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

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BENTON HIGH SCHOOL HERBERT MUNDELL, Principal BENTON, ILLINOIS May 1961 Students: On behalf of the Scarab staff I would like to present to you your 1961 Scarab. In doing so I sincerely hope that this book of ours will help us recall our past school year in the years to come. May we always remember those happy times we en- joyed together. But may we never forget that tragedy which tempered us, the education we received, or the “friendships which flourished. Our ’61 school year was one of joy and re- morse, and may the one never overshadow the other. Now, in presenting this book, I would personally like to thank all of those both on and off the staff as well as our able advisor, who helped in this book’s production. Students, we give you your book, with the sincere hope that it will measure up to the high standards set by its predecessors You are the judges. Respectfully yours, Janes =, Upchurch Editor 61 Scarab BENTON HIGH SCHOOL BENTON, ILLINOIS SCARAB SUBSCRIBERS BENTON HIGH SCHOOL BENTON, ILLINOIS

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People at B.C. HS. Big and Small ... Lean and Caloried : Bright and Brighter Many people attend our school. As we walk down the halls, we see many different kinds of people. Some are tall while others are short. Many are happy and full of laughter; al- though some tend to be on the quieter side. In the classrooms, the students seem to be learning, but they are also having fun. When the bell rings, the students close their books and get ready for their next class. After six hours of classes, the students walk briskly out the door with another school day behind them. There are many who wish to learn and go on to school, while others are going because they have to. All of these are important in making up what is known as BCHS. The Scarab - 1961 BENTON CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL e BENTON, ILLINOIS

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More students, teachers, and alumni attend the Home- coming Dance and Game than any other school activity. People Were Versatile at BCHS Everywhere a person looks, people can be seen studying, rushing to classes, chatting in the halls, or doing some kind of work for a teacher. After school hours, many students may be seen at the various games and dances which take place throughout the school year. Music-minded students take an active part in band and chorus by presenting concerts and going to various contests. Sports-minded students participate in the many school sports. Others choose to apply themselves to their books. No matter how big or what kind of a part the student may play, he is essential to the stu- dent body and helps make the versatility of the BCHS people. The decorations must go up if we are to dance tonight.