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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1962 volume:

j GULEB RE i k Now nee WILY oS aa SD = —} EDUCATION ae PORTALS TO PROGRESS... as told in the 1962 Scarab __ of Benton Consolidated High School . of Benton, Illinois in oo i , by by % H + . % aero ns Ug BE TBS ceo mn 0 mt ne eet u asronseenss Roun PPC ROLE rare moe Benton Public Library Dist. 302 S. Main St Benton, IL 62812 the 1962 SCARAB The juniors rehearse for their play. PORTALS TO PROGRESS Settling down to study is a hard task for students at BCHS, Once settled down though, there are many fields for students to pursue. Progress 1s made every- where. Aside from the wide variety of subjects available are the reference library and many educational lyceums. The upper classmen are working toward graduation while the underclassmen are still trying to familiarize themselves wtih the “ropes” of BCHS. As the year pro- gresses, the students have homework consisting of themes, book reports, math and studying for tests or exams. As winter progresses into spring and the underclass- men begin to think about the classes they will take the following year, the seniors are both glad and sad as the end of their high school days approaches. Very interesting] . . . Hard Study led to progress The lyceums were both entertaining and educational. OE ————— a — Playing is fun PORTALS TO PROGRESS ... We Relaxed Could you help me please? Testing our skills. and Had Fun The students at BCHS are known to have fun along with their progress in academic work. It seems that the students have more fun at BCHS than any other place. One of the many reasons for this is that all their friends are there. Everyone looks forward to the first day of school so he can see all of his old friends and make many new ones. Every day at noon, one can see many students browsing on the lawn passing time until the bell rings. There might be a group of boys under a tree just talking or another bunch hanging around a “hot” car trying to see what makes it “tick.” Sev- eral girls stand around in groups discussing the latest fashions. As the bell rings for the students to return to class, everyone goes in a different di- rection as he goes to English, math, studyhall, or chemistry. As Thanksgiving approaches the students begin to think about homecoming; the dance, the game, and the parade. Our lyceums were entertaining. PORTALS TO PROGRESS . t sayl You don Everyone attended the ballgames. We Maintained An Active School Spirit Everywhere we looked, BCHS students were working to make a better school. Democratically, each class elected their officers in the Fall. The freshmen officers, obvious- ly new at their job, got the class started off on its high- school career. The sophomores had a busy year advancing socially and preparing for the role of upperclassmen. ctihe juniors picked out beautiful rings, presented a very suc- cessful play, and planned a meorble reception for the seniors. BCHS students will long be remembered for following their victorious teams. For the first time in memory both the stadium and gymnasium were filled to capacity for every single varsity game. The tow nspeople as well as the padentee followed the teams of 1961-62. The library is always in use. What's the answer to number 4. teacher? PORTALS TO PROGRESS We Cooperated Together New . o a c ° i) fo = cy) a 2 ° aS me) ° =x 10 Many skills can be developed at Benton High School. For academic-minded students, the math, history, English, and foreign language depart- ments offer a challenge. For those students who wish to develop the skills of a vocation, the agri- culture, home economics, and the industrial arts departments offer assistance. All of the students of BCHS are trying hard to develop skills in their chosen fields. New ex- periences are gained each day as the students pass through the portals to progress, and these experiences help the student to obtain more knowledge and adjust to the ways of our school. Developing skills is very important to the students of our school. For some, Benton High School will be the last formal education. For these people, skills are necessary to start their lives in the world about us. For other students) BCHS is merely a stepping stone to college and higher education. For these people, developing skills is important for much preparation is needed for college work. To Develop Skills — rirfi {it os A a ve We Something must have been interesting. TERATERLREI ae 11 PORTALS TO PROGRESS... Through Our Personalities e personalities at BCHS are varied. The bell rings, and through ortrals to Progress pass hundreds of students eager to help them- knowledge of the past, present, and future. Our teachers help ire for this new future, and our classmates help us enjoy the pres- nts and faculty of our high school work as a unit to keep chool spirit. Lyceums and ballgames are enjoyed by everyone. r our high school have worked hard this year. Freshmen ning the do’s and don’t’s of BCHS. The sophomores ew ideas from their new subjects, and the juniors ig their class rings and planning the junior-senior the future the seniors have made plans for it long awaited day—graduation. Our high 5 rsonalities, 13 Mr. Herbert Mundell, Our Principal This year marks the tenth year Mr. Mundell has served as principal of Benton Consolidated High School. Mr. Mundell has devoted many hours to running the school to the best of his ability. Fle must make deci- sions on school policy, deciding holidays, grade periods, time schedules, and filling out hundreds of reports, Mr. Mundell still finds time to give aid, advice, and assistance to students, faculty, and employees. Irene Mrogenski and Joan Vincenti are our office help. Miss Mrogenski is constantly answering the tele- phone, changing schedules, and issuing tardy permits. Miss Vincenti serves as both the secretary and treasurer of BCHS. We are all very appreciative of the work done by these two women. The school board of BCHS has provided educational facilities for the future citizens of Benton and at the same time helped our school on a sound financial basis. They are men whose only payment for their time and consideration is the reward of seeing Benton’s students have better educational facilities. The Administration and Faculty 14 Clarence Lowery Glenn Lohmann Wallace C. Rice Mike McCarty Carl Ingram Ward Phillips W. Frank Payne Joan Vincenti Secretary-treasurer Irene Mrogenski Registrar H. M. Aiken, Science B.S. University of Illinois Glenn Schmitz, Science B.A. Southern Illinois University Albert Gulley, Guidance, DO B.S. Southern Illinois University M.S. Southern Illinois University Claude Rhodes, Guidance, Family Living B.S. Illinois State Normal University M.A. University of Illinois Edward Miller, English B.S. Southern Illinois University M.A. Southern Illinois University Ellen Burkhart, English B.A. University of Wisconsin M.A. University of Illinois Imogene Rea, Business, English B.S. Ilinois State Normal University Mildred Neal, English, Mathematics B.S. Southern Illinois University John R. Miller, Speech B.S. Southern Illinois University M.A. University of Llinois Margaret Armentrout, Latin B. Ed. Southern MIlinois University M.A. University of Illinois Kirby Browning, English B.S. Southern Illinois University M.S. Southern Ilinois University 16 Mary Webb, Home Economies B.S. University of Illinois M.A. Columbia University, New York Lucille Craddock, Home Economies B. Ed. Southern Illinois University M.S. Southern Illinois University Etna Morrison, Mathematics B.A. University of Kansas M.A. University of Michigan 5 Jane Kirsch, Social Studies B.S. University of Missouri M.A. University of Illinois Ernest Shepard, Social Studies, French. 3.A. University of Illinois { M.A. University of Illinois iB ee KS tae ae - Alberta Hidritch, Social Studies, Latin B.S. Shurtleff College M.S. Southern Illinois University Mary Alice Pribble, Business, English B.S. Southern Illinois University Ray Heinzman, Business B. Ed. Southern Illinois University M.A. University of Illinois Marjorie Truelove, Business B.S. University of Illinois MS. Southern Illinois University Glenn Truelove, Health, Athelties B.Ed. Southern [linois University M.A, University of Illinois B. L, Finley, Voe. Agriculture B.S. University of Illinois M.S. University of Illinois Jack Archer, Physical Education, Athletics B.S. in Ed. Southern Illinois University Louise Little, Library B.S, Library Science Murray, Kentucky Verbal Adkisson, Health B.S. Southern Illinois University Bonnie Collins, Study Hall B.Ed. Southern Illinois University Harry Stewart, Mathematics, Athletics B.S. Southern Illinois University Jim Lynch, Mathematics, Physical Educa- tion, Athletics B.S. Southern Illinois University M.S. in Ed. Southern Illinois University Richard Herrin, Driver Education, Ath- letics B.S. McKendree M.S. Southern Illinois University E Charles Taylor, Music B. Music Ed. Southern Illinois University M. Music Ed. Southern Illinois University Pat Hollada, Physical Education B.S. Southern Illinois University Charles Doty, Industrial Arts B.S. Southern Illinois University M.S. Southern Illinois University 18 BUS DRIVERS Humbert Bennett Caleb Lowry Clarence Jones Falgar Pearce Otho Davis Walter Kinison COOKS Gladys Adams Ruth Parker Louise Sanders MAINTENANCE STAFF Humbert Bennett Felix Owens Caleb Lowry Bill Saunders Walter Kinison Otho Davis 19 President, Eamest Duckworth Vice President, Wiley Hall Secretary, Mary Etta Doty Treasurer, Bob Orchid 20 Class of 1962 This has been a year for happiness and yet a year for unhappiness. A year for happiness be- cause we have finally made it through four years at B.C.H.S. A year for happiness because we have had so much fun at the Homecoming and the Reception, at the football and basketball games, and as just being seniors. This was a year for unhappiness because we are leaving our many friends and teachers to go on to college or to face the world. We shall always treasure these years at B.C.HLS. The one thing that will probably be most remem- bered is graduation, as we take that final walk across to receive our diploma. This is a happy feeling, but still the feeling of insecurity and re- gret. These have been truly wonderful years. We would like to thank al] of the