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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1959 volume:

Benton Public Library Dist. 302 S. Main St Benton, IL 62812 2 bi dé. T on Wl . FED HIGH SCHOOL Miss Etna Morrison To You--Our Scarab We are very proud to dedicate the 1959 Scarab to Miss Etna Morrison, mathematics teacher at Ben- ton Consolidated High School. It was our good for- tune when Miss Morrison came to Benton to teach in 1926, Besides teaching algebra, geometry, and trigonom- etry, Miss Morrison has found time to help and en- courage many students outside school hours. Ter room is always open before and after school to stu- dents who need extra help in their schoolwork. She also has been the sponsor of many classes, accom- panies Speech students on trips, and sponsors the national mathematics society, Mu Alpha Theta. Many students of Miss Morrison have had su- perior records in college and in mathematical fields. We hope we will all measure up to your hig standards, Miss Morrison, and we all would like to say “Thank You” for all your help. : Editor Judy McCarty, Carolyn Browning, Feature Editor The Editors Speaking We of the editorial staff of the 1959 Scarab wish to thank all those who in any way made the publi- cation of the yearbook possible. Individuals we wish to especially thank are Mr. Browning, our advisor; Evelyn Payne, our assistant editor; Jim Upchurch, our photographer; and Gladys Davis, business man- ager. We are grateful to all the teachers at BCHS for their co-operation throughout the school year. Also, we wish to thank Paul Hickman and Joe Bor- toletto for the help they gaye us with our pictures. We hope everyone will be pleased with our book this year, and in future years we hope that you will remember your high school days when you glance through your 1959 Scarab. Eddie Simpson, Sports Editor Judy Finley, Class Editor The Voices of BCHS The reason we haye come to high school is to learn. The voices of learning are many and varied: the clicking of typewriters, the blatant notes of the band, the silence of the study hall, and the unfamiliar sounds of foreign languages. Sounds that are familiar to all of us and belong in learning are the sounds of the cafeteria, the clatter of dishes, the tromping of feet down the halls, and the ringing of the lunch bell. ; There many sounds of the different classes, We have many subjects from which to choose our classes. We hear the sputter of chemistry and physics ex- periments, the discussion of history and problems, and the various chirps of birds in the biology class. All these sounds belong in the echo of the halls and will always remain there. You may hear the clicking of typewriters as future secretaries develop their skill. —are the many sounds of school and most important the voice of learning. In the beginning in September, we finally settled down to the routine of study after a happy fun-filled summer. The first big events of the school year 1958-59 were the Homecoming parade, game, and dance. At the parade, the Latin Club won first prize for its float. The Rangers thrilled all their fans at the game by pulling an upset over West Frankfort. Dreams came true at the dance when everyone was with that “special” person to see Miss Judy McCarty crowned Homecoming Queen of 1958. In December the highlight of the holiday season was the F.H.A. Christmas dance, the “Mistletoe Ball.” The highlight of the evening was the presentation of Scarab Royalty. Mr. Jerry Pirtle and Miss Judy McCarty were crowned King and Queen. In February the big event was Heart Sister Week, sponsored by Hi-Iri. March was the most thrilling month of all. The Benton Rangers were the “Cinderella Team of the Sweet Sixteen” when we won the Regional Tournament in Eldorado. The special event for March was the Echo Carnival. Daisy Mae was Marjorie Cox and Lil Abner was Gene Mitchell. Brenda Payne was selected as the new Echo Editor. “Venus” was the theme of the last all-school dance sponsored by Hi-Iri. Jane Dillon was announced as the new President of Hi-Tri. The new Scarab Staff was announced in an issue of the Echo. Evelyn Payne was chosen as the Editor for 1960. In May the seniors realized their dream and graduated on May 27. During the second week in May, the juniors worked diligently to make “The Last Roundup” successful at the Junior-Senior Reception on May 9. Vowel sounds in foreign languages are heard as Miss Armentrout declines a noun. The Voices Vary — some are loud brassy sounds O pen your ears and listen to the many sounds that come from the campus of BCHS. Some cannot be heard, while others are very prominent, but they all belong to the soul of our dear old alma mater. As we reveiw the book of learning of the past four years, we hear the rustle of the pages that we shall never hear again. As we look back in the years to come, there will be many outstanding sounds we will remember: the cheering fans at an exciting ball game, the rattling — of lockers between classes, the clanging of the bell — after every hour, the screeching of tires, and the greetings of lifelong friends we met in | ol. We shall have memories the the s, the awkward silence our ] ‘ial If physics fficu ton o Physics club at one of their The solut meetings. Sounds of f di experiments is discussed by the a a x o “ i= ie] x co o a = = o 2 3 2 2 a D c wi mo) i io} c 5 o ts o £ ee ° a me) c 2 ° ty o = . is} o _— o E 2 ° Busy hands make the sound of creative ability. Fun — Characterize the students of B.C. H. S. The telephone rings, and the gang calls and wants to go riding. They pick us up, and we are off to the root beer stand. As we arrive at the root beer stand, the sounds of rock and roll music blast our ears as we sip the refreshments and enjoy the chatter from the surrounding cars. We also hear the synocopated rhythms of the kids dancing on the roof. As we head north on wide, smooth route 37, we hear the whine and whistle of the cars as they scurry by. Arriving at Lake Benton, we are greeted by the sound of melodic roller skates at the roller rink. We then decide to go to the payilion, and we hear more music with the scuff of feet on the dance floor. We also hear the sound of pin ball machines and the clinking of soda bottles. We then decide to stroll down to the pool, and we hear the splash- ing of water and the yelling of kids. The noise is suddenly interrupted by the shrieking of the lifegard’s whistle. He is calling two misbehav ing boys. The trouble is soon taken care of, and the noise resumes. We once again load in the car and start back for ihe square. On the way we meet friends and exchange hellos by the honking of horns. As we come to the square, we meet friends and stop and talk awhile. We then take one last ride around the square and head for home. We have come to the end of a Saturday afternoon. Sound of N f current news in problems class. Iscussion oO You may hear the d 12 We shall always remember the silence and the suspense of exams and exuberance and yells after they were over. ‘J he proud exclama- tions of our parents when our name appeared on the honor roll and when we attend the Honor Banquets will remain high on our list of memories, The quiet excitement of our first Flomecoming, part of our memory of and the sad but more confident last Homecoming were BCHS sounds. The applause for our class attendants and Queen was thunderous; as was our class yell at pep sessions. We truly lived for the day when we yelled—fifteen rahs for the Seniors. All in all it has been a vibrant four years. We have truly lived and and we shall always bring to mind the enjoyed every moment of it, and all the good times of our high sounds of fun, the excitement, school years. Seniors —— Vibrant excitement for our last year of school. Sell that candy, boys; we're in debt. We need money quick! The silence of secrecy describes the class elections where all voting is done confidentially. 