rice, secretary, Michael a if = aH Tite . SRAPADV=a FRIAS Keeping records and trying to run the office at the same time is a tough job. How our registrar, Mrs. LaVerne Kenny, makes it through just one day is hard to tell. Our busy secretary and treasurer, Miss Joan Vincenti, keeps more records and handles all the money Mr. Mundell doing his routine work. 13 14 Venbat Apxisson: B.S., Southern Illinois Uni- versity ... H. M. Arxen: B. S., University of Illinois . . . Mancaner Anmentrout: B.Ed.. Southern Illinois University, M.A., University of Erren Burxnant: B.A., University of Wis- consin, M.A., University of Illinois . . . Frank CrampBertain; A.B., Millikin University . Lucimtte Crappock: B.Ed., Southern Illinois Gene Ernest: B.S., Southern Illinois Univer- sity... B. L. Fanrey: B.S., University of Ili- nois, M.S., University of Illinois . . . Howarn Hanris: B.S. in Liberal Arts, Southern Illinois University, M.S. in Education, University of Illinois . . . Emma Brapiey: B.S., Western Kentucky State College . . . Kinny Browntne: B.S. in Education, Southern Illinois University. University . . . RatpH E. Davison: B.Ed., Southern Illinois University . . . FLORENCE Epmonps: A.B., Western State Teachers Col- lege, M.A., University of Kentucky. Illinois . . . Ray Hetnzman: B.Ed., Southern Illinois University, M.A., University of Illinois . . . JANET Hloorgn: B.S., Middle Tennessee State College. Jane Krirscn: B.S... University of Missouri, M.A., University of Illinois apes Je Shs Library Science, Murray, Ky Bettye Lorton: A.B., University of Kentucky . . Lourse Lir- ... Joun R. Mrrcen: B.S., Southern Illinois University, M.A., University of Illinois Etna Morrison: A.B., University of Kansas, M.A., University of Michigan. Liwrian Munpvetct: B.Ed., Southern Illinois University, M.A., University of Illinois Datxas Rea: B.Ed., Southern Illinois Univer- sity . . . Craupe Ruopes: B.S., Illinois State Normal University, M.A., University of IIl- Gienn Trutove: B.Ed., Southern Illinois University, M.A., University of Michigan . . . Marjorie Trutove: B.S., University of Ill inois, M.S., Southern Illinois University . . . Mary Wess: B.S., University of Illinois, inois . . . ERNEST E. SHeparp: A.B., Univer sity of Illinois, M.A., University of Illinois Tuera Stocxron: B.S., Southern Illinois University. M.A., Columbia University . . . Bonnte Wiit- HITE: B.Ed., Southern Illinois University Jeannette Wittiams: A.B., Augustana, M.A. University of Illinois. 15 16 b Yl, y a ey 2 Mrs. Jennie Mumbower, Mrs. Odie Clinton, and Mrs. Hazel Mumbower prepare a nourishing meal for the students. Cafeteria Staff Thanks to the cafeteria staff, the students are provided with well-balanced hot meals. Maintenance Staff The order and cleanliness of BCHS are due to the fine work of the maintenance staff. Mrs. Anna Hill, another member of the cafeteria staff, takes time out for a short breather. Row: Paul Knight, First Row: Caleb Lowery, Felix Owens. Second Row: Davis Johnson, A. M. Britton, Die Blondi. Bus Drivers The taxi-cabs of BCHS are the school buses. The efficient bus drivers sce to it that the students have a way to and from school. First Row: Felix Owens, Davis Johnson, Caleb Lowery, Charlie Randall. Second Falger Pearce, Amos Russel, Clarence Jones. Mr. Rhodes, sponsor; Henry Andrews, treasurer; Tom Kays, president; Dick Rice, vice-president; Kendra Jones, secretary; Miss Morrison, sponsor. The time has finally arrived. Now we are ready to start the adventure of fulfilling our ambitions. We have reached the point of no return. In years to come we will often recall the happy, carefree days at BCHS. Sophisticated seniors? 18 Herren Apams: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; “Fortune Teller” 2; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 3, 4; Y.F.C. 2, 3; Pep Club 1; “Father Knows Best” 3 . . . SHEnry AnpErson: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1; F.B.L.A. 3; Pep Club 4; Art Club 4 . . . Henry Anprews: Football 1, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Track 3; Class Treasurer 4 . . . Lois ATTE- BERRY: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Council 1, 2; Class Secretary 1; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Board 4; F.B.L.A. 3, 4; GA.A. 1; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 4; Echo 3, 4; “Father Knows Best” 3... . CHARLES Barre: Key Club 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2,3... Curtis Batpwm: Band 1, 2a Bale AY 4... Linpa Barnrrevp: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1; Y.F.C. 1, 2, 4; Spanish Club 2; F.N.C., record secretary 3, vice-president 4; Art Club 4 Cuartorre Barrosix: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA. 1; Echo 2; F.H.A. 2, 3; E.B.L.A. 4: Latin Glub 3 . . . Puri Baugr: Key Club 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4... Paut Bayress: EBILA Ge Neture Berner: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2; G.A.A,. 2, treasurer 3 . . . Don Braxe: St. Louis 1, 2; Football 3, 4; Track 3 . . . Gkorce BLALOOGK -. . Jupy Bonenserncer: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4 IBY, Th, AR (QUAN. 1; Chorus 1, 2, 3; “Fortune Teller” 2; F.B.L.A. 3, 4; Art Club 4; Pep Club 4... Sue Brey: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Council 4; G.A.A. 1; F.H.A. 1, board 2, 3; History Club 3; IHeH LYN. eh, Zh Tuomas Bucwanan: McLeansboro 1; Band 1, 4; Hi-Y 2; Echo 2, 3; Speech Club 2; Latin Club 3; “Father Knows Best” 3... Naomi Cartton: Hi- Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, vice-president 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 3, secretary 4; Pep Club 4... Ruby Carrer: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 2, 3; F.B.L.A. 2,3 ... Jupy Currstrenson: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Council 1, 3, vice-president 4; Latin Club 2; Speech Club 2, 3; Echo 1, 2; Homecoming Attend- ant 3, 4; Scarab Royalty 4; Student Council treas- urer 4; Scarab 2, 3, 4; Class Secretary 3; Pep Club 1, 4; Honorary Usher 3; “Father Knows Best’ 3; Teen Town Council treasurer 3, secretary 4; F.B.L.A. 4. . . Morris Crank: Youth for Christ I, A RA Ras hs Pace vice-president 4 . . . CLEDA Cruck ... Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1; Pep Club 4... Betry Cockrum: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4: F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2; “Fortune Teller” 2: F.B.L.A. 3, 4... Bos Cockrum: Hi-Y 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3; Track 2, 3... Jim Conner: Football 1, 2, 3; Track 2... Harry Coox: Fi-Y 1; Track 1; Basketball 1, 2; Football 2... Liza Coox: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. NK PA a CY F.B.L.A. 3, 4; Art Club 4; Pep Club 4... Gonpon Cook ... Franx Davis: Band 1, 2, 3; Pep Band 4... Juprru Ditron: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Youth for Ghrist 1, 2; 3; 4; F.B.L.A. 3, 4... Frep Davis: Basketball 1. 19 20 Bos Dorris: Hi-Y 2; Basketball 1; Track 3; Foot- ball 1, 2, 3, Kennetu Dory: Industrial Arts 1, 2... Donatp Drew: Mt. Vernon 1, 2; Band 3; Football 3,4... Heren Drew: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Youth for Christ 1, 2, 3, 4, treasurer 3; Girls Chorus 1, 3; Mixed Chorus 2; “Fortune Teller” 2; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 3, 4; Echo 3, 4, Ex- change Editor 4; Pep Club 4 . HELEN Ep- warps: Hi-Ini 1, 2, 3, A Band ie 2 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2; “Fortune Teller” 2; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Board 3, 4; Youth for Christ 1, 2, 3, 4, vice-president 3; Echo 2, 3, Co-Business Manager 4; Scarab 2, 3, 4; Photographer for Echo and Seagh 4. F.N.C. 3; “Father Knows Best” 3 . | Maren Epwarps: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Youth For Christ 2; F.B.L.A. 3, 4 Just Evans: Louisville, Kentucky | Juprrn Ezeci: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3 F.B.L.A. 3, 4... Ep Fatcomatra: Hi-Y 3; D. O. Club 4; Football 3... Barsana Fox: Glen Ellyn, Illinois 1, 2; Hi-Tri 3, 4; F.H.A. 3; E.B.L.A. 3, 4; Pep Club 4 . CHARLENE FREEMAN: Hi-Tri 1, 3, 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4: Spanish Club 2, 3; Chorus 2, 3, 4; “Fortune Teller’ 2; E.B.L.A. 4 Jupiru ANN Freeze: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Echo 1, 2, 3, 4; Y.F.C. 1, 2, 3, secretary 4; F.B.L.A. 3; “Father Knows Best” 3; Pep Club 4 . Ropert Ganiepy: D.O. Club 4. ae Geonce: : Hi- Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Council 1; F Tah AS 13253445 rare 1, president 4; G.A.A. 1; sae Usher 3; His- tory Club 3; “Father Knows Best” 3; Homecoming Attendant 1; Pep Club 4 .. . JAnerra Grover: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, i) F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Chorus 2, 3, 4; “Fortune Teller” 2; risen) Club 3, 4, secretary +; Spanish Club 3; F.B.L.A. 3, +; Pep Club 4. Jum Gotpwasser .. . Tom Gotpwasser . . . JIM Granam: D.O. Club 4; . . . Sumrtey GuLLey: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, secretary 3, presi- dent 4; F.H.A. 2, parliamentarian 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 3, 4; Pep Club 4... CLaupe GunTen: Chemistry Club 4; Golf 2, 3, 4... Deira Hammonps .. . Karen Hanacan: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 1, 2, treasurer 3; Speech 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; Honorary Usher 3; History Club 3; Debate Squad _ 4; “Father Knows Best” 3; Chemistry Club 4; Pep Club 4. . . James Hansen: West Frankfort 1, 2 ... SuE Hares: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; “Fortune Teller” 2; Youth for Christ 1, 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 3, 4: . . . Kaye Harcrove: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA. 2. 