teachers, the counselors who helped us with our problems, the coaches who pushed our athletes to victory, and our principal who governed the school so well. Thanks to the Juniors who have given us our last and most memorable Reception. We would like to extend our congratulations to those lucky people who worked so hard and were chosen “Outstand- ing Seniors.” Now we must say good-bye to B.C.H.S., hello to the world. Thank you for the good times and may we always hold them in our hearts as the best four years of our lives. The seniors enjoyed their years at B.C.H.S. Robert Absher Basketball Doris Adams History Club; GAA; FBLA Daniel Alexander Chem'stry Club, President; Science Club, President; Math Field Day Mu Alpha Theta; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Echo; YFC Joyce Anderson Speech Club; FHA; Ask Any Girl; FBLA, Treasurer, Vice President; YFC; GAA; Scarab; Hi Tri Kenneth Bain YFC; Ask Any Girl; Chemis- try Club; History Club; Sci- ence Club; Chorus; Speech Club; Dobie Gillis Charles Barlow Key Club; Chemistry Club; Debate Team; Speech Club, Vice President; History Club; Ask Any Girl Paula Barrell FHA; FBLA; Hi-Tri; Letter Girl; History Club, Treasurer; YEC Priscilla Beatty FHA; GAA; Band; FNC: Hi- Tri; History Club Barbara Betine FBLA; Hi-Tri; Office Cadet; History Club Patricia Bixler Band; Hi-Tri; History Club; FYG Donna Blagg FHA; FNC; GAA; DO; Hi- Tri; History Club John Border 21 22 Joe Brandibas Track; Foothall; Chorus Don Brooks FFA Shirley Buntin Hi-Tri; GAA; Speech Club; Lions’ Honor Banquet; FHA, Board, President; FHA Section Secretary; Graduation Usher Ruth Ann Carlton FHA; FBLA; Speech Club; Hi-Tri; Lions’ Honor Banquet, Ask Any Girl; Graduation Usher; History Club; Chemis- try Club Mary Lou Chance Cheerleader; Hi-Tri, Council, Treasurer; FHA, Board; Stu- dent Council; Make-Up Club, President; History Club; FBLA; Speech Club; Home- coming Attendant, Queen Linda Cockrum FHA: FBLA; Hi-Tri Bill Conner Track; Football; Key Club; Chemistry Club, Treasurer; Latin Club; Chorus; FBLA Jerry Conner Football; Wrestling; Latin Club; Science Club; Chorus; FBLA Katie Conner FHA; Hi-Tri; Speech Club; FBLA Glenna Conti Latin Club; Chemistry Club; FBLA; FNC; Lions’ Honor Banquet; History Club; GAA; YEG Sandy Cremeens Transfer from McLeansboro; DO; Hi-Tri Mary Evelyn Dably Hi-Tri; Junior Play Usher; Echo; DO We worked hard, but we had fun Evalaine Darnell Hi-Tri; FNG; FHA; YFC; Echo; Scarab; History Club; Speech Club; Latin Club; FBLA Gary Davis FRA Richard Davis Football; Basketball; Track Roberta Davis FNC; FHA; Hi-Tri Jim Day Jerry Doty History Club, President; FNC; GAA; FHA; Hi-Tri Mary Etta Doty Senior Class Secretary; FHA; Hi-Tri; FBLA; FNC; YFC; Student Council Nikki Doty Band; Twirler; Hi-Tri; FTA; FHA Officer; Majorette; Ask Any Girl Earnest Duckworth Key Club, Secretary, Treas- urer; FFA; Chemistry Club; Football, Co-Captain; Basket- ball; Track; YFC; Student Council; Junior Class, Treas- urer; Senior Class, President Reita Dungy Hi-Tri, Council; French Club, President; FHA, Vice Presi- dent; FTA; Echo; YFC; Soph- omore Class, Treasurer; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Mu Alpha Theta; Graduation Usher Jerry Dunn Chemistry Club; Wrestling; Track Della Sue Ezell FHA; YFC; French Club 23 Pe EE EO ES 24 As freshmen we were sometimes Sheila Fielden PTA: YFC; History Club; FBLA: Speech Club; Ask Any Girl; Chorus; French Club; David Flannigan FFA; Chorus Virgil Flannigan FFA; Chorus Connie Flatt Hi-Tri; FHA Patricia Frailey Latin Club; Speech Club; FNC: Office Cadet; Echo; Hi1- Tri; Junior Play Usher Jack Frick Hi-Y, President; Speech Club, Secretary; History Club, Sec- retary; YFC; Echo; Scarab; Science Club; Speech Contest Winona Fryer FHA; FTA; French Club; His- tory Club: FBLA; Chorus; FNC; Hi-Tn Jean Gant PHA; Chorus; Hi-Tri Ronnie Giacone Football; Track; Latin Club; Speech Club; Key Club; Math; Field Day; Chemistry Club; Wrestling Peggy Graham Hi-Tri; FHA Georgia Groves Hi-Tri Curtis Gunter Latin Club; Chemistry Club; History Club; Chorus Evelyn Hall Hi-Tni; Chorus; FHA; Scarab Wiley Hall Latin Club, Vice President; Student Council, Treasurer, Vice-President; Sophomore Class President; Chemistry Club; Scarab Royalty; Scarab; Speech Club; Basketball; Foot- ball; Track; Senior Class Vice President Betty Hammond Transfer from Riverview Gar- dens; Hi-Tri; Chorus Susan Hill TMi-Tri; Latin Club; Echo; Scarab; Chemistry Club; Speech Club, President; FBLA; YFC; Ask Any Girl; Chorus, State Music Contest, All-State Chorus Judy Holman YFC; Hi-Tri; FBLA; GAA Mary Ann Hughes FBLA; YFC; Office Cadet; Hi-Tri; Chorus; Echo; Latin Club Randy Hungate Football; Basketball; Track; Wrestling; History Club; Key Club; FBLA; Chorus; FFA Lou Ann Johnston Hi-Tri; FHA; GAA Kay Kerley FBLA; Hi-Tri; History Club Sue Kerley Hi-Tri; FBLA; History Club Martha Kern YFC; Echo; GAA, Social Chairman; Lions’ Honor Ban- uet; Graduation Usher; FHA; Hi-Tri Council Cheryl Lampley FHA, Parliamentarian; GAA; Band; Ask Any Girl; FBLA; Hi-Tri; History Club gay days 25 26 Gary Lindsay Transfer from Litchfield; Echo, Go-Editor; Scarab; Hi- Y; History Club; Science Club Janice Link FHA; History Club; Hi-Tri; FBLA; Speech Club; Letter Girl Ronnie Lynch Football; Speech Club; Wres- tling Dean Manis French Club; History Club; Track; Football; Basketball; Science Club Don Massey Transfer from Sesser; Science Club; Math Club; Scarab Jerry McCann FFA; History Club Judy McClearin FHA; Chorus; History Club; Hi-Tri; DO Candace McClerren GAA, Board; FTA; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Latin Club; Math Field Day; Hi-Tri; His- tory Club Tommy McEndree Judy McKinnon FBLA; Hi-Tri; History Club; FNC; Band, President, State Music Contest; Latin Club; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Gradu- ation Usher Jerry McPherson FFA Gary Messersmith Latin Club: Chemistry Club; Echo; Scarab; Speech Club; Hi-Y; FTA; Chorus; FBLA; Thespians We thought our senior year would never ar ive Linda Moore Chorus; FHA Terry Moore FBLA Bette Neal Hi-Tri; FHA; French Club: History Club; Graduation Usher; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Scarab Paul Neal Ricky Nix DO; Basketball; Track Bob Orchid Latin Club, Treasurer; Key Club, President; Junior Class President; Senior Class Treas- urer; Graduation Marshall; Football; Basketball; Track; Student Council, President; Chemistry Club; Speech Club; Scarab Betty Overturf Hi-Tri; DO Bill Pace Toni Paulavish GAA, Treasurer; History Club; Latin Club; FTA; FHA; Pep Club; Lions’ Honor Banquet Lela Pedigo GAA; FHA; FNC; Hi-Tri Jerry Perry Football; Track; Wrestling; FFA Jean Phillips FBLA; YFC; FHA; Hi-Tri; Speech Club 27 28 Kay Piercy FHA; GAA; Hi-Tri Val Pritchett Latin Club; Chemistry Club Janice Prowell Sophomore Class Vice Presi- dent; Chemistry Club; Student Council; Hi-Tri; Latin Club; ENG; Speech Club; Band Twirler; Echo; Ask Any Girl; FHA; YFC; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Graduation Usher Alicia Puckett FHA; Hi-Tri Merry Reed FHA: GAA; Hi-Tri; Band Carole Rice FHA: Hi-Tri; GAA; Chorus Mike Roberson Art Rockich Joe Rogers FFA; Latin Club; Ask Any Girl; FTA; Speech Club Rick Sassano History Club Dale Severin : Transfer from Highland Park Barbara Shankle : GAA; Echo; Hi-Tri; FBLA PHA a: Patricia Shankle Hi-Tri; GAA Barbara Shelton Transfer from Bloom; Hi-Tri; GAA; FHA Don Shockley Ask Any Girl Judy Short Hi-Tri, Council; Scarab Royal- ty; Homecoming Attendant; Cheerleader; Latin Club; Chemistry Club; Make-Up Club, Vice President; FBLA; Student Council; History Club; Baccalaureate Usher Kenneth Slayton Band Clodena Smith FHA; YFC; Hi-Tri Diane Smith Hi-Tri; FHA Nelda Smith FHA; History Club; Band, State Music Contest; FNC; GAA; Hi-Tri; Echo Patty Sneed FHA; History Club; YFC; FBLA, Secretary; Ask Any Girl; MakeUp Club; Echo; Sweater Girl; Speech Club Charles Stelzriede French Club, Treasurer; Band; Chorus; HiY; FTA; YFC Warren Stewart Football; Track; Sport Man- ager; Speech Club; Math Club, Treasurer; Chemistry Club; Latin Club; Lions’ Honory Banquet; Math Field Day; Ask Any Girl Dick Stull Freshman Class President; Stu- dent Council, Secretary; Latin Club, President; Key Club, Vice President; FBLA; Chorus; Speech Club 29 Bill Sullivan Barbara Summers Hi-Tri; FHA; French Club; . Math Club . Betty Summers GAA; FHA; FNC; Hi-Tri . ) : Bob Summers James Summers History Club; YFC; Chorus; Sc’ence Club; Chemistry Club Nancy Swinney History Club; YFC; Chemistry Club; Hi-Tri Charles Taskoski History Club; Speech Club; YEC Ed Tasky Football; Basketball; Scarab Royalty Judy Tate Hi-Tri Council, Vice Presi- dent; FHA, Public Relations Chairman; FBLA; Speech Club; Freshman Class Vice President; Student Council; French Club, Secretary; Echo; Scarab; Homecoming Attend- ant; Junior Play Usher Mike Tate FHA Crystal Taylor FHA: Baccalaureate Usher; Hi-Tri, Council; Homecoming Attendant; Mu Alpha Theta = Fred Taylor Hi-Y; History Club; YFG; Track; Chemistry Club; Sci- — ence Club; Lions’ Honor Banquet a Mary Taylor Hiri: hatin Glub; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Graduation Usher; Chorus, State Music Gontest; YFG; Chemistry Club: Mu Alpha Theta; Scarab, Editor Robert Terry Band; Chorus; YFC; History Club; Latin Club; Hi-Y; Speech Club; Echo; Ask Any Girl Terry Thomas Basketball; Football, Co-Cap- tain: Track; Key Club; Chem- istry Club; Scarab Royalty Tommy Threewitt History Club; Chemistry Club; FFA: FBLA; Math Club; Sci- ence Club; Football; Track; Wrestling; Student Council; Chorus; Junior Class Vice President; Graduation Mar- shall Robert Tucker David Upchurch Wrestling; Science Club; Mu Alpha Theta, President; FTA, Parliamentarian; Speech Club; Key Club; YFC; Chemistry Club; Manager for Junior Play Diana Upchurch Hi-Tri. President, Council; FTA, President; Junior Class Secretary; GAA, Secretary, Treasury, Points Manager; Mu Alpha Theta, Secretary; Scarab; Baccalaureate Usher;. Office Cadet; Chemistry Club; YFC; Lions’ Honor Banquet; FHA, Board, Vice President Adnan Walker Latin Club; History Club; YFC; Chorus Rita Webb FTA; French Club; Hi-Tni; FBLA; YFC; Speech Club; History Club; Ask Any Girl; Scarab Charles Webster Latin Club Josephine Wertz GAA; FNC; Latin Club; Chemistry Club; Hi-Tri Paula West Echo; Cheerleader; Speech Club; Band; Twirlers; FBLA; Hi-Tri Council; YFC; FHA; Latin Club; History Club; eae Usher; Ask Any 32 Tom Whittington Basketball; Track Dian Wiggs GAA; FHA Rita Wiggs Hi-Tri; Latin Club; GAA, Se. retary; FHA; Chemistry Oj Mu Alpha Theta; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Baccalaures, Usher; Math Field Day Kenneth Wilkerson YFC; FFA, President; FTA; Speech Club Richard Wilkerson Latin Club; Chorus Skip Williams Football; Track; Band; History Club; Speech Club; Chemistry Club; Basketball Bea Williamson Transfer from Cl’nton; FTA; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Hi-Trt Alice Willis FHA; Chorus; FTA Phyllis Winemiller FHA Officer; History Club: YFC; Band, State Music Con- test; Homecoming Attendant Ferrell Winemiller Seniors without | ‘oe Mack Wynn 4 a Latin Club; Basketball: Foot SOumGuaaaaaa ball; Key Club; Chemistry Jerry Webster Club; YFC; History Club; Speech Club Parting is such sweet sorrow Noon hour relaxation. Is thls my book? Do you like sports? Friends, Romans, countrymen Which class next? Careful everyone. Move over. Pep, pep, peppiest ones. Victoryl Waiting for someone? Lys. Gof SN Wordsworth Who? Look up in the sky— “We're for you Benton High. Comparing notes? Victory for the Rangers! 