13 Sh-h-h- is the sound of the restless study hall at the end of the day. —the study hall and semester exams. Debate and discussion are {he sounds that come from the speech class. 14 Students are discussing the fun at the Junior-Senior Reception. Activities--and the sounds of doing things 15 G AS As = CRACK! There goes the ball. The Girl’s Athletic Association is for all girls. Its purpose is to create an interest in athletics, teach better sportsmanship and promote ideas in health. Activities are hayrides, skating, bowling, and many other sports. Twice 4 year there is a playday for the GAA members from different towns in this district and they engage in various sports. The officers are: Carolyn Browning, President; Phyllis Stull, Vice-President; Marilyn Rummier, Secretary; Marie Brandibus, Treasurer; Sponsor Mrs. Kimmel; Sue Browning and Pat Mick, Managers. Pep Club — The Spirit behind the Game Mrs. Kimmel, a new teacher this year at BCHS, is sponsor of the Pep Club. The Pep Club, with its members, composed of any student wishing to join, is formed each year mainly to promote a good cheering section at both football and basketball games. The Pep Club roped off a section in the stadium for all the students to sit in and cheer at the football games. This idea proved worthwhile as was more students sitting together and yelling. H. A. —The clank of Spoons _ The Future Homemakers of America at B. GC. H. is a very active group. The F. H. A. was or nized in 1945. To become a member, you must S ‘been having ae meetings. In the and the Future Farmers of Amer- ‘the Farmer's Ball where a queen 2n. Their other activities are Na- tional F. H. A. Week, Style Shows, Charm Week, and Hobo Day. The Officers are: President, Ruth Ann Pritchett; Vice-President, Esther Hays; Secretary, Karin Can- ada; Treasurer, Sherry Britton; Parliamentarian, Elea- nor Rice; Historian, Brenda Fisher; chairman of pub- lic relations, Linda Smith; chairman of recreation, Marjorie Cox; chairman of projects, Shirley Gulley; chairman of degree, Jane Dillon. 18 Student Council The Student Council is an organization which helps promote new ideas and which governs the school. Members are elected from their respective classes and the President and Vice-President are au- tomatically members. They take charge of all assem- blies, lyceums, and class elections. Sometime during the school year, they sponsor a dance. This year’s officers are: Jerry Pirtle, President; Alfred Lynch, Vice-President; Jane Dillon, Secretary; Joye Moore, Treasurer; and the sponsor is Miss Jane Kirsch. Row 1: Jane Dillon, Joye Moore, Jerry Pirtle, Alfred Lynch. Row 2: Virginia Milton, Judy” Tate, Judy Short, Mary Lou Chance, Marietta Spencer. Row 3; Dick Stull, Ward Johnson, David Giacone, Joe West. Row 4: Ted Donosky, Larry Lewis, Curt Richerson, Miss Jane Kirsch. Youth for Christ —Neyver Walk Alone The officers are: Gladys Davis, President; Lucy Schram, Vice-Pres- ) ident; Jo Nita Slawickey, Secretary; Nancy Peyton, Treasurer; Retha Holder, reporter; Karen Nix, song leader; Karen Phillips, pianist. The sponsor is Mrs. Kimmel. le The officers this year are: Nicki Ross, President; Marion Russell, Vice-President; Kathy Schram, Secretary; Edith Reed, Treasurer. The sponsor is Miss Adkisson, the health teacher. Future Nurses Club 19 Chorus The Chorus is both pleased and honored to have as their director Mr. Jerome Hart. This is Mr. Hart’s first year at BCHS and he has done a wonderful job of directing the chorus and the band. Although the chorus has only twenty-two members, they have done many things. Two of them were to send chorus students to Carbondale on October the eleventh to the Music Clinic and to put on a Christmas concert. The Diversified Occupation Club’s members make money while they learn on-thejob training for after high school graduation occupations. These students do not intend to attend college after graduation and wish to learn a trade or occupation. They attend high school in the mornings and work in the afternoons. The officers of the 1958-1959 D. O. Club are: Jim Hutchens, President, and Barbara Tedrow, Secretary. 20 dian PNA Hi Tri —Girls! Girls! Girls! . The Hi Tri includes all the girls of B. C. H. S. The Hi Tri has several activities in which the The Hi Tri, under the watchful guidance of Miss girls look forward to with anticipation. They in- Margaret Armemtrout and Mrs. Alberta Hidrich, clude the Spring Dance, the Freshman Initiation and helps the girls to make friends and brings about Tea, Heart Sister Week, and many State Confer- pleasure through wholesome entertainment within ences. the school. aS q ; di ONO Se j The officers are: Linda Kuykendall, Treasurer; dent; Carolyn Baldwin, President; and the sponsor Joye Moore, Secretary; Marilyn Baldwin, Vice-Presi- is Miss Armemtrout. : The Council members are: freshmen dy Short, Judy Tate, Mary Lou Chance, Terri Arnold; sophomores: Marjorie Sharon McCollum, Joyce Kuyken- e Woolard; juniors: Nancy John- Jones, Jane Dillon, and seniors: Nicki Ross,, Laura dritz, and Ola Pinson. One of the most important parts of the music department at Benton Consolidated High School is the band. They are always faithful to present a pro- gram at all of the Rangers’ football games, and they are always willing to play for an assembly. The band is helpful in many other ways also: It provides ac- Band —the blaring of trumpets Ne ls ENP ast sit tm Eero Sc tivity for those who have a talent in music and en- joyment for those who don’t. We are very thankful to Mr. Jerome Hart for his co-operation and pa- tience with the band. The officers are: Judy Finley, President; Jim Upchurch, Vice-President; and Jane Eldridge, Secretary. The capable majorettes of the band are Paula West, Janice Prowell, Nikki Cavalli, Lana Barminski, Avis Fierburg, and drum mgjoretie, Linda Bolen, and solo twirler, Vir- ginia Milton. ; ; : | Junior Play —the sound of the juniors in dramatics Each year one of the highlights of Benton Consolidated High School is the Junior Play. ‘This year the play was a comedy called “Stag Line” and was under the direction of Mr. Miller, our speech teacher. Maudie, played by Esther Hays tries her best to make all the arrangements for her sister Sylvia’s, Nancy Bauer, wedding to Jerry, Jerry Eubanks. Al though many things go wrong, it turns out to be a happy ending. Others in the play are: Brenda Payne, mother; Robert Chapman, father; Mary Monroe, Alix; Villa Sneed, Julie; Evelyn Payne, Lizbeth; Sondra Smith, Ting; Virginia Milton, Carol; Jeff Barlow, Ronald; Judy Baker, Smitty; David Miller, Davy; Tommy Saxe, Chi; Phil Foster, Mac; Paula Jones, Margaret; and Richard Singer, Snoots. Tommy Saxe tries to get in Esther Hays’s ‘Stag Line.’’ It seems as if the same person always gets the blame for y g p everything, and she is usually the right one. 23 Key Club —ve need money The Key Club is an organization for boys sponsored by the Benton Kiwanis. The purpose of the club is to promote leadership and harmony with other boys. The club, this year, is selling calendars and candy to pay for the bulletin board which was purchased last spring. The officers are: Ward Johnson, President; Joe West, Vice-President; Jerry Pirtle, Secretary-Treasurer; Joe Kimmel, Historian; and Mr. Rea is the sponsor. Library Club —the Stamping of Books To be in the Library club the girls are required to serve in the library one or more hours a day. They are most efficient in the art of library science with the help of Mrs. Little. Because the club is small, their activities include visits to other cities and their libraries, The club meets the first and third Thursday of the month. The officers this year are: Judy McCarty, President; Gayla Simpson, Vice-President; Carolyn Sears, Secretary; Carol Goff, Treasurer; Sharon Koschuch, Historian; Mrs. Little, the librarian, is the sponsor. Chemistry Club —:00m! ! I FBLA —to be a secretary The Future Business Leaders of Amer- ica is a national organization for juniors and seniors who take an active interest in busi- ness operation and procedure. The purpose of the club is to expose its members to actual business working con- ditions. The officers for this year are: Sharon Gulley, President; Martha Duck worth, Vice-President; Kathy Parris, Secre- tary; Joye Moore, Treasurer; and Wilda Bridges, Reporter. The Chemistry Club, sponsored by Mr. Upchurch, consists of the “A” students in chemistry, and last year’s members. The club's purpose is to make experiments and explain them at meetings, prepare its mem- bers for college chemistry, and for work with chemistry involved. The officers are: Judy McCarty, President; Brenda Fisher, Vice-President; Brenda Payne, Secretary; and David Giacone, Treasurer. The Thespian Society consists of the students who performed in the Junior or Senior plays and students interested in dramatics. The officers are: Brenda Payne, President; Brenda Fisher, Vice-President; Judie Carroll, Secretary; Buzzie Johnson, Treasurer; Gladys Davis, Clerk; Annette Frailey, Parliamentarian; it: Se Thespians —The Voice of the Dramatists or 13. CG lal S and Phil Foster, Sergeant of Arms. The Speech Club, sponsored by Mr. John Miller, is open to any student in a speech class. The officers are: Judie Carroll, President; Buzzie Johnson, Vice- President; Larry Lewis, Secretary; and Robert Chap- man, J reasurer. Speech Club—the spokesmen of the school Physics Club The officers of the Physics Club are: Terry Deiro, President; Phil Bailie, Vice-President; David Freeman, Secretary; Jeff Ferguson, Treasurer. Mu Alpha Theta . This year’s officers are: Alfred Lynch, President; Jeff Ferguson, Vice-President; Jim Bain, Secretary; and Terry Diero, Treasurer. The sponsor is Miss Etna Morrison. 27 28 F. F. A. —Old Macdonald Had a Farm The officers for the Future Farmers Club Pickard, President: Jay Webb, Vice-President; this year are: Gene Haskell Haithcoat, Sec- retary; David Watkins, Treasurer; Larry Negreski, Reporter; Leroy Brandhorst, Sentinel. The sponsor is Mr. Berard Finley. Hi=-Y —Boys, Boys, Boys dent; Doug Rice, ree Jim summers Tranetem and L rish, Incyte, French Club —Bonjour Mes Amis The officers are: Laura Jones, President; Ola Pinson, Vice-President; Eddie Simpson, Secretary; Charles Stelsreide, Treasurer. The sponsor is Mr. Shephard. History Club —Remember When? The officers for the club this year are: Jerry Pirtle, President; Judie Carroll, Vice-President; Judy Finley, Secretary; Joe Kimmel, Treasurer. The sponsor is Mr. Ernest Shephard. 29 ee IO cen tmesit ino Se . S SRruNeerate etude ee S| The Latin Club is one of the most prominent groups at BCHS. It was started in 1953 and has been active ever since. Its purpose is to learn the Roman customs and the Roman way of life. Latin Club’s annual party is the L e Cl Saturnalia. All members come dressed as Roman citizens and a dinner is atin ub served Roman style. The officers for 1958-59 are: Gordon Sims, President; Janice Foster, Vice- President; Mike Moss, Secretary; and Stephen Diero, Treasurer. ‘The sponsor is Miss Armentrout assisted by Mrs, Hidritch. Letter Girls Terri Arnold, Mari- etta Spencer, Linda Hutchens, Judy Mc- Carty, Carol Horning and Villa Sneed. 30 i Che ay Trust in Me Blue Moon Oh, Donna Don't Fence Me In So Rare Got a Match Lollipop Some Enchanted Evening Turkey in the Straw 31 Jim Upchurch, Photographer. Janet Markel, Artist: James Summers, Typist; Brenda Fish- er, Typist. Scarab Staff Judy McCarty, Editor; Kirby Browning, Advisor; Evelyn Payne, Assistant Editor. this school year in years to come. 9909, RAR AAAADD SAM: MS Onognnngdee SbAAAADDLS Carolyn Browning, Feature Writer; tynn Knapp, Feature Writer; Mary ca Holder, Feature Writer; Meridy 34 Miss Judy McCarty and Mr. Jerry Pirtle, 1959 Scarab King and Queen 1959 Scarab Royalty On December 22, 1958, Miss Judy McCarty and Mr, Jerry Pirtle were crowned Scarab Royalty King and Queen at the FHA “Mistletoe Ball.” The King and Queen were elected by the entire student body, and the attendants were chosen by their respective classes. The Scarab Royalty Attendants are: Miss Judie Carroll and Mr. Jeff Ferguson, seniors; Miss Nancy Bauer and Mr. Curt Richerson, juniors; Miss Cathy Whittier and Mr. Mike Moss, sophomores; and Miss Judy Short and Mr. Eddie Tasky, freshmen. Miss Jupte Caproii Mr. Jerr Fercuson Miss Nancy Bauer Mr. Curt RicHERsSoN , Miss Caray Wauirttrer Mer. Mixe Moss Miss Jupy Snort Mr. Epp TAsxy 36 The editors of the Echo discuss plans for the next issue of the school paper. The Echo —the voice of school events Lynda Simmons is the editor of our school paper. Sherry Britton and Gladys Davis, News Editors; Brenda Payne, Feature Editor; and Eddie Simpson, Sports Editor help Lynda produce a very successful paper. Jane Eldridge was chosen Exchange Editor and Judy Finley, Circulation Man- ager. Business Manager is Esther Hays, and the news writers are Lynn Knapp, Janet Markel, Glenda Gilliam, and Bob Bridges. Feature writers are Paula Jones and Judie Carroll. The photographer is Jim Upchurch, and the faculty advisor is Miss Ellen Burkhart. The staff meets every Monday noon and publishes a paper every other Friday. On some Monday nights the Echo staff meets in the D.O. The Echo staff meets before school on the Fridays we get the : Room to make plans for the next issue. Echos, . : 4 : n : rah el eT LG 38 Principal Mr. Herbert Mundell, principal of BCHS, serves the community of Benton by giving advice to the faculty and students of the high school. He is always ready to take action for the good of the student body. Mr. Mundell has been the administrator of this school for seven years. School Board Mike McCarty, President Ww. Carl Ingram Rice, Secretary William Frank Payne Ward Phillips Venpat ADKISSON B.S. in Education, STU Health H. M. Arken BS, U. of 1 Biology Marcaret ARMENTROUT B.Ed., SIU, M.A., U. of I. Latin Erren BurkHART B.A., U. of Wisconsin; M.A., U. of I. Kirsy BrowNrinc B.S. in Education, SIU; M.S., SIU English Lucite CrappocKk English B.Ed., SIU Home Economics Rareu Davison B.Ed., SIU American History FLorENcE Epmonps B.S., Western State Teachers College; M.A., U. of Kentucky Math Genet ERNEST B.S., SIU Industrial Arts B. L. Frinrey B.S., U. of Ly MS) UP or Agriculture Erna Morrison B.A., University of Kansas; M.A., U. of Michigan Mathematics Lirt1aAN MuNDELL B.Ed., SIU; M.A., U. of I. English Mirprep NEAL | B.S., SIU | English Mary Arice PRIBBLE E. Ed., SIU Dauias REA B.Ed., SIU; M.S., SIU Industrial Arts CraupE RxHopEs B.S., Illinois State No M.A., U. of I Boy's P. EB. Lourse LittLE B.S. Library Science, Murray, Kentucky Librarian Joun R. Mriier B.S., SIU; M.A., U. of I. Speech Jerry Harr B. Mu. Ed., SIU; M. Mu. Ed. SIU Chorus and Band Ray HeEmnzMAN B.Ed, SIU; M-A., U. of IT. ; Business ALBERTA HipritrcH B.S., Shurtleff College English Napa HorrmMan B.S. Ed., SIU English Paurine Kimmen B.S., SIU Girl’s P. E., Jane Kirscu B.S., University of Missouri; INAS WUE oF Th Problems EARNEST SHEPHARD B.A., U. of I.; M.A., U. of I. History GLENN TRULOVE B.Ed., SIU; M.A., U. of Michigan Health Maryorre TRULOVE BES, WE oF Ike MLS, Siu Shorthand and Typing DonaLtp Uprcuurcu B.S., SIU Chemistry Mary Wess B.S., U. of 1; M.A., Columbia U. Home Economics Bonniz WILLHITE