3, 4; G.A.A. 1; Echo 3, 4; History Club 3; Speech Club 4, treasurer 3; Pep Club 4; Latin Club 4; F.B.L.A. 3, 4; “Father Knows Best” 3 . . . Georce Har- OHETT: Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Madrigals 1, 2; “For- tune Teller” 2; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3; F.B.L.A. 3, 4; Band 4... . Joun Dee Harcnuerr: History Club 3; F.B.L.A. 3, treasurer 4; Chemistry Club 4; Basketball 2 . . . Detones Hetmunsxr: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Youth for Christ 2; F.B.L.A. 3, 4; Pep Club 4 . Ben Hiccerson . . James House: F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, treasurer 3; D. O. 4. : 22 Louise Hunecarte: Hi-Tni 1, 2, 3, 4; F.N.C. 3, 4; Latin Club 2; F.B.L.A. 4... Bos Jarvis: Pro- jection Club 1; Track 2; Football 1, 2, 3,4... Sanpra Jarvis: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, treasurer 4; Chorus 2; “Fortune Teller’ 2; F.B. L.A. 3; History Club 3, treasurer 4; Y.F.C. 3, 4; “Father Knows Best” 3; Pep Club 4... Donna Jounson: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4... Larry Dare Jounston; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3; Projection Club 2, 3; History Club 3; D.O. Club president 4. . . Ken- pra Jones: Springfield 1; Hi-Tri 2, 3; Council 4; Echo 2, 3, News Editor 4; “Father Knows Best” 3; Scarab 4; Class Secretary 4; F.B.L.A. 3, 4; Hon- orary Usher 3; Homecoming Attendant 4; Pep Club 4... . Lawnence Jones: F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . CLoyp Karnes: Spanish Club 1, 2, 3 .. - Tom Kays: History Club 3, 4; Golf 3; Student Council |, 4; Class President 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2, 3, 4... Larry Kent ... Ivan Kern: F.F.A. 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y 2... DEAN Kinc: Hi-Y 3; F.B.L.A. 4, vice-president 3. - + Wits Baker Kine: F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; .. . DEON Kirx . . . Marcaner Korisex: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4 G.A.A. 2; F.B.L.A. 3; Pep Club president 4. GattverneE Kopp: Salt Lake City, Utah 1; Hi-Tri 2, 3; Council 4; Latin Club 2; Echo 2, 3, 4; BpecchGlube2,.y5 64 miei 2,l-b.G..5) 4, r1e- porter 2; Thespians secretary 3, vice-president 4; Class Treasurer 3; History Club 3; “Father Knows Best” 3; Honorary Usher 3; Debate Squad 4; F.B.L.A. 4; Pep Club 4... SHersy KuyKEeNpALv: Hindi 1.23) 4; FHA. J, 2).G:A-A. 1; Y.F.C. 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3; “Fortune Teller ” 2; Library Club 3; F.B.L.A. 3, 4... Barsara Larkin: Hi- Tri 1; 2, 3, 4; FHA. 1,2, 3; G.A-A: 1; Speech Club 2, 4, treasurer 3; Thespians 3, clerk 4; Pep Club 1, 4; History Club 3; Echo 2, 3, 4, Copy Editor 4; “Father Knows Best” 3; F.B.L.A. 3, 4; Class Treasurer 2; Honorary Usher 3 . . . Don Lipsey: Spanish Club 2; History Club 3; F.B.L.A. 4... Jupy Lugtcntrererp: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Band W253 4 ayer Gules 4t BLA. 3, 4; F.N.C. 3, 4; Pep Club 4... Don Mace: Hi-Y vice-president 3, chaplain 4; Key Club 3, 4; Foot- ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-captain 4; Basketball 1; Track 1, 2, 3, 4... Bos Martin: Projection Club 1; D.O, Club 4... Deon McCrennen: Hi-Y 2, 3; A Ss 2 ea a aod 7} SA peat aL: 1% History Club 3; Teen Town Council 3, 4; F.B. L.A. 3, co-president 4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 2, 3 .. . LEon McCuerren: Hi-Y 2, 3: History Club 3; Teen Town Council 3, 4; “Father Knows Best” 3; F.B.L.A. 3, 4, co-president 4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 2, 3... Max MoDonatp; Hi-Y 2, 3: Pro- jection Club 1; Golf 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Basketball 1; Track 2, 3, 4 . Barsara Mec- Enpree: Hi-Tri 1, Council 2, 3, secretary 4; Y.F.C. 1, 2, president 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Speech Club 3; “Father Knows Best” 3; Chorus Trio 4: Student Council 4; F.B.L.A. 4; Pep Club 4... Donna McKinnon: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; “Fortune Teller” 2; Spanish Club 1, 2, treasurer 3; Y.F.C. 1, 2, 3, treasurer 4; History Club 3, president 4; F.B.L.A. 4; Pep Club 4... Larry Mervin: Speech Club 3, treasurer 4; Foot- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2 . . . Roperr Micx: Hi-Y 3; Key Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Echo 3, 4; Thespians 3; “Father Knows Best” 3; Scarab 4; Basketball 1... Rura Minven: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; ReldeAvelo2.es; FB. L.A. 3, 4. 23 Tom MrtrcHeEctyi Rospert MontTcoMeny: F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4... Terry Moone: Hi-Y 1, 2; F.B.L.A. 3, 4... . Ricnarp Morton: Projection Club 1... Cranes A. Nacreskxi: F.F.A. 1, secretary 2, vice-president 3, president 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4; King of Farmer's Ball 4; State Farmer 3; Football 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2,3,4... Giornra Ann Nea: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; E.B.L.A. 3, 4... Mauneen Nix: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 3; Art Club 4... Mecinva Nix: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Chorus 3; F.B.L.A. 3, 4. . . Juprr OvertunrF: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1; E.HLA. 1, 2; F.B.L.A. 3, 4... Gare Peancs;: F.E.A. 1, 2, 3; D.O. Club 4... Jupy Pemsenron: Hi-Tri 2, 0oe4; eed A. 1,92: 3.8E Bi Aas scrINORAN Jane Pemberton: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2; G.A.A, 1, 2, 3; Chorus 2, 3, 4; “Fortune Teller” 2; VOHEHE 25 BE EWEN. 2h CAS Pep @lubiAaenes Jounny Prion; D.O. Club 4; Basketball 1; Track ], 2, 3... Crartorre Raupacu: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2; F.B.L.A. 4... Evenerr RHINE: Granite City High School 2; Projection Club 1. A Se So Jum Ruopes: Hi-Y 1; Key Club 1, 2, 3, president 4; Latin Club 2; Class President 2; Boys State |; Student Council 2, vice-president 3; Lions Ban- quet 2, 3; Chemistry Club vice-president 4; Scarab Royalty 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3,4. Dyers Ryo Key Club 1], 2, a), 2b Ey ly AR Boys State 2; Lions Banquet 3; Chemistry Club 4; Student Council 4; Class vice- president 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Tracks e255 eee OVCERRIGE-MELio li rinlsy2,)5). . Kennetu Ricuarpson: F.F.A. 1, 2, 3; D.O. Club .. Frank Roacu: Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball , 2; Track 1, 2, 3... Maniryn Roacu: Hi-Tri 2 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 1; Chorus |, 2; F.H.A. 3, 4, Degrees chairman 4; @heerleader 34. Pep Club 4... Barpara Roserson: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3 4 IE EA ale eae ASA) -myqbs@.01, 2; “Father Knows Best” 3; F.B.L.A. ai 4; Pep Club 4... Pete Ross: Key Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3; Class President 1; Scarab Royalty 1, 2, 3, King 4; Boys State 2; Lions Banquet 1; Speech Club 4; Chemistry Club 4; Football 1, 2, 3, i co-captain 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track ls Pe .-. Jupt Rutz: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA. 3; Latin Club 3; F.B.L.A. 4 Bos eae Keira Sanpers: Hi-Y 3, president: 4+; Band 1, 2, 4, president 3; Thespians 3, 4, secretary 2, Best Thespian 3; Speech Club 4, treasurer 2, presi- dent 3; “Father Knows Best” 3: Lions Banquet 3; Voice of Democracy winner 4; Track 1 . AW eas Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, , 4; GALA, 2, 3, secretary 4; Chorus 2; “For- nine Teller” zi Latin Club 2; E.N.C. secretary- treasurer 3, president 4; History Club 3, vice- president 4; Echo 3; “Father Knows Best” 3. . . Jeng Suaw: pasketball 3; Track 3°... JANET Simkoviou: Hli-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Band 1, 2, 3, secretary 4, majorette If es 3, drum paler ie 4; F.B.L.A, 3, photographer 4; ep Club , 4; Cheerleader 3, +; Speech Club 3, R Brent Gh 3; “Father Knows Best” 3 . . . Dick Srp- son: Key Club a 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer 1; Latin Club secretary 2; Student Council 1, secretary 3; Boys State 1; Chemistry Club 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4. 