33 Mary Taytor Earnest DuckworTu Witey Harr ‘Terry THOMAS 34 Diana Urcuurcu Tom WuitriIncTton Each year the members of the faculty, the office staff, and the principle, Mr. Mundell, choose the out- standing students of the Senior Class. They are elected by secret ballot and the returns are unveiled to the whole student body at one time. The students which are chosen are participants in school activities, and have attained a high scholastic SuirRLEY BUNTIN Jupy SHORT record throughout their four years at Benton High. They are also chosen for their personality traits, be- havior, interest and other essentials that are necessary for the composure of a desirable high school. The students are not chosen for their accomplish- ments of their Senior year only. Four years of hard work make an outsanding senior. RonniE GIACONE 35 36 President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Jack Monroe Larry Saxe Bill Owens Bonnie Snider Class of 1963 As “jolly juniors” of Benton High School we are sitting on top of the world. We have learned almost all the in’s and out’s of high school life, and we have finally experienced our first year as honored upper- classmen. We haye waited two long years for this title, but we have finally made it. This is the year our chosen committee selected our class rings, and we patiently waited for that wonderful day when they would arrive. We also experienced the thrill and excitement of decorating and getting ready for the Junior-Senior Reception. It was a big task, but we enjoyed every minute of it. This year many of our class became actors and actresses as we presented the annual Junior Play. We have had many good times during 1962, and we are looking forward to our senior year, Just one more year! Carol Adams Roy Adams Archie Alexander Madeline Alldredge Bill Applegate Jim Beaty David Bozovich James Bradley Alan Bullington Kenneth Burzynski Ronnie Cardwell Janet Carter Jack Clark Gale Clinton Mary Cluck Gordon Cole Gayla Conover Robert Crawford Scott Cremeens Linda Dallape 37 Sylvia Galles Maureen German Janice Gifford Rodney Goessman Sharon Grammer Mike Gulley Dorothy Fale Marilyn Hall Sharon Fall Marvin Flammers Max Harmon Jody Harris Ramona Hawkins Bonita Heiple Bob Hickman Linda Higgerson Sharon Holman Leona Hood Donna Hulsizer Gary Ingram Judy Jeffries Hal Jerrells Glenda King Karen Kirk Donald Loss Bob Martin David McAlpin Wesley McCommons Cheryl McEndree Marsha McEndree Lana McKown James McRoy Paul Meeks Judy Michel Carol Miles Mary Modglin Jack Monroe Jo Ann Morris Richard Morris Gale Moss Mike Norman Nancy Norman Judy Overturf Peggy Overturf Bill Owens Shirley Parks Judy Pate Charles Paul Tom Payne Bill Pearce Don Piazza : Arlene Pickard Ray Pickard Shirley Pyszka Carolyn Reed Ronnie Rich Raymond Roberson Rosemary Sanders Larry Saxe Bill Slayton Bob Shaw Butch Smith ’ Zackie Smith Bonnie Snider Eugenia Somers ; Jeff Spencer Butch Spillman j Frankie Stewart Iris Stewart Brenda Stowers Juva Stringer Brenda Stull Cecil Sullivan Janice Summers Ranelle Summers Larry Tate Brenda Threlkeld Richard Threlkeld Elaine Tiberend Bill Todd Leigh Treadwell Phyllis Treece Mike Tryba Enna Upchurch Gretchen Van Leer Clifton Warren John Warren Jeanne Wells Kenneth Wheat Billy Wilkerson Jeanette Wilkerson Linda Wilkerson : Ted Wilkerson Lynn Dee Williams Warren Williamson Jim Willis Larry Woodland Betty Woolard David Wright 5 Stee 41 President, Clark Hunter Vice President, Betsy Payne Secretary, Ginger Martin Treasurer, Sandy Glower 42, Class of 1964 This is our second year at Benton High School. As “silly sophomores” we are no longer recognized by our looks of confusion. Since we are better acquainted with our school’s cus- toms we will participate in more activities such as—The Echo Carnival and Homecoming Parade, and we will hold more class socials, This year we are in charge of the concession stand during the football and basketball seasons. More of us are joining clubs and are helping with the freshman members. We want to give them the same warm wel- come we received when we entered as freshmen. Since this is our last year as lower classmen, we have had to assume more responsibilities. Next year we will be respected and will be expected to be somewhat more mature and to be able to set examples for the lower classmen. As departing “silly” sophomores, we know we have left behind us a year of many excitements and thrills. We hope we have left a spirit that will linger and per- haps help the new incoming sophomores. Half way through B.C.H.S. Francis Absher Phyllis Absher Wayne Absher Mike Adams Richard Adkins Ava Akin James Altemus Robert Aumiller Mary Ann Auten Nancy Baker Carolyn Bandy David Barton Carol Basham Mary Battle Ronnie Baumgarte Madeline Bausano Jimmy Bayless Charles Bennett Richard Bethel Brenda Betine Gary Bettis Phyllis Bettis Pam Blondi Sue Brandhorst Joan Briley Linda Britton Janice Browning Carolyn Bullington Susan Bullington David Burberry Alana Burwell Sharon Burzynski Janice Cairel Saundra Cardwell Sharon Cardwell Dean Carney - Howard Carter Cheryl Chapman ‘Terry Clark Eddie Clinton 43 Linda Collins Barbara Conover Irene Cook John Cook Nancy Cook Ruth Ann Cross Roger Dallape Mark Darnell Linda Darr Joe Davis Robert Davis Silas Downs Judy Drake Wanda Dreon Dewayne Drew Shirley Duckworth David Elam Sandy Eubanks John Finley Sharon Fitzgerald Patty Flannigan Donna Flatt Pauletta Fletcher Sandy Forsythe Danny Fowler Jack Fowler Carole Frailey Don Frick Jack Frost Deloris Funcanon Barbara Furlong Linda Galloway Roberta Garrett Wallie George Doris Gibson Alicia Gilbreath | Richard Gilliam - ge Dixie Glover = Gary Gosnell Dennis Griffith Judy Hale Carolyn Hall Chuck Hall Jerry Hall Frank Hamilton Gloria Hankins Dennis Hefner Gyla Herrmann Dennis Higgins Sue Hobbs Jama Hollaway Marilyn Holman Peggy Holman Clark Hunter Donald Hutchcraft Danny Irvin Nancy Jenkins Harold Johnson Jan Johnson Kenneth Johnson Lynn Johnston Mack Karnes Frankie Keigley Patsy Kimmel Wayne King Marsha Kirkman Joe Kleine David Knight Freddie Kondritz Billie Lampley Sue Lampley Vicky Lampley Judy LaPorte Paul Leffler Linda Lewis Marilyn Lewis David Linn Arlene Loss Sidney Ludwig Mike Lynch Billy Marshall Ginger Martin Anna Marie M ayeski Pete McCarty Rick McClerren Larry McClintock Helen McCoy Mary M. McDowell Mike McDuffy Sue McKean Donald McPherson Bruce Meadows Mary Melvin Barbara Miles Carol Milton Donna Minier Teddy Mitchell Anna Moore David Moore Paula Moore Joe Mossman Lee Roy Mumbower Tom Neal Danny Odom Thurleen Odom Mary Owens Betsy Payne John Payne John Pemberton Linda Perryman Elaine Piggott Sharon Pinkham Curtis Pinion Jane Potts Bill Price Martha Prior Sam Prowell Carl Pulliam Linda Rea Jim Reynolds Jim Rice Scott Robertson Susan Rock Paul Rogers Leslie Rone Barbara Rusher Ronnie Sample Megon Sanders Jon Sandusky Sherry Schleicher Tommy Sears Doyne Seibert Robert Slayton Sam Sluzevich Dennis Smith Jeff Smith Rusty Smith Sue Smith Suzann Smothers Leonard Sneed Helen Spain Ellyn Stella Jack Stewart Barbara Stone Larry Storey Joyce Summary Larry C. Summers Larry W. Summers Leon Summers Lowell Summers Sheila Summers Judy Supancic Jo Dee Swigonski Brenda Tasky David Tasky Kenneth Tate Billy Taylor Brenda Threewitt Charles Toler Theresa Trapper Barbara Upchurch Doneta Upchurch Martha Varley Jerry Waller David Warren Mike Watson Warren Watson Don Webb Ellen Webb Pam Webb David Webster Jerry Welch Mary Wheeler G. A. Wiggins Paula Wilkerson Wendy Williams Paul Wilson Sue Wilson Herb Winemiller Donna Wintz Jane Wisnewski Barbara Woodrow Charles Woodrow 48 Sophomores without pictures Kenneth Barnfield Jesse Craig Linda Kizer Carna Gaye Boyd Mike Franklin Paul Lampley Ronnie Bryant John Gulley Walter Trapper Betty Ann Burton Norma Hood Jeanita Williams Richard Cluck Phyllis Hutchinson Stanley Williams George Conner Class of 1965 Here we are! We have finally reached our first year of high school, This is the year we have looked forward to with anticipation. This is the year that marks the beginning of a whole new era of life. We are beginning to recognize the cus- toms, standards, and essentials of high school. For the first few weeks of school we were known by our looks of confusion, but we are striving to overcome them. We hope to be known as a fine class that is willing to work, and a class that is striving to maintain the high standards of our school. We plan to work hard this year because it forms the foundation of our future years. Many of us are joining clubs and participating in their activities. We enjoy this very much because the members are especially nice and make us feel welcome. The students of the other classes and the teachers also make us feel welcome by their friendliness and willingness to help us with our problems. Their inter- est is appreciated very much. We have many adventures, problems, and memorable experiences our freshman year. We are now looking for- ward to the next three years hoping they will be filled with enjoyment and excessive knowledge. President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Tom Gulley Duane Hall Bob