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

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1960 volume:

cara 1960 . BENTON, ILLINOIS (A silhouette of our base of learning. ) SILO UES OF Ulric, ett weeks At night, our school seems dark and peaceful. The i side is a scene of shadowed desks in quite cl. sounds of students going from class to class during the day are now gone. As one walks through the corridors, his foot steps echo through the school. He feels all alone in a seem- ingly strange building. This feeling soon changes as life returns the next day to B.C.H.S. SS TOON Life returns to B.C.H.S. at 8:15 each morning. To eat or not to eat, that is the question. | . Students reporting to their classes. Those riding a bus to school know some of the happenings that go on during the ride. Usually, the first thing they do as they enter the bus is to look for a seat. Soon, all the students are picked up and on their way to school. As they ride, they talk and dis- cuss the latest news. At last, the bus reaches the school, and everyone is pushing and pulling trying to get off. As they get off, they see the students standing around talking to each other. The boys are usually around some “souped” up hot rod while the girls are talking about the latest fashions and the newest boy in school. The bell rings and the students go to their lockers. The halls are crowded and the students find it hard to get through. This does not last long because they are soon cleared as the students enter their classes. Then, they talk and have fun until the tardy bell rings. Finally, all is quiet, at least for a while. The morning classes pass quickly, and the students find themselves on the campus again, Overlapping practice schedule. The exciting Turkey Day Game between Benton and West Frankfort finally arrived. The enthused Benton and Frankfort fans flocked to the West Frank- fort bleachers to see the games in the near freezing weather while the cheerleaders led the fans in well- known cheers to give the teams confidence. At the first of the game, it was feared that the Red- bird's might win, but later the Rangers picked up their pace to win the exciting game by a score of 21 to 7. The day was topped off by the glorious Home- coming dance, this year entitled Bali Ha’i. The cou- ples gathered on the spacious dance floor of the beau- tifully decorated new gym to dance with their date to a popular tune played by the orchestra. The gym was decorated to represent the beauties predominant in the new state of Hawaii. Scattered palm trees adorned the dance floor which was cen- tered by a south sea island hut, flooded with multi- colored lights. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the Homecoming Queen and her court. An over- flowing crowd filled the gym on both sides as both students and townspeople saw Miss Evelyn Payne and her court ascent to the throne. Those who were there will long remember the courtesies given her by the members of the football squad when each one paid an inspiring tribute to “her highness” by step- ping up and kissing her in her hour of glory. Minis was the event of the school year 1959-60 and a Ho Students voting for their class officers. At 11:21 the bell rings for lunch. It is a mad rush as the students try to be the first ones in the chow line. The hall is noisy as the students talk and laugh while waiting in line. After a time, they get their lunch and enter the dining hall. All that is seen is the hub-bub of heads talking and laughing. Within 40 minutes the bell rings, and the cafe- teria is quiet and peaceful as the students are in their afternoon classes. Some students are in intensive study, while others are sleepy after their lunch. Students find it hard to sit through the afternoon classes, but soon the bell rings, and they are out for another day. Students relaxing during lunch hour. } : 4 i 23 S petaaaen vm ws cay. ot Looks as if everycne is enjoying the Junior-Senior Reception. 10 Care for more refreshments? In the beginning of September, we finally settle down to the routine of study after a happy, fun-filled summer. The first big events of the school year are the Home- coming parade, game, and dance which brings the football season to an end. Not long afterwards, the basketball season opens and brings new enthusiasm to the students. The fans of basketball and football cheer as the boys try to score another point to lead the team on to victory and perhaps championship. Although sports play an important part in our extra-curricular activities, there are dances, club actiy- ities, and many other social events which are at their highest peak with the arrival of the spring term. The Echo Carnival and Junior-Senior Reception play an important part, also. Then, too, the most favored event of the school year, at least for the senior, is Senior Week and Graduation Day. All these add to another memorable year for the students and teachers of B.C.H.S, Pele UIN AMG) Iles eS SOS Mr. Herbert Mundell in his eighth year as principal of Benton Consolidated _ High School. b: Principal Mr. Mundell, along with his many other responsi- bilities, willingly gives aid and advice to the students and teachers. He is called on many times during the day to make important decisions concerning the school. 12 Irene Mrogenski is the school registrar. She is kept busy answering the telephone, issuing tardy permits and absence slips. Joan Vincenti is secretary and trea- surer. She serves the many demands of the student body and should be commended on her ability to do this. Irene Mrogenski School Registrar Mike McCarty, President W. C. Rice, Secretary Carl Ingram William Frank Payne Ward Phillips Joan Vincenti Secretary and Treasurer Sherman Whitlow 13 14 Verbal Adkisson H. M. Aiken Bonnie Collins Margaret Armentrout Kirby Browning B. S. in Edi, SIU i, Sh WL wi IL B. Ed, SIU B. Ed., SIU B. S. in Ed., SIU Health Biology Study Hall M. A., U. of I. M. S., SIU Latin English Ellen Burkhart Lucille Craddock Ralph E. Davison Gene Ernest ; B. L. Finley B. A., U. of Wisc. B. Ed., SIU B. Ed., SIU B. S., SIU B. S, U. of I. Mz A., U. of Ill. Home Ec. Am. History Industrial Arts IME Sy, We @F Ik English Voc. Agriculture The faculty of our school are not only our teachers in class, but help us after class, sponsor our club, and give us advice whenever we need it. They are always ready to help and give assistance whenever necessary. Most of the time of our teachers is spent at school, but they also have many more things to do. Many be- Jerry Hart Ray Heinzman Alberta Hidritch Pat Hollada B. Mu. Ed., SIU B. Ed, SIU) B.S. SIU B.S. M. Mu. Ed., SIU IML AX, Wo @F WtL Shurtleff College Physical Ed. IMG Music Business M. S., SIU History rm? Louise Little Jim Lynch Edward Miller John R. Miller Etna Morrison B. S. Library Science B.S. in Ed., SIU B. S. in Ed., SIU 3, S,, SING) 1B Ay, Wh oF Kansas Murray, Kentucky Mathematics M. S. in Ed., SIU M. A., U. of I. M. A., U. of Michigan English Speech Mathematics Mildred Neal Mary Alice Pribble Dallas Rea Imogene Rea Claude Rhodes B. S., SIU B. Ed., SIU Be S., im Eds, SU B. S., ISNU 1 Soy ISIN Mathematics Business M. S., SIU English IMI AN Wi, oir Il, Industial Arts Physical Ed. long to clubs, are taking college class, are coaches, and are all kept busy with their student’s homework. The responsibility of our teachers is great. They must attend ball games, club activities, and all other activities of our high school. Ernest E. Shepard Glen Trulove Marjorie Trulove Donald Upchurch Mary Webb 13, AX, Wl, OF I, B. Ed., SIU B. S., U. of I. B. S., SIU B. S., U. of I. M. A., U. of I. M. A. U. of I. M. S., SIU Physics M. A., Columbia U. History History Shorthand Home Economics 15 “She seldom spoke; but what she said: The recson firm, the temeprate will. “Of legal knowledge | acquired such a grip, . Ai) lear, i hat th took me into the partnership. was ¢ 7 = ee foresight, Spor Tha ey soon el p nee eae And toll of cctse, 2011 haC oan skill; — to hear;” —Chaue “A kind and genfle hearf he had.” “Remember us—if at all—not as lost violent “Boot, saddle, to horse, and away. —Goldsmith souls, —Browning But only as the hollow men the stuffed men.” —Eliot “Full well they laughed with glee, “He was a gentleman from soul to crown.’ “The rank, the dress, the number, ans At all his jokes, for many a joke —Robinson the cause fed) oi (lt had he.” —Goldsmith were all assemble: Why Ie Bale 16 : Gladys Adams, Louise Saunders, and Anna Hill. Maintenance Staff: Humbert Bennett, Kenney Shoemate, Caleb Lowry, and Bill Saunders. PTS 18 We are the “Sophisticated Seniors” of Benton High School. Since 1956, the year we entered as freshman, we have known study, work, fun and good times. In these four years, we haye learned a great deal, acquired interests in clubs and activities, and have made many friends. The long awaited day, our grad- uation, has finally arrived. We meet it with mixed emotions. We reluctantly leave our many friends and teachers, but we are happy to have attained this goal—graduation. We are anticipating the future with high hopes of building our ambitions successfully. We have reached the end of our high school days with our happy times fading into the past. We shall re- member the senior play we presented and our Junior- Senior Reception in which we were the guests of the Juniors. We shall always be a part of Benton Con- solidated High School. We are grateful for all it has given us. Senior Class Curt Richardson, President; Eddie Summers, Vice President; Mike Wil- liams, Secretary; David Giacone, Treasurer; Miss Burkhart and Mr. Heinzman, sponsors. Doris Aiken FBLA. Treasurer; FNC; FHA; GAA; Echo Staff; Mu Alpha Theta; Hi-Tri; Lions’ Honor Banquet Barbara Adams Robert Allinson Transfer from Connecticut; Echo Staff; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Thespians; Junior Play; Chemistry Club; Speech Club Genevieve Aumiller FHA; FBLA: Hi-Tri Jim Bain Football, Co-Captain; Basket- ball; Track; Freshman Class President; Student Council, President; Latin Club; Chem- istry Club; Key Club, Lieuten- ant Governor; Scarab Royalty; Mu Alpha Theta, Scarab Royalty King, Scarab Sports Editor Paul Bain Track Judy Baker Library Club, Secretary; Freshman Class Treasurer; History Club; Speech Club; Make-up Club; FNC; Youth for Christ; Thespians; Echo Staff; Scarab Staff; Letter Girl; Chemistry Club; Teen Town Council; Junior Play; FHA Meridy Baker FNC; Scarab Staff, Freshman Co-Editor; Hi-Tri Council; Chemistry Club; Mu Alpha Theta; Youth for Christ; Latin Club; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Honorary Commencement Usher; Future Teachers Club Ron Baker Latin Club Jeff Barlow Hi-Y; Echo Staff; Latin Club; Debate Team; Chemistry Club; Mu Alpha Theta; Speech Club; Thespians, President; History Club Paul Barnfield Football; Track Nancy Bauer FNC; Student Council; Speech Club; Junior Play; Make-up Club; YFC; Latin Club; Hi-Tri; Scarab Royalty; Teen Town Council; FBLA; Homecoming Attendant; Scarab Royalty Attendant 19 20 Darlene Bethel FHA; Hi-Tri Ronnie Betine Track Judy Bixler FHA; FNC; Hi-Tri; Band Bob Blake Kenneth Bozovich Football; Track; FFA Donna Braden Band; FBLA; FHA; Speech Club; Tri-M; Hi-Tri; District Music Contest; State Music Contest Leroy Brandhorst FFA, Sentinel, Vice-President Wilda Bridges : FHA; FBLA, Reporter; Hi-Tri Aline Bruce Hi-Tri; FBLA Gary Bruce Football; Track Glenna Bryant Band; FNC; FBLA; Tri-M; Hi-Tri; Music Contest; French Club; Spanish Club Carolyn Buntin FHA; Hi-Tri; FBLA, Secretary; Spanish Club; ENG; served at Junior-Senior Reception Larry Burgess Key Club; Football; Track; Echo Staff; Teen Town Council Velma Burns Latin Club; FHA; YFC; Hi-Tri Martha Busiere Hi-Tri; Chorus; FNC; FHA; YFC; GAA Leslie Carter DO Robert Chapman Basketball; Track; Football; Speech Club, Treasurer; Juni or Play; Key Club Betty Cochrane FHA; Hi-Tri Edna Cole FHA; FBLA; Hi-Tri Dick Conti Football; Track; Latin Club, President; Chemistry Club; Mu Alpha Theta, Secretary; Lions’ Honor Banquet Gloria Coolock FNC; FBLA; Hi-Tri; FHA Bill Crawford Football; Basketball; Johnson City transfer; Class President; Student Council Darlene Darnell FHA; Pep Club; GAA; Hi-Tri; Chorus; FBLA Glenda Davis Sesser transfer; Band; Chorus; GAA, Vice-President; Speech Club; State and District Music Contest; University of Illinois All-State Chorus; Hi-Tri; Junior Play Usher 21 Louise Davis Mu Alpha Theta; GAA; Lions’ Club Banquet; Honorary Com- mencement Usher; Math Field Day; Hi-Tri Mike Davis Paul Davis Football-Basketball-Track Man- ager; Hi-Y; History Club, Vice- President; Speech Club Phyllis Davis FHA; FBLA; Cadet; Hi-Tri Paul DeGroff Football; Track Jane Dillon Student Council, Secretary; FHA, Treasurer, Chairman of Degrees, Parliamentarian; Homecoming Attendant; Hi-Tri, President; FBLA Ronald Dixon FFA, Treasurer Clifton Duckworth Mt. Vernon transfer; Mu Alpha Theta; Lions’ Honor Banquet Martha Duckworth GAA; Band; Echo Staff; PHA; Chorus; Hi- Tri; FBLA, Vice- President, State Director Glen Dunn ie John Elko Jerry Eubanks Track; Speech Club; Rado S peaking Contests; Junior P Sento: Play; Tikespem “4 Scarab Staff Denver Fisher FFA Lendall Fisher FFA Phil Foster Junior Play; FFA; Thespians, Representative; Speech Club Dick Freese Echo Staff; Football; Debate Club David Giacone Football, Co-Captain; Track; Latin Club; Marshal at Gradu- ation; Mu Alpha Theta; Chem- istry Club; Student Council, Vice-President; Junior Class President; Senior Class Treasurer Richard Glover Carol Goff Homecoming Attendant; Scarab Royalty; FNC; Sophomore Class Officer; Speech Club; Thespians; Make-up Club; FBLA; Latin Club; Library Club; Chorus; Pep Club; Scarab Staff; Hi-Tri Charles Grammer DO Kathryn Gulley FHA; Hi-Tri Shirley Gulley FHA, Recreation Chairman, Projects Chairman; Hi-Tri Council; FBLA; Pep Club; GAA Ivan Gunter Football; Track; Latin Club Janet Hale Chorus; FHA; Hi-Tri; Speech Club 23 Wanda Hall FHA; FBLA; Hi-Tri Margie Hammers Chorus; FNC; FBLA; Hi-Tri Linda Hartman FNC; Latin Club; Lions’ Club Banquet; Pep Club; Speech Glub; Sophomore Vice-Presi- dent; Chemistry Club; YFC; Hi-Tri Council; Math Field Day; History Club; Mu Alpha Theta; Scarab Staff; Student Council Esther Hays Echo Staff; Mu Alpha Theta; FHA, Vice-President, President, Section II President; Band; GAA; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Scarab Royalty; Hi-Tri, Secre- tary; Thespians, Treasurer; Speech Club, Vice-President; Homecoming Attendant; Junior Play; Debate Team Bill Hedges Youth for Christ ¥ Bob Hedges Bill Hefner David Hines FFA, Sentinel | Larry Hobbs FFA Retha Holder Echo Staff; Scarab Staff; Hi-Tri Council; YFC; FNC; FHA; Spanish Club; Chorus; Future Teachers Club; Honorary Commencement Usher Brenda Hughes FHA; Tri-M; Hi-Tx; FNG; Band, Secretary-Treasurer, Pep Club Teddy James Hi-Y; History Club 24 Robert Jilek Football; Track; FFA Jerry Johnson Speech Club Lloyd Johnson Transfer from McLeansboro; Football; FFA; Track Nancy Johnson Hi-Tri Council; FHA; FBLA Nathan