B.Ed., SIU Study Hall Joan ViIncENTI Secretary TrRENE MrocEeNnskt Registrar Senior Class Ward Johnson, President; Joe West, Vice-President; Judie Carroll, Secretary; Ruth Ann Pritchett, Treasurer; Miss Willhite and Mr. Miller, sponsors. ak We are the “Sophisticated Sen- iors’ of Benton High School. We are ready to meet our fortune after graduation. In our four years of high school we have made friends, developed interests in clubs and ac- tivities, learned a great deal, and developed our personality. We will never forget the happy days during our high school life. We want to graduate, but at the same time we are sad. We will al- ways remember the wonderful sounds of high school at BCHS. 44 Jupy McCarry Jerry PrrrLe Ten Outstanding Seniors These ten seniors were chosen as outstand- ing by the members of the faculty, office staff, and principal of Benton High School. The outstanding seniors were chosen on the basis of activities, scholarship, personality, character, citizenship, leadership, and atti- tude, The students were not chosen entirely upon their achievements in their senior year but were judged during their entire four years of high school. Lynpa Summons 45 Rura Ann PrircHEeTT ELEANor Rick {o) x 7) = D I iS) =) (ec a eg Tal q iat z a i i: 4 a a E g Hy a HW x 3 se HENS gerres E 3! Sa Linda Joan Alexander DO; Hi-Tri Linda Armstrong Chorus; FBLA; FHA; Hi-Tri:; Junior Play; Speech Club; Thespians; YFC; Pep Club Dayid Eugene Bailey Chemistry Club; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Latin Club; Physics Club; Basketball; Football Philip James Bailie Chemistry Club; Sophomore Class President; Hi-Y; Key Club; Latin Club; Mu Alpha Theta; Physies Club; Student Council, Secretary; Boys’ State; Scarab Royalty Attendant; Football; Basketball; Track Carolyn Baldwin Hi-Tri Council, President; FBLA; GAA; Pep Club Marilyn Baldwin Hi-Tri Council, Vice-President; PHA; FBLA George Bauer Carolyn June Beaty 3and, Majorette; Chemistry Club; Chorus; Scarab Staff; Echo Staff; Hi-Tri; History Club, Secretary; Baccalaureate Usher; Junior Play; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Latin Club; Mu Alpha Theta; Girls’ State; Tri-M; Dance Band Ronnie Bixler Band; Football Frank Bobiak Hi-Y; Junior Play Linda Bolen ; Band, Contest, Drum Majorette; Chorus; Concession Worker; FBLA; FHA; Hi-Tri; History Club; Echo Staff Carolyn Bradley FBLA; FHA 46 ie Brondibos Mormnistt'y Club; Concession worker; FNC; GAA, Treasurer; 4.-Tri; Latin Club; Pep Club; ain Alpha Theta berry Britton myo Stall: FBLA; FHA, Treasurer; Hi-Tri; Honorary commencement Usher; Lions’ onor Banquet: YC; Pep Club Lorry Brown Rasketball; Football; Track; concession Worker; Hi-Y Corolyn Browning Chorus, Vice-President; FHA; GAA, President; Junior Play; Scarab Staff; Speech Club; FBLA Dick Canada DO Ronnie Cantrell Football; Hi-Y; Track Judie Carroll Chemistry Club; Senior Class Secretary; Echo Staff; Teen Town Council; Hi-Tri: History Club, Vice-President; Baccalaureate Usher; Concession Worker; Junior Play; Latin Club; Mu Alpha Theta; Scarab Royalty Attendant; Speech Club, President; Thespians, Secretary; Pep Club; Make-Up Club Marilyn Sue Clinton FBLA; Hi-Tri Jackie Connor FHA; GAA; Hi-Tri; Latin Club; Pep Club John Chris Conner Sandy Cri aay risp Bill Darnell Art Club; Band; Football; FFA 47 Gladys Davis Echo Staff; MBLA; Hi-Tri; Home. coming Attendant; Honorary Commencement Usher; Junior Play; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Latin Club, Treasurer; Math Fie} Day; Mu Alpha Theta; Scarab Staff; Thespians; YEFC, President: Pep Club 4 Kenneth Dayis Terry Deiro Physics Club, President; Track; Football; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Latin Club; Math Field Day; Mu Alpha Theta, Treasurer; Basket- ball; Chemistry Club John Robert Dixon Band; Echo Staff; Hi-Y, Vice- President; History Club; Physics Club; Dance Band; Boys’ Chorus; Tri-M Jerrel Dungy Larry Durham Band; Football; Key Club George Eikelman Transfer from Hast Alton Jane Eldridge Band, Secretary, State Contest; Chemistry Club; Hi-Tri; Echo Staff; Honorary Commencement Usher; Lions’ Honor Banquet; History Club; FBLA; PHA; GAA Norman English . Latin Club; Echo Staff; Thespr ans; Track; Junior Play; DO; Physics Club Charles Donald Erwin Linda Eyans ‘ Chorus; DO; FHA; PNC; Cae Hi-Tri; Pep Club; Spanish Clu Jeff Ferguson 2 Basketball; Chemistry Club; . Football; Hi-Y; Latin Club, Brest dent; Mu Alpha Theta, Vice-Presl- dent; Physics Club, Treasurer; TF Track, State; Teen Town Council; Scarab Royalty Attendant 48 Morcio Jeon Fields Cadet: Chemistry Club; Conces sion Worker; Hi-Tri: History Club; Honorary Commencement fisher; Junior Play; Lions’ Honor Ranquet; Latin Club; Math Field par: Mu Alpha Theta; Scarab staff; Thespians Judy Finley Rand, President: Chemistry Club: Echo Staff; FHA: Hi-Tri; History Club, Secretary; Baccalaureate tsher: Junior Play; Scarab Staff; Speech Club; Thespians; Tri-M; Dance Band Brenda Fisher Cheerleader; Chemistry Club, Vice-President; Chorus; Conces- sion Worker; Echo Staff; FBLA; FHA, Historian; GAA; Hi-Tri; junior Play; Scarab Staff; Speech Club: Thespians, Vice-President; Pep Club Mary Annette Frailey Chorus: FHA; Hi-Tri; Junior Play; Thespians; Pep Club; Tri- M: Baccalaureate Organist; Homecoming Attendant Raymond Freels Band; Concession Worker; Foot- ball: Hi-Y; Pep Band; Physics Club; Spanish Club; Track David Freeman Spanish Club; Physics Club; Football; Echo Staff Judy Galloway Pep Club; FBLA; FHA; FNC; Hi-Tri William Ransome Gamble Jr. Transfer from Houston, Texas; Chemistry Club; Key Club; Phys- ics Club; Speech Club; Track Ellen Gilliam Hi-Tri; FHA; FBLA; Pep Club; GAA Nealy Glenn Football; Key Club; Latin Club; Physics Club George Glover : Football; Physics Club Harold Kent Gregory 49 Sharon Gulley . FBLA, President; FHA; GAA; Hi- Tri; Pep Club Haskell Haithcoat FFA, Banquet Betty Lucille Hall Chemistry Club; Freshman Class Treasurer; Sophomore Class Vice- President; Concession Worker; Echo Staff; FNC; GAA; Hi-Tri Council: Homecoming Attendant; Junior Play; Latin Club; Student Council; Make-Up Club Loranna Sue Harvey FBLA; FHA; Hi-Tri David Higgerson DO Carroll Holman Art Club; Chorus; Track; Base- ball; Pep Club; Basketball Carolyn Sue Huffstuttler Dre FNC; Echo Staff; PBLA; Hi-Tri Charles Robert Hungate = Junior Play; FFA; Concession Worker; Thespians; Transfer from McLeansboro Joann Hutchraft M PHA; YFC; Speech Club; Thesp!- ans; History Club; GAA; Hi-Tri: Chorus; Latin Club; Echo Staff; Junior Play Jim Hutchins FFA; Marshall at Graduation, DO, President; Key Club; Con- cession Worker; Student Council; Junior Class Vice-President Kenneth Hutchens : Football; Basketball; Track; Teen-Age Baseball Darlene Ingram : Chorus; DO, Secretary; FHA; FNC; GAA; Hi-Tri; Latin Club 50 ; Rurzie Johnson i-Tri; Chorus; FBLA; Speech Club, Contest, Vice-President; History Club; Junior Play; Cadet: Concession Worker; Thespians, Treas urer Moxine Johnson Chorus; FHA; Pep Club; FBLA; Hi-Tri Lindell Johnson Football Williom Ward Johnson Basketball; Football; Senior Class President; Hi-Y; History Ciub: Key Club, President; Latin Club; Physics Club; Student Council; Speech Club; Track; Boys’ State; Teen Town Council, President Borbara Jones FBLA; FHA, Section Officer; Hi-Tri; Pep Club; YFC; Con- cession Worker Loura Jones Chorus, Secretary; FHA; FNC; French Club, President; Hi-Tri Council; Honorary Commence- ment Usher; Junior Play; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Speech Club; Thespians; YFC Norma Kerley Chorus; DO; FHA; FNC; GAA; Hi-Tri Council; Pep Club; Spanish Club Joyce Knight FHA Dixie Kondritz FHA, Board; Hi-Tri Council; Cadet; Speech Club; Thespians; Junior Play; Sophomore Class Treasurer; Concession