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

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1963 volume:

BENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Benton, Illinois Donated by Mary Webb AS TOLD BY THE SCARAB OF BENTON CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL IN BENTON, ILLINOIS } =@e@ee - iio i 73 Sw THROUGH OUR SCARAB DESCRIBES THE WORLD OF B.C.HLS. THE 1963 ACTIVITIES PERSONALITIES COMMUNITY Benton High School students begin to appear on the ''campus'’ usually anytime after 7:30 a.m. Some come with only a grin and a cheery hello, but then others come waddling in with a stack of books a foot high. These students have a variety of things to do to occupy their time until school starts. They can be seen on the front lawn, in the old gym, or clustered in groups of five and ten here and there. The bell rings at 8:15 and The World of BCHS begins. Teenagers scurry inside, make a brief trip to their lockers, and start off down the hall to their The World of B.C.H.S. Snow again today. Means Activity first hour classes of American literature, physics, or typing. They begin their studies; they learn the home key bases, do an experiment in lab, or read a poem such as ‘'Richard Cory.” The routine continues all morning. Noon hour comes, and the cafeteria is soon full. The noon hour is usually busy for most BCHS students. Perhap there is an ECHO, Key Club, or F.H.A As fourth hour comes around, the sc down to academic work once again. suddenly there, and the boys practice athletics. The bell rings at 3:14 and another school day has passed in The World of BCHS. a Veen ye Sa A SE { x Hard working seniors. But the day is not always made up of school work and club meetings. There are quite a few lyceums and assemblies ranging from musical pro- grams to pep rallies before the big game. A school year passes quickly in The World of BCHS. I+ be- gins in late summer when the freshmen finally lose all their fears and learn their way along the halls of BCHS. Cheers are yelled by many loud and enthusiastic fans at the football games. Autumn appears, bring- ing along cool breezes and colorful leaves. What messy housekeepers. Are Get that ball. Homecoming arrives on Thanksgiving Day with the traditional game with West Frankfort, followed at 8:00 p.m. by the dance, where the loveliest Ladies’ of BCHS are chosen as queen and attendants. Winter brings snow flurries and exciting basket- ball games. As the year rapidly rolls along, girls ask their favorite beaus to the ECHO Carnival. In May juniors and seniors make their appearance at the Junior-Senior Reception. May swiftly comes to an end, as does the Senior year with baccalaure- ate and graduation. As the seniors (clad in maroon caps and gowns) march out of the gymnasium on a hot May night, they think over the memories they have cherished since freshman year—times of excitement and tears. They left behind The World of BCHS. The World of B.C.H.S. Offers Does everybody have his music. cr. at Se o @ e @ a — QO. ‘ toy 0 AS = = S oO a = oO = 0 « = ° ran) tr fe ities Which one should | read? Shucks, no ice cream today. Opportun PRINCIPAL Mr. Mundell has served eleven years as principal of Ben- ton Consolidated High School. Many hours have been de- voted by Mr. Mundell to running the school. He must make decisions on school policy, holidays, grade periods, time schedules, and filling out reports. He also gives advice, assistance, and aid to the students, faculty, and em- ployees at B.C.H.S. The School Board consists of seven men whose only payment for their time, effort, and consideration is the reward of seeing Benton's educational facilities for the future citizens improved, and keeping the school on a sound financial basis. Officers and members are M. E. McCarty, President; W. sal C. Rice, Secretary; Wm. Payne, Carl Ingram, Ward © Clarence Lowery, and Earl Pickard. Carl Ingram Ward Phillips Earl Pickard Clarence Lowery The School Board meets. William Frank Payne Wallace C. Rice M. E. McCarty Verbal Adkisson, HEALTH B.S., S.1.U. H, M. Aiken, SCIENCE B.S., U, of |. Margaret Armentrout, LATIN B.Ed., $.1.U M.A., U. of I. Barbara Benard, BUSINESS EDUCATION B.S., S.1.U. Ellen Burkhart, ENGLISH B.A., U. of Wis. M.A., U. of I. Woodford Burnett, PHYSICAL ED., ATHLETICS, GEOGRAPHY B.A., Southeastern Louisiana College