Johnson Football; Track Olivia Jones Freshman Class Treasurer; Newspaper Staff; FHA, Vice- President; American Jr. Red Cross; Chorus; Transfer from North Carolina; Hi-Tri Paula Jones Scarab Staff; FNC; Junior Play; FBLA; YFC; Make-up Club; Hi-Tri Council; Teen Town Secretary; Speech Club; Cheer- leader; Echo Staff; Latin Club; Cadet Raymond Ketteman Spanish Club; DO; Hi-Y Arlen Kimball Band; District and State Music Contests; Benton Camera Club; French Club; Dance Band Danny Kimmel Latin Club; History Club; Chemistry Club; Physics Club Joe Kimmel Student Council; Key Club; Mu Alpha Theta; Speech Club; Chemistry Club; History Club, President; Basketball; Football; Track Bill Lampley 25 26 Richard Lampley Bonnie Legendre Hi-Tri; FBLA Larry Lewis Basketball; Track; Key Club, Vice-President; Latin Club; Chemistry Club; Mu Alpha Theta; Speech Club , Secretary, President; Student Council; Band; Lions’ Honor Banquet Elva Lindsey Chorus; Cheerleader; West Frankfort Transfer; GAA; FHA; Hi-Tri Gordon Mandrell Latin Club; FBLA Larry Mandrell Football; Track; FFA; Key Club Jim Manion James McCoy Tom McClearin Roberta McDuffy FHA; Pep Club; Chorus; Speech Club; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Junior Play; FBLA, President, Echo Staff; French Club; Hi-Tri James McLaren Robert McMahon Football; Basketball; Track; History Club Pat Mick Hi-Tri Council; FNC; FHA; Chorus; Pep Club; Basketball Glinic; Volleyball Clinic; GAA, Sports Manager, President David Miller Speech Club; Thespians, Representative; Junior Play Virginia Milton Freshman Vice-President; Stu- dent Council; Tri-M; Latin Club; Junior Vice-President; Band, President; Hi-Tri, Treas- urer; Solo Twirler; Drum Majorette; Junior Play; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Graduation Marshal; Homecoming Attend- ant; Outstanding Band Member; Girls’ State Mary Monroe Hi-Tri; Sophomore Class Secre- tary; FBLA; Pep Club; Latin Club; Junior Play; Homecoming Attendant; Make-up Club Gerald Moore FFA Jerri Moore Chorus; FHA; FNC; GAA; FBLA; Hi-Tri; Echo Staff Sharon Morris FHA; Hi-Tri Roger Mundell Key Club; Football; Track Larry Nagreski FFA, Reporter, President; Mu Alpha Theta, President; Echo Staff; Band Dick Neal FFA Karen Nix Hi-Tri Council; FNC; Mu Alpha Theta; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Youth for Christ, Treasurer; Freshman Class Secretary; Scarab Staff, Fresh- man Co-Editor; Future Teachers Club; Latin Club Larry Odom FFA 28 Ronnie Parish History Club; Hi-Y Brenda Payne FHA; Courtesy Queen; Farm Journal Teen Board; Make-up Glub; Pep Club; History Club; Thespians, President, Vice- President; Speech Club; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Hi-Tri; Cheer- leader; Chemistry Club, Secre- tary; Mu Alpha Theta; Honor- ary Commencement Usher; Junior Play; Latin Club; Echo Staff, Editor; Debate Team Evelyn Payne Honorary Commencement Ush- er; Latin Club; Pep Club; Hi-Tri; Scarab Staff, Editor; t Make-up Club; Mu Alpha Theta; FBLA; Cheerleader; Teen Town Council; Junior Play; Homecoming Queen; Scarab Royalty Queen Jan Payne FHA; FBLA; GAA; Speech Club; Band; Hi-Tri Phyllis Payne GAA: Hi-Tri; FHA; Pep Club Janet Peebles Washington Transfer; FHA; Hi-Tr Karen Phillips Hi-Tri Council, Vice-President; Scarab Staff, Class Editor; Latin Club; FNC; YFC, Vice-Presi- dent; Chorus; FHA Betty Pinson Latin Club; FNC; FBLA; Hi-Tri Council; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Honorary Commence- ment Usher; Speech Club Martha Price FHA; Hi-Tri; FNC; FBLA Wanda Ramsey Transfer from Joliet; GAA; Hi-Tri; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Latin Club; Chorus Myrna Ray FNC; Latin Club; FHA; YEG; Hi-Tri; FBLA; Pep Club; FTA Mary Rea FHA; Chorus; Hi-Tri; DO Dave Rhodes Football; Basketball; Key Club Brenda Rice Latin Club; Pep Club; Hi-Tri Ronald Rice Dale Richardson FFA, Reporter Melvin Richardson FFA; DO Curt Richerson Scarab Royalty; Student Coun- cil; Key Club, President; Senior Class President; Basketball; Football; Track Beverly Roach FHA; Pep Club; Hi-Tri; FBLA Roy Robinson Transfer from Pope County; Basketball; Softball Merril Rose Larry Sanders FFA; Track; Football; Spanish Club; Chemistry Club Tom Saxe FFA; Basketball; Hi-Y; Foot- ball; Track; Mu Alpha Theta; Speech Club; Junior Class Treasurer George Schooling Transfer from MclLeansboro; FFA; Speech Club; Hi-Y 29 30 Kathy Schram GAA; Chorus; Pep Club; Band; FNG, Secretary; Hi-Tri Coun- cil; Teen Town Council; YFC, Vice-President; DO, President Robert Schwartz Band; District Music Contest; Latin Club; Hi-Y; Chemistry Club; History Club; Speech Club Mike Sevenski Latin Club; Key Club, Treas- urer; Teen Town Council Patricia Shaffer Hi-Tri; Scarab Staff; FNC; Latin Club; FBLA; Pep Club; Transfer from Paducah Joyce Shaw FHA; FBLA; Hi-Tri Gayla Simpson Library Club, President; Make- up Club; Speech Club; FNC; Pep Club; FBLA; Hi-Tri Ronald Simpson Football; Key Club; Track; Student Council Richard Singer Transfer from St. Louis; Band; Junior Play ’ Ronald Sink FFA JoNita Slawickey FHA; FNC; YEC, Secretary, President; Pep Club; Latin Glub; Secretary of Junior Class; FTA; Speech Club; Hi-Tri Joan Smith Hi-Tri; YFC; Chorus; GAA; Pep Club; Spanish Club, Treasurer; FNC, Vice- President Joseph Smith Latin Club; Chemistry Club; Mu Alpha Theta Sandra Smith Hi-Tri; Mu Alpha Theta; Echo Staff; Make-up Club; Latin Club; Speech Club Linda Smothers FNC; YFC; Chorus; FBLA, Vice-president; Hi-Tri Lindell Smothers Foothall; Track Ralph Sneed Villa Sneed FNC; Hi-Tri; YFC; FBLA; Speech Contest; Junior Play; Senior Play Publicity Manager; GAA; Thespians, Secretary; Echo Staff; Speech Club; Letter Girl; Scarab Typist Carmen Spillman Pep Club; Hi-Tri; FHA Janice Story Transfer from Alton; FHA; Thespians; Band; Hi-Tri; Pep Club Ed Summers Basketball; Track; Latin Club; Sophomore Class President; Student Council; Senior Class Vice-President; Teen Town Council, Vice-President; Scarab Royalty Attendant Pauline Summers 3 Spanish Club; Hi-Tri; FBLA; GAA; FNC; Junior Play Usher; Volleyball Clinic; Pep Club James Swofford Track James Tate DO Jean Taylor | FHA; Hi-Tri; FNC; Echo Staff; Chorus; DO 31 Carol Tedeschi FHA; Spanish Club; FBLA; Chorus; Echo Staff; Hi-Tri Barbara Tedrow FENG; Hi-Tri; DO, Secretary, Vice-President; YFC; Echo Staff; Speech Club; Latin Club; Pep Club Brenda Thomas Hi-Tri; Speech Club; FNC, President; GAA; Latin Club; YFG; Speech Contests; FBLA; Junior Play Usher Carolyn Threlkeld FBLA; Hi-Tri John Tucker Latin Club; Chemistry Club; Speech Club; Mu Alpha Theta; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Football; Debate Team; President of Mu Alpha Theta Barbara Upchurch Band; FHA; FNG; Pep Club; Hi-Tri Larry Wiggins Speech Club; Band; Dance Band; Student Band Director; State and District Music Contests Jim Wilcox Mike Williams Latin Club; Senior Class Secre- tary; Mu Alpha Theta, Treas- urer; F ootball-Track-Basketball Manager Eyan Willis - Marvin Wilson ‘ Transfer from Thompsonville; Track; FFA; Baseball Phyllis Wilson Chorus, Vice-President; Club; Latin Club; i-T FBLA Tom Young Basketball; Track; YPC; History Club; Boy’s Chorus Junior Class We are the “Jolly Juniors” of Benton High School. We have experienced our first year as upperclassmen. We feel we are ready to take over where the seniors left off. The class has done many things worth while. We sponsored the annual Junior Play, “The Unguided Miss,” under the direction of Mr. John Miller to a large and appreciative audience. We were also hosts to the Seniors at