25 26 Dave Smirn: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3 . . . Dean Smoruers: F.B.L.A. 4, reporter 3; Basketball | . . . JEAN Smotuers: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 1; F.H.A. 1; Library Club 2, vice- president 3, president 4; F.B.L.A. 3, 4... JANISE Somers: Hi-Iri J, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 4. Leroy Spain: D.O. Club 4... Mervin SprILt- MAN: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3... Joun Stevzareve: Spanish Club |, 2; Band 1, 3, 4... Frep Summary: Hi-Y 1, 2; Key Club 4, secretary 1, 2, 3; Speech Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 1, 2, vice-president 3, treasurer 4; Projection Club 1; Debate Team 1, 2; Class Vice- President 2; Student Council vice-president 2; Spanish Club 2; Echo 1, 2; “Father Knows Best” 3; Scarab Sports Editor 4... Frep Summe_ns: Hi-Y 3; Thespians 1, 2, 4, vice-president 3; Speech Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 1, 2; Projection Club 1; Spanish Club 2; Echo 3; “Father Knows Best” 3; FE.B.L.A. 4... Mary Tayton: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 1; Projection Club 1; Girls Chorus 1, 2; F.N.C, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 4; Pep Club 4... Norma Sue Tennison: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 4... Paytris Toomann: Hi-Tri 1, 2, council 3, 4; Projection Club secretary 1; Teen-Town Council vice-president 1; Echo 1, 2, 3; Editor 4; Scarab 2: Speech Club 2, vice-presi- dent 3, 4; Thespians clerk 3, secretary 4; Chorus 1, 3, 4; Lions Elonor Banquet 2, 3; Girls State 3; Class Vice-President 3; Student Council 3; “Father Knows Best” 3; Art Club 4; Pep Club 4; F.B.L.A. 4...Gary Tuomas; Hi-Y 1, 3, chaplain 2, treas- urer 4; Latin Club 2; Y.F.C. 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3; “Fortune Teller” 2; Lions Banquet 2, 3; Chemis- try Club 4; Scarab 3, Editor 4; Echo 2... Marcaner THomason: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. eZ abel Acme: aY-b @olhi2-sPsN G.4)-) TinpA Van Leer: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, treasurer 4: Pep Club 1, 4; Student Council 1; Latin Club 2; Speech Club 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; Scarab Royalty 1, Queen 4; Homecoming Attendant 1, 2, Queen 4; “Father Knows Best” 3; History Club 3; Echo 3, 4. Jum West: Hi-Y 2, 3; Speech Club 3, president 4; Chemistry Club 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4... Sam Wuirte: Fieve 2a ® secretary 4; F.B.L.A. 3 . Bossy Wurrtow: Projection Club 1; Basketball | Earra Sue Wuirrer Hammonp: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; F.B.L.A. 3; Art Club 4... Bass WuitrincTon . . . CAROLYN Wuirrincton; Hi-Tri Council 1, 2, 3, president 4; F.H.A. 1, treasurer 2, secretary 3, projects chair- man 4; Lions Banquet 2, 3; Scarab 3, business manager 4; Echo 3, 4; “Father Knows Best 3; F.B.L.A, 3, 4; Pep Club 4; Scarab Royalty 2, 3; Homecoming Attendant 2, 3; Farmer's Ball Queen 4; Teen Town Council treasurer 1; Honorary “4 ‘ie iy ges S Barspara Wircox: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3 Usher 3... 255; 4; F.H.A. 3; F.B.L.A. 4. . . Jerry Witcox: Hi-Y 1; History Club 3; Spanish Club 3, 4 . . . Connze Wiikerson: Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 3: Art Club 4; F.N.C. 4; G.A.A. 4... Bos WitttiaMs: Track 2, 3, 4... Aran Wits: Hi-Y 3, 4: Pro- jection Club 1; Latin Club 2; Echo 3, 4; Scarab 4; Speech Club 4 , Gorvon Woops .. . Curtis Wouter: F.F.A. 1; D.O. Club 4... . Lous Wozniak: Latin Club president 2; Lions Banquet 2, 3; Student Council 3, president 4; Key Club 3, 4; “Father Knows Best” 3; Class President 3: Chemistry Club president 4; 56 Marshal; Golf team 1... Detornis York: Enfield High School 1, 2; Hi-Tri 3, 4; F.H.A. 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 4. 27 WS ESS SN aye hee: The big event—the juniors get their class rings. The three years since we first entered the halls of BCHS have all been exciting years, but next year will be the one we have strived for. We successfully entertained the seniors at the reception, and presented a comedy, “Money Mad.” First Row: John Mitchell, president; Carolyn Moore, vice-president. Second Row: Mr. Aiken, sponsor; Jean Hewlett, treasurer; Beth Ann Reed, secrefary; Miss Adkisson, sponsor. SS Ss : ae STII - ams - , FOCI IR 28 Martha Adams Sidney Adams Judy Aiken Jeanne Anderson Bruce Anderson Lester Auten Robert Bain Brenda Bell Tom Bennett Ivernia Bethel John Bettis Larry Biggs Mary Biggs Nita Billingsley Donald Blair Kenneth Bolen Jeanette Booten Clarice Brown Richard Browning Donna Buchanan Bob Buntin Hilda Bybee Cordell Cairel Elaine Cairel Jim Carson Dorothy Carter Carroll Clinton Phyllis Cole 29 30 Patricia Connor Rosalie Conti Mary Sue Crippen Mary Ann Cunningham Marlene Dann James Davis Phil Davis Ramona Davis Deloris Day Jewel Dempsey Carl Dillon Sandra Dillon James Doty Charles Durham Toni Eaton Gloria Edmonds Thomas Eovaldi Joyce Eubanks Wendel Eubanks Stephen Fisher Ronald Flach Brenda Flatt Paul Forsythe Sherry Fowler Sharon Fredette Patricia Freeman Joyce German Ruth Ann Gibbs James Glenn Cindy Goessman John Gray Patricia Gunter Bonnie Harmon Kay Harris James Hawkins Raymond Hays Evelyn Hedges Juanita Hefner Joe Herbert Jean Hewlett Joyce Holman Mary Hughes Floriene Hungate Kenneth Hungate Roberta Hungate Joe Hutchcraft John Jilek Robert Johnson Eddie Jordan Elizabeth Joy Jean Kern Myrna Kistner Myrna Knight Bill Lamb Kaye Lampley Carolyn Launius 3] Joe Lenard Stanley Lenard William Lewis Paula Lipscomb Harry Livesay Lillie Loman William Luster Vernon Mandrell Brenda Manion Carl Martin George Martin Rena Martoglio Jerry McBride Vanita McCommons Donald McKinnon Ronnie McLain Ronald McLaren Roy McMahon Norma McPherson Gay Meadows Charles Minor John Mitchell Carolyn Moore Judith Moore Lyle Moore Marie Moore George Morris Norma Morris Suella Moss Billy Murphy Barbara Neal Ralph Neal Ruth Neal Jim Norman Judy Nowikowski i. ae Nettie Parris William Payne Ralph Pearce Julia Phillips Norma Phillips Ronald Phillips Richard Piercy Dixie Piggott Ronnie Pogoda Robert Ponder Marsha Price Sandra Prowell James Ragan Leroy Rector Beth Reed Elsa Rice Linda Rich Sharon Roach Elizabeth Robson James Roberson Richard Rodenbush 33 Merrill Rose Merilee Saxe Estel Schram Jack Schram Leroy Scroggins Jerry Semon Jake Seymour Sandra Seymour Billie Shaw Larry Sims Larry Sink Helen Smothers Yolanda Smothers Mary Sneed Karen South Carolyn Spain Marilyn Stevens Nick Stewart Thomas Stewart Phillip Sullivan Robert Summers Roberta Summers Bill Tasky Charles Tate Robert ‘Taylor Arnold Tennant Carolyn Thomason Bill Tiberend Ida Townley Gerald Upchurch Nelson Vaughn John Vise David Walker Nancy Waller Anne Webb Dick Whittington William Whittington Delmar Wiggs Jerry Wiggs Daniel Wilkerson Lorene Williams Burton Wills Jolly Juniors! 35 First Row: Phil Bailie, president; Eddie Simpson, secretary. Second Row: Miss Willhite, sponsor; Betly Hall, vice-president; Dixie Kondritz, treasurer; Mr. Miller, sponsor. We are the fun-loving, girl loving, boy loving, rock and rolling sophomores. We have discovered sophomores 3 oie! what it means to study, and we have developed interests in practically every phase of school activity. We are no longer silly, but jolly. Silly sophomores! 