Bonnie Collins, STUDY HALL B.Ed., S.1.U. Lucille Craddock, HOME ECONOMICS B.Ed., S.1.U. M.S., S.LLU. They Spend Preparing Us for Charles Doty, INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION B.S., S.I.U. MS., S.1.U. B. L. Finley, VOCATIONAL EDUCATION B.S., U. of I. M.S., U. of |. Albert Gulley, GUIDANCE, DO B.S., S.1.U. M.S., S.I.U. Richard Herrin, DRIVER ED., ATHLETICS B.S., McKendree M.S., S.I.U. Alberta Hidritch, SOCIAL STUDIES, LATIN B.S., Shurtleff College M.S., S.1.U. Georgia Hill, ENGLISH B.A., University of Colorado Pat Hollada, PHYSICAL EDUCATION B.S., S.1.U. Pat Hooper, MATHEMATICS A.B., Western Kentucky State College Jane Kirsch, SOCIAL STUDIES B.S., U. of Mo. M.A., U. of |. Louise Little, LIBRARY B.S., Murray, Kentucky James Lynch, MATH, PHYSICAL ED., B.S., S.1.U. M.S., S.1.U. Edward Miller, ENGLISH B.S. S.}.U. M.S., S.1.U. John Miller, SPEECH, ENGLISH B.S., S.1.U. M.A., U. of I. Mildred Neal, ENGLISH, MATH B.S., S.1-U. Many Hours Our Future Ernest Shepard, SOCIAL STUDIES, FRENCH B.A., U. of I. M.A., U. of I. Harry Stewart, MATH, ATHLETICS 3S, SIRU, Charles Taylor, MUSIC B. Music Ed., S.I.U. M. Music Ed., S.1.U. Glenn Trulove, HEALTH, ATHLETICS B.Ed., S.1.U. M.A., U, of Mich, Marjorie Trulove, BUSINESS EDUCATION B.S., U. of I. M.S., S.1LLU. Mary Webb, HOME ECONOMICS B.S., U, of I. ATHLETICS _ M.A. Columbia University, New York Mary Alice Pribble, BUSINESS ED, B.S., S.1.U. Hazel Shelton, ENGLISH B.A., S.1.U. Claude Rhodes, GUIDA) BISMNinoitSiatelNormealll Wire Tilemes M.S., U. of I. Glenn Schmitz, SCIENCE B.A., S.I.U. Irene Mrogenski and Joan Vincenti are our office help. Miss Vincenti is the secretary and treasurer of B.C_H.S. Miss Mrogenski is the registrar. We all appreciate the work done by these two women, The cadets of our school assist Miss Vincenti and Miss Mrogenski. They devote one hour a day to doing jobs such as collecting attendance slips, answering the telephone, dis- tributing notices, and helping people who come into the office, A” SS “ef Miss Joan Vincenti, Treasurer Sede OFFICE pets (STAFF i i oa. Left to right: Mary McDowell, Sue McKean, Janice Gifford, Lynn Dee Williams, Carol Adams, Peggy Overturf, and Jo Linda Cochrum. (not pictured: Janice Cairel.) : BUS DRIVERS: Humbert Bennett, Falgar Pearce, Robert Doty, Felix Owens, Caleb Lowery, and Otho Davis. SCHOOL EMPLOYEES } MAINTENANCE MEN: Felix Owens, Otho Davis, Bill Saunders, and Caleb Lowery. ders, Beulah Marshal, and Gladys ued ais a : 15 First row: D. Woodland, J. Moss, K. Kramer, B. Payne, J. Pate, J. Potts, GC. Cima, Second row; D. Hall, ©. Hunter, B. Hickman, J. Monroe, L. Saxe, T. Gulley, M. Adams, S. Swinney. Third row: Miss Kirsch, H. Jerrels, J. Hill STUDENT COUNCIL Student Council members taking care of the flag. One of the most important organizations at B.C.H.S. is the Student Council. It is composed of the class presidents and vice presidents, and two representatives elected from each class. The purpose of the Student Council is to pro- mote democracy in the school, support school ac- tivities, and encourage rules for betterment of the school. The president of the Student Council 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, and help with the Homecoming Dance. To be a member of the History Club one must be interested in the facts and events of the past The purpose of the club is to acquaint its member: with history, especially that of Illinois. This club has many interesting speakers during the year. They also participate in a Spring Festival and enter a float in the Homecoming parade. A visit to the Missouri Historical Society and a guided tour of : ale PE SS historical points of interest in St. Louis proved to be enjoyable and educational. President conducts History Club meeting. HISTORY CLUB Left to right: Robert Crawford, President; Mrs. Hidritch, Sponsor; Bob Shaw, Vice garet Pulliam, Historian; Jim Willis, Publicity Chairman; Sharon Pinkham, Treasurer: Program Chairman; Mike Watson, Assistant Publicity Chairman; Anna Marie Mayeski LATIN CLUB F phe ¥ ; Pines ie r job Left to right: Mrs. Hidritch; T. Gulley, Sec.; K. Kramer Pres.; S. Choisser, Treas.: J. Donosky, V Pres.; Miss Na entrout Shall we rest after a big meal? a Pe The Latin Club, also called Caesars Little Army,’ is made up of Latin Il students. The purpose of the club is to learn about