Deitz Tom Appleton 49 50 Don Alexander Kay Alldredge ‘Tom Appleton Lanny Atteberry Rockie Bailey Sandy Bain Fred Baker Ray Baker Tom Barminski Melody Barrell Marilyn Baumgarte Glory Behm Roger Bennett Carolyn Betress Tom Blondi John Bohn Cyril Bowlin Sandra Boyt Judy Bridges Nelda Bridges Gary Brown Vickie Brown Alice Bryant Mike Buntin Craig Burberry Ron Burlison Jack Burton Sharon Busiere Gary Cantrell Dolores Carter Dennis Chancey Bill Chenault Ivan Chenault Steve Choisser Jo Linda Cockrum Richard Cockrum Brenda Cook Lynette Corey Deloris Coulter Kenneth Cunningham Janis Cushman Rosemary Czenski Howard Darnell Sharon Dawson Bob Deitz Donna DeSpain Connie Dillon Barbara Doerr Jane Donosky Jerry Dorris Jane Doty Terry Drake David Dudek Carolyn Dunn Marilyn Dunn Larry Durham David Easley Margie Edwards Marilyn Eickelman — Dann Bldudesy oa Suzann Falcomata Mary Fielden Barbara Fisher Janet Fisher Judy Fisher Bill Fitzpatrick Linda Flannigan Delores Flatt Shelia Foster Albert Fowler Merline Gant Janice Gariepy David Garvin Ronnie Giles Kenneth Gilliam Carroll Grammer Wayne Grayson Brenda Green Judy Ann Green Gene Groves Sue Groves Judy Gulley Tom Gulley Duane Hall Tom Hamilton Wanda Hammers Sheila Hammonds Emie Hankins Billy Harris Charles Head Betty Hefner Brenda Hefner Knox Hester Steve Hickman Lynette Higgins Lonnie Hill Sherry Hill Joyce Hines Robert Hines Dorothy Hofstetter Tom Hofstetter Roy Hosick Emest Jamerson Linda Jefferies Bruce Johnson Donald Johnson Gene Johnson Sam Johnson Kay Johnson Alice Jones Kathy Jones Linda Kasper Karl Keller Greg Kern Mary Ketteman Dewayne Kirkman Kandis Kramer Diana Krause fein Eaton Roger Legendre eae Rick Lewis Billy Mabry 52 Jan Malkovich David Mandrell Gary McClerren Nancy McCollum Richard McFadden Larry McGuire Linda Melvin Marlene Messersmith Paul Mick John Minier James Miller Jeff Moake Janet Moss Fred Neal Gale Neal Mary Ann Neal Richard Neal Mark Noel Tom Odom John Overturf Wesley Pace Linda Page David Parris Davi d Paxton Cheryl Payne Nancy Perry Charles Phillips Stephenie Phillips John Piazza Deloris Picantine Linda Poole Barbara Preslar Bette Roach Darrell Roberts Loberta Rone Gary Rose Linda Rosenberger David Rotolo Rodger Sanders Linda Saylor Charlene Schram Linda Schram Pete Schram James Shelby Jack Shepard Dickie Shew Susie Shryock Bill Simpson Barbara Sims Donald Sims Sandra Singer Karen Sink Don Slayton Kay Sluzevish Bob Smith Charlotte Smith Don Smith Mary Smith Sharon Smith Sue Carol Smith Vicki Smith Tom Smothers Bobbie Stewart Gordon Stewart Jayne Stewart Renee Storey Sandra Storey Terry Stowers Lenora Struble Virginia Sullivan David Summers Donna Summers Leona Summers Truman Summers Judy Swigonski Frank Taylor Gwyn Taylor James Taylor Will Tennison Dennis Thomas John Thomas Kaywan Thomas Ruth Ann Thomas Ellen Thompson Lowell Trotter Bran True Patti True Ron Van Horn Marvin Walker Weymouth Wallace Velma Waller Bill Walton Harry Warren John Wayman Karen Webb Kay Webb Richard Webb David Wheat Connie White Lynn White Mary Whittington Robert Wiggins Dennis Wilkerson Donna Wilkerson Norma Wilkerson Dave Williams Tim Williams Brenda Willis Bill Wilson Barbara Wingo Sharon Woodrow 53 ty = PORTALS TO PROGRESS... i. : Through Our Sports : ea BCHS is very fortunate in having a well-rounded sports department with com- te aches to help the students develop skill in athletics. In the fall when tball season begins, boys can be seen working out on the practice field prepar- e weekend's game. During the basketball season, the boys are once again but the games this time will be played in the gymnasium. This year cellent basketball team and advanced with wrestling to the dis- When basketball season was over in mid-March, the Benton Rangers to the rescue, The Fighting Rangers . . . Who's got the ball? 56 Let's go all the wayl The pride of our town Benton started the 1961 season with a very impres- sive win over a mediocre Sparta team. It was a great first game for the Rangers as they got a chance to wipe out some of their mistakes. Benton then met a tough Belle- ville team on Tabor Field. The Rangers held a 6 to 0 lead going into the second half but couldn’t hold it over the Maroons who already had one defeat. The Marion Wildcats then traveled to Benton where they found nothing but trouble as Benton rolled to an easy victory. The following week Benton went to Murphysboro to meet a Southwest Egyptian conference power. There the Red Devils took the first score of the ballgame on a long looping pass, but the Rangers came back hard to tie the score at 7-7. The Rangers weren’t to be stopped after this as they went ahead to win a hard fought game. The Herrin Tigers next played host to the Benton Rangers. There, Benton came up against one of the toughest lines in the conference, but they proved to be the 2 game ended in a win for the Rangers. veek the only rated Orphans be- Tihngs look good for the Rangers. 57 Joe Brandibus Bill Conner Earnest Duckworth Ronnie Giacone Wiley Hall Ron Head Ron Lynch Bob Orchid Jerry Perry Terry Thomas The Mighty Rangers The Rangers go over for a touchdown, 58 Roy Adams | J. D. Darr Hal Jerrells Wesley McCommons Bill Owens Larry Saxe Harold Smith Larry Spillman Rangers to the rescue. 59 60 Row 1: R. Giacone, J. Perry, D. Manis, B. Conner, L. Spillman, R. Lynch. Row 2: K. Wheat, J. Spencer, R. Adams, M. Norman, E. Duckworth, W. McCommons. Row 3: H. Smith, S. Williams, B. Applegate, W. Watson, R. Morris, H. Jerrells, Row 4: J. Brandi- bus, B. Orchid, T. Thomas, W. Hall, R. Head. Row 5: Coach Herrin, T. Payne, L. Saxe, J, D. Darr, Coach Lynch. Coaches and squad produce winning team Coaches Lynch, Stewart Truelove, Herrin, and Archer, beaten since the year of 1949. The spirits of the Rang- ers were still riding high as the Mt. Vernon Rams called at Benton the next weekend. This game was one that might well have been labeled the heartbreaker of the year. The game that could have gone the other way very easily, overlooking one or two mistakes, was taken by the Rams by a one point margin, In the following two games Benton played a fine Eldorado and Harrisburg team. Eldorado caught the Rangers taking it easy after two rugged games, but fell despite it wit h a few points difference. The Harrisburg Bulldogs decided to use the same strategy but fell easier as the Rangers turned the Bulldogs mistakes into scores. Then, came the Thanksgiving Day game between West Frankfort and Benton. Living up to expectation of the Benton fans, the Rangers played what might have been their best game of the year in defeating a highly rated and deservingly so Redbird team. In addition to haying a wonderful winning season, several Benton players were honored by being mentioned as All-State Material. Some were named on All-State teams while some were mentioned on others. Those who were given state-wide attention were: Seniors; Richard Davis, Terry Thomas, Earnest Duckworth, Wiley Hall and Juniors, Harold Smith and Hal Jerrells. These boys and the team they played on might well be remembered as one of the top teams in Benton history, ag) For 62 am ave Ne. Front row: Ll. Stewart, M. Dornell, H. Johnson, D. Burberry, J. Coach Stewart, T. Drake, D. Chancey, R. Bumgarte, J. Miller, T. Stewart, L. Atfeberry, J. Rice, T. Gulley, D. Webb, M. Lynch, C. Mitchell, M. Franklin, D. Hefner, J. Sandusky, H. Winemiller, B. Bennett, D. Smith, L. Summers, E. Clinton, M. Adams. Back row: True, J. Pemberton, F. Kondritz, C. Hunter. The underclassmen are very important First row: B. Walton, D. Slayton, R. Webb, P. Schram, B. Fitzpa- S. Hickman, R. McFadden, L. Durham, C. Bowlin, R. Lewis, H. War- . Choisser, T. Blondi, D. Summers, D. Paris, C. Burberry, L. ren,, W. Grayson. Back row: D. Rotolo, D, Patton’ D. Wheat, B. McGuire, C. Brown, M. Buntin, T. Smothers. Second row: Simpson, J. Shepard, R. Burilson, D. Johnson, D. Hall, W. Tenni- . Johnson, C. Grammar, J. Piazza, J. Minier, J. son, K. Cunningham, J. Taylor, R. Bailey, T. Barminski, B. Dietz. 61 62 Miss Mary Lou Chance was escorted to the throne by the football co-captains, Ernie Duckworth and Terry Thomas, where she was crowned Homecoming Queen at 10:15 P.M. at the Thanksgiving dance on November 23, 196], The theme for the dance this year was “Stairway to the Stars,” and the gym was beautifully decorated in dark blue with silver stars. The attendants were escorted to the throne by the senior members of the football squad. The attendants were: Phyllis Winemiller and Crystal Taylor, seniors; Janice Gifford and Shirley Pyszka, juniors; Betsy Payne and Jane Potts, sophomores; Jane Donosky and Janet Moss, freshmen. Jute Majesty Miss Chante SS. ek : R Z Si: J Crystal Taylor Phyllis Winemiller Janice Gifford Shirley Pyszka ies ecom ing ie ae Betsy Payne Jane Potts Jane Donosky Janet Moss 63 | A tense moment. Get that rebound. They scored The B.C.H.S. basketball team started what proved to be one of their most successful seasons in recent ys against the Metropolis Trojans. The Trojans, not being up to par, fell victim to the more competent Benton team. Mt. Vernon, following in the footsteps of Metrop- olis, also became victims of the powerful Rangers. These two wins started a winning streak of eight games. Ben- ton went on the road to meet the Marion Wildcats who, as expected, were a stiff contest. The game went over the regular time period into overtime before Benton came out holding the upper hand. Benton played another home game the following night with the Herrin (tigers After having to play a rough and tumble game with the Tigers, the Rangers emerged with approximately a twen- ty point spread. The weak Eldorado Eagles traveled p Benton the following week and caught the Rangers sleeping, but only for a while as Benton slowly widened the lead. After starting the season with five straight wins, Ben- ton traveled| to the Centralia tournament during the Christmas holidays with high hopes. The cme played the first contest of the tournament against a tough Decatur Eisenhower team, Benton started out early tak- 4 (yi thee ing the lead and were never matched as they won Lise fourteen points to spare. Benton’s second game follo ve a the continuing day by defeating the Rockford” huburn club eleven points. (a a pe Get that ball, fight, fight. and scored and kept scoring Two for the Rangers. Terry