36 Curtis Adams Linda Alexander Linda Armstrong David Bailey Philip Bailie Carolyn Baldwin Marilyn Baldwin George Bauer Karen Beardsley Phyllis Beatty Carolyn Beaty Marshall Bigham Ronnie Bixler Frank Bobiak Linda Bolen Linda Boyer David Braden Carolyn Bradley Marie Brandibas Sherry Britton Larry Brown Carolyn Browning Aline Bruce Kenneth Bullington Richard Canada Ronnie Cantrell Judie Carroll Marilyn Clinton Jackie Conner John Conner Virgilene Conner Sandy Crisp Billy Darnell Gladys Davis Terry Deiro Larry Durham Jane Eldridge Shirley Elkins Norman English Jeanne Epps Charles Erwin Larry Eubanks Linda Evans Jeff Ferguson Marcia Fields Judy Finley Brenda Fisher Denver Fisher Judy Fisher Barbara Fitzgerald Bob Flatt Annette Frailey Raymond Freels David Freeman Judy Galloway Judy Gifford Ellen Gilliam Nealy Glenn George Glover Christina Good Kent Gregory Sharon Gulley Haskell Haithcoat Betty Hall Barbara Hammers Loranne Harvey Shirley Head David Higgerson Sharon Hill Ray House Carolyn Huffstutler Joann FHlutchcraft Jim Hutchens Kenneth Hutchens Darlene Ingram Curt Ingram Nora Isaacs Buzzie Johnson Maxine Johnson Lindell Johnson Faye Johnson Sue Johnson Ward Johnson Barbara Jones Laura Jones Sheldon Jones Norma Kerley Keith Kirk Joyce Knight Dixie Kondritz Rhemm Kopp Jo Kaye Kraft Linda Kuykendall Glen Lang Coleen Lefler Bill Lipscomb Darrell Lipsey Alfred Lynch Cecil Mandrell Janet Markel Judy McCarty Judith McGuire George McIntosh Gary Miller Lindell Minor Sharon Mitchell Henry Moore Phyllis Moore Judy Mosley Lavern Neal Bill Noel James Pace Kathy Parris ‘Larry Parrish Linda Pent a , pal Ea i Gene Pickard Ola Pinson Jerry Pirtle Ruth Ann Pritchett Jona Pulliam LaVern Pullum Bob Reed Eleanor Rice Gerald Rice Verlia Rich James Richardson David Roberson Helen Rockich Jerry Rone Gary Ross Nicki Ross Gloria Schleicher Nancy Schulz Barbara Sears Doris Shockley Lynda Simmons Eddie Simpson Brenda Sink Donald Smith Joyce Smith Robbie Sneed Larry Spencer Beverly Stewart Rudy Stowers Phyllis Stull James Sullivan Daniel Summers Donna Summers James Summers Margaret Summers Shirley Summers Victor Tasky Betty Taylor Sandra Taylor Curtis Tennison Ronald Terry Mary Lou Thomas Rita Threlkeld Carolyn Todd Marvin Upchurch Joan Valli Eldon Wade Sue Walker Darlene Wallace George Warren Irena Warren Jay Webb Kaye Webb Linda Webster Joe West Marvin Whittington Alice Wiggs Evan Willis Phyllis Winemiller Ruth Skelton 41 42 tO BR —_—- ee Mr. Heinzman, sponsor; Virginia Milton, vice-president; Karen Nix, secretary; Jim Boin, president; Judy Baker, treasurer; Miss Loften, sponsor, The girls can't help it! The job of adjusting to the new routine of high school has finally been accomplished. We are proud to be a part of such a fine group of classes. We have had a gay and carefree year and had our annual class party which was really entertaining. Barbara Adams Doris Aiken Genevieve Awmiller Jim Bain Paul Bain Judy Baker Meridy Baker Ronnie Baker Jeffrey Barlow Sue Barnfield Lavern Barnfield Nancy Bauer Cecil Bennett Jim Bennett Philip Bennett Darleen Bethel Ronnie Betine Judy Bixler Robert Blake Kenneth Bozovich Donna Braden Leroy Brandhorst Wilda Bridges Charles Briley Gary Bruce Glenna Bryant Linda Bullington Carolyn Buntin Larry Burgess Velma Burns Martha Busiere Leslie Carter Robert Chapman Judy Clark Kenneth Cluck Betty Cochrane Edna Cole Donald Conner Robert Conner Richard Conti Gloria Coolock Albert Cox Anna Mae Darnell Darleen Darnell Mike Davis Juanita Davis Judy Davis Paul Davis Phyllis Davis Paul DeGroff Ronald Dethrow Beverly Dillon Ronald Dixon Martha Duckworth Glenn Dunn David Eldridge James Eldridge Darwin Epps Jerry Eubanks Lendall Fisher Bobby Fitzpatrick — Karen Fitzpatrick Phillip Foster Richard Freese David Giacone Richard Glover Carol Goff Charles Grammer Charles Grayson Kathryn Gulley Mary Ellen Gulley Shirley Gulley Ivan Gunter Janet Hale Wanda Hall Ruth Hall Margie Hammers Beatrice Hammon Linda Hartman Esther Hays Billy Hedges Bobby Hedges William Hefner David Hines Larry Hobbs Retha Holder Donald Hopkins Jeanne Horning Clifford Houseworth Brenda Hughes Teddy James Robert Jilek Nancy Johnson Nathan Johnson Jerry Johnston Paula Jones Brenda Kearney Darla Kent Jesse Kent Raymond Ketteman Arlen Kimball Daniel Kimmel Joe Kimmel Kay Kirleis Phillip Knight Willie Lampley Billy Lampley Donald Larson Bonnie Legendre Larry Lewis cordon Mandrell Larry Mandrell Jim Manion Donald Martin Lula Bell McCann Tom MecClearin Wayne McClendon Gerald McClintoek Joyce McClintock James McCoy Roberta McDufty Carroll McEndree Harvey McKeown James McLaren Robert McMahon Robert Melvin Pat Mick David Miller Virginia Milton Mary Monroe Gerald Moore Jerri Moore Sharon Morris Roger Mundell Larry Nagreski Richard Neal Karen Nix Larry Odom Janet Overturf James Parrish Ronnie Parrish Brenda Payne Evelyn Payne Janice Payne Phyllis Payne Karen Phillips Linda Phillips Charles Piazza Frank Piercy Betty Pinson Linda Price Harl Prior Myrna Ray Mary Rea Dave Rhodes Brenda Rice Ronald Rice Donald Rich Dale Richardson Melvin Richardson Curtis Richerson Beverly Roach Barbara Rowe Bobby Sanders Larry Sanders Thomas Saxe Kathryn Schram Robert Schwartz Joyce Shaw Michael Sevenski Gary Simmons Gayla Simpson Ronnie Simpson Ronnie Sink JoNita Slawickey Albert Smith Joseph Smith Joyce Smith Joan Smith Sandra Smith Linda Smothers Lindell Smothers Ralph Sneed ‘Villa Sneed Carolyn Spencer Carmen Spillman Floyd Sullivan Eddie Summers Leslie Summers Pauline Summers James Swofford Linda Talley James Tate Jean Taylor Carol Tedeschi Barbara Tedrow Brenda Thomas Gary Thomason Barbara Thrane Sue Threlkeld Angie Trapper John Tucker Robert Tucker Barbara Upchurch David Watkins Ramona Wertz Larry Wiggins Charles Wiggs James Wilcox William Wilcox George Williams Mike Williams Phyllis Wilson Jerry Wooten Tommy Young In Memoriam The void created by the death of Dick Whittington is one that will never be quite filled. The members of the Scarab staff and welyare sure we reHect the feelinos of the entire student body, wish to had ou deepest sympathy to Dick’s family. j Carl “Dicky” Whitti isi cky M hittington, 16, drowned at Lake Benton in an accident Friday eve- ning, March 15. Carl Whittington |G ee eee 48 Outstanding Seniors Again this year, the faculty, principal, and the office staff were asked to vote for ten seniors whom they considered outstanding. This year, be- cause of a tie, eleven seniors were selected. Rather than have a run off, we have pictured all eleven outstanding seniors. ro] oe Judy Christenson, personality Gary Thomas, editor Louie Wozniak, genius Don Mace, co-captain Phyllis Thomann, worker 49 Homecoming Attendants Pe) tL Nie TN 7% fs Re SED SS Sa — —— — . Judy Christenson, Kendra Jones, Seniors Linda VanLeer, : Homecoming Queen Kay Harris, Jean Hewlett, Juniors Judy McCarty, Betty Hall, Sophomores Carol Goff, Ester Hays, Freshmen XK ( Sh , ‘ ‘ ng and Queen, Pete Ross and Linda Van Leer Ki 52 X s : Sta 4 SRR Soka RSS : BRAS So SE ‘33 4 Seniors, Judy Christenson and Jim Rhodes Juniors, Pat Freeman and John Mitchell Smal (Gear The Scarab proudly presents its 1957 Scarab Royalty, chosen by the student body. The king and queen were chosen by the entire student body, but the attendants were chosen by their classes. The king and queen are Pete Ross and Linda Van Leer, and the attendants are: seniors, Judy Christenson and Jim Rhodes; juniors, Pat Freeman and John Mitchell; sophomores, Ruth Ann Pritchett and Phil Bailie; and freshmen, Carol Goff and Jim Bain. Sophomores, Ruth Pritchett and Phil Bailie | Freshmen, Carol Goff and Jim Bain 54 Kay Horris, assistant editor, Mr. Browning, sponsor, and Gary Thomas, editor, pause for co photograph. 1957 Scarab This is it! This is what you’ve waited for —and what we've wondered at times whether you would get. At last, after months of photographing, writing copy, proofreading, and a thousand and one other details involved in producing a yearbook, you have this, the finished product, in your hands. Assistant feature editors, fealure editor, and sports editor are Kenneth Bolen and Eddie Simpson, Judy Christenson, and Fred Summary. Helen Edwards, rapher, Paula artist, sales ond Pat manager. photog- Lipscomb, Freemon, Carolyn Whittington, business monager, briefs ad solicitors Gladys Davis, Marcia Other editors of the Scorob staff ore Kendra Jones, sen- ior editor; Meridy Boker, freshman editor;Karen South, junior editor; Karen Nix, freshman editor; Judy Mc- Carty, sophomore editor; and Bob Mick, senior edifor. Fields, Sharon Fredette, and Mary Ann Cunningham on the art of salesmanship, 55 56 Pat Mills, Mary Walker, and Lindo Lipscomb in a scene from Men Are Like Streetcars. Men Are Like Streetcars The Senior play of 1955-56, Men Are Like Streetcars, was presented Friday evening, April 27, 1956, The main action of the play took place in the living room of the Mason home. The events in the play were based on the life of Maudie Mason, and her troubles with her friends—particularly her As Dwight Sneed listens, Linda Lipscomb falks herself into trouble. An | a a a a ee arr airs AE Yer, Pe, ys, , ee boy friends. There were sixteen seniors in the cast. The play was under the direction of Mr. John R. Miller. Miss Verbal Adkisson and Mr. Ray Heinzman were the class sponsors. The set was prepared by the members of the Speech III Class. Pat Mills storms across the stage as Paul Bryant and Linda Lips- comb look on. it Some members of the Money Mad The Junior play, Money Mad, was presentec on November 15 and 16. The play was a three act comedy about two fathers who were “money mad.” The credit for the fine presentation of the play goes to two casts. One cast performed Thursday “Ok, gang, let's give with the jive.” junior play cast help each other apply make-up. evening and Friday afternoon, and the other cast presented the play Friday evening. The play was directed by John R. Miller, and the junior class sponsors were Miss Verbal Ad- kisson and Mr. H. M. Aiken. Bill Payne has more on his mind than just col- lege — namely Gay Meadows. — = First Row: Corolyn