Worker Rhemm Kopp Band; Chemistry Club; Conces- sion Worker; Echo Staff; Foot- ball; Hi-Y; History Club; Latin Club; Physics Club; Speech Club; Track; Debate Team; Teen Town Council Jolene Kaye Kraft Band, Contest; Echo Staff 2 PELA; PHA; GAA; Hi-Tri His- tory Club; Junior Play; Tri-M; Speech Club, Contest; Thespians; YFC; Pep Club ; Linda Kuykendall pee Junior Class Treasurer; pes Worker; FNC, Secre- Tres GAA; Hi-Tri Council, a fasurer; Latin Club, Vice-Presi- ent; Pep Club 51 Richard Lampley Colleen Lefler Chorus; Concession Worker; FBLA; Hi-Tri; Latin Club; Pep Club Alfred E. Lynch Chemistry Club; Junior Class President; Concession Worker; Football; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Mu Alpha Theta, President; Phys- ics Club; Scarab Royalty Attend- ant; Student Council, Vice-Presi- dent; Marshall at Graduation; Debate Team; Boys’ State Cecil Mandrell Janet Markell Art Club; Echo Staff; FBLA; FHA; GAA; Hi-Tri; Junior Play; Scarab Staff; Speech Club; Thes- pians; Spanish Club; YFC Judy McCarty Chemistry Club, President; Fresh- man Class Vice-President; Con- cession Worker; Hi-Tri; Home- coming Attendant; Honorary Commencement Usher; Junior Play; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Lat- in Club; Letter Girl; Library Club, | President; Math Field Day; Mu ; Alpha Theta; S carab Staff, Edit- | or; Student Council; Scarab Roy- alty Attendant; Scarab Royalty Queen; Homecoming Queen Judy McGuire Chorus; FHA | Gary Miller Football; Track; Manager Foot- | ball and Basketball | Lindell Minor FFA; DO Sharon Mitchell Chorus; FBLA; Hi-Tri; Junior Play; Latin Club; Pep Club Henry Moore fi FEA; Moyie Projection Club Joye Yvonne Moore Gixauie Football Attendant; FFA — Sweetheart; FHA, President; Transfer from McLeansboro; GAA; Junior Play; Hi-Tri Council, Secretary; Student Council; ; FBLA, Treasurer, State Director; 9 Thespians; YFC; Homecoming Attendant 52, Phyllis Moore Chorus; FHA; Hi-Tri Judy Mosley FHA; Hi-Tri: French Club Lovern Neal Football; Track William Noel Chemistry Club; Football; Latin Club; Physics Club Diana Page FHA; Pep Club Kathy Parris Hi-Tri; History Club; FBLA, Secretary: Echo Staff Lorry Parrish FBLA, Reporter; Hi-Y, Chaplain; History Club; Junior Play Eugene Earl Pickard FFA, Sentinel, President; Movie Projection Club Ola Pinson Chorus, Vice-President; ENC, Vice-President; Hi-Tri Council; French Club, Vice-President; Latin Club Jerry Pirtle Football, Co-Captain; Basketball; Track; Freshman Class Presi- dent; Key Club, Secretary-Treas- urer; History Club, President; Latin Club; Student Council, Vice-President, President; Scarab Royalty Attendant; Hi-Y, Treas- urer; Scarab Royalty King Ruth Ann Pritchett Cadet; Chorus; Senior Class Treasurer; Concession Worker; PHA, Vice-President of Recrea- tion, Vice-President, McCalls’ Teen Fashion Board, President; Hi-Tri Council; Baccalaureate unior Play; Scarab Staff; 53 54 Gerald Lee Rice Verlia Rich Hi-Tri; GAA James Richardson Basketball; FFA, Treasurer; Key Club; Physics Club; Track Paul David Roberson History Club; Spanish Club Nicki Jane Ross Cadet; Chemistry Club; Chorus; Concession Worker; FNC, Secre- tary, President; Hi-Tri Council; Homecoming Attendant; Junior Play; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Lat- in Club; Mu Alpha Theta; Student Council; Junior Class Secretary Marion Russell Cadet; Chorus; Librarian; GAA; Student Council; Transfer from Chicago, Illinois; FNC, Vice-Pres- ident; Hi-Tri; Pep Club, Vice- President; GAA Gloria Schleicher Chorus; FBLA; FHA; Hi-Tri; Pep Club Nancy Schulz Chorus; FBLA; FHA; Hi-Tri Barbara Sears FBLA; GAA; Hi-Tri; Latin Club; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Speech Club; Pep Club, Secretary Lynda Simmons Freshman Class Secretary; Chem- istry Club, Secretary; Concession Worker; Teen Town Council; Echo Staff, Editor; FNC, Secre- tary, President; Hi-Tri; History Club; Junior Play; Latin Club; Mu Alpha Theta: Majorette; Bac- calaureate Usher Eddie Simpson Chemistry Club; Sophomore Class Secretary; Concession Worker; Echo Staff; French Club, Seere- tary; Hi-Y, President; Junior — Play; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Lat- in Club; Physics Club; Scarab Staff; Boys’ State; Spanish Club Patricia Ann Singer GAA; Hi-Tri; FBLA; Transfer from St. Louis, Missouri; Spanish Club; Pep Club F i Brenda Sink Chorus; Echo Staff; FHA; Hi-Tri Donald L. Smith Joyce Ann Smith Chorus; FBLA; FHA, Board; Hi-Tri: Junior Play Larry Spencer Chemistry Club; Football; Physics Club; Track Darlene Stahleber Transfer from Peoria, Illinois; Cheerleader; GAA; Hi-Tri: Junior Play; Pep Club; Make-Up Club; Spanish Club; YFC Beverly Stewart Hi-Tri Nick Stewart Ronald Stockton History Club; Physics Club; Hi-Y Rudy Stowers Phyllis Stull Chorus, President; FBLA; FHA; GAA, Vice-President; Hi-Tri Daniel Summers Football; Track James Lloyd Summers Art Club; Band; Concession Worker; Echo Staff; Hi-Y, Secretary; History Club; Scarab Staff; Speech Club; Pep Band 55 Shirley Summers Chorus: Hi-Tri; Latin Club: Speech Club; YFC Vic Tasky Football: Track; Basketball Linda Boyer Taylor Chorus, Trio, Accompanist, Treas- urer, Contest: Echo Stafi: FBLA; FHA: Hi-Tri: Speech Club Speech Club Sandra Sue Taylor FBLA; Hi-Tri Mary Lou Thomas Cadet: FBLA, Vice-President; FNC; Concession Worker; Pep Club; Hi-Tri; Chorus Rita Ann Threlkheld Chorus; FBLA; FHA; Hi-Tri; Speech Club Carolyn Sue Todd Chorus; Spanish Club; Hi-Tri Marvin Upchurch Joan Valli Chorus; FBLA; FNC; History Club; Hi-Tri; Latin Club; Chemistry Club Eldon Wade Football; Concession Worker Darlene Wallace Hi-Tri George Warren Band; Basketball; Chemistry Club; Football; Hi-Y; History Club; Key Club; Track; Pep Club; Teen Town Council, Vice-President 56 ae Irena Worren GAA: FBLA; Hi-Tri Jay Webb FFA, Vice-President: Track Kay Webb FBLA; FHA; FNC; Band Dorrell Webber Band; Transfer from West Frankfort Joe West Basketball; Football, Co-Captain; Track, State; Boys’ State; Key Club, Vice-President; Student Council; Senior Class Vice- President Marvin Whittington Alice Wiggs GAA; Hi-Tri; Concession Worker; FHA Ruth Skelton Williams Band; FBLA; FHA, Board; GAA; Tri-M, President; History Club, Treasurer; Hi-Tri Sam Wilson FRA Phyllis Winemiller HA; Art Club; Hi Tri David Giacone, President; Virginia Milton, Vice-President; JoNita Slawicky, Secretary; Tommy Saxe, Treasurer; Miss Edmonds and Mr. Heinzman, sponsors. Junior Class 58 We are the “Jolly Juniors” of Benton High School. We have ex- perienced our first year as upper classmen. We feel we are ready to take over where the seniors left off. We have gradually developed knowl- edge and experience of school life and are looking forward to our last year of high school. We were hosts to the seniors at the annual Reception and partici- pated in the Junior Pla Line.” Doris Aiken Barbara Adams Robert Allinson Genieve Aumiller Jim Bain Paul Bain Judy Baker Meridy Baker Ronnie Baker Jeff Barlow Lavern Barnfield Nancy Bauer Jim Bennett Philip Bennett Darlene Bethel Ron Bettine Judy Bixler Bob Blake Ken Bozoyich Donna Braden Leroy Brandhorst Wilda Bridges Gary Bruce Glenna Bryant 59 60) Martha Busiere Leslie Carter Bob Chapman Betty Cochrane Edna Cole Donald Conner Dick Conti Gloria Coolock Darlene Darnell Glenda Davis Judy Davis Louise Davis Mike Davis Paul Davis Phyllis Davis Paul De Groff Jane Dillon Ronald Dixon Clifton Duckworth Martha Duckworth Glen Dunn Jerry Eubanks Karen Fitzpatrick Dick Freese David Giacone Richard Glover Carol Goff Charles Grammar Kathryn Gulley Mary Gulley Shirley Gulley Ivan Gunter Janet Hale Wanda Hall Mar gie Hammers Linda Hartman Esther Hays Bill Hedges Bob Hedges Bill Hefner David Hines Larry Hobbs Retha Holder Jeanne Horning Brenda Hughes Gloria