Tuomas Wizy Harr Tom WhuittrIncTron Bos Orcuip The Benton Rangers ie Rosert CrawForp Larry Saxz Earnest DuckwortTH Mike Livesay 66 On the third day and the game following, Benton met, once again, with the Herrin Tigers. The game went nip and tuck until the last five minutes when a couple of Herrin players fouled out. Benton capitalized on this immediately as they pulled ahead and went on to win by a satisfactory margin. The Rangers again took the floor that same day for the championship of the tournament where they came up against the Centralia Orphans. Centralia jumped off to an eight point lead, but Benton eventually tied the score. The contest was very close all the way before the Rangers were edged out in the final minutes to suffer their first loss of the new year. Benton, tasting defeat for the first time, came back to win five more games in succession. The Harrisburg Bulldogs were the first to feel the effects as Benton enter- Ricuarp Morais Warren Watson tained them at home. It was a hard fought contest, but Benton came on in the last seconds with a free throw to take the game. The night following the Harrisburg contest, the young Johnston City Indians played host to the Rangers. The game started slowly with the scoring going back and forth until a few minutes before the gun of the second half when Benton pulled out a ten point cushion, Coming back the second half, Benton kept up their steady pace to walk away with one more victory under their belts. The West Frankfort Red Birds came to Benton to try their hand at their long time rivals, but found the road a little too tough as Benton won by a twenty point margin. The Mt. Vernon Rams who had been holding a jinx over all Ranger teams on their home court were finally overcome on the Ram’s floor for the first time in approximately thirty years. 67 68 Front row: Ernest Duckworth, Bob Orchid, Robert Crawford, Tom Whittington, Terry Thomas, Wiley Hall. Back row; Coach Richard The Pride of Our Town Herrin, Richard Morris, J. D. Darr, Mike Livesay, Larry Saxe, Larry Spillman. Following the Mt. Vernon game, the next weekend Benton went to Carbondale to play in the Carbondale Tournament. Benton was drawn by the Carbondale Terriers by means of a shooting elimination. The game started slowly, but it caught momentum as the Rangers commenced scoring. As the game ended, Benton was well ahead on scoring to take the first game of the tour- ney. The Sparta Bulldogs defeated the Murphysboro Red Devils in the opening game, and Benton was matched against Sparta the following night for the championship. The two teams appeared evenly matched until the last quarter when the Bulldogs rallied to take the win and the first place trophy. Marion then returned to get revenge, but they found only trouble as the Rangers took a twenty point decision. Benton entertained rival West Frankfort for their second game of the season. The score see-sawed back and forth throughout the game before Frankfort won a two point decision. Herrin was the host this time as the Rangers played to back their first win at Benton. It didn’t go the same way this time as Herrin took the win to split even. Har risburg also lost to the Rangers the first time at Benton, but they also managed to come out on top on their home court, - Benton, playing Centralia, held close to the through the game before the Orphans score point difference. Harry Stewart, Richard Herrin, Glenn Truelove First row: Coach Stewart, R. Baumgarte, J. Sandusky, W. Watson, C. Bennett, D. Higgins. Back row: C. Hunter, L. Summers, W. Tennison, R. Adkins, K. Tate, M. Franklin, Our Team is G-r-reat! Front row: T. Drake, T. Gulley, R. Burlison, R. Van Horn, T. Blondi, T. Smothers, R. Lewis, B. True. Back row: C. Durham, D. Alexander, B. Wilson, B. Deitz, R. Bailey, D. Johnson, Coach Archer. 69 Kneeling: J. Pate, J. Harris, M. Chance, J. Short, P, West. Stand- ing: B. Wingo, J. Donasky, B. Payne, J. Potts, Y. Lampley. Each has his part to play The number one backers of our football and basket- ball players are the BCHS cheerleaders. They are the ones who can always be found leading the shouts and yells of encouragement at every game. The cheerleaders always plan and are in charge of all the pep sessions. These girls should be commended for boosting the mo- tale of the Rangers and giving them the much needed su pport. The managers spend most of their time helping the coaches keep the team in shape. They often stay after school when the teams practice and always accompany the teams to all the games. The job of computing vari- ous statistics about the teams is handled by the man- agers. This year's managers were Gary Rose, Richard Bethel, and Warren Stewart. ‘ Gory Rose, Richard Bethel, Warren Stewart. 70 The McLeansboro Foxes were the guests of the Rang- ers next and proved to be a rough team. They played the Rangers in a close contest but lost out to the more steady host team. Benton traveled to Murphysboro the following week end to chalk up another victory for their winning season. Centralia again was opposed by Ben- ton, but this time at Centralia. their own floor, whipped the Rangers for the third Benton, looking for their last win of the Centralia, playing on straight time. season against a weak DuQuoin team just managed to squeeze it out with a two point margin. The following week Benton traveled south to the neighboring West Frankfort to play the Sesser Red Devils in the first round of the Regional Tournament. The Rangers, who took the first game with great ease, were matched with the Zeigler Tornadoes the second night and won it very easily also. Then came the final game with the Johnston City Indians. The Indians, playing the same controlled type game that managed to get them by West Frankfort, were less fortunate with Benton. The Rangers played in the first game of the Sectional Tournament at Herrin against a tough Anna-Jonesboro club. Benton pulled away surprisingly easy as the game got under way and kept up the steady pace throughout the contest. Marion met the Rangers in the champion- ship game the following evening. The game got under way with the score see-sawing back and forth and both teams playing for everything. The action was still going strong until the final buzzer sounded, and the Marion Wildcats won the ball game with some last minute clutch This ended the road for Rich Herrin’s fine Benton Ranger unit even though they could be com- shooting. pared with other top Ranger teams of the past years. 71 72 rf : P ; Front row: H. Darnell, M. Darnell, J. Minier, J. Dunn, D. Barton, J. Plazza, S. Williams, S. Forsythe. Back Row: M. McDonald, J. Perry K. Wheat, W. McCommons, M. Lynch, H. Smith, D. Wyant, D. Upchurch, L. Atteberry. Wrestling Although wrestling is a comparatively mew sport at Benton Eligh School, much enthusiasm was shown among the boys this year. Wrestling was started as a fourth major sport at BCHS two years ago under the direction of Coach Jim Lynch. Much progress has been made during these two years, and Benton took several boys to the district meet at East St. Louis, Illinois this year. From there, two boys advanced to the sectional meet at Granite City. Benton had eight matches this year, and they defeated each team they met. During the season Benton wrestled students from Carterville, Murphysboro, Mehlville, Carbondale, and Sparta. Al- though Benton is lacking in experience, they make up for it in enthusiasm. The boys practiced every after- noon after school, and they gave a wrestling exhibition during one of the assemblies. We hope that in the future more wrestling matches can be held in our home gymnasium so that more BCHS students can become acquainted with Benton’s newest sport. This looks like work to mel The track team pauses for a Picture, Speed, skill and courage —track Always handicaped by the lack of having many senior lettermen on the track roster each year, the track team struggled their hardest with the remaining under- men. The 1961] track team had a pretty good season, as compared to previous years, under the supervision of athletic director, Glenn Trulove and his assistants Rich Herrin, James Lynch, and Harry Stewart. Benton be- gan the season with a dual meet at West Frankfort and then another at Centralia the following week. Benton emerged as victors in both. Benton traveled to Christopher for the an- . West Frankfort, Sesser, Zeigler, | ‘ton all competed but the Rangers Fe they won by a landslide. Did he survive? 73 2G Up and over. This calls for a rest. Spring time calls for track April 20, Benton played host to Eldorado and Thomp- sonville and also came out on top in this one. On the Saturday of April 22, Benton went to the West Frankfort Relays and finished in 10th place as some of Southern Illinois’ top track men competed. The South Seven Conference was then held on the following Monday night due to bad weather and Benton placed fifth. Centralia captured first place and Herrin a very close second. April 29 Benton was invited to the Car- 74 VARSITY FOOTBALL RESULTS Benton - 54 S - = + O Pee . 6 Pleils- - - 26 Benton - 14 Marion - - - 0 Benton - 26 Murphysboro - - 7 Demons le. Hern © «© = O | Benton - 13 Centralia - - - 0 Benton - 13 Mt.Vernon - - 14 Benton - 14 Eldorado - - - 12 | Benton - 27 Harrisbu rg Sa 6 Benton - 26 West Frankfort - 6 SOPHOMORE FOOTBALL RESULTS Benton” - Reeeiderine 2 = 6 Benton - ORs Gentralia= = = yf Benton - OlNeMarion) = = - 34 | Benton - 14 Murphysboro - - 27 : Benton - 33 ° £Herin - = = 0 : Benton - 45 West Frankfort : 7 : Benton - 13 Mt.Vernon - - OO : Benton - 20 £ Eldorado - - - 6 Benton - 7 Harrisburg = 0 : FRESHMAN FOOTBALL RESULTS Benton - 14 Herrin s 5 OTS Benton - 28 £Eldorado - - - 14 | Benton - 19 Christopher - - 20 Benton - 45 West Frankfort - 7 Benton - Yaerdarrisburgy. “.