Whiltington, president; Miss Armentrout, Hi-Tri sponsor; Barbara McEndree, secretary. Second Row: Judy Chris- fenson, vice-president; Linda Van Leer, treasurer. The Hi-Tri, an organization to which all the girls in school belong, is one of the most active groups in school. It influences its members toward a more mutual friendship. The officers for the year of 1956-57 are: president, Carolyn Whittington; vice-president, Judy Christenson; secretary, Barbara McEndree; and treasurer, Linda Van Leer. Miss Armentrout is the sponsor. First Row: Retha Holder, Karen Nix, Karen Phillips, Pat Kay Harris, Carolyn Moore, Gloria Edmonds. Fourth Row: Mick. Second Row: Ruth Ann Pritchett, Marilyn Baldwin, Sue Briley, Gailverne Kopp, Kendra Jones, Phyllis Thomann. Carolyn Baldwin, Betty Hall. Third Row: Roberta Summers, 58 First Row: Helen Drew, Lois Atteberry, Carolyn Whiltington, Linda Van Leer, Sharon Fredette. Second Row: Poula Lipscomb, Gailverne Kopp, Helen Edwards, Kaye Hargrove. Echo This year the paper had three editors. Tom and Jim Goldwasser were the editors earlier this year but had to move away. Phyllis Thomann was then chosen editor, and Kendra Jones was appointed news editor. Other staff editors are: feature editor, Judy Aiken; sports editor, T. L. Eovaldi; copy editor, Barbara Larkin; and exchange editor, Helen Drew. Miss Burkhart is the sponsor. : The-Eefeo. : SPRAINS TH ERT Sac) FERN First Row: Gay Meadows, Barbara Larkin, Lynda Simmons, Judie Carroll. Second Row: Richard Rodenbush, Rhemm Kopp, Ruth Ann Neal, Gladys Davis. Third Row: Eddie Simpson, T, L. Eovaldi, Larry Sims, Tom Stewart. Kendra Jones, copy editor, Miss Burkhart, spon- sor, and Phyllis Thomann, edifor, check over the Echo to see if it's ready for the students to read. 59 60 BE Z a= First Row: Beth Reed, Rita Threlkeld, Naomi Carlton, Shirley Gulley, Sandra Jarvis, Annette Schram, Jean Hewlett, Jea- nette Booten. Second Row: Roberta Hungate, Esther Hays, Pot Mick, Norma Kerley, Linda Evans, Sue Walker, Betty Hall, Brenda Fisher, Marie Brandibas. Third Row: Sandy G.A.A. The officers of the Girls’ Athletic Association are: president, Shirley Gulley; vice-president, Naomi Carlton; secretary, Annette Schram; treas- urer, Sandra Jarvis. The girls’ P.E. instructor, Miss Bradley, is sponsor. Seated: John Mitchell, Jim Bain, Ronnie Simpson, Phil Bailie, Virginia Milton, Carolyn Moore, Jerry Pirtle, Dick Rice. Standing: Betly Hall, Nicki Ross, Robert Taylor, Louie PYLE il Crisp, Janice Payne, Mary Gulley, Sue Barnfield, Darlene Ingram, Kathryn Schram, Shirley Gulley, Jean Kern, Carolyn Thomason. Fourth Row: Joyce Holman, Miss Bradley, Jane Eldridge, Carolyn Browning, Phyllis Stull, Phyllis Payne, Loulse Davis, Martha Duckworth. Student Council The officers are: president, Louie Wozniak; vice-president, Robert Taylor; secretary, Roberta Summers; treasurer, Judy Christenson. Miss Kirsch is the sponsor. Wozniak, Judy Christenson, Roberta Summers, Miss Kirsch, Kay Harris, Barbara McEndree, Nancy Bauer, Tom Kays. First Row: T. L. Eovaldi, Judy Finley, Carolyn Beaty, Anne Webb, Virginia Milton, Esther Hays, Martha Duckworth, Lynda Simmons. Second Row: Mary Crippen, Donna Buch- anon, Frank Davis, Bob Schwartz, Rhemm Kopp, Annette Schram, James Summers, Helen Edwards, Tom Saxe, Kenny Bolen, John Dixon, John Stelzriede, Larry Wiggins, Charles Downey, Larry Durham. Third Row: Donna Braden, Janet Simkovich, Larry Nogreski, Merilee Saxe, Roberia Summers, Band The Benton High School Band is one of the most active organizations in school. The band has fifty-six members this year. Among their many activities this year are: performing at games, marching in parades, giving concerts, and participating in contests. The officers of the band are: president, T. L. Eovaldi; vice-presi- dent, Richard Rodenbush; secretary, Janet Simkovich; treasurer, Roberta Summers. Miss Hooper is the band director. Jo Kay Kraft, Jane Eldridge, Richard Rodenbush, Raymond Freels, Brenda Hughes, Janice Payne, Mary Biggs, Donald Larsen, Arlen Kimball, Judy Bixler, Jerry Wooten, Bill Darnell, Bob Blake. Fourth Row: Ruth Gibbs, Judy Luechte- feld, George Hatchett, Leslie Summers, Glenna Bryant, Ruth Skelton, Linda Bolen, George Warren, Barbara Up- church, Tom Stewart, Ronald Flach, Ralph Pearce, Miss Hooper, Larry Lewis, Larry Biggs. First Row: Linda Bolen, Lynda Simmons, Barbara Upchurch. Second Row: Virginia Milton, Carolyn Beaty, Roberta Summers, Janet Simkovich. 61 First Row: Helen Adoms, Linda Evans, Norma Kerley, Linda Boyer, Buzzie Johnson, Lucy Schram, Brenda Sink, Charlene Freeman, Judy Gifford. Second Row: Barbara Adams, Jean Taylor, Marlene Donn, Linda Smothers, Martha Busiere, Jerri Moore, Retha Holder, Koren Phillips, Phyllis Thomann, Janetta Glover, Sue Horgis. Third Row: Phyllis Wilson, Caro! Tedeschi, Kay Kirlels, Nita Billingsley, Beatrice Hammon, Mary Rea, Barbora McEndree, Myrna Knight, Judy Moore, Suella Moss, Norah Pemberton. Fourth Row Donna McKinnon, Shirley Summers, Phyllis Stull, Rita Threl keld, Judy Mosely, Roberta McDuffy, Rena Martoglio, Maxine Johnson, Judy McGuire, Gloria Schleicher, Linda Armstrong, Margie Hammers, Colleen Lefler, Annette Frailey Chorus Miss Hooper should be commended for her fine work since she unexpect- edly had to take Miss Phillips’ place this year as chorus director. Under her direction the chorus presented pro- grams for various civie organizations throughout the year, The Chorus, with forty-six girls and ten boys, worked hard all year to be a part of B.C.FLS. Girls Trio: Donna McKinnon, pianist; Barbara McEndree, Linda Boyer, Judy Moore. ee Z 1] ee Sl _ First Row: Beth Reed, Lois Atteberry, Marilyn Rooch, Eleanor Rice, Vanita McCommons, Betty George, Sharon Fredette, Ruth Ann Pritchett. Second Row: Miss Webb, F.H.A. The officers of the club are: Kraft, Karen South, Carolyn Whittington, Helen Edwards, Kaye Lampley, Merilee Saxe, Shirley Gulley, Earla Whittier, Jo Kaye Mrs. Craddock, Carolyn Moore. president, Betty George; vice-president and Section II president, Sharon Fredette; secretary, Vanita McCommons; treasurer, Eleanor Rice; parliamentarian, Shirley Gulley; publicity chairman, Kaye Lampley; recreation chairman, Ruth Ann Pritchett; degrees chairman, Marilyn Roach; historian, Carolyn Moore; projects chairman, Carolyn Whittington. The highlight of F.H.A. Charm Week was the crowning The Farmers Ball was climaxed by the crowning of Charles of the Charm Queen, Brenda Payne. Nagreski and Carolyn Whittington. 63 OSL OOP OT SIO! DMM LIT First Row: M. Roach, S. Gulley, S. Kuykendall, B. Flatt, S. C. Goessman. Third Row: N. Tennison, B. Wilcox, L Wil Fredette, G. Meadows, M. Price, M. Cunningham, K. Lamp- liams, J. Luechtefeld, B. Fox, J. Holman, R. Hungate, D. ley, L. Loman, M. Sneed. Second Row: B. McEndree, D. Carter, R. Conti, J. Booten, C. Brown, |. Townley, J. Moore, McKinnon, P. Thomann, H. Drew, D. Buchanan, T. Eaton, H. Adams. Fourth Row: M. Nix, J. Rutz, M. Edwards, S$ B. Roberson, L. Cook, J. Overturf, B. Cockrum, R. Miller, Hargis, D. York, S. Fowler. F.B.L.A. At the beginning of the year the F.B.L.A. held their initiation and installation of the following officers: co-presidents, Deon and Leon McClerren: vice-president, Kay Harris; secretary, Naomi Cazrl- ton; treasurer, John Hatchett; reporter, Pat Free man; photographer, Janet Simkovich. Mrs. Wil- liams and Miss Loften are the sponsors. First Row: lL. Alteberry, K. Hargrove, B. Larkin, C. Whit- tington, K. Jones, G. Kopp, J. Christenson, C. Raubach, S. Briley, G. Edmonds, J. Glover, D. Helminski. Second Row: B. Harmon, C. Thomason, S. Seymour, S., Dillon, J. Nowi- kowski, M. Kistner, J. Smothers, B. Reed, N. Phillips, J. Hewlett, J. Hefner, Third Row: L. Hungate, J. Ezell, M. Crippen, R. Neal, C, Moore, C. Freeman, J. Dempsey, B. Bell, M. Stevens, D. Day, R. Davis. Fourth Row: M. Saxe, J. Dillon, R. Summers, J. Kern, B. Neal, S, Moss, R. Marto- glio. Fifth Row: B. Lamb, D. Lipsey, D. Smother s, D. King, G. Hatchet, H. Smothers, P. Cole. Seated; Pat Freeman, Kay Harris, Janet Simkovich, Naomi Carlton, Standing: Miss Loften, John D. Hatchett, Leon McClerren, Mrs. Williams. 64 A � First Row: Brendo Fisher, Norma Phillips, Jean Kern, Mary Biggs, Merilee Soxe, Barbora Larkin, clerk; Linda Van Leer, Gay Meadows, Karen Hanagon, Paula Lipscomb, Anne Webb, Pat Connor, Jeanne Anderson. Second Row: Fred Summers, John Gray, Steve Fisher, T. L. Eovaldi, Keith Sanders, Fred Thespians First Row: Mary Biggs, Brenda Fisher, Barbaro Fitzgerald, Judie Carroll, Anne Webb, Phyllis Thomann, vice-president; Koren Honagon, Janet Simkovich, Kaye Hargrove, Gailverne Kopp, Linda Van leer, Gay Meadows, treasurer; Barbara Larkin, Paula Lipscomb. Second Row: Linda Boyer, Buzzie Johnson, Dixie Kondritz, Pat Connor, Merilee Saxe, Lillie ter CLASS OF 1952 Summary, treasurer; Phyllis Thomann, secretary; Gailverne Kopp, vice-president; Kenny Bolen, president; Mr. Miller, sponsor; Jake Seymour, Richard Rodenbush, Tom Stewart, Harry Livesay. Speech Club Loman, Harry Livesay, Alan Willis, Jim West, president; Fred Summary Keith Sanders, Larry Melvin, secretary; John Gray. Third Row: T. L. Eovaldi, Tom Stewart, Jake Seymour, Jo Kaye Kraft, Barbara Sears, Joann Hutchcraft, Carolyn Browning, Pete Ross, Richard Rodenbush, Mr. Miller, sponsor; Fred Summers, Kenny Bolen. 