Hutchraft Teddy James Jerry Johnson Lloyd Johnson Nancy Johnson Nathan Johnson Paula Jones 61 62 Phillip Knight Bill Lampley Richard Lampley Peggy Langston Bonnie Legendre Larry Lewis Gordon Mandrell Larry Mandrell Jim Manion Tom McClearin Wayne McClendon Roberta McDuffy James McLaren Robert McMahon Pat Mick David Miller Virginia Milton Mary Monroe Gerald Moore Jerri Moore Roger Mundell Larry Nagreski Dickey Neal Karen Nix Larry Odom Ronnie Parrish Brenda Payne Evelyn Payne Janice Payne Phyllis Payne Janet Peebles Karen Phillips Frank Piercy Betty Pinson Martha Price Harl Prior Wanda Ramsey Myrna Ray Mary Rea Dave Rhodes Brenda Rice Ronald Rice Dale Richardson Melvin Richardson Curt Richerson Beverly Roach Barbara Rowe Larry Sanders Tom Saxe George Schooling Kathy Schram Robert Schwartz Ronnie Simpson Rich Singer Ronnie Sink JoNita Slawickey tl ieee Joan Smith Joseph Smith Joyce Smith Sondra Smith Linda Smothers Lindell Smothers Villa Sneed Carolyn Spencer Carmen Spillman Ed Summers Leslie Summers Pauline Summers Jean Taylor Carol Tedeschi Barbara Tedrow Brenda Thomas Carolyn Threlkheld Angie Trapper John Tucker Barbara Upchurch David Watkins Larry Wiggins Jim Wilcox Glen Wilcox Mike Williams Evan Willis Marvin Wilson Phyllis Wilson Tom Young Cecil Bennett James Eldridge Phil Foster Robert Jilek Barbara Thrane 65 Richard Bolander, President; Marietta Spencer, Vice-President; Sandra Chance, Secretary; Marjorie Cox, Treasurer; Mr. Upchurch and Mrs. Mundell, sponsors. Sophomore Class We are the “silly sophomores” of Benton High School. In our second year of high school we participated in many school activities and thor- oughly learned the routine of high school. We will be looking forward to next year when we will be junio and upperclassmen. We are fam: with all of the sounds of scho social life, and are very graduate to the classmen. 66 i John Bailey Mary Bain Lana Barminski Juanita Barnfield Farrel Bennett Darla Biggs Barbara Blunt Richard Bohlander Tom Bolen Brenda Bonenberger Bob Bridges Sue Browning Larry Bruno Mary Burgess Karen Canada Lucille Casey Sandra Chance Mary Lane Childs Leon Clinton Donald Cockrane Terry Cook Ronald Corbin Marjorie Cox Barbara Crawford Richard Crawford Brenda Cunningham David Dalby Sue Dallape Jeanette Dann Phillip Darnell Stephen Deiro Diana Denham Linda Dethrow Arthur Carl Dobrzynski Ted Donosky Linda Dorris Sue Doty Mary Ellen Drew Larry Dugger Sandra Dugger Connie Easley Diane Erwin Joyce Escue Mary Ann Eskew Mary Fahey Danny Falcomata Nancy Fields Avis Fierberg Ann Fingerhut Carol Finn Janice Foster Robert German Glenda Gilliam Cindy Glover David Glover Peggy Graham Denise Griffeth Sharon Guy Kay Haithcoat John Richard Hamilton Karen Hand David Hall Sondra Hartman Bill Haskins Elizabeth Hayse Linda Heard Mary Ellen Hedges Joyce Hefner Judy Herbert Gerald Higgerson Everett Hines Roberta Hofstetter Jas. Willard Holman Carol Horning Ronnie House Winfred Hoy Joyce Hungate Sherry Hutchens inde: Elutc Bob Jones , Mary Alice Jones David Joplin Kenneth Kiegley Marshall Kennedy William Kerley Dennis Ker Mark Kern William Ketteman Loretta King Lynn Knapp Virginia Knight Beverly Kolisek Sharon Koschuch Joyce Kuykendall Glen Lang Nick Lenard Richard Lenard Robert Lawson Susan Link Jim Luster Vernon Markel Joyce Martin Gary May Phyllis McAfoos Sharon McCollum Mary McCommons Kay McGill Jack McLaren Mary MclLearin James McPherson Donna Melvin Claude Menees Brenda Midyett Gene Miller Gene Mitchell Alice Moake Terry Moody Marilyn Morris Mike Moss Donna Norcross Mike Owens John Page Diann Pemberton Patricia Pent Nancy Peyton John Phillips Jack Potts Penry Poulson Robbie Pratt Rex Pratt Mike Price Karen Pugh Ronald Raby Elaine Rector Edith Reed Marvin Reed Joyce Rhine Gordon Rice Dee Rice Doug Rice Rosemary Rice Kenneth Richardson Wayman Roberson Donna Rock Gary Ross Sharon Rowe Marilyn Ruemmler Carol Reynolds Larry Rusher Marilyn Sanders Frank Sandusky Ruth Ann Schulz Carolyn Sears Diane Shew David Shockley Loman Shrey: Myrna Simm Gordon Sims Gary Sink John Smith Linda Smith Sally Smith Terry Smothers Carolyn Sneed Marilyn Spain Marietta Spencer Eddy Stevens William Stewart Delores Stocton Austin Story Jerry Stringer Douglas Struble Sharon Struble Rosie Stull Donna Summers Max Summers Ruby Taylor Ruth Ann Taylor Carl Tedrow Joyce Todd Robert Tucker Jim Upchurch Sandra Webb Sue Webb Jane Ellen Wertz Jim Wells Ruth Ann West Duane Whaley Cathy Whittier Bill Wiggs Edna Wiggs Barry Jo Williams Charles Williams Maurice Williams Mary Winemiller Dick Stull, President; Judy Tate, Vice-President; Sandie Richards, Secretary; Terri Arnold, Treasurer; Mr. Aiken and Mrs. Neal, sponsors. Freshman Class 72 We are the green freshmen of Benton High School. At first we were bewildered, but as the year passed, we learned the ins and outs of high school life. We learned to study, and we deyeloped interests in outside activities. We are looking forward to our next three years of life at BCHS. We will have fun in the next three years, but we will always remember the thrill of our first year of high school. Robert Asher Doris Adams Danny Alexander Joyce Anderson Terri Arnold Raymond Aumiller Kenneth Bain Thelma Baker Charles Barlow Paula Barrel Charles Baxter Gary Beattie Priscilla Beatty Barbara Betine Charles Biggerstaff Patricia Bixler Donna Blagg John Border Gerald Braden Joe Brandibas Don Brooks Shirley Buntin Lenard Bybee Robert Canada Ruth Ann Carlton Donald Carter Nikka Cavalli Mary Lou Chance Linda Cockrum Jerry Conner Bill Paul Conner Glenna Conti Joe Cook Jim Cunningham Mary Evelyn Dalby Eyalaine Darnell Carolyn Davis Gary Davis Richard Davis Roberta Davis Janet Davis Ruth Ann Davis Jim Day David Day Jerri Doty Mary Etta Doty Jerry Dunn Emest Duckworth Reta Dun: Barbara Eldridge Brenda Eubanks Della Sue Ezell Sheila Fielden Curtis Fisher David Thomas Flannigan Virgil Flannigan Connie Flatt Patty Frailey Sam French Jack Frick Jean Gant Ronnie Giacone Mary Goodin Carl Grammer . Winona Fryer : Joyce Graves . Georgia Groves ‘ Alice Gunter Curtis Gunter Evelyn Hall Wiley Hall Billy Haney Carol Haney Ronnie Head David Hefner Herschel Hinks Susan Hill Carol Hofstetter Judy Holm ‘Troy Holman Jean Hopkens Roy Hosick Mary Ann Hughes Randy Hungate Gary Hutcheraft Lou Ann Johnston Janet Keelen Bob Kent Sue Kerley Kay Kerley Martha Kern Kern Kirk Peggy Kornya Jane Ellen Kraft Cheryl Lampley Elizabeth Landfried — Norma Langston Janice Link i Ronnie Lynch Dean Manis Evelyn Marvel Jerry McCann Judy McCleron Terry McClendon Candace McClerran Tommy McEndree Judy McKinnon George McKeown Jerry McPherson Linda Moore Terry Moore Doyle Morris Carolyn Moss Betty Lou Neal Paul Neal Rickie Nix Bob Orchid Patsy Pace Nancy Parrish Charles Paul Pat Page Toni Paulavish Lela Pedigo William Perkins Jerry Perry Jean Phillips Junior Phillips Kay Piercy Joan Pickard George Price Val Pritchett Janice Prowell Alicia Puckett Virginia Reynolds Merry Reed Glenda Rhine Sandie Richards Mike Roberson Wanda Roberts Robert Everett Robinson : i os —3 ie, ics Wis We q iE rhe? Kenneth Slayton Clodena Smith Nelda Smith Diana Smith Patty Sneed Charles Stelzriede Warren Stewart Dick Stull Bill Sullivan Cecil Sullivan Rena Sullivan Barbara Summers Betty Summers James Summers Robert Summers Nancy Swinney Charles Taskoski Eddie Tasky Judy Tate Michial Tate Crystal Taylor Fred ‘Taylor Mary Taylor Robert Terry ‘Terry Uhomas Larry Wyant Don Wyant Kenneth Workman Phyllis Winemiller Ferrell Winemiller Skip Williams Ronald Williams Alice Jean Willis Richard Wilkerson Eugene Wilkerson Kenneth Ray Wilerson Reta Wiggs Diana Wiggs Tom Whittington Paula West Josephine Wertz Charles Webster Bill Webber Robert Waller Adrin Walker Janet Waldon Diana Upchurch David Upchurch Karen Tittsworth Tom Threewitt These Rangers prepare for a yictorious season. SPORTS -- the thud of spikes on the track Jupy McCarry, 1958 Homecoming Queen 0 caer te Homecoming Os sy Joye Moore Vircinta Mitton Mi ANNETTE FRAILEY On Thanksgiving, November 27, 1958, BCHS students celebrated the Ranger victory of that afternoon at the annual Homecoming Dance which had the theme of “Blue Moon.” The highlight of the eve ning was the crowning of the Queen. The 1958 Homecoming Queen was Judy McCarty. She was elected by the varsity football team and was crowned by co-captains Jerry Pirtle and Joe West. The at- tendants were chosen by their re- spective classes. Mary Lou CHance Jane Ditton Diana SHEW Nate Johnson, Terry Deiro, Ward Johnson , Dave Bailey, Kenneth Bozovich, Paul De Groff. Football The Rangers got off to a flying start this season by defeating Metropolis, 44-0, but they were unable to keep up the winning pace because of injuries, lack of constituents, and because it was one of the smallest teams Benton has had in several years. After three wins and two losses, the Rangers completed the season by defeating West Frankfort, 22-0. This timely game put the Rangers in second place in the South Seven Confer ence. This year the co-captains were Jerry Pirtle and Joe West. The other senior members were Alfred Lynch, Terry Deiro, Jeff Fer guson, Bill Gamble, Nealy Glenn, Phil Bailie, David Bailey, Ward Johnson, Vic i Tasky, Larry Durham, and George Warren. — Roger Mundell, Kenneth Hutchens, Robert Jilek, Larry Burgess. George Warren, Bill Gamble, Jerry Pirtle, Phil Bailie. Jerry Pirtle and Joe West, Co-Captains. Larry Durham, Alfred Lynch, Nealy Glenn. Hold that line! Jim Bain, Robert McMahon, Jeff Ferguson, Vic Tasky, Joe West, David Giacone. 81 Chance, Short, Shew, Rice Cheerleaders The cheerleaders of B.C.H.S. are a very active group of girls. They not only cheer at every football and basketball game, but also plan and are in charge of all pep sessions. They encourage students to back the team by attending games, and they boost the morale of the Rangers by giving them needed support. The varsity squad consists of two seniors, Brenda Fisher and Eleanor Rice, and two juniors, Evelyn Payne and Brenda Payne. The Fresh- Soph cheerleaders are composed of two sophomores and two freshmen. They are Dee Rice, Diana Shew, Mary Lou Chance, and Judy Short. Fisher, Rice, E. Payne, B. Payne Up and Over! With the sun in their eyes and the cheers of the crowd in their ears, the Rangers add an- other point in their 27-0 victory over Harrisburg. Jerry Pirtle is making a fast dash for the goal line to give the Rangers 6 more points in their victory over Harrisburg on Armistice Day. Push “Em Back “Sold that line” is the motto that the Rangers are carrying out as the Bulldogs try to break through the Ranger line. Ward Johnson, Tackle Alfred Lynch, Guard Jerry Pirtle, Co-Captain, Halfback yy ¥ oe z . ze ¥ a .% Bc eo 43 a ee mg WFR Pash. q Gabe 7 3 Asay “Ss . wT Vic Tasky, End Phil pee Halfback | Ee Tee Fullback Varsity Football Squad David Giacone, End Roger Mundell, Center Nate Johnson, Tackle Joe West, Co-Captain, End Kenneth Bozovich, Guard Bill Gamble, Halfback Nap oer on A ORE ABBE Terry Deiro, Tackle Paul De Groff, Guard 85 Mike Williams Coaches and Managers Ralph Dayison, Head Coach; Gene Ernest and Glenn Trulove, Assistants. We of BCHS believe that our coaching staff, consisting of Head Coach, Ralph Davison, and assistants Glenn Trulove and Gene Ernest, is the best in the state of Illi- nois. These men work diligently cvery night after school to develop and encourage stu- dents who participate in football, basketball, or track. Mr. Ernest coaches the freshmen and helps them to become accustomed to sports at BCHS, while Mr. Davison and Mr. Trulove work with the varsity. The managers of the football and basketball team were Gary Miller, Paul Davis, and Mike Williams. These boys help the coaches by keeping all the equipment in shape for every game. They stay after school when the team practices, and the managers ac- company the teams to all games. The coaches and managers are to be commended for their fine job in developing sports at Benton High School. Gary Miller Paul Davis ERD Sports Scores, 1958-59 VARSITY FOOTBALL RESULTS VARSITY BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD OP BCHS Benton 73 Christopher 4] Benton ys Metropolis 0 44 Benton 4] Mt. Vernon 57 Benton vs Centralia 39 0 Benton 66 Carbondale 59 Benton vs Marion 0 18 Benton 69 Herrin UT Benton ys Murphysboro 21 0 Benton 52 Harrisburg 57 Benton vs Herrin 13 14 Benton 52 Johnston City 49 Benton vs Assu mption 18 7 Benton 68 West Frankfort 78 Benton vs Mt. Vernon 14 6 Benton Dil Mt. Vernon 56 Benton vs Eldorado 19 13 Benton 71 Marion 64 Benton vs Harrisburg 0 27 Benton 59 West Frankfort 71 Benton ys West Frankfort 0 22 Benton 33 Herrin 52 Benton 70 Eldorado 55 a . Bent 58 Harrisbur, 66 FRESH-SOPH FOOTBALL RESULTS Bee 70 Centralia : 89 Benton 64 Du Quoin 49 OP Bons Benton ys Metropolis 0) 40 Benton 65 McLeansboro oo Benton ys Centralia 40 0 Benton 80 Murphysboro 66 Benton ys Marion 6 20 Benton 72. Assumption 52 Benton ys Murphysboro 12 26 Benton 81 Centralia 74 Benton ys _ Herrin 36 13 Benton vs West Frankfort 6 68 Benton vs Mt. Vernon 6 6 CENTRALIA TOURNEY Benton vs Eldorado 20 13 Benton 49 Collinsville 41 Benton vs Harrisburg 14 68 Benton 68 Pinckneyville 57 Benton 45 Herrin 70 FRESHMAN BASKETBALL SCORES Benton eo pooner Cones Benton 65 Harrisburg 24 ha ee iElelowdlo 38 CHRISTOPHER TOURNEY Benton 45 West Frankfort 40 Roxas 57 Ghose 44 Benton 53 Eldorado 52 Benton 74 Murphysboro 65 Benton 48 Harrisburg 25 Benen 58 Gar 62 Benton 57 Christopher 23 P Benton 58 West Frankfort 43 Benton 62 Christopher 24 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Benton 24 Christopher 17 FROSH-SOPH BASKETBALL SCORES Renton 75 Johnston City 62 Rewen 7] Christopher 24 Benton 60 West Frankfort 59 Benton 53 Met. Vernon 57 : Benton 45 Marion 52. . ) Bones B Blowin 57 SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT ‘ Benton AS Harrisburg 55 Benton 68 Harrisburg 67 Benton 4] Johnston City 35 Benton 49 Carmi 48 Benton 35 West Frankfort 37 i Benton 29 Met. Vernon 38 bY) Marion 42 SUPER-SECTIONAL eae f 2 Benton 50 Herrin 62 Eldorado 38 Harris a JUNIOR VARSITY RESULTS 50 Benton 60 Christopher 57 58 Benton 89 Du Quoin 73 61 Benton 51 Assumption 33 Basketball Freshman-Sophomore Team: Bobby Orchid, Wiley Hall, Ernest Duckworth, Gene Mitchell, Mac Wynn, Randy Hungate, Richard Davis, Terry Thomas, Ed Tasky, Tom Whittington, Ronnie Head, and Rick Crawford. Joe Kimmel tries a shot at the basket against Vic Tasky makes the winning free throw with one second Christopher in the Regional Tournament. to go in the final game against the Redbirds. Regional Champions The Rangers got off ¢) a flying start in the post-season basketball tournaments by defeating Christopher and then Johnston City. In the Championship game of the Regional Tournament, the underdog Rangers defeated West Frankfort, who previously defeated the Rangers two times. The Championship game was very thrilling, with Vie Tasky making the winning free throw with one second to go. The Rangers were met on the square by several hundred students and fans wishing them good luck in the Sectional Tournament. Ferguson goes in for a lay up against West Frankfort. Ferguson makes a basket as the Rangers start their first game of the Regional Tournament. Vie Tasky, Captain Terry Deiro Jeff Ferguson Jim Richardson Varsity Basketball Team Joe West Robert Curt Richerson McMahon Robert Chapman Larry Lewis Joe Kimmel Bill Kerley 3) The Benton Rangers receive help and encouragement in the Regional Tournament from their team-mates. A Night to Remember Gene Miller gets a helping hand in order to cut down the basket for Vic Tasky as a remembrance of his win- ning basket. Cordell Cairel and Jeff Ferguson display their track ability, which greatly helped the Benton Rangers in the 1958 season. Cordell shows his style while winning the hurdles at the West Frankfort track meet. TRACK —the crack of the starter’s gun. The Benton Ranger’s track team of 1958 had sey- eral outstanding participants, including the hurdlers and the varsity shuttle relay team, winning the West Frankfort Relays 220 shuttle relay trophy. Because of unfavorable weather conditions and lack of practice, the Rangers did not place high in the meets. But with the coaching of Davison, Tru- loye, and Emest, three boys, West, Ferguson, and Cairel, participated in the state track meet at Cham- paign. County Meet - - - Third Place Mineral Area Relay— West Frankfort Relays - = Carbondale Relays — West Frankfort Meet = - Freshman-Sophomore at West Frankfort - = Pinckneyville Freshman-Sophomore — Southern Illinois District Track Meet - Seventh Place “Conference Meets Ninth Place Fifth Place Third Place Captain Vic Tasky goes up for a shot against Carmi in the Championship game of the Sectional Tourney. Sectional The Rangers fight back in their struggle to defeat Carmi in the Eldorado Tourney. The team is in a huddle and the cheerleaders lead the crowd in shouting encouragement to the team. Champions Jeff Ferguson drives in to start the Rangers on a scoring spree that leads the Rangers to victory. Ce ati The 1959 Sectional Champions: the victorious Benton Rangers after winning the Sectional Tourney at Eldorado. Cinderella Team The Rangers did it again. After trailing by 12 points at the half, and losing by 14 points at one time, the Rangers came from behind in the fourth quarter to win by one point on a basket by Vic Tasky. This was the third victory in three games in which the Rangers won by one point. By winning this game the Rangers earned the title of “Cin- derella Team of the Sweet Sixteen.” This Tourney Championship was the first since 1933, 26 years. The Rangers had a police escort back to Benton, and a crowd of several hundred people welcomed the team back to town. Carian Tasky accopts the trophy for the Rangers in the Sectional Tournament. The joyous Rangers congratulate each other and the coaches after their thrilling victory over Carmi. of the “Sweet Sixteen”’ Tasky, Tasky, He's our man; come on fans, let’s give him a hand. 97 98 The score is now 13 to 11 in Benton's fayor. State Tournament The Rangers were defeated 62 to 50 in the first round of the State Tournament played at West Frank- fort on March 17, 1959. The Her- rin Tigers, the number two team in the state, managed to break the Rangers’ eleve n game winning streak. Although Benton did not finish in the State finals, we are still proud of our team and will back them all the way. Joe West keeps the ball away from one of the Herrin Tigers. A diligent study of the arts. ; _Sponsors--The sound of confidence 99 100 BANK of BENTON THE PEOPLE’S BANK congratulates and extends best wishes to the young men and women comprising the class of 1959 and invites them to use their Home Town Bank as their banking home. MEMBER F.D.1.C. Greeting Cards for all occasions LEWIS NEWS and CARD SHOP Newhouse Lumber Co. Good Wood Goods Phone 8-7781 Benton, Illinois Compliments of J. W. MENHALL EVERETT LEWIS LAWYER Compliments of A W Rootbeer and Benton Mobile Homes Compliments of Newton’s Shoes S. C. D. REA SONS QUALITY INSURANCE SINCE 1911 D. L. Wood Building Val-U Dress Shop “Where Smart Women Practice Thrift” Compliments of Dr. R. M. Johnson Compliments of Drake Funeral Home 106 East Washington 200 N. Main Compliments of Ludwig Cities Service Phone 8-2331 Compliments of Dr. J. D. Woolley OPTOMETRIST Wood Building Compliments of HARRIS’‘S Capitol Building Johnson’s Upholstery Furniture and Automobile 701 North McLeansboro DAIRY QUEEN Tastes Better! 101 pawn bean eee Pretty Girls Smoke Gets in Your Eyes Sweet Little Sixteen Sixteen Tons Beep Beep Round and Round 102 Don’t Be Cruel Bluebird, Buzzard and the Oriole Dancing in the Dark me GREGORY CH EVROLET CO. Best Wishes Class of ‘59 Day 8128—Phone Night 3499 O. C. BEATY SHELL SERVICE “Our cars make good or we do” 24-hour AAA Wrecker Service D d g ay and Night Wrecker Service Ph. Day—8-8911 - Ph. Night—8-7621 219 N. Main St. Benton, III. 514 N. McLeansboro St. ae Compliments of 103 Benton Evening News Franklin County’s Home Daily Best Wishes to Class of 1959 From STAR BEST Benton’s Leading Fashion Center J. V. Walker and Sons Clothing for Young Men Best Wishes to Class of 1959 from CROWN FINANCE Joe Eovaldi Market 1010 N. McLeansboro St. Phone 9-1261 X Compliments of KATE’S GROCERY 712 North McLeansboro Compliments of DOUGLAS CLEANERS 104 Knight’s Furniture E. A. Knight Kurfee’s Paints - Wallpaper Floor Covering Phone 92711 620 East Main Benton, Ill. Compliments of F. B. McAFOOS CO. J. 1. Case and New Holland Implements 310 East Church Phone 8-4721 Immediate Cleaners Furriers Free Pick-up and Delivery 301 East Main EOVALDI AND EOVALDI COOK’S FLORIST SHOP “Flowers for every occasion” MARTIN‘S Paint - Wallpaper - Toys Gifts Compliments of Dr. Scott E. Dudley Pee Wee Shop “ Ne major in minors” CARTER-WOOLARD P Tal ZA IRINA ZN (SE VF DRAKE SHOE STORE Shoes for the Family Paul E. Whittington INSURANCE BEAUTY LANE “Short Cut to Loveliness”’ Williams Bldg. Phone 92811 McCann-Chaplain Drug COSMETICS : DRUGS FOUNTAIN SERVICE Phone 8-4811 Benton Illinois IB, 6 C, Radio Congratulations from and Furniture GUNTER’S Company Kroehler .. . General Tire Dist. MSLEE) 0 0 « Studebaker Skelgas . . General Electric . . CARRUTHERS Franklin Loan Finance Co. Cadillac - Pontiac Our 25th Anniversary 1103 E. Side Square Benton, Illinois 106 All the Things You Are The Tender Trap Arrivedecchi Roma Yakety Yak The Large Charge The Big Bopper Ach Dw Lieber All American Boy It’s Only Make-Believe Etherton Appliance Co. FRIGIDAIRE PRODUCTS Akin’s Jewelry Store BENTON’S JEWELERS RCA ZENITH Since 1934 Radios and TV One of Southern Illinois Finer Jewelry Stores Jerrells’ Shell Station 24 HOUR SERVICE East Side Square — Benton 201 North Main Phone 9-2021 i joan- Gi J pions, we Benton, Illinois 108 The Curtis E. Smith Company ABSTRACTS OF TITLE Over 45 Years of Title Experience in Franklin County The Only Abstract Office in Franklin County Under Supervision of Licensed Attorney Registered IIlinois Land Surveyor and Notary Publics in Office Capitol Theatre Building Phone 8-3321 CNC By mm A a ( ii ll | Mm nih ral | BENTON, ILLINOIS MOUSE IUD sl su Ts HA 109 110 Congratulations to the Class of (59 KOHLSDORF’S “Quality Corner’ FREE PARKING Zeigler Illinois Start a Bank Account Now at BENTON COMMUNITY BANK “Your Home Owned Bank” M You Will Find It a Great Help ee In Planning: Your College Education Wood Building Benton, Illinois ‘Itchy Twitchy Feeling” Wine, Women, and Song” “Three Cool Cats” “Charlie Brown” “Standin’ on the Corner” “Big Nellie” ba Dabba Dabba’ “Memories are Made of This” “Moments to Remember” 111 JIM LEONG LAUNDRY 101 West Main Street Compliments of Dr. C. N. Stilley Compliments of Blockley’s Shoe Repair “Pour it on ‘em, you Rangers’ Elmer Jenkins Stotlar Motors, Inc. Serving the Community Since 1916 Shop at Your Friendly KROGER STORES and Live better for less. Compliments of BENTON CAFE Engraving in This Book by Ropkey Engraving Company Indianapolis, Indiana 112 Your SCARAB Again...in 1959 your annual is printed by Letterpress on the finest equipment in Southern Illinois. Record ies Tees teccetbeasts as accel iE. TES Takeo or ines eerer See Hi 4 il | BENTON PUBL = a = a —— SS