the Junior-Senior Reception. This was the long awaited year for selection of our Junior Class rings. We have gradually developed knowledge and ex- perience of school life and are looking forward to our last year of high school. Richard Bohlander, Vice President; Secretary; Austin Miss Adkisson and Mr. Upchurch, sponsors. Mary Bain Lana Barminski Juanita Bamfield Charles Baxter Ferrel Bennett Darla Biggs Richard Bohlander Tom Bolen Bob Bridges Sue Browning Larry Bruno Mary Burgess Karin Canada Lucille Casey Sandra Chance Don Cochrane Terry Cook Ronald Corbin Marjorie Cox Rick Crawford “Brenda Cunningham David Dalby Sue Dallape Jeanette Dann 35 36 Arthur Dobrzynski Ted Donosky Linda Dorris Sue Doty Mary Drew Larry Dugger Sandra Dugger Diane Erwin Joyce Escue Mary Ann Eskew Mary Fahey | Danny Falcomata Avis Fierburg Ann Fingerhut Judy Finn Janice Foster Roberta German Glenda Gilliam Cindy Glover David Glover Peggy Graham Denise Griffith Sharon Guy Kay Haithcoat David Hall John Hamilton Karen Hand Sondra Hartman Bill Haskins Elizabeth Hayse Linda Heard Mary Ellen Hedges Joyce Hefner Judy Herbert Gerald Higgerson Roberta Hoffstetter Jim Holman Ronnie House Joyce Hungate Gary Hutchcraft Sherry Hutchens Bob Jones Lillie Jones Mary Alice Jones David Joplin Kenneth Keigley Marshal Kennedy Bill Kerley Dennis Kern Mark Kern Lorreta King Lynn Knapp Virginia Knight Beverly Kolisek Sharon Koschuch Hugh Kucewesky 37 Joyce Kuykendall Nick Lenard Richard Lenard Susan Link Jim Luster Vernon Markel Gary May Phyllis McAfocs Wayne McClendon Sharon McCollum Mary McCommons Kay McGill Jack McLaren Donna Melvin Claude Menees Brenda Midyett Gene Miller Gene Mitchell Marilyn Morris Mike Moss Donna Norcross Mike Owens John Page Diann Pemberton Pat Pent Nancy Peyton John Phillips Junior Phillips — ezpead Sally Smith Jack Potts Penry Poulson Mike Price Ronald Raby Elaine Rector Edith Reed Marvin Reed Dee Rice Doug Rice Gordon Rice Rosemary Rice Kenneth Richardson Wayman Roberson Donna Rock Sharon Rowe Marilyn Ruemmler Carol Runnels Larry Rusher Marilyn Sanders Frank Sandusky Ruth Ann Schultz Carolyn Sears Diana Shew Loma Shreves Gordon Sims Gary Sink Linda Smith 39 40 Terry Smothers Carolyn Sneed Marilyn Spain Marietta Spencer Eddie Stevens Dick Stewart Delores Stockton Austin Story Jerry Stringer Sharon Struble Rosie Stull Donna Summers Max Summers Ruby Taylor Ruth Ann Taylor Carl Tedrow Nedra Terry Joyce Todd Robert Louis Tucker Jim Upchurch Brenda Van Form Sandra Webb Sue Webb Jim Wells Jane Ellen Weriz Ruth Ann West Donna White Cathy Whittier . y Bill Wiggs Edna Wiggs Barry Williams Charles Williams Maurice Williams Mary Winemiller Sue Woolard Marie Zinzilietta 42 Sophomore Class We are the “Silly Sophomores” of Benton High School. During our second year of High School, we participated in many school activities and thoroughly learned the routine of high school life. One of our main responsibilities this year was work- ing in the concession stands during the football and basketball seasons. We are looking forward to next year when we will be juniors and upperclassmen. We are familiar with all the scenes of school and the social life. We are very glad to graduate to the ranks of upperclassmen. Wiley Hall, President; Janice Prowell, Vice President; Thelma Baker, Secretary; Reta Dungy, Treasurer; Mrs. Neal and Mr. Ai- ken, sponsors. Doris Adams Danny Alexander Joyce Anderson Terri Amold Raymend Aumiller Robert Asher Kenneth Bain Thelma Baker Charles Barlow Paula Barrel Gary Beattie Priscilla Beatty Barbara Betine Patricia Bixler Donna Blagg Jchn Border Joe Brandibas Don Brooks Shirley Buntin Ruth Ann Carlton Donald Carter Nikki Doty Mary Lou Chance Linda Cockrum Bill Paul Conner Jerry Conner Sharon Conner Glenna Conti Joe Cook Mary Evelyn Dalby Evaline Darnell Carolyn Davis Gary Dayis Janet Davis Richard Dayis May Etta Doty Ernest Duckworth Rita Dungy Jerri Dunn Barbara Eldridge Brenda Eubanks Della Sue Ezell Shiela Fielden Curtis Fisher David T. Flannigan Virgil Flannigan Connie Flatt Patty Frailey Jack Frick Winona Fryer Jean Gant Ronnie Giacone Carl Grammer Georgia Groves Curtis Gunter Evelyn Hall Wiley Hall Billy Haney Carol Haney Ronnie Head David Hefner Suzane Hill Judy Holm Ray Hosick Mary Ann Hughes Randy Hungate Lou Ann Johnston Mike Joplin Janet Keelen Bob Kent Kay Kerley Sue Kerely Martha Kern Kem Kirk Peggy Karnya Cheryl Lampley Elizabeth Landfried Janice Link Ronnie Lynch Dean Manis Jerry McCann Judy McCleron Candace McClerran Tommy McEndree Judy McKinnon Jerry McPherson Gary Messersmith Linda Moore Terry Moore Betty Lou Neal Paul Neal Rickie Nix Bob Orchid Betty Overturf Patsy Pace Nancy Parrish Toni Paulavish Lila Pedigo Jerry Perry Jean Phillips Kay Piercy Joan Pickard Val Pritchett Janice Prowell Alecia Puckett Virginia Reynolds Mery Beed Glenda Rhine Sandie Richards Mike Roberson —_— $$ —_— } Wanda Roberts Robert Everett Robinson Art Rockick _ Joe Roger f Ric Sassans Pat Shankle Barbara Shankle Barbara Shelton Don Shockly Judy Short Kenneth Slayton Clodena Smith Diana Smith Nelda Smith Patty Sneed Charles Stelzriede Warten Stewart Dick Stull Bill Sullivan Madeline Sullivan Rena Sullivan Barbara Summers Betty Summers James Summers Nancy Swinney Charles Taskoski Eddie Tasky Judy Tate Michial Tate Crystal Taylor Fred Taylor Mary Taylor Robert Terry Terry Thomas Tommy Threewitt Karen Tittsworth Adrian Walker Rex Walker Rita Webb Charles Webster Josphine Wertz Paula West Tommy Whittington Kenneth Wilkinson Richard Wilkerson Eugene Wilkerson Diana Wiggs Rita Wiggs David Williams Skip Williams Alice Willis Phyllis Winemiller Ferrel Winemiller Mack Wynn Diana Upchurch David Upchurch 48 Freshman Class We are the “Green Freshman’ of Benton High School. After the first few weeks we had learned the basic fundamentals of high school life. Many had joined at least one club and found the outside activi- ties very interesting. We have learned to study so as to get the best know- ledge possible from our studies and textbooks. Our teachers have helped a great deal in this way. The upperclassmen and faculty have made us feel like we are really a part of this high school. The many activities we have taken part in cannot compare with those to come. Since the first day we have made new friends. We are all looking forward to the next three years as students of Benton Con- solidated High School with the knowledge of new friends and new activities to come and better under- standing of the world we live in. Mike Gulley, President; Richard Morris, Vice President; Gretchen Vanleer, Secre- tary; Iris Stewart, Treasurer; Mrs. Rea and Mr. Miller, sponsors. Sharon Absher Carol Adams Roy Adams Archie Alexander Madeline Alldredge William Applegate Kenneth Barnfield James Beaty Darlene Bennett Herman Gail Bennett David Bozovich James Bradley Ronnie Bryant Alan Bullington Kenneth Burzynski Cliff Wayn Carmon Janet Carter Ronnie Cardwell Gale Clinton Carroll Cluck Mary Cluck Richard Cluck Mary Cockrane Gordon Gole George Conner Gayla Conover Jesse Craig Robert Crawford Linda Dallape Beulah Darnell Tames Darr Robert Davis Donnie Dorris Alan Doty Letha Doty Roger Edwards Jerry Elam Sandra Eubanks Gary Forby Victor Foster Jack Frost Sylvia Galles Maureen German Larry Gibbs Janice Gifford Rodney Goessman Sharon Grammer Clettus Grimes Clydean Gulley Mike Gulley Dorothy Hale Marilyn Hall Sharon Hall Marvin Hammers Max Harmon — Ramona Hawkins Jody Harris Bonita Heiple Robert Hickman Linda Higgerson Jack Holman Sharon Holman Leona Hood 49 Donna [Tulsizer Gary Ingram Constance Jeffries Hal Jerrells Larry Johnston John Kettleman Glenda King Karen Kirk Audrey Knight Karen Knight Carolyn Kramer Ronald Lampley Brenda Lefler Linda Lewis Beverly Lindsey Michael Livesay Bob Martin Duffy McA foos David McAlpin Wesley McCommons Cheryl McEndree Marsha McEndree Lana McKown Carolyn McMahon James McRoy Paul Meeks Judy Mickel Garol Miles Jack Monroe Jo Ann Morris Gale Moss Donnie Neal Michael Norman Nancy Norman Judith Overturf Peggy Overturf Bill Owens Shirley Parks Judith Pate Charles Paul Tommy Payne Billy Pearce William Perkins Donald Piazza Janet Arlene Pickard Loyld Ray Pickard George Price Linda Prior Poseph Sam Prowell Margaret Pulliam Shirley Pyszka Carolyn Reed Luan Rice Ronnie Rick Una Kay Richardson Raymond Roberson Gary Robinson Leslie Rone Rosemary Sanders Larry Saxe fae Tana) Schulze Bobby Shaw 50 : : | Sharon Simpkins Freeman Slayton Geneva Smith Harold Smith Zackie Smith Macy Smith Bonita Snider Eugenia Somers Jeff Spencer Larry Spilman Warren Stark Frankie Stewart Iris Lynn Stewart Brenda Stowers Juva Lynn Stringer Brenda Stull Bobby Sullivan Cecil Sullivan Earnst Sullivan Janice Summers Robert Summers Franklin Sweetin Larry Tate Brenda Threlkeld Richard Thelkeld Frances Tiberend Bill Todd Walter Trapper Leigh Treadwell Phyllis Treece Erma Upchurch Gretchen Van Leer Robert Waller Clifton Warren John Warren Jeanne Wells Kenneth Wheat William Whittington Billy Wilkerson Jeanene Wilkerson Linda Wilkerson Ted Wilkerson Lynn Dee Williams Standley Williams Jim Willis Tim Wills Betty Winemiller Dallas Wingo Betty Woolard Larry Woodland Dayid Wright David Wyant Don Wyant Larry Wyant 51 SAA Es 54 Front row: Max Summers, Mike Owens, Jerry Stringer, Roger Mundell, and Danny Falcomata. Second row: Larry Sanders, Jim Lynch, Ralph Davison, Glen Trulove, and Gene Ernest. John Tucker, Tom Saxe, Jim Bain, Phil Darnell. Varsity Football The 1959 Ranger football season left something to be desired in the way of good fortune. With in- juries plagueing the key men on the Benton team, the maroon and white were only able to compile a record of three wins and seven losses. The poor record of the grid men in no way shows the thrilling action that the injury riddled Ra ngers displayed with their hard tackling and sharp block ing under the direction of Head Coach Ralph Davr son and assistants Glen Trulove, Gene Ernest, and Jim Lynch. Bright spots on the Ranger record consist of a thrill ing 21-7 victory over the West Frankfort Redbirds in the Thanksgiving Day classic and an All-State guard in the person of Bill Crawford. Bill is the first Benton player to be named to the All-State team in a number of years. Senior members of the squad who donned a Ran- ger uniform for the last time were Ken Bozoyich, Gary Bruce, Larry Burgess, Bill Crawford, Paul De- Groff, Nate Johnson, Roger Mundell, Larry Sanders, Tom Saxe, John Tucker, and Co-Captains David — Giacone and Jim Bain. We at BCHS are proud of our coaching staff, cheerleaders, the loyal fans who backed the team! or lose, the varsity lettermen, and the boys who t the bumps and bruises in practice. Front row: Gary Bruce, Mike Moss, Gene Miller, Dave Giacone, Ronnie House. Back row: Doyle Morris, Gordon Rice, Larry Rush- Front row: Bill Crawford, Kenneth Bozoyich, Larry Burgess, Nate Johnson, Paul De Groff. Back row: Mike Price, David Hall, Terry er, Richard Lenard. Cook, Bill Kerley, Marvin Reed, Dennis Kern. Wel fal an AGS DATE) Sate iy i DN 61 tei Rath is es TEP Nees) 2, eS - ¥ ah oF See ers a Pe Bae Ranger huddle before the Mg. rion game. Halfback Mike Owens tries his own right end in the Turkey day game. Fullback Roger Mundell breaks 4 loose for a long gain in the F Christopher game. First row: S. Duckworth, H. Smith, R. Lynch, B. Orchid, S. Wil- liams, R. Head, T. Thomas. Second row: J. Conner, T. Threewitt, B. Conner, B. Sprillman, W. Hall, L. Saxe, R. Hungate. Third row: J. Webster, E. Wilkerson, R. Threlkeld, M. Wynn, B. Applegate, R. Adams, M. Norman, W. Steward, J. Brandibus, J. Darr. Freshmen and Sophomore Football First row: B. Crawford, J. Darr, B. Applegate, T. Wills, F. Sweetin, R. Adams, H. Jerrels, R. Threllseld, M. Livesay, S. For- by, L. Saxe. Second row: J. Spencer, T. Payne, W. McCommons, D. Neal, B. Martin, R. Morris, M. Norman, J. Warren, B. Owens, K. Wheat, R. Rich, G. Ingram, D. Bozovich. hy 60 The number one back- ers of our football and basketball players are the girls in maroon and white who are known as our BCHS Cheerleaders. Re- gardless of whether the Rangers were winning or losing, these girls could always be found leading the shouts and yells of encouragement. In this past year the following girls were for- tunate enough to be se- lected for these duties: 3renda Payne Donna White Diana Shew Evelyn Payne Judy Pate Jody Harris Mary Lou Chance Judy Short Co-captain David Giacone and junior tackle Terry Cook team up to stop an end run to thei, side during the Harrisburg game. 59 -’60 Basketball We SK a9, OA 10 Captain Curt Richerson 14 Tom Saxe Senior Guard Senior Guard VARSITY SQUAD ’59 -’60 Assistant Coach Glenn Trulove, Freshman Coach Jim Lynch, Sopho- more Coach Gene Earnest, and Head Coach Ralph Davison. 24 Joe Kimmel Senior Forward 32 Mark Kern 34 Robert McMahon Junior Guard Senior Forward 40 ‘Tom Whittington Sophomore Center 42 Terry Thomas Sophomore Guard 44 Robert Chapman Senior Forward 50 Gene Miller Junior Forward 54 Bill Kerley 52 Bill Crawford Junior Forward Senior Forward Ist row: Tom Saxe, Bill Crawford, Mark Kern, Terry Thomas, and Captain Curt Richerson. 2nd row: Joe Kimmel, Robert McMahon, Bill Kerley, Robert Chapman, Tom Whittington, and Gene Miller. VARSITY REVIEW ™) D pate wees The 1959-60 Ranger basketball squad compiled a , eee: Yj rather unimpressive record of only seven wins in twen- ty-seven starts. The Rangers were second to none with their drive and determination but often lacked the scoring punch that meant the difference between a win or a loss, Only one starter returned from last year’s team that did such a marvelous job at tourna- ment time that they were commonly referred to as the “Cinderella Team’ of the state tourney. Much valuable experience was gained by the younger mem- bers of the team and next year the Rangers should be a real threat in the rugged South Seven Conference. Ist row: Larry Spillman, Larry Saxe, Randy Hungate, Wiley Hall. Head, and Richard Davis. 2nd row: Bob Orchid, Ernie Duckworth, Robert Crawford, Ronnie Fresh - Soph Squad Freshman Squad Ist row: H. Smith, L. Saxe, L. Spillman, R. Morris, R. Pickard. M. Livesay, T. Wills, H. aga B. Martin, B. Applegate, R. 2nd row: W. McCommons, R. Threlkeld, D. Wyant, J. D. Darr, Adams, D. Wright, Z. Smith. M. Norman, G. Forby, J. Sencer, B. Owens. 