65 66 First Row: Keith Sanders, Lorry Sims, Sam White, Gory Thomos, Don Mace. Second Row: Eddie Simpson, Ralph Pearce, Richard Browning, Jim Roberson, Mr. Shepard. Hi-Y The officers are: president, Keith Sanders; vice- president, Larry Sims; secretary, Sam White; trea- surer, Gary Thomas; chaplain, Don Mace. The sponsor this year is Mr. Shepard. First Row: Sue Hargis, Nita Billingsley, Vanita McCommons, Helen Edwards, Jo Kaye Kraft, Linda Armstrong, Joann Hutchcraft, Shirley Summers. Second Row; Brendo Flatt, Sharon Fredetie, Kaye Lampley, Pat Freeman, Judy Nowi- kowski, Marsha Price, Gailyerne Kopp, Barbara McEndree, Third Row: Kenny Bolen, Jake Seymour, Tom Stewart, Rhemm Kopp, Bill Payne, Richard Rodenbush, Warren. Youth for Christ The ol fice rs are; George president, Barbara McEndree; Sharon Fredette; secretary, Judy Freese; treasurer, Donna McKinnon; pianist, Nita P vice-president, Billingsley; song leader, Roberta Summers; reporter, Ruth Neal. Miss Stockton acted as sponsor. Jo Nita Slawickey. Third Row: Linda Barnfield, Judy Freese, Donna McKinnon, Sandy Dillon, Barbara Neal, Ruth Neal, Roberta Summers, Merilee Saxe, Jean Kern. Fourth Row: Helen Drew, Judy Dillon, Joan Smith, Retha Holder, Karen Phillips, Marlene Dann, Linda Smothers, Miss Stockton. First Row: Phillip Foster, Philip Bennett, Larry Sanders, Henry Moore, Bob Buntin, Bill Payne, James Richardson, Kenny Bolen, Morris Clark, Charles Nagreski, Billy Darnell, Robert Jilek, Clifford Houseworth, Melvin Richardson, Gerald Moore, Lendall Fisher. Second Row: Tommy Saxe, David Watkins, Kenneth Bozovich, David Hines, Jack Cook, Jim Pace, Jay Webb, Dale Richardson, Ronnie Sink, Jim Hutch- ens, Gene Pickard, Lindell Minor, Kenneth Bullington, Larry Nagreski, Jerry Rone, Richard Neal, Larry Odom. Third F.F.A. The Future Farmers of America is an o-ganiza- tion composed of boys enrolled in vocational agri- culture. Their motto is, “Learn by Doing.” Members are taught to weld, do wood-work, and make machine repairs in the new shop, which is being used for the second year. The members also Cc - BCHS was honored this year by hav- ing the Illinois Champion Grain Judging Team. Jerry Ruemmler, Mor- ris Clark, and Lawrence Jones, shown here with the F.F.A. sponsor, Mr. inley, received this championship in with more than five- r Illinois schools. eel gee) Row: John Conner, Donald Smith, Kenneth Cluck, Ronald Cook, Jerrel Dungy, Richard Browning, Haskell Haithcoat, Jim Roberson, Carroll Clinton, Larry Hobbs, Curt Richerson, Larry Mandrell, Leslie Summers, Leroy Brandhorst, Don Con- ner. Fourth Row: Gerald Upchurch, Tom Bennett, Robert Montgomery, Bake King, Jack Schram, Melvin Neal, Sam Wilson, Robert Chapman, Ronnie Pogoda, Bill Lamb, John Bettis, Cordell Cairel, Ronald Dixon, Lawrence Jones, Mr. Finley. have projects to work on at home. The officers are: president, Charles Nagreski; vice-president, Morris Clark; secretary, Kenny Bolen; treasurer, James Richardson; reporter, Bill Payne; sentinel, Bob Buntin. Mr. Finley is the sponsor. 68 First Row: Linda Barnfield, Brenda Bell, Lila Cook, Connie Wilkerson, Sidney Adams, Sherry Anderson, Maureen Nix, Jerry McBride, Jean Hewlett, Paula Lipscomb, James Glenn, Betty Taylor, Myrna Kistner, Earla Whittier, Judy Bonen- Latin Club The officers for 1956-57 are: president, Jeff Ferguson; vice-president, Linda Kuykendall; secre- tary, Terry Deiro; treasurer, Gladys Davis. Miss Armentrout is the sponsor this year. First Row: Jeff Ferguson, Linda Kuykendall, Terry Deiro, Gladys Davis. Second Row: Marcia Fields, Colleen Lefler, Betty Hall, Lynda Simmons, Darlene Ingram, Marie Brandi- bas. Third Row: Karren Beardsley, Shirley Summers, Judy McCarty, Barbora Sears, Sharon Mitchell, Judie Carroll, berger. Second Row: Miss Stockton, Sponsor; Bill Darnell, Dole Denham, Jesse Acuff, Helen Rockich, Janet Markel, Phyllis Winemiller, Phyllis Thomann, Pat Gunter. Art Club The officers are: president, Jerry McBride: vice-president, Paula Lipscomb; secretary, Jean Hewlett; treasurer, James Glenn. mek SG = Susan Donosky. Fourth Row: Rosalie Conti, Elizabeth Joy, Joan Valli, Nicki Ross, Carolyn Beaty, Brenda Flatt, Kaye Hargrove, Miss Armentrout. Fifth Row: Ward Johnson, Nealy Glenn, Jerry Pirtle, Rhemm Kopp, David Bailey, Bill Noel, Bill Lipscomb, Sixth Row: Buz Jones, Phil Baille. First Row: Annette Schram, Janetta Glover, Donno Mc- Kinnon, Sandra Jarvis. Second Row: Kathy Parris, Marlene Dann, Brenda Manion, Pot Gunter, Anne Webb, Jeanne History Club Membership in the History Club is limited to those who are taking World or American History. Anderson, Cindy Goessman. Third Row: Mr. Shepard, Richard Browning, Ralph Pearce, Roy McMahon, Tom Kays, Kenny Hungate, Donald Blair, Joe Lenard, Frank Payne. The officers are: president. Donna McKinnon; vice-president, Annette Schram; secretary, Janetta Glover; treasurer, Sandra Jarvis. The Mr. Shepard. sponsor is Myrna Kistner, Pat Connor, Jean Smothers, Mrs. Little, Judy Baker, Carol Goff, Sue Barnfield. Library Club Members of the Library Club are assistants and serve one or more hours a day in the library. They are most efficient in the art of library science with the help of Mrs. Little. The officers are: president, Jean Smothers; vice-president, Pat Connor; _ secretary, Judy Baker; treasurer, Carol Goff, bd Seer eee etl 69 Key Club The Key Club is an organization for hoys sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, Ite main activities this year included intramural yas ketball tournament, after game dances, and various work for the high school, The purpose of the club is to develope initiative and leadership, to provide exper ience in living and working together, to serye the school and community, and to co-operate with the school pring ipal, Phe Sponsol is Mr. Rea, and the of ficers are preside nt Jim Rhodes; secre lary-treasur er, Charles Durham. First Row: Don Mace, Bob Mick, Jim Rhodes, Charles Durham, Bur- ton Wills. Second row: Dick Simpson, Robert Taylor, Dave Walker, Dick Rice, Louie Wozniak, Pete Ross, Fred Summary. Third Row: John Jilek, Charles Nagreski, Pete Auten, Charles Bailie, T. L. Eovaldi, Jake Seymour, Mr. Rea. Chemistry Club The Chemistry Club is one of the newest clubs at BCHS. Students with the highest averages in Physics and Chemistry may belong to the club if they are interested in pre paring themselves for college chemistry or for a field in which chemistry is involved. Mr. Harris, who helped organize the club, is the sponsor of the Chemistry Club. The officers are: president, Louie Wozniak: vice president, Jim Rhodes; secretary treasurer, Arnold Tennant. Fiist Row: Arnold Tennant, Jim Rhodes, Lovie Wozniok. gate, Claude Gunter, John Hatchett, Judy Freese, Cindy Second Row: Dick Simpson, Karen Hanagan, Rober! Taylor, Goessman. Fifth Row: Mr. Gailverne Kopp, Charles Durham. Third Row: Pete Ross, Jim West, Dick Rice, Pat Gunter. Fourth Row: Kenny Hun- Harris, Jake Seymour, Lester Auten, Tom Stewart, Bill Payne. SARS First Row: Lois Atteberry, Brendo Fisher, Gay Meadows, Evelyn Payne, Jonet Simkovich, Paula Jones, Sharon Fred- ette, Eleanor Rice, Marilyn Roach. Second Row: Kaye Lamp- ley, Barbara Sears, Norma Kerley. Third Row: Judy Nowi- kowski, Janetta Glover, Donna McKinnon, Norah Pemberton, Anne Webb, Myrno Kistner, Pot Gunter, Linda Evans, Dar- lene Ingram, Linda Price, Judy Galloway. Fourth Row: Kay Harris, Carolyn Moore, Mary Cunningham, Vanita Mc- Commons, Pat Freeman, Brenda Flalt, Ramona Davis, Jeanne Anderson, Mary Biggs, Paula Lipscomb, B arbara Roberson, Sherry Fowler, Jean Kern, Mary Monroe, Sandro Smith, Brendo Payne. Fifth Row: Barbara Upchurch, Marsha Price Jo Kaye Kraft, Annette Frailey, Barbara Jones, Joan Valli Sherry Anderson, Martha Adams, Toni Eaton, Barbora Fitz gerald, Betty Hall, Gladys Davis, Jackie Conner, Robbie Pep Club First Row: Larry Wiggins, John Dixon, Larry Durham, Kenny Bolen. Second Row: T. lL. Eovaldi, Rhemm Kopp, Frank Davis. Third Row: Richard Rodenbush, Raymond Freels, Larry Lewis. Sneed, Jonet Markel, Sherry Britlon. Sixth Row: Judy Fisher, linda Armstrong, Gloria Schleicher, Sharon Gulley, Ellen Gilllam, Maxine Johnson, Sharon Mitchell, Shirley Summers, Barbara McEndree, Shirley Gulley, Helen Drew, Naomi Carlton, Betty George, Merilee Saxe, Jane Eldridge. Seventh Row: Brenda Bell, Jewel Dempsey, Marilyn Stevens, Karen Hanagan, Gailverne Kopp, Kendra Jones, Barbara Larkin, Nancy Bauer, Judy Baker, Carol Goff, Myrna Rea, Judy Freese, Deloris Helminski, Jeanette Booten, Ida Townley. Eighth Row: Kaye Hargrove, Judy Christenson, Linda Yan leer, Carolyn Whittington, Sue Walker, Marie Brandibas, Pat Mick, Phyllis Wilson, Barbara Tedrow, Shirley Gulley, Beverly Roach, Rosalie Conti. Ninth Row: Cleda Cluck, Judy Luechtefeld, Barbara Fox, Phyllis Stull, Judy Finley, Carolyn Browning. Pep Band Fourth Row: George Warren, Leslie Summers, Tom Stewart, George Hatchett. 