the life, the customs, and attributes of the ancient Romans. The Latin Club has quite a few activities, one of the most important being the raffling off of “slaves for a day.” They also take part in the Echo Carnival, have a Homecoming float, and most important of all—the Sat urnalia. All of the people who attend, including the work- ike ancient Romans and have a banquet as the ers, dress | Romans did. Chicken, anyone? Left to right: Mr. Shepard; David McAlpin, Vice President; Linda Kasper, Secretary; Bob Hickman, President; Warren Williamson, Treasurer. FRENCH CLUB “Bon jour, mes amis’ say the memb Fre C i This club, organized in 1959, tries to learn more about Fre customs and the French pex aving tun the same time During noon hour m é y disc Quin in French, and generally learn more about the French people : The club has several activities during the year. They entered a tloat in the Homecoming Parade, and won seconc They have a booth at the ECHO Carnival, and this club sponsored a Ma things. French Club prepares float for Homecoming. Mr. Shepard and French Club members discuss French. 2! Junior mathematicians who went to Math Field Day. Left to right: K Wheat, Vice President: 8. Hickman, President; Miss Hooper; D. Wright, Treasurer; Ranelle Summers, Secretary. MU ALPHA THETA Senior math whizzes, who represented Benton at Math Field Day. Future professor? Mu Alpha Theta is a national high schoc thematics club. Mu Alpha Theta tries to improve its membs ledge, of mathe- matics and to acquaint them with +t To belong to this organization a student must |} Be 32 in math and all other subjects as well. The members have a lot of fun at their Tuesday night meetings. scuss problems of interest. The club prepares its members for the National Mathe- matics Test and for Math Field Day at SIU. The club sponsors a booth at the Echo Carnival. At the end of the year they always have a pi cnic. This year the club was under the leadership of Miss Pat They have mathematical puzzles, see movies, and di N Hooper. i = Left to right: Mr. Schmitz, G. Young, K. Wheat, T. Wilkerson, D. Wright, W. Williamson, B. Hickman L. Treadwell, D. McAlpin, M. Gulley, J. Rice, and C. Hunter. SCIENCE CLUB The Science Club, comprised istry, physics, and biology c ¥. pny : to discuss ditferent areas During the year, some ¢ projects, doing research and writing up a paper basec on’ the results, which are entere Fair. From the district contest, some of the projects go on to state competition. They make short trips to nearby industries to obser the procedures there, and films and an occasional speake serve to make the meetings interesting. Mr. Schmitz is the Left to right: Mr. Schmitz, David McAlpin Secretary- club sponsor. Treasurer; Mike Gulley, Vice President: Bob Hickman President. RTT Standing: T. Clark; Sec.; B. L. Finley, Advisor. Seated, left to right: C. Warren, Sentinel; J. Burton, Treas.; R. Roberson, Pres.; R. Pickard, V. Pres.; D. Hutchcraft, Reporter. : ; ee Pioneer Corn growing winners for Section 24. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA The FFA Livestock Show The Future Farmers of America is a na- tional organization aimed at finding new ways to observe modern methods of farm- ing and new farming machinery. Founded in 1929, it provided tor a study of voca- tional agriculture in public secondary schools. During the year the F.F.A. boys, most of whom live on farms or are connected with them, take part in many activities such as judging poultry, grain, and land, entering livestock in the Franklin County and Du- Qouin Fairs, electing a Sweetheart Queen, and helping the F.H.A. present the Farmer's Ball. They also enter an exhibit at the Echo Carnival and a float in the Home- coming Parade. thet a | a : The Farmer's Ball The FHA officer FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA and most active clubs at BCHS. To b F.H.A., you must have completed one economics. Its purpose is to promote a gro of home and civic life. Activities during the year included: at section rally, participating in a Freshman Charm Queen, giving the Farmer's on Hobo Day, giving style shows, decorating for the Home- coming Dance, and serving at the Junior-Senior Reception. We worked on dog days The FHA board members Although this organization is only in ‘ts third year, the Future Teachers of America has proven to be very active. At meetings, the members study ma- terial which will help them become ac- quainted with teaching methods. Stu- dents in the clubs do substitute teach- ing in the absence of the teacher. Stu- dents attend workshops and conven- tions throughout the state and also see movies concerning teachers. Armentrout; Marilyn Lewis, Vice President; Pam Blondi, Parliamentarian: | Left to right: Dixie Glover, Historian; Madaline Bassano, President; Miss Jane Puricellio, Secretary; Vickie Brown, Treasurer. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA Junior members Freshman and sophomore members. Senior members The Future Nurses Club was organ- ized in 1955. The purpose of the club is to interest students in personal and community health, nursing to encour- age them in finding what nursing re- quires and what it offers, and to help them decide wisely about professional or practical nursing as their career. The club is also very helpful in selecting the nursing school which will be best for the student. The main project of the club is to promote jobs at the Franklin Hospital for girls who wish and are capable of working. These girls must be sixteen years of age and interested in nursing and hospital work. FUTURE NURSES CLUB Girls who visited the hospital in St. Louis. FNC workers at the Franklin Hospital. Left to right: Barbara Doerr, Treasurer; Paula Moore Secretary; Linda Britton, Vice President; Ginger Martin, President; Miss Verbal Adkisson, Sponsor. a t Officers planning future activities. Hi-Y, one of the oldest organizal vas started in the 1920's and is a branch h Their creed is to create, mainta jhout the home, the school, and the comm Christian character. ''Clean living, clee ; janship, and good scholarship’ is their moti nember. As a few of their numerou Christmas baskets for the needy, a float for the Homecoming parade, Father-Son Banquet, a booth at the Echo Carnival, and gitts for the aged in nursing homes. They also have a swim party for the boys and a co-ed hayride. Officers for this year are: president, Gale Moss; vice president, Don Frick; chaplain; Zack Smith; secretary, David Wright; treas- urer, Bob Martin. Mr. Ernest Shephard is their sponsor. Sn ca ee HI-TRI First row: L. Doty, J. Pate, J. Harris, S. Hall, D. Hale, S. Pyszka, P. Overturf. Second row: M S. Glover, J. Bridges, L. Higgins, P. Jenkins, M. Johnson, Miss Armentrout. Third row: G. M J. Hale, B. Green, J. Moss, K. Young, D. Chancy. Seated, left to right: C. Kramer, E. Tiberend, P. Holman, C. Bullington, L. Sneed, Standing, left to nope a Gulley, D. Piazza, J. Payne, D. Seibert, G. Cole, D. Webster, J. Bradley, J. Ketteman, and . Cook DIVERSIFIED OCCUPATIONS CLUB The Diversified Occu; es vocation- al on the j rai DO, as it Is called : he Jo not wish ; trade or ng nere In Benton. By at- ing §SSE in the morning, he students are able to work in the afternoon and earn while learn- ing, thus giving their employer a good worker at a moderate expense. Mr. Gulley, who is also the guidance director, is the sponsor of the DO Club. Gordon Cole works at Ford Garage. Elaine Tiberend works at Dr. Hill's office. 30 — _— oo ry Comal a es — — jm mr i —— coe rare ee ‘a= a= ) Leff to right: Peggy Overturf, Treasurer; Sandy Glover, Reporter; Brenda Stull, President; Juva Stringer, Secretary; and Sue Hobbs, Vice President. Goals for future secretarles NESS LEADERS OF AMERICA The Future Business Leaders of America, sponsored by Mrs. Truelove and Mrs. Pribble, is a chapter of a national organization of students who are interested in business. Dur- ing the year this club, in the interest of fostering leadership in tomorrow's business world, conducts different projects, attends conventions, and has different speakers. By these different activities, the FBLA develops leadership in the businesses of tomorrow and gives practical experiences in business conditions. F.B.L.A, sells goodies, Future Business Leaders at work. 31 Key Club member Charlie Bennett ushers at ball E game. Po mA Left to right: Mike Gutley, Secretary; Jack Monroe, Vice President; Larry Saxe, President: Mr. Gulley. KEY CLUB 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 opportunities for the boys to work together in school and in their community. Some of the club's activities this year were: furnishing guides for freshmen