- 6 Benton - 25 Carbondale = Je 0 SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL RESULTS Benton - 58 Metropolis = = 234 Benton - 69 £Mt. Vernon = heey | Benton - 43 Marion - - - 49 Benton - 31 Herrin ee OS } Eldorado - - - 38 Harrisburg = = ayy) hnston City - - 32 is WwW eo 6S) lest Frankfort t. Vi - - 42 mer a4) = 3 - 44 - 44 40 54 45 49 39 ny we A The Scoreboard FRESHMAN BASKETBALL RESULTS Benton - Benton - Benton - Benton - Benton - Benton - Benton - Benton Benton Benton Benton Benton Benton Benton’ - Benton - Benton - Benton Benton - Benton Benton - Benton Benton - Benton - Benton - Benton Benton - Benton Benton - Benton - Benton Benton - Benton - Benton - Benton - Benton - Benton - Benton - Benton - Benton - Benton - Benton - Benton - Benton - Benton - Benton - Benton - 56 Christopher 36 73 Eldorado ee 36 58 McLeansboro 53 35 West Frankfort - 34 49 Herrin - 51 47 Johnston City 39 68 — Harrisburg 38 77. Johnston City 40 6] McLeansboro 56 62 Centralia - 46 74 West Frankfort 58 54 Christopher - 38 54 Herrin en OS 53. Murphysboro - 43 51 Centralia - - 68 37. Harrisburg 54 65 Eldorado -— - 55 64 Carbondale 7 70 VARSITY BASKETBALL RESULTS 53 Metropolis - 42 64 Mt. Vernon = = § 53 66 Marion a ae ee OD: 86 Herrin ha i 58 62 Eldorado - - - 45 44 Harrisburg - - 43 60 Johnston-City - - 40 77 West Frankfort - 59 48 Me. Vernon - 44 75 Marion =. GS 60 West Frankfort = Oe 46 Herrin — a, Oe 46 Harrisburg =e sD 5 1 aaee @entraliagee ee Oe 61 McLeansboro - - 55 78 Murphysboro - - 51 42 Centralia - - - 62 64 DuQuoin- - - 61 CENTRALIA HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT 61 Decature Eisenhower 46 52 RockfordAuburn - 41 61 Herrin Se Sete) DD 45 Centralia - - - 49 CARBONDALE TOURNAMENT 60 Carbondale - - 34 41 Sparta - - - 56 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT 98 Sesser = 35 ame Sh) 86 = Zeigler 89 44 JohnstonCity - - 31 SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT 82 Anna-Jonesboro - 55 53° Mari on - - - 56 Benton - AS ee Bere OS tN 4 i ‘ £ % 4 yas f the students. For those who enjoy music, there is the band and For others, there is the Girls Athletic Association, Future Nurses, chers of America, Hi-Tri, and many more. Each club or or- on has a special purpose to fullfill, and each gives special benefits nts. All of our activities help us to learn to cooperate with o further our education, Many hours are spent to plan rties, but this is time well spent for the benefits received Activities also stretch beyond our school. Although of the school can actively participate in athletics, ties are enjoyed by the entire community. 77 Each year the student body elect a senior boy and a senior girl to represent the school as king and queen for the Scarab Royalty. In 1962 Miss Mary Etta Doty and Mr. Earnest Duckworth received this honor. Attendants from each of the classes are elected by their respective classes, and all selections are kept secret until the dis- tribution of the SCARAB. This year’s attendants were Miss Brenda Green and Mary Erra Dory anp Ernest Duckwortu Mr. Tom Gulley, freshmen; Miss Nancy Jenkins and Mr. Charles Bennett, sophomore; Miss Shirley Parks and Mr. Jack Monroe, junior; Miss Phyllis Winemiller and Mr. Bob Orchid, senior. The Scarab Royalty has been a tradition at BCHS for many years, and we hope that it shall continue to haye the high esteem with which it is now regarded. Puyxiuis WINEMILLER Bos Orcuip SHTRLEY Parks Jack Monroe Searzal! Rou alty Nanoy Jenxrvs Brenpa GREEN Cuarces BENNETT Tom GuLiey The Marching Band. The Music Makers develop their skills letfer Girls and Majorettes. 80 The Benton High School Band is one of the most ac- tive organizations in our school system. The band marches in the Labor Day Parade, the Homecoming Parade, and the Memorial Day Parade. The band also puts on halftime shows at all the home football and bas- ketball games and plays for commencement exercises. At Christmas and in the spring, the band, in com- bination with the chorus, presents concerts that are free to the public. The band sold tickets to a magic show presented by “Birch, the Magician.” Each year the band selects two members to go to the All State Band Clinic, held at the University of Illinois. Band members also participate in district and state music contests. ar The band consists of fifty members and throughout the year individual members and groups are asked to perform for other civic organizations. Re For the first time since nineteen fifty-five we now have a mixed Chorus at BCHS. The Chorus consists of fifty boys and girls. The two main activities for the Chorus this year are a Christmas concert and a Spring Concert, The Chorus works hard and spends many Jong hours preparing for these concerts. The Chorus also has sextets, quartets, trios and duets that sing for churches and many organizations in Benton. Mr. Taylor was working this year getting the boys and girls ready for contests. They attended the Dis- trict contest in February and the state contest in April. Another service the Chorus does for the community is caroling. At Christmas the Chorus goes to the square and to many homes in Benton singing beauti- ful Christmas carols. Shall we sing? The singers of BCHS provide entertainment The chorus. 82 ih FL ey Collectors of the news. The voice of the school The Echo, advised by Miss Ellen Burkchart, presents the student body with the school news. The paper is produced every two weeks by a staff of reporters and editors, and it is printed by the Benton Evening News. Since the Echo is the only source of information to all the students, its task becomes more serious. Our paper makes an honest effort to print something about every student. The “In This Corner” column gives full recog- nition to the preside nts of our school’s clubs and or- ganizations. Each week in the “Sportlight’, the Echo prints a story on one of the outstanding athletes at B.C.H.S. The Echo is supported by money receiyed from the students when they pay their tuition, by advertising, and one of the biggest events of the school year, the Echo Carnival. Each club or organization runs a booth or concession. Later in the evening the results of the voting for “L'il Abner” and “Daisy Mae” are announced. Votes are cast by placing pennies in a jar for the two candidates one wants. Through the years the Echo has been improving more and more. This is largely due to the staff of volunteers. This staff holds a meeting each Monday at noon to dis- cuss plans for the next edition. The meetings are led mostly by the editors with comments by the faculty ad- visor on how to improve. The paper is happy to serve the school and hopes its efforts are appreciated, G. Lindsay, Asst. Editor; R. Goessman, Editor; M. Lewis, Featur D. Alexander, Business; R. Glover, Circulation; A. M. Mayeski, — Asst. News; N. Baker, News; Miss Burkhart, Sponsor; M. Karnes, Sports. ee M. Kern, P. Barrell, P. West, J. Short, S. Parks, D. Hale, Ll. Doty, S. Hall, J. Hale, E. Stella, M. Lewis, G. Martin, J. Moss, J. Bridges, Lynette Higgins, J. Donosky. Promoting friendship is our business The Hi-Tri, which is composed of all the girls in the school, is one of the most active organizations at B.G.H.S. Under the watchful guidance of Miss Mar- garet Armentrout, the girls are helped to make friends and to get the most enjoyment out of their school year. A council of four girls from each class is elected to make plans and to create ideas for the club. The pur- ‘pose of Hi-Tri is to try to create friendship, loyalty, tacter, pleasure, courtesy, and success among the _ They had the Freshman Mixer, Freshmen Intiation, sa for Freshman Mothers, and the annual Mother- iter Banquet. The organization also serves as the 2 committee at the Homecoming Dance and d sponsor the Spring Dance. -Tri, and in February the club sponsored A r Week during which the majority of girls President, Diane Upchurch; Vice President, Judy Tate; Secretary, Mary Etta Doty; Treasurer, Mary Lou Chance; Miss Armentrout, Sponsor. a . ° tt The wizards of the mathematics department. 4+4=6? Diane Upchurch, secretory; Danny Alexander, vice-president; David Upchurch, president; Warren Stewart, treasurer (not pic- tured). 84 Mu Alpha Theta is a national high school and junior — college mathematics club. The club has three purposes: To create an interest in and further the study of ma h- ematics, to give a better knowledge of math, and to get — better acquainted with the uses of math. To be eligible a student must have high honors in mathematics in the remaining scholastic work. It consists juniors and seniors. The club is a chapter of Mu Theta, a national honorary society for exc math students in high school. for a picnic. : The club is under «the Morrison, The Youth for Christ, one of the largest clubs at BGCHS, consists of over 140 members. The purpose of these 140 members is to spread the feeling and learning of Christianity throughout the school. YFC is especially proud of the fact that its members have faith and pride to stand up for Christ. Throughout the year YFC has meetings at not one, but many different churches, since it is nondenomina- tional. The club gives hayrides and parties, they sell various items to raise money, and they enter a float in the Homecoming Parade. i Follow the Leader One of the largest clubs in school, Front row: Sharon Pinkham, Secretary; Martha Kern, President; Mary Battle, Vice-President; Jack Frick, Diana Upchurch, Mary McDowell, Treasurer; Robert Terry, Don Frick, Alberta Hidritch, Sponsor. Bee ie, tou “ 5 Front Row: Mrs. Craddock, S. Buntin, B. Stull, A. Pickard, R. San- Knight, S. Galles, J. Moss, S. Ludwig, N. Smith. Back Row; N. ders, Miss Webb. Second Row: L. Britton, N. Baker, P. Wine- Cook, C. Kramer, R. Czenski, N. Doty, S. Woodrow. miller, L. Doty, C. Lampley, S. Hall. Third Row: S. Pyszka, K. ’ = The Benton chapter of the Future Homemakers of Mother Ss little helpers America was organized at B.C.HLS. in 1945. To become a member, you must have completed one semester of home economics and participated in five chapter ac tivities. The F.H.A, is one of the most active clubs in the school. Some of its activities of the year are: attending the annual section rally, National F.H.A. Week, dec- orating for the Homecoming Dance, serving at the Jun- ior-Senior Reception, Style Shows, Hobo Day, Dog Days, and the Farmer's Ball. For the past two years the Benton chapter of the F.H.A. has contributed $25.00 to a scholarship fund for two Turkish girls who are majoring in home economics at S.I.U. This is the international goodwill project. With the money received from the members working Hobo Day, the living area was improved. The girls have made new draperies and some new furniture was pur chased. The purposes of F.H.A,. are to promote a growing ap- preciation of the joys and satisfactions of homemak to emphasize the importants of worthy home : ship, to encourage democracy in home an “con life, to work for good homes and families, to pro vide wholesome individual further interest in home « president, Shirley Buntin; ‘ secretary, Arlene Pickard; t Students going to fall FHA rally. 