71 First Row: Annette Schram, Linda Barnfield, Lynda Sim- mons, Nicki Ross. Second Row: Darlene Ingram, Marlene Dann, Linda Smothers, Anne Webb, Pat Gunter, Linda Evans, Norma Kerley, Pat Mick, Villa Sneed. Third Row: Miss Adkisson, Karen Beardsley, Linda Kuykendall, Betty EANCG- Hall, Brenda Thomas, Barbara Tedrow, Meridy Baker, Betty Pinson, Linda Hartman, Jo Nita Slawicky. Fourth Row: Judy Luechtefeld, Louise Hungate, Joyce Eubanks, Laura Jones, Joyce German, Judy Galloway, Caroletta Williams, Connie Wilkerson, Margaret Thomason. Fifth Row: Mary Taylor. The Future Nurses Club was organized to help students take a personal interest in the different phases of health. The officers are: president, Annette Schram; vice-president, Linda Barnfield; secretary- treasurer, Nicki Ross; recording secretary, Lynda Simmons. Miss Adkisson is the adviser and Mrs. Florence Bartoletto is the school consultant. First Row: John Vise, Kenny Richardson, Raymond Hays, Larry Johnston, Mr. Rea, John Prior, Gale Pearce, Eddy Falcomata. Second Row; Curtis Wolff, Bob Martin, James Graham, Paul Forsythe, Leroy Spain, Charles Minor, Robert Gariepy. D. O. Club The Diversified Occupations Club was organized this year. The mem- bers choose a job which will help them make a living after they grad- uate from high school and work on this job each afternoon, The officers are: president, Lar- ry Johnston; vice-president, Leroy House; secretary- treasurer, John Prior, Mr. Rea is the sponsor. ++ fi Pignrear First Row: Larry Melvin, Jim Rhodes, Mervin Spillman, Elvin Hewlett, Dick Rice, Dick Simpson, Don Blake, Max McDonald, Dave Smith, Charles Bailie, Pete Ross, Don Mace. Second Row: Fred Koys, Burton Wills, Don Blair, Bob Cock- rum, Eli Brandibas, Bob Dorris, Robert Taylor, John Mitchell, George Martin, Jim West, Ronnie McLain, Dave Walker. Third Row: Albert Smith, manager; Don Drew, Arnold Ten- nant, Bob Jarvis, Martin Mazzei, Harry Livesay, Delmar Wiggs, Joe Lenard, Kenny Hungate, Roy McMahon, Tom Kays, Lorry Burgess, manager. Football Z yf Varsity The fighting Rangers got off to a flying start by defeating Carmi 27-0. Then came the Rangers’ first, and probably most important conference game, Cen- tralia. Centralia finally managed to hold Benton to a 13-13 tie. The Rangers then invaded Marion and defeated them 26-20 for Benton’s first conference vic- tory, Ihe next game offered a setback for Benton with the Rangers losing, their only loss, to a strong Danville team 26-6. The Rangers, plagued with in- juries, defeated Herrin 26-19. Cairo was Benton’s next opponent with the Rangers defeating the prev- jiously undefeated Pilots 26-20. The Rangers continued on the winning road by defeating Eldorado 33-13, During the Armistice holidays, the Rangers traveled to Harrisburg where they played a real thriller and defeated a strong Harrisburg team 12-0. Then came sil WAL) OCH Chit! WeMioid, Wu hei Lode fn the most important game of the year against West Frankfort, Benton defeating 13-6. With this victory, the Benton Rangers became Co-Champs of the South Seven Conference. The victorious Rangers triumph over their new title, South Seven Co-Champs, after their decisive victory against “Hold it right there, buddyl’’ West Frankfort. 76 Freshman-Sophomore Cheerleaders: Eleanor Fisher, Evelyn Payne, and Paula Jones. Rice, Brenda Varsity Cheerleaders: Lois Atteberry, Marilyn Roach, Sharon Fredette, Benton Loyalty On this page are the people responsible for the “go” spirit which was maintained at every athletic event of the year. Everyone holds in their hearts the memory of the stirring strains of “Benton Loyalty.” “B-E-N-T-O-N, Benton” echoes through the gymnasium and hovers over the football field. Never before have Ranger fans responded so highly and with such ovation to the lead of the cheerleaders in the maroon and white. Even the rain didn’t dampen the spirit of the hard-working, lively bunch, though their uniforms sometimes came out looking rather brown at the knees as a result of doing antics in the mud. Janet Simkovich, and Gay Meadows. Larry Melvin runs into a strong wall of resistance. Pete Ross, in the clear, on his eighty yard touchdown run against Centralia. All Conference Team Benton placed a total of twelve players on the South Seven All Conference Team. Elvin Hewlett, right tackle, was the only Benton player gaining recognition on the offensive team. On the defensive team, Dick Rice was named left end, Elvin Hewlett, left tackle, Dave Smith, left guard, and Don Mace, linebacker. = The second offensive team named Mervin Spillman left end, Dick Simpson, center, d defensive team, Larry Mel- halfback and Jim Rhodes, Dave Smith, tackle Dick Rice, guard Mervin Spillman, end Pete Ross, co-captain, halfback enior ESS Elvin Hewlett, tackle Max McDonald, guord Don Mace, co-captain, fullback Jim West, end Larry Melvin, halfback 8 AS - a Don Blake, tackle Bob Cockrum, end Kays, tackle Donald Drew, quarterback 80 First Row: Kenny Hutchens, Joe West, Terry Deiro, Alfred lynch, Dovid Bailey, Rhemm Kopp, Larry Brown, Jeff Fergu- son, Victor Tasky. Second Row: Bill Lipscomb, Lavern Neal, Gary Miller, Raymond Freels, Cecil Mandrell, George War- Fresh-Soph Team The Benton Ranger fresh-soph football squad initiated the 1956 football season with a 13-7 vic- tory over Eldorado. Then the Rangers suffered their worst defeat of the season, absorbing a 55-6 romp at the hands of Centralia. The young Rang- ers suffered a second consecutive loss of the season as they fell behind and never could catch up with the Marion Wildcats, losing 27-14. Benton then First Row: Charles Briley, Charles Grayson, Roger Mundell, Robert McMahon, Kenneth Bozovich, Nathan Johnson, David Watkins. Second Row: Richard Freese, Gary Thomason, Mike Williams, Lavern Barnfield, Larry Mandrell, Dick ren, George Glover, Buz Jones, Dan Summers. Third Row: Albert Smith, manager; Dave Braden, Larry Durham, Curt Ingram, Ward Johnson, Jerry Rone, Phil Bailie, Jerry Pirfle, Larry Burgess, manager. romped over Metropolis, 34-6, and crushed a strong Herrin crew, 240. In a rugged contest of rivals, the Rangers lost a close game to the West Frankfort Red Birds, 13-0. The Rangers suffered several injuries in the West Frankfort contest, and as a result, were beaten the following week by the Mt. Vernon Rams, 40-6. The Rangers had only two remaining games and needed victories in both for a 5-4 season record. They were victorious in both counts, edging Metro- polis, 20-12, and crushing Harrisburg 21-0. Conti, Paul DeGroff, Gary Bruce, Lindell Smothers. Third Row: David Giacone, Robert Jilek, Ronnie Simpson, Jim Bain, Dave Rhodes, Curt Richerson, Gary Simmons. Sports Scores, 1956-57 BASKETBALL VARSITY FOOTBALL BENTON THEY a ee Carmi 27 0 55 si Centralia 13 13 44 66 Marion 26 20 Danville 6 26 33 64 Tfevri 26 19 55 6] errin 53 60 Cairo 26 20 5] 79 Mrt. Vernon 20 0 46 Eldorado 33 13 th Harrisburg 12 0 56 50 arrisburg 53 56 West Frankfort 13 6 74 77 Won 8, Lost 1, Tied | farce City 68 50 FRESHMAN FOOTBALL West Frankfort 46 89 BENTON THEY Mt. Vernon 26 34 Marion 0 21 Du Quoin 51 64 Murphysboro 0 14 Carmi 56 64 Valier 40 0 Marion 45 57 Harrisburg 28 0 Herrin 44 82 Johnston City 35 0 Eldorado 81 52 Herrin 7 28 Harrisburg 64 68 Centralia 0 54 Centralia 62 77 Christopher 14 26 Murphysboro 47 63 Won 3, Lost 5 FROSH-SOPH FOOTBALL BENTON THEY Eldorado 13 7 Centralia 6 55 FRESHMAN BASKETBALL Manon 14 7 BENTON THEY Ne a S errin - West Srevktort a oe West Frankfort 0 13 42 30 Mt. Vernon 6 40 16 Metropolis 20 12 46 Harrisburg 21 0 39 Won 5, Lost 4 63 FROSH-SOPH BASKETBALL 50 BENTON THEY 32 Christopher 37 31 59 West Frankfort 40 61 9 Mt. Vernon 52 a — 46 Carbondale 53 54 7 McLeansboro 60 65 Marion 73 50 Herrin 57 74 Centralia 46 58 Harrisburg 47 49 Johnston City 66 49 West Frankfort 39 60 Mt. Vernon 41 67 Du Quoin 75 44 Carmi 74 59 Marion 78 58 Herrin 56 70 Eldorado 64 54 Harrisburg 66 60 Centralia 65 87 Murphysboro 61 50 Won 9, Lost 11 ] 4 4 Lip aap nied SM hb his ty First Row: Ronnie Mclain, Pete Ross, Dave Walker, Burton Wills. Second Row: Dick Simpson, Jim West, Kenny Hungate, Harry Livesay, Phil Bauer, Roy McMahon, Jim Rhodes. : y Yat N BAS ONE E ay § Varsity Basketball The Benton Rangers were