3rd row: R. Rich, Regional Tournament ment at In the first round of the regional tou er Red West Frankfort, the Rangers met the Sess Devils and emerged victorious by a 25 point margin. The semi-finals were played on a cold and snowy March 3. The Rangers opponents were the Johnston City Indians, who had crept by the Rangers in an earlier non-tournament game. The score was close all the way until the last minutes of the game when the Indians were able to pull ahead by six points and win by a score of 51 to 45. Top Left: The Four J’s — Joe Kimmel, Jeff Ferguson, Joe West, and Jay Webb. Bottom Left: Joe Kimmel and Joe West making baton exchange. Track The 1959 Ranger track season had several out- standing performers even though the season got off to a slow start due to bad weather. Under the super- vision of coaches Ralph Davison, Glenn Truloye and Gene Emest, the squad took part in seven major meets and placed near the top in six of them. In the first meet of the season, the County Meet, the Rangers Top Right: Jeff Ferguson coming across the line at the Frank- fort relays. Bottom Right: Coach Ralph Davison supervising his boys in practice. chalked up 36 5 6 points to finish a close third be- hind Christopher and West Frankfort. In the next three meets, the Mineral Meet at Carbondale, the West Frankfort Relays, and the Carbondale Relays, the squad placed near the top in scoring to the win- ning Centralia team. 68 2 Eddie Summers, Tom Saxe, Larry Lewis, and David Giacone take a hurdle in practice. In the most important meet of the season, the South Seven Conference Meet, the squad placed fourth be- hind Centralia, Marion, and Mt. Vernon. At the annual district meet in Carbondale, the squad again placed near the t op in scoring but also a Robert Chapman practicing before a meet. George Warren shows good form clearing the bar. managed to qualify two boys for the state meet in Champaign. The two qualifiers, Joe West and Jett Ferguson, took part in the state meet but both failed to score. 7 Sports Scores, 1959-60 FOOTBALL SOUTIii SEVEN CONFERENCE Won Lost Gentralia - - = 6 0 Herrin - - 3 eek | Mt. Vernon he BEE awh 9 Harrisburg - cpt 8 3 Benton = - Se) Fs, oO) 4 Frankfort - = Sune| 5 Marion - - 0) 6 VARSITY FOOTBALL Benton - - 19 Metropolis - - 6 Benton - - O Centralia - - 40 Benton - - 13 Marion- - - 0 Renton) = = 6 Murphysboro - 25 Benton!) ) = = 7 Inl@aain 2 2s 2 D7 Benton - - 0O Mt. Vernon - - 26 Benton - - OQ Eldorado = = 19 Benton - - 0 Harrisburg - - 7 Benton - - 25 Christopher - - 31 Ban + s Dil Rralkiont = -« 7 FRESH-SOPH FOOTBALL Benton - - 32 Metropolis - - 0 ema =o Canimbey os = 37 Benton eto Maritone=) =s =) 10) Benton - - 33 Murphysboro - 14 anim = = 2B lerriniy =. = a= 4 Benton = = 41 Frankfort - - 0 Beniona = = 2 Mt. Vernon- - 6 Benign = = Me Eldorado - - 19 Wena = = iP Harrisburg - - 6 FRESHMAN FOOTBALL Benton - - 20 Herrin - - - 48 Benton een Christopher - - 7 Benton se snO Wilson = = I) Benton - - 13 Harrisburg - - 6 VARSITY BASKETBALL Won Lost Frankfort - - 9 3 Harrisburg - —- 7] 5 Herrin - eden 5) Marion pias, peeel} 7 5 Saige 3, Os aise 12. ‘BALL SCORES — Benton - - 99 Harrisburg - - 78 Benton - - 46 Centralia - - 58 Benton - - 46 Du Quoin - - 57 Benton - - 18 McLeansboro - 26 Benton - - 99 Murphysboro - 60 Benton - - 99 Metropolis - - 74 Benton - - 62 Gentralia = = 71 CENTRALIA HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Benton - - 56 Bloom of Chicago 53 Benton - - 41 Centralia - - 48 BENTON OCTAGONAL TOURNAMENT Benton - - 93 Du Quoin - - 50 Benton - - 4 Zeigler - - - 65 Benton - - 40 Ghester- - - 6 7 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Benton - - 1 Sesser - - - 46 Benton - - 409 Johnston City - 51 FRESH-SOPH BASKETBALL Benton - - 7 1 Christopher - - 41 Benton = = 209 Mt. Vernon - - 52 Boon = 2 Carbondale Com. 33 Benton - - 03 Herrin = -= - 65 Benton - - 99 Marion- - - 7 4 Benton - - 7 1 Harrisburg - - 40 Benton - - OI Johnston City - 40 Benton - - 69 W. Frankfort - 53 Benton - - 49 Mt. Vernon- - 29 Benton - - 62 Marion - - - 69 Benton - - 54 W. Frankfort - 45 Benton - - 66 Herrin - - - 71 Benton - - 6 7 Eldorado - - 58 Benton - - 79 Harrisburg - - 25 Benton - - 66 Centralia - - 53 Benton - - 33 Du Quoin - - 56 Benton - - 69 McLeansboro - 61 Benton == = 7 1 Murphysboro - 52 Benton - - 52 Metropolis - - 40 Benton - - 48 @entralia = = 47. HERRIN TOURNAMENT Benin = = 79) INWA « = = 4B Benton - - 7 4 Menon = = = Fp Benton - - 60 lem 2 = = (G5 FRESHMAN BASKETBALL Benton - - 495 Harrisburgh- - 66 Benton - - 37 W. Frankfort - 43 Benton - - 22 Iiemim = = = 43 Benton - - 52 McLeansboro - 45 Benton - - 47 Eldorado - = 44 Benton - - 39 Ingen = = (6) Benton - - 44 McLeansboro - 42 Benton - - 38 Mirai Ort Benton - = SY W. Frankfort - 58 Benton - - 28 Harrisburg - - 42 Benton = - 39 Marion- - - 50 Benin = = 58 Eldorado - - 46 ELDORADO TOURNAMENT Benton eS (0) McLeansboro - 42 Benton - - 41 Harrisburg - - 56 69 70 Sic ee ae et As a special theme for the 1959 homecoming, the coming Queen by co-captains David Giacone and Jim committee chose Bali Ha’i. Upon a beautifully decor- Bain. ated stage, Miss Evelyn Payne was crowned home- 72 SE Wess ee Pouew Wiss ESror We Collec Miss Mary Ap Gales Wiss Mary Se Chane Mhiss judy Shock After a very successfull game of football in which the Benton Rangers defeated the West Frankfort Redbirds, the exciting moment of the homecoming dance and coronation arrived. The queen, Miss Evelyn Payne, was chosen by the football team, and the attendants, two from each class, where chosen by their classmates. 73 74 Weiss Gols Payne end, V ,. Abie Seesica Seb Royalty Crowned this year as Scarab Royalty King and Queen were Miss Evelyn Payne and Mr. Jim Bain. They were chosen by the entire student body and their attendants from each class were chosen by their respective classes. The attendants are: Miss Nancy Bauer and Mr. Eddie Summers, seniors; Miss Dee Rice and Mr. Ted Donosky, juniors; Miss Jamel Keelen and Mr. Wiley Hall, sophomores; and Miss Judy Pate and Mr. Mike Gulley, freshmen. 4 M.. Cade Se Whiss ye [Beco Mis Taney Stee Wie. Ted Donosky Miss Janet Woolen Miss dudy [Polis M1. Wiley LEM Mi... Mike Gulley 75 Ist Row: Martha Duckworth, Carol Tedeschi, Jerri Morre, Ist Row: Marilyn Morris, Rosemary Rice, Edith Reed, Diane Shew, Roberta McDuffy. 2nd Row: Doris Aiken, Esther Hays, Bey- Marietta Spencer, and Glenda Gilliam. 2nd Row: Lana Barminski, erly Kolisek. 3rd Row: Cathy Whittier, Brenda Midyett, and Sandra Dugger, Larry Nagreski, Larry Burgess, Gary Messersmith, lynn Knapp. Tom Saxe, and Terry Smothers. Echo Staff The Echo, under the sponsorship of Miss Ellen Burkhart, means the “voice of the school.” It is pub- lished evey two weeks, and it plays a big part in the public relations of the school. Its job is to inform students about the happenings in and around the school. The Echo's policy is to try and print news : about every student, showing no favoritism, and print ing no gossip. The members of the staff are strictly volunteers, but being a member has its rewards. A really worth- while reporter benefits by writing better themes. Every Editor of the Echo has been listed among the ‘Yen Outstanding Seniors chosen by the faculty and has gone on to college and been among the highest ranking students. One of the activites of the Echo is the Echo Carnival. Brenda Payne, Editor; Paula Jones, Feature Editor; Robert Alli- son, Sports Editor; Bob Bridges, News Editor. 76 The Student Council is an organization whose geal is to help govern the school. Members are selec ted from their respective classes and the President and Vier President are automatically members. They are in charge of all lyceums, assemblies, and class elec tions. Sometimes during the year, the club sponsors a dance. It is also co-ordinator for the Homecoming Dance. For the past few years, it has headed the March Student Council of Dimes campaign. This year the Student Couneil took upon themselves a new duty of raising and lowering the flag each day in front of the school, The officers are: Jim Bain, President; David Gia cone, Vice-president; Sharon McCollum, Secretary; Jerry Stringer, Treasurer; and the sponsor, Miss Jane Kirsch. Ist Row: Mike Gulley, Sam Prowell, Judy Pate, Marrietia Spencer, Janice Prowell, Sharon McCollum, Jane Dillon, David Giacone, and Curt Richerson. 