86 —— First Row: M. Doty, J. Pate, B. Payne, G. Martin, J. Potts, R. Webb. Second Row: E. Duckworth, Ll, Saxe, M. Gulley, J. Monroe, C. Hunter, D. Hall, T. Gulley. Third Row: B. Orchid, W. Hall, D. Stull, J. Harris, Miss Kirsch. Our governing body The Student Council has many purposes. It supports school rules and activities, and tries to promote demo- cracy. The president is in charge of all assemblies and lyceums. The members of the Student Council take charge of class elections, and the raising and lowering of the flag. The club helps with the Homecoming Dance by selling tickets. The officers are: president, Bob Orchid; vice president, Wiley Hall; secretary, Dick Stull; treasurer, Jody Harris. The sponsor is Miss Jane Kirsch. Some very capable leaders Boys of Character The Hi-Y sponsored by Mr. Shephard, is one of the oldest organizations at B.C.H.S. The Hi-Y is a branch of the state Y.M.C.A. with organizations in many schools. The object of this organization is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, the school, and the community, high standards of Christian character Any boy who wishes may belong to the Hi-Y. The motto is clean living, clean speech, clean sportsman- ship, and good scholarship. GILL RAISE I isa Tomorrow's business leaders. Future VIP’s The Future Business Leaders of America is a national organization which is composed of students who are interested in business. The aim of the Future Business Leaders of America is to develop leadership and to ac- quaint the members with actual business working con- ditions. Students in FBLA attend different conventions and office meetings. Future Business Leaders of Amer- ica conducts such money-making projects as selling magazines. After reaching a certain goal in selling mag- azines they take a trip to Springfield. As one of their many activities they enter a float in the Homecoming Parade. The club consists of fiftynine members this year. The Caesars of this century. a Today’s Romans The Latin Club is one of the most talked about clubs at BCHS. Latin II and III students are eligible for this club. The purpose of the Latin Club is to learn about the life, customs, and tributes of the Romans. The Latin Club has quite a few activities throughout the year. They give a dance after the game, raffle off “three slaves for a day,” take part in the Echo Carnival, and they have a float in the Homecoming Parade. The big event of the year is the Saturnalia, which takes place in December. The Saturnalia is done like a Roman feast and everyone has a good time dressing and eating like Romans. yy The orators of the future Future spokesmen The Speech Club’s membership is open to any stu- dent in a speech class. Many of the members of the Speech Club participate in debates, monalogues, read- ings, extemporary speaking, and many other activities at speech contests during the year. The club usually has a float in the Homecoming Parade and an annual picnic. at speech contests during the year. This club has be come of major importance in speech tournaments. The club usually has a float in the Homecoming Parade and an annual picnic. The Speech Club is sponsored by Mr. John Miller. The officers are Susan Hill, President; Charles Barlow, Vice President; Jody Harris, Secretary; and Jack Frick, Treasurer. Einsteins of tomorrow. Scientists? One of the newly formed clubs at our high school this year is the Science Club. Members consist of stu- dents who are taking Physics or Chemistry, and they are under the able direction of Mr. Glenn Schmitz. The club meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month for the purpose of better preparing its members for college science work. Each member is required ta have a science project which would be suitable to be entered in district, regional, and state science contests. 90 Historians. Searchers of the Past Mrs. Alberta Hidritch, Advisor; Paula Barrell, Treasurer; Jerry Doty, President; Jack Frick, Secretary; Fred Taylor, Vice-President The History Club, one of the largest clubs of the school, is for students interested in history and have had at least one year of either American or World History. The club’s meetings are held on Wednesday during the lunch hour. The members of the club also receive a pamphlet each month on Illinois History. The club this year has held several money-raising projects. For example, they raffled off a transistor radio and a party was held featuring the Four Vests to which the public was invited. A booth at the Echo Carnival and a float in the Homecoming Parade are also used as fund raising projects. The library's loveliest helpers: Rosemary Czenski, Gretchen Vanleer, Ava Lou Akin, Iris Stewart, Mrs. Little, Bonnie Snider, Mary Wheeler. Is this book overdue? The Library Club consits of six members. Their job is to help the students in study hall find books for book reports or for their own enjoyment. One member serves as librarian with the help of Mrs. Louise Little, their sponsor. Since knowledge is power, we are in debted to their faithful workers and their sponsor. They meet the first and third Tuesday of every month. The 1961-62 officers are as follows: President, Iris Stewart; Vice President, Bonnie Snider; Secretary- Treasury, Gretchen Van Leer. First Row: R. Bennett, D. McAlpin, W. Williamson, R. Hickman, G. Moss, A. Bullington, D. Manis. Second Row: M. Lewis, S. my ear Nae ” Our Frenchmen The French Club was organized during the school year of 1959. Students who are enrolled in a French class are allowed to become members of the club. The club meetings are held during the noon hour. At these meetings and during the classes the students often see movies, listen to records and sing old French folk songs. They study the ancient French customs which help them become better acquainted with the French people. The members also received a newspaper written entirely in French. Some of the club’s activities have been a float in the Homecoming parade and a dance after the ball game. They also have a money raising project at the Echo Carnival. Bussiere, P. Webb, K. Knight, A. Pickard, L. Strubble. Third Row: Mr. Shepard, W. Dreon, D. Ezell, L. Collins, |. Stewart, L. Kasper. 3 First Row; R. Nix, B. Overturf, J. Kettemon. Second Row: J. Mc- Clearin, S. Cremeens, M. Dalby, D. Blagg, S. Strubble. Third Always on the Job The Diversified Occupations Club furnishes voca- tional on the job training. D.O., as it is called, is made up of those students who do not wish to go on to col- lege and who wish to lear a trade or an occupation by working here in Benton. The members have classes in the morning and go to work in the afternoon. Each stu- dent is working at a job that he hopes to someday make a career of. The students are paid while they lea rn, and in turn they are doing their employees a favor by giving them a good employee at a moderate expense, Mr. Dal- las Rea sponsored the club until January when Mr, Al- bert Gulley took his place. Farmers of the future. Row: Mr, Rea, J. Border, J. Bradley, A. Alexander, D. Neal, J. Webster. Meet the Farmers The Future Farmers of America, founded in 1929, isa national organizanon for boys which proyides a study of vocational agriculture in public secondary schools. The purpose of this club is to find new ways to observe mod- ern methods of farming and new machinery. During the year, the FFA boys take part in many activities such as judging poultry, grain, and land, enter- ing an exhibit at the Echo Carnival, electing a Sweet- heart Queen, entering a float in the Homecoming Par ade and they also enter livestock in the Franklin Coun- ty and Du Quoin Fairs. They also present the annual Farmer's Ball along with the Future Homemakers of America. The sponsor of the Future Farmers of Amer- ica is Mr. Finley. The club that requires skill. Time Out The Girls Athletic Association is a club for sports- minded girls. The purposes of GAA are to promote sportsmanship, better ideas in health, and to enjoy well rounded recreation. Each year GAA members attend two play days. They also attend a workshop at Herrin and volley ball and folk dance clinics at Carbondale. Two trophies are given away each year, a bowling tro- phy and one for the outstanding junior member. Also two members are selected to go to GAA leadership camp at Little Grassy. Sports that GAA members participate in during the year are speed-a-way, volley ball, hockey, bowling, basketball, hiking, soccer, horseback riding, and camping. The boys who work with o purpose. Functional Artists The Industrial Arts Club is newly organized this year. The members of the Industrial Arts Club must be enrolled in shop classes. The club meets every Tues- day night from seven to nine p. m. Red jackets have been ordered for the members with the insignia on them. A cedar chest was raffled off February 10. The officers are President—Kenneth Tate, Vice President— Kenneth Burzynski, Secretary-treasurer—Leonard Sneed and Safety Foreman—Paul Meeks. The Club started out with 30 members and now has 12 members. The sponsor is Mr. Charles Doty. Front Row: M. Chance, J. Short, J. Stringer, P. Kimmel. Back Row J. Moss, S. Phillips. Face artists The Make-Up Club this year consists of twelve mem- bers. Each year there are three girls chosen from the Freshman Class, After they are chosen they become per- manent members for the following three years. For every play, each girl has a specific character assigned to her. It is her responsibility to make up this one character. The club is very active. The club meets at least three times a month. At Christmas time, the members of the club make favors and distribute them to the people in nursing homes First Row: B. Orchid, D. Stull, E. Duckworth. Second Row: L Woodland, M. Gulley, J. Monroe, L. Saxe, B. Conner, W. George, C. Hunter, F. Kondritz, R. Giacone, L. Tate. B. Meadows. Third . Potts, E. Stello, V. Lomply. P. Sneed, S. Hall, J. Pate, B. Green, Producer of leaders The Key Club is an organization for boys sponsored by the Benton Kiwanis. The purpose of the club is to promote leadership and to extend the opportunity for the boys to work together in school and in their community. This year the club completed payments on the neon ac tivity sign purchased in 1959. The officers of the club are: Bob Orchid, President; Dick Stull, Vice President; Earnest Duckworth, Secretary and Treasurer. This club was sponsored by Dallas Rea until January when Mr. Albert Gulley replaced him. Row: Mr. Rea, M. Livesay, H. Jerrells, C. Barlow, B. Applegate, D. Upchurch, T. Thomas, T. Payne, J. D. Darr, M. Wynn, W. Watson. i . “BENTOW HIGH SCHOOL This is the second year for the organization of the Future Teachers of America to be among the numerous other clubs in Benton High School. The club has many purposes. At the meetings, the students study material which will help them become acquainted with teaching, its methods, different divisions or in what particular field there are more openings, and requirements necessary to take up teaching. Students in the club, especially the senior students do substitute teaching in the temporary absence of a teacher. Students attend workshops throughout the state and also see movies concerning teaching. The officers: President, Diane Upchurch; Vice Presi- dent, Sharon Pinkham; Secretary Brenda Threlkald; Treasurer, Sue McKean; Historian, Ann Carie Mayeski; Parliamentarian, Mary McDowell; and the sponsor Miss Margaret Armentrout works hard to make the club a success and to provide enjoyment for the fellow mem- bers. The officers assemble. The teachers of the next generation First Row: M. German, |. Stewart, E. Tiberend, L. Britton, G. Behm, K. Jones, B. Summers. Second Row: D. Wilkerson, R. Pills, Pills, Pills The Future Nurses Club was organized in 1955. Its main purpose is to encourage girls to go into some field of nursing. Another purpose is to advise girls in select- ing a good school of nursing to become a registered or practical nurse. The community sponsor is the members of the medi- cal staff of the Franklin Hospital. Mrs. Joe Bartoletto is the club’s nurse consultan t. The main project of the Future Nurses Club is to pro- mote jobs at the Franklin Hospital for girls who wish and are capable of working. These girls must be sixteen years of age and interested. President - - - Maureen German Iris Stewart Elaine Tiberend Linda Britton Miss Verbal Adkinson Vice President - - - - - Secretary - - - - - Treasurer - - - - - - Club Sponsor - - - Davis, P. Moore, L. Pedigo, R. Glover, G. Martin. Third Row: B. Doerr, P. Treece. May | help you? The cadets of our high school are the girls who de- vote one hour a day to helping the office. They do little jobs like collecting attendance slips, answering the phone, d istributing the third hour notice, and helping people who come into the office. Although these jobs are small, they are very important and helpful to the regular office employees. This year’s cadets are as fol- lows: first hour, Mary Ann Hughes; second hour, Bar- bara Betine; third hour, Janice Gifford; fourth hour, Sue McKean; fifth hour, Letha Doty; sixth hour, Diana Upchurch; noon, Janice Cairel. D'ana Upchurch, Barbara Betine, Sue McKean, Mary Ann Hughes, Janice Gifford, Janice Cairel, Letha Doty. PORTALS TO PROGRESS... Through Our Community 97 STOTLAR MOTORS 304 South Main Street BENTON, ILLINOIS Compliments of W. J. Swinney, M.D. VIRGIL CENTER THE FASHION KING Beautiful Fabrics for Everyone Compliments of F. W. WOOLWORTH CO. Benton, Illinois Congratulations Brownie’s 66 Service 214 N. Main St. Phone GE-8131 Compliments of E. Biankenship Co. Benton Drug Co. _ Charles Toler, R.Ph. Dial 8-9931 Benton, IIlinois STRAUSS THEATERS CAPITAL and MIDWAY Bob and Jo Strauss Bill Pate’s Texaco Service 314 South Main Benton, Illinois Compliments of VOGUE SHOP Benton, Illinois COOK’S GREENHOUSE Phone 8-6522 “Flowers for All Occasions Compliments of BOWMAN JEWELRY Benton Evening News Co., Inc. ares Se Oe easel The Home of FURNITURE FASHIONS Serving our 4th generation of Southern Illinois Homemakers v Bw scam: aly | Tea Harish GaN ar DAIRY QUEEN With that country fresh flavor 1218 North Main Street BENTON, ILLINOIS Immediate Cleaners Furriers and Coin Operated Laundry 301 East Main GE 8-0211 oy) BARTON and COLLINS Furniture Co. North Side of Square BENTON Baker Lumber Company Phone GE 8-6311 Benton, Illinois Compliments of McKean’s Flower Gift Shop 114 East Main St. Benton, Illinois Franklin County Title Company The only complete set of Abstract Records in Franklin County 403 Wood Building BAND BOX N. Hwy. 37 All Star Sporting Goods “OUTFITTERS FOR ALL SPORTS” JERRELL’S SHELL STATION Compliments of STAR BEST Benton’s Leading Fashion Center J. E. Rose, Excavating Edith Rose, Owner Benton, IIlinois O. C. Beaty’s Shell Station 94-Hour AAA Wrecker Service 514 N. McLeansboro St. Compliments of Reed Insurance Agency Compliments of Strout Realty Agency Elza Conner, Agent 311 N. Main St. Compliments of CROWN FINANCE CORP. “We always have time for you at Benton’s Home Owned Bank” MEMBER F.D.1I.C. BORTOLETTO STUDIO and CAMERA SHOP “Pictures Live Forever’ 112 East Main GE 8-2411 BENTON, ILLINOIS Drink COCA COLA The Pause that Refreshes Du Quoin COCA COLA Bottling Co. 101] We are the Rangers. The male species. The help behind the scenes. Cheers!!! The winning ticket!!! Satellite watching. Don't fall off the wagon!!! Eyes front. I’m tired. Girls. Her royal majesty. Picture this? Now the answer to this... A newcomer, Girls! Girls! Girls! 102 Benton Plumbing and Heating Compliments of HARRIS “because you like nice things” “Pour it on ‘em, you Rangers” Elmer Jenkins HART and HART Dr. Harry Lewis, M.D. S. C. D. Rea Sons _ Insurance since 1911 Phone GE 8-0611 204-6 D. L. Wood Bldg., Benton, Illinois W. F. Billingsley Motor Sales OLDSMOBILE 315 South Main Street Benton, Illinois Dr. John W. Monroe Compliments of Drake-Hobb Funera! Home Rose Standard Service North Main Street Benton, Illinois Joan-Claire Fashion, Inc. Benton, Illinois W. Joe Hill Robert S. Hill Compliments of BOCCIE BALL CLUB EOVALDI and EOVALDI The Curtis E. Smith Company Abstracter’s of Title Phone GE 8-3321 Benton, IlIlinois Compliments of Neal Son Farm Equipment Karnes Texaco Service Free Pick-up and Delivery 1201 N. Main St. Phone 8-9701 Richard M. Johnson, MD. T. B. McAfoos Co. New Holland and J. I. Case Farm Machinery John A. Logan Tomorrow’s Fashions Today THE HUB A. C. HENGST Office Equipment Phone GE 8-2371 Capital Bldg. Benton, IIlinois Frank P. Hanagan S00 EEE Kate’s Grocery Phone GE 8-2531 712 North McLeansboro Compliments of Elmo Heaton Fruit Market Gulley’s Mobile Station Gregory Chevrolet Co., Inc. a 219 North Main Thy CENTRAL ILLINOIS : PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY Operated by your friends and neighbors , . . the 1800 CIPS employees in Central and Southern Illinois First in Quality and Service .. . a satisfied customer is our best advertisement. CHICK’S MARKET 514 East Main Street BENTON, ILLINOIS Thanks for allowing me the opportunity of taking the Freshman, Sophomore and Activity Pictures for your SCARAB. - PAUL'S STUDIO 105 Compliments of | Compliments of Pepsi Cola | Doty Plumbing and Heating Bank of Benton The People’s Bank Northwest Corner Public Square Member F.D.1.C. Compliments of Douglas Cleaner Tri - State Engineering McCreery Lumber Company 212 South Main Street GEneral 8-7811 BENTON, ILLINOIS THE NEW Recreation Billiard Room 107 North Main Street BENTON, ILLINOIS McCann-Chaplain Drug South Side Square GEneral 8-4811 PRESCRIPTION SERVICE FOUNTAIN COSMETICS 107 Boom!!! Quartz. Your math score. Beans again? Oh, say can you see? Shucks! Only three. Coll apsable??? Teachers have to eat too. This is a meeting? Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble. Little people. Firebugs!!! 108 Webster Wholesale and Vending Company 107 Railroad Street GEneral 8-9731 BENTON, ILLINOIS AL BEKKERING and BOB MERCER Simmons “Rexall” Drug Store Headquarters FOR ALL YOUR PERSONAL and HEALTH NEEDS Famous for TOILETRIES and GIFTS EXPERT PRESCRIPTION SERVICE at FAIR PRICES Phone GE 9-7011 West Side Square Kohlsdorf’s ZEIGLER, ILLINOIS “the Best of Fortune to the SENIORS of ‘62’ 109 - = = - (ee eo ae Saat Pe ar wo in ee Oe ein ee eee pape Dear Students: As editor of the 1962 SCARAB, I would like to thank all those people on the staff who have made my task an easy one. I would especially like to thank Mr. Kirby Browning, our advisor, for without his advise and guidance, there would be no SCARAB. Thanks also to our sponsors for their financial support. I hope the subscribers of the 1962 SCARAB are pleased with the book for the staff has worked excep- tionally hard getting the material ready for publication. I am happy to have served BCHS as editor of the SCARAB, and it has been an experience that I shall not forget. Sincerely, Mary C. Taylor Front Row: A. M. Mayeski, N. Cook, M. Battle, S. McKear, B. Payne, J. Pate, J. Harris, J. Tate, R. Webb. Back Row: D. Scarab Staff The SCARAB is Benton Consolidated High School’s yearbook. The SCARAB describes the active school held annually at BCHS. Many activities are covered in the SCARAB. These activities begin in the fall when clubs are formed and class officers are elected and follow through the busy schedule at BCHS, including ball games and club meetings. Many hard staff workers are found on the SCARAB. This staff consists of the writ- ers, editors, management staff, photographers, and the SCARAB sponsor, Mr. Kirby Browning. Although the finished product of the SCARAB staff is viewed at the end of the school year, the staff is kept busy year round. The 1962 SCARAB staff hopes that you will enjoy this yearbook. Massey, D. Frick, S. Hill, J. Stringer, N. Baker, V. Brown, C. White, G. Vanleer, E. Darnell, G. Lindsay, B. Neal, E. Hall. Front row: G. Messersmith, Art; J. Frick, Photographer; W. Hall, Sport Editor. Back row: Mr. Browning, Advisor; J. Anderson, Class Editor; L, Treadwell, Busines Manager; D. Upchurch, Feature Editor; R. Summers, Assistant Edi- tor; Mary Taylor, Editor. 111 PORTALS TO PROGRESS Our school is filled with activity day after day, and before we realize it, we have passed through the portals, learned a great deal, made many friends, and moved on to our ambitions and hopes. These happy days can te turn only in reminiscence and your yearbook is a token of those happy days.