defeated by Christopher, a long standing rival, by a score of 68-60. In another rivalry contest, Benton stopped a last minute rally and defeated the state ranked West Frankfort Red Birds 55-53. Llowever, in the second contest with West Frankfort, Benton had a cold night and was defeated, 89-46. In other conference competition, Benton lost to Mt. Vernon twice, 66-44 and 34-26, Marion twice, 60-43 and 57-45, Herrin twice, 79-51 and 82-44, Centralia twice, 56-53 and 77-62, and Harrisburg twice, 77-74and 68-64. In non-conference play, the Rangers won two games and lost eight. They ran away from Johnston City and crushed Eldorado with a blistering offensive attack. In addition to the defeat by Christopher, Benton’s losses included a 64-33 crushing by Carbondale, a narrow 61-56 edging by McLeansboro, a trim- ming by DuQuoin, 64-51, a 64-56 thriller to Carmi, and a shellacking by Murphysboro. sh “Gel that ball | EY Be 4 Gi Ea a ei 5 Z ei P . - Regional Tournament The regional tournament, which was held at Benton this year, was won by West Frankfort. Teams participating in the tournament were West Frankfort, Zeigler, Johnston City, Galatia, Benton, Sesser, Christopher, and Woodlawn. In the opening rounds, West Frankfort de- feated Zeigler 58-44, Johnston City defeated Gala- tia 57-51, Benton defeated Sesser 56-46, and Christopher defeated Woodlawn 60-58. In the second round, West Frankfort defeated Johns- ton City 78-52, and Benton defeated Christopher 80-58. In the final round, the Rangers were beaten by the West Frankfort Red Birds. The score was 91-48. The team's in a huddle...” 83 Pete Ross, guard Jim Rhodes, forward Jim West, center Phil Bauer, forward Dick Simpson, forward 84 d Kenneth Hungate, forwar Burton Wills, guard Dave Wolker, guard Harry Livesay, center Roy McMahon, forward Ronnie Mclain, guard Fresh-Soph TSN RRA “ : i AR ewe an i [The Benton Ranger Freshmen-Sophomore 1 iw. basketball team opened the 1956-57 season with a comeback victory over Christopher, 37-31. The Rangers then dropped four in a row, losing to West Frankfort, 61-40, Mt. Vernon, 71-52, Carbondale, 54-53, and McLeansboro, 65-60. After stomping Marion, the Rangers dropped three, one to Herrin, 74-57, Centra- lia, 58-46, and Harrisburg, 49-47, before they gained their next victory by crushing Johns- ton City, 66-49. After that, Benton was beat- en by West Frankfort, 60-39, and Mt. Ver- non, 67-41. The Rangers closed out the season in high style, winning six out the last eight contests. The wins were over DuQuoin, 75-44, Carmi 74-59, Marion, 78-58, Eldo- rado, 64-54, Harrisburg, 66-60, and Murphys- Our Coaches, Trulove, Ernest, and Davison, discuss some basket- boro, 61-50. The losses were to Herrin, ball strategy. s , = — 70-56, and Centralia, 87-65. First Row: Phil Boilie, James Richardson, Victor Tasky Brown, Terry D , ‘ ‘ ’ j Jerry Pirtle, Dave Braden, Second Row: Joe West, Larry y Delro, Ward Johnson, Jeff Ferguson. lois Atteberry, Gay Meadows, Janet Simkovich, Sharon Fredette, and Marilyn Roach. Freshmen The young Rangers began the season with a 62-54 loss to West Frankfort, and then opened a three game winning streak by defeating Harris- burg 43-36 and Christopher 42-30, and 59-16 the second time. After a defeat by Johnston City, Paula Jones, Eleanor Rice, Brenda Fisher, and Evelyn Payne. 46-36, the Rangers for the second time defeated Harrisburg 41-39. In turn, West Frankfort crushed us with a 43-63 defeat, and Benton crushed Sesser three games in succession, 62-50, 60-32, and 42-9. In the last two games with Johnston City, Benton won the first, 37-9, and Johnston City won the other, 46-45. First Row: Eddie Summers, Harvey McKeown, Curl Richerson, Tommy Saxe. Second Row: Jim Bain, Larry Lewis, Joe Kimmel, Robert Chapman, Roy McMahon, Gary Thomason, Leslie Summers. Ss) Se Jim Richardson clears the bar as his track mates look on. Track 1956 The Benton Rangers’ track team enjoyed a good 1956 season. In their first meet, the Rangers chalked up 125 points to crush Johnston City and Sesser. The Rangers then trimmed Marion in a dual meet, 77-46, placed third in the county meet, fifth in the West Frankfort relays, tenth in the Herrin relays, and fifth in the South Seven Conference meet. The hurdle relay team of Jim Rhodes, Ralph King, Pete Ross, and Ed Fredette, shattered the standing record in the hurdle event with a time of 57.6 seconds. In the district track meet Ed Fredette qualified for the state meet and became the second Ranger in BCHS history to put the shot over fifty feet. Bauer, Rhodes, King, and Melvin prepare the lane for the pole vaulf event. Nothing like a few laps around the football field to keep in shape, Pealty SLY! tay Congratulations to the Class of 1957 Robinson’s Steak House Compliments of McCann-Chaplain Drug S. Side Square Benton, IIlinois Drake Funeral Home 106 East Washington Compliments of Douglas Cleaners | Compliments of Neal Son Allis Chalmers Dealer Tractors — All Crops — Harvesters Compliments of A W Rootbeer For Quality and Service Compliments of Ideal Bakery 114 N. Main Phone 8-9821 Visit The Vogue Shop West Side Square — Benton, Illinois Compliments of W. F. Billingsley Motor Sales “Oldsmobile Dealer’ Compliments of Benton Roofing Company Phone 8-0321 305 East Main St. Benton, Illinois Compliments of Dr. Richard L. Leonardi General Practice of Dentistry Compliments of Val-U Dress Shop Public Square 90 Compliments of Dr. J. D. Woolley OPTOMETRIST Wood Building Congratulations to the Class of ’57 Bowman’s Jewelry Shop = 2a | = . eee ———— Dairy Queen Compliments of Dr. J. T. Donosky Tastes Better! ——————— Compliments of Kewpee Cafe “Kewpee’’ Hamburgers Immediate Cleaners Compliments of Ralph Speers Compliments of | Southern Illinois Hatchery | Plumbing Heating Phone 89081 218 South Main St. Benton, Illinois 528 Smith St. Benton, Illinois Congratulations! WILLIAM’S MOBILGAS Benton’s Outstanding Store THE HUB | | Compliments of Benton Gift Shop Ludwig Cities Service 1103 N. Main 200 N. Main Phone 8-2331 Itealine and Jewel Stewart —————————————— oo “Curing a Specialty” ee Davis Feed Store Hair Locker and Cold Storage Joh d Strum, O beard Prep. oreasate browsing (8) Lockers and homofeoses n Bente 210 Carlton Phone 8-4911 —————— Se Compliments of Heke Saee Vast ee equ an Midway Drive-in Theatre y “Short cut to loveliness” Williams Bldg. Compliments of F. W. Woolworth Co. David McDonald, Manager 91 BANK of BENTON congratulates and extends best wishes to the young men and women comprising the class of 1957 and invites them to use their Home Town Bank as their banking home. MEMBER F.D.1.C. Compliments of TOTLAR - HERRIN Congratulations to the Class of '57 KOHLSDORF’S “Quality Corner” FREE PARKING Zeigler Illinois Ee Compliments of Compliments of HART HART | The Curtis E. Smith Company Complete Title Service Compliments of VinGiL CENTER The Fabric King ie The Fobric King CARTER-WOOLARD S COHAMA FABRICS _ PHARMACY 93 Compliments of J. W. MENHALL 5 9 (G. Compliments of Radio and Gunter Son : Furniture Studebaker Dealer Company Philcow.i.. Maytag... Skelgas .. . saa Compliments of Compliments of COOK’S FLORIST SHOP Biebel Roofing Co. ? a : , ? Flowers for every occasion 222 S, Main St. Phone 68-9221 CHINESE LAUNDRY Compliments of Taylor Motor Company Sales “FORD” Service South Main St, Benton, Illinois Compliments of F. B. McAFOOS SONS 310 East Church Phone 8-4721 AKIN, ILLINOIS BOLEN’S STORE Compliments of 1] Johnson’s Upholstery Dr. C.N. Stilley l Furniture and Automobile | 701 North McLeansboro Compliments of Compliments of BENTON MOTOR COMPANY HARRIS'S | ‘because you like nice things” Congratulations Compliments of i Class of 1957 Benton Tractor Circuit Judge and Equipment Co. | B. W. Eovaldi 214 South Main St. Henderson Electric | Compliments of Hot-Point Appliances | Complete Washing Machine | J D Monroe M D. Sales ond Service | : . Zi ; 102 Eost Main St. Benton, Illinois | eee Compliments of Leffler’s Market McClendon Buick ee 1214 N. Main i BAYS E 2 a Lumter Ca. Best Wishes to the Compliments of Class of '57 Freeman Funeral Home Ray E. Fields EE Martin Paint and Wallpaper Store “Everything to Beautify the Home . ee ee | Compliments of ; WRIGHT SHOE STORE Compliments of Compliments of Dr. R. M. Johnson William G. Eovaldi Compliments of KATE’S GROCERY Compliments of Carruthers Cadillac — Pontiac Franklin County’s Largest 800 OEE Compliments of Coney Island Blockley Shoe Shop Sandwich Shop 3 Doors North of the Bank of Benton 712 North McLeansboro Phone 8-2531 COO. Na a Compliments of — Compliments of the Dr. Scott E. Dudley Pee Wee Shop Compliments of Benton Baking Company Pee) Pepe ATS ‘ene Compliments of — Compliments of Nick Stewart Insurance 97 Compliments of oan - (OP ire eh LONS, We “ NEWHOUSE LUMBER CO. 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