2nd Row: Richard Morris, Tommy Threewitt, Dick Stull, Wiley Hall, Ted Donosky, Jerry Stringer, Richard Bohlan- der, Eddie Summers, Jim Bain, and Miss Kirsch. Copy C 77 Band The band is a very active group in the school. It enters contests, and marches for many parades, and plays for the fooball and basketball games at home. Kneeling; Lana Barminski and David Dalby. Drum Majorette Virginia Milton, Majorettes; Avis Fierburg, Nikki Dot fiz Prowell, and Paula West. perenne It also gives a Christmas and spring concert annually. The band consists of 48 members this year and is under the direction of Jerome Hart. The twirlers and lettergirls play an important role in the life of the band. The twirlers are selected and placed according to their ability to twirl. During the half-time shows at the football games, they entertain and help the band present an enjoyable program. The twirlers also represent B.C.H.S. in the many contests they enter. In 1958, the Lettergirls were organized under the direction of Mr. Hart. They are selected each year as need by the band director. They march in parades with the band. Chorus The Chorus consisting of 40 girls this year is un- der the direction of Jerome Hart. Throughout the year the Chorus attends clinics and gives their annual Christmas and spring concerts. The chorus selects groups which sing for various organizations in town. Dorris, Sneed. Cheerleaders The cheerleading squad is made up of 8 energetic girls, At the beginning of the year, they were chosen by a committee of teachers. The varsity squad con- sists of two juniors and two seniors. The cheerleaders work hard to prepare cheers for pep sessions, football and basketball ; They pep up our school spirit as well as the team’s. Under their leadership our is growing. Our gratitude and thanks ae fs neR Giiel goes to these girls! 1st Row: Brenda Payne, Sr; Judy Pate, Fresh; Donna White, Jr; 2nd Row: Mary Lou Chance, Soph; Judy Short, Soph; 3rd Row: Diane Shew, Jr; Jody Harris, Fresh; Evelyn Payne, Sr. Jum Baty, leader Davin GiaconE, co-captain Linpa Hartmann, scholar sili Larry Nacresxt, agriculturist BrenpA Payne, journalist Evetyn Payne, editor ) = 80 EsTHE r Z ae bre R Hays, homemaker Jor KimmeEt, spokesman Vircmra Miron, musician Ten Outstanding Seniors This year as always the faculty, office staff, and principal were asked to select ten outstanding seniors. The students are chosen for their leadership, scholar- ship, personality, participation in school activities, citizenship, and attitude. This honor falls upon the leaders of the graduating class — the leaders of the future. Not only is the senior year of these students considered, but also their very important first three years. After much consideration these ten people have been selected. 81 sith Scarab Staff The Scarab is the result of one long year of hard, tedious work. To some, we hope it’s a record of a memorable year, and we hope it will be a fond re- membrance of this school year in the years to come. The Scarab Staff has put in many evenings of time and hard work and have uncovered the hardships, pleasure and satisfaction of publishing this year's Scarab. The departments of the staff include: ad fea- ture, sports, class editors, and typis‘s. Mr. Kirby Browning is the sponsor. Ist Row: Cathy Whittier, Mary Fahey, and Leigh Treadwell, Ad solicitors. 2nd Row: Retha Holder, Business Manager; Rosemary Rice, Sales Manager; Linda Hartman, Meridy Baker, Chairman Ad Solicitors. Richard Bohlander, Artist; Glenda Gilliam, Feature Editor; Sue mers, Feature Writers. Mary Tayior, Managing Editor. Browning, Marietta Spencer, Terry Smothers, and Janice Sum- Jim Boin, Sports Editor; Karen Phillips, Class Editor; Karen Nix, Anderson, Sophomore Class Editor; and Juva Stringer, Freshman Senior Class Editor; Lana Barminski, Junior Class Editor; Joyce Class Editor. The Hi Tri organizati i nels = $e; Ils of B.C.HS U ai S is made up of all the The Hi Tri has several activities in which the girls girls ¢ KC} BESS, eres oy ee ; j ; a . s ¥ 4 : nder = eye guidance of look forward to with anticipation. These include the iss IVlargaret Armentrout, the i Tri helps 7 = Tors : cae fe a pees ri helps the girls Freshman Intitiation and Tea, The Spring Dance, : SSS Cee oe eee about pleasure through Heart Sister Week and many state conferences which wholesome entertainment within the school. abe witdly arazordl g E : Jane Dillon, President; Karen Phil- lips, Vice-President; Esther Hays, ; Secretary; Virginia Milton, Trea- surer; Miss Margaret Armentrout, Sponsor. Ist Row: Rosemary Sanders, Judy Tate, Cindy Glover, Karen Nix. 2nd Row: Bonnie Snider, Crystal Taylor, Sharon McCollum, Shirley Gulley. 3rd Row: Judy Pate, Cathy Whit- tier, Retha Holder. 4th Row: Sharon Hall, Judy Short, Marjore Cox, Nancy Johnson. Mrs. Alberta Hidritch, Sponsor; Jo- Nita Slawickey, President; Karen Phillips, Vice - President; Lucy Schram, Secretary; Karen Nix, Treas- urer. Terry Smothers, Secretary; Mr. Shep- herd, Sponsor; Austin Story, Presi- dent; Bill Haskins, Treasurer; Gary May, Vice-President; Ronnie Par- rish, Chaplain. Youth for Christ Youth for Christ is an organization for all students who are interested in promoting Christianity among youth, regardless of their denominations. They meet once a month at different churches and have differ- ent ministers speak to them. The sponsor of Youth for Christ is Mrs. Alberta Hidritch. Hi-Y Hi-Y is a branch of the state Y.M.C.A. It is a boys’ organization whose policy is to have honest liy- ing in everyday life. The aim of the club is to foster clean sportsmanship, clean living, and to creat through- out the school and community high standards of Chris- tian character. The group usually has a dinner annual- ly to induct the new members. A minister is the guest speaker at the induction ceremony of the officers. 85 86 F.H.A. The Benton Chapter of Future Homemakers has been active in district, state, and national activities since their organization in 1945. It holds the distinc- tion of being the largest chapter in the state. The purposes of FHA are to promote a growing appreciation of the jobs and satisfaction of homemak- ing; to emphasize the importance of worthy home membership; to encourage democracy in home and community life; to work for good homes and families; to promote international good will; to foster the de- velopment of creative leadership in home and com- President, Esther Hays; Vice-Presi- dent, Karin Canada; Secretary, Mary Lou Chance; Treasurer, Jerri Moore; V.P. of Projects, Crystal Taylor; V.P. of Public Relations, Judy Tate; V.P. of Degrees, Cindy Glover; V.P. of Recreation, Mary Bain; Parliamentarian, Jane Dillon; Historian, Sue Webb. BOARD MEMBERS Senior: Myrna Ray, Shirley Gulley, Nancy Johnson. Juniors: Linda Smith, Virginia Knight, Sue Browning. Sophomores: Diane Upchurch, Shir- ley Buntin, Nickie Doty. Freshmen: Rosemary Sanders, Sha- ron Hall. munity life; to provide wholesome individual and group recreation; and to further interest in home economics. The FHA’ers haye had their annual Freshman Charm Week in September, and in October, twenty members assisted in Merchant Day activities and par- ticipated in District If FHA Rally. Other activities for the year include: partcipation in National FHA Week, Farmer's Ball, Little Sister Party, and sponsored a style show. FFA. FFA is a national organization for boys which rovides a study of vocational agriculture