first day of school, changing and maintaining school sign, furnishing two student tele- phones, supplying ushers at basketball games, fi- nancing sign over new gym listing home basketball games, participating in Echo Carnival and Homecom- ing parade, attending district Key Club conference and international conference, and sponsoring March of Dimes drive for the school. The Key Club is one of the most active clubs at BCHS. troph Don't kill each other! The Industrial Education Club, now in its second EDUCATION CLUB ‘| au Woon AnOP Our workshop. and have a good time too. Some of their activities included a trip to Spring- year of existence at BCHS, is an organization for the boys who are enrolled in the industrial arts classes. field to the I.E.C. Convention held there. Their aim is to develop responsibility and leadership, Left to right: Kenneth Burzynski, Vice President; Paul Meeks, Sergeant-at-Arms; Mr. Doty, Sponsor; Don Loss, Treasurer; and Zack Smith, President. 33 A step in the right direction. There is 0 lot of book work. Mr. Rhodes and Mr. Gulley, guidance counselors. 34 There are many helpful booklets. THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT Mr. Claude Rhodes and Mr. Albert Gulley are the Guidance Counselors at Benton Consolidated High School. They have the job of giving the various aptitude and scholarship tests that are ad- ministered during the year. These two counselors spend countless hours helping B.C.H.S. students plan courses they will benerit from later in life, either for the college bound those who plan to enter a career right after graduation. Many scholarships are secured through the work of Mr. Gulley and Mr. Rhodes. They help the stu- dents at B.C.H.S. choose a college or career that suits each individual. The National Honor Societ+ id ye BCHS, is an organiz open to any junior or senic B by the taculty. Its purpose is to cre the desire to render se opment of character. Membership in the so dinal traits. New members are officially brought into the club at an induction ceremony held before the school body. Officers for this year were: president, Bob Hichman; vice president, David Wright; secretary, Peggy Overturf; treasurer, Lynn Dee Williams. Also the two members elected to the executive council were Ranelle Summers and Rodney Goessman. The chapter's co-sponsors are Mr. Gulley and Mr. Rhodes of the school’s guidance department. THE MARCHING BAND The BCHS band is one of the most active organiza- tions in our school. Besides the many hours spent in practice, the band also puts on the halftime shows at all home football games, plays for commencement exercises, and marches in the Labor Day, Homecom- ing, and Memorial Day parades. At Christmas and in the spring, the band, along with the chorus, presents concerts which are free to the public. Each year the band selects two members to attend All State Band Clinic held in Champaign. The band members also participate in district and state music contests. The band consists of 60 members under the direc- tion of Mr. Charles Taylor. CVV se ie oh We march in the par. ce Uy ae ee oe ae a Wate AS Left to right: S. Pyszka, P. Treece, G. Martin, S. McKean, S. Hall, G. VanLeer. Moe ANT TEIMME Dp MDI MAJORET LBS AWD LEI TER Yr i iv LS : ‘ Veneer ae The twirlers and letter girls play an important role i twirlers also represent B.C.H.S. in the many contests placed according to their ability to twirl. Durinc etter girls are selected each year as needed by halftime shows at football games, they entertain and theibandrcinecion help the band present an enjoyable program. The p 19) panshe Left to right: V. Smith, R. Midyett, S. Smothers, C. Milton, K. Webb, B. Hefner, B. Slawickey, B. Woolard, M. Barrell, J. Stewart. OO askinainrh : Sa . Noakes cantata diivedinn CHORUS The Chorus consists of about forty-three members under the direction of Charles Taylor. Two « f the main activitie of the Chorus are a Spring Concert and a Christmas Con cert. Every year t} e member elect two student to attend the All State Band and Choru Clinic, which is held at the University of Illinois. The Chorus also has various group which sing for churches and orqanizations in Benton, Another service for which the Choru is responsible js the community caroling done during the Christmas season. The chorus members ao to the Square