in public Rsondary schools. It was founded in 1929, and there gre over 3,500 chapters in the state. Throughout the year, FFA enters various types of judging contests snd co-operates with the FHA in many activities Mr. B. L. Finley is the sponsor. tarry Nagreski, President; Leroy Brandhorst, Vice-President; Tom Soxe, Secretary; Ronald Dixon, Treasurer; David Hines, Sentinel; Dale Richardson, Reporter; Mr. B. L. Finley, sponsor. President, Roberta McDuffy; Vice- Presdient, Linda Smothers; Secre- fary, Carolyn Buntin; Treasurer, Doris Aiken; Reporter, Jeanette Dann; State Director, Martha Duck- worth; Sponsors, Mrs. Marjorie Trulove, Mrs. Mary Alice Pribble. Future Business Leaders Future Business Leaders of America is a national youth organization for high school and college stu dents enrolled in business subjects. [t is sponsored by 1 department of the National Education Association, i iness Educati Association. It is de- the United Business Education Assoc idi I é sith educational, voted to providing young adults wi ation: vocational, and leadership experiences by participation at the local, state, and national level. in projects Key Club Key Club, an organization for boys, is sponsored by the Benton Kiwanis. The purpose of this club is promote leadership and to extend an opportunity for the boys to work together in school and in the community. In 1959, the club purchased the bulletin board in front of the school. Since then it has been selling candy and calendars to help pay for it. Mr. Rea is the sponsor. on Kem tT soot au pone ie at coer oe eR, bb isilililil Latin Club The Latin Club, which consists of second year Latin students, is one of the most prominent clubs at BCHS. It is under the supervision of Miss Margaret Armentrout. The club was started in 1953, and it has been active every year since. The purpose of the club is to learn about the life and customs of the Romans and their applications of modern times. The annual party of the Latin Club is the Saturnalia, All members come dressed as Roman citizens and 4 dinner is served Roman style. The foods are those that the Romans might have eaten. Jim Bain, Lieut. Governor; Curt Richerson, President; Larry Lewis, Vice-President; Mike Sevenski, Sec- retary and Treasurer; Jim Bain, Historian; Mr. Rea, Sponsor. President, Dick Stull; Vice-President, Wiley Hall; Secretary, Janet Keelin; Treasurer, Bob Orchid. president, Lorry lewis; Vice-Presi- dent, Esther Hays; Secretary, Donna White; Treasurer, Sue Webb. President, Brenda Thomas; Vice- President, Joan Smith; Secretary, linda Smith; Treasurer, Pat Mick. Speech and Thespian Club F.N.C. j i as organized in 1955. fay The Future Nurses Club was organized in 1 The Speech Club’s membership is open to any eee, student aa ch cl hile fe Thespian Society The purposes of the club are to interest students in Consists of ce d ee ee erformed in the Junior personal and community health; to encourage them 3 an Sexton Play Soe “ ee interested in dra- in finding what nursing requires and what it offers; matics M 4 a th ie bers of the Speech and and to help them decide wisely about professional or os NCS. Wan membe: ‘ ; Sea eit ia ies E i ; | practical nursing as their career. FNC has been very _ Thespian Clubs participate in debates, monologues, eee readings, exten f her acti- successful under the watchful guidance of its sponsor, teadings, extemporary speaking and many other acti oe vities at speech ontests during the year Miss Adkisson, ‘he community sponsor is the Medi les at speech con : cal Staff of the Franklin Hospital. 89 90 D. O. Club The Diversified Occupations Club furnishes voca- tional on-the-job training to those students who do not plan to attend college and wish to learn a trade or occupation. The members attend morning classes and work at a job which they hope to make a career of in the afternoon. The cluk sponsor is Mr. Rea. President, Lucy Schram; Vice-Presj- dent, Barbara Tedrow; Secretary and Treasurer, James McCoy. ; : £ President, Pat Mick; Vice-President, Glenda Davis; Secretary, Josephine Wertz; Treasurer, Marilyn Ruemm- 7 ler. ¢ 4 { ; G.A.A. Girls Athletic Association is an organization for girls who are interested in sports. It meets every Thursday after school. Its purpose is to create an interest in athletics, teach better sportsmanship, and promote ideas in health. Twice a year there is a play- day for the GAA members from different towns in E this district, and they engage in various sports. Miss Hollada sponsors this club. Future Teachers of America The newest club organized at BCHS is the FTA, the Future Teachers of America. Organized in De- cember 1959, the club consists of nearly 40 members. They soon received their charter with the official seal from the Illinois Future Teachers Association. Membership in the FIA requires that a student have acceptable requirements in character, personality, leadership, and scholarship. The officers are Terry Smothers, President; Retha Holder, Vice-President; Donna Rock, Secretary; Rose- mary Rice, Treasurer; Meridy Baker, Parliamentarian; Jeannette Dann, Historian; Linda Hartman, Librarian; Virginia Knight, Son Leader; Carol Runnels, Reporter; and Myron Rea, Publicity. The FIA was born in 1937 and there are now 4,043 high school clubs. The national FTA colors are black, white, and red. Miss Armentrout is the advisor. 9) Library Club The Library Club was organized in the fall of 1954. To be eligible for this club, you must work one hour each day in the library. The club meets the first and third Thursday of each month. Because the club is small, their activities include visits to other cities and their libraries. Mrs. Little is the sponsor. History Club History Club has three main purposes, They ares to study Illinois and local history, to share their find ings with each other and with the rest of the stud body, and to take a trip to some spot in Illinois historical significance. Goff, Norcross, Snider, Simpson, ; Kolisek, Glover, Mrs. Little, Wool- ard, Stewart. Joe Kimmel, President; Paul ee Vice-President; Phyllis Meee b Treasurer; Janice Foster, secre and the new sponsor is Mrs. Hr ritch. perident, Morilyn Mortis; Vice- pesident, David McAlpin; Secretary, jedy Tote; Treasurer, Billy Wilker- son First row: Smith, Davis, Baker, Hart- man, Tucker, Nagreski, Conti, and Williams. Second row: Payne, Aiken, Hays, Giacone, Bain, Miss Morri- son, sponsor. Third row: Duckworth Smith, Barlow Lewis, Kimm el. : French Club __ Parlez-vous franzois? Oui ye parle franzois. ‘The French students are quickly learning how to speak French in their second hour French class. These ae are eligible to join the meetings at the noon ; Rea these meetings and during their class periods, iN, requently see movies; listen to records, and sing _ old French folk songs. Some of their activities this past hes have been, an act in stunt night, a float in the epee parade, sponsored a dance after a basket- 2a” Bame, and entered a nation-wide contest for stu- dents os: French. The sponsor is Mr. Ernest Shepard. s is ESAS ee, s Mu Alpha Theta Mu Alpha Theta is a national high school and junior college mathematics club. Its purpose is to ereate an interest in and further the study of mathe- matics. To be eligible a student must have high honors in mathematics and in the remaining scholastic work. The membership of the Benton club consists of 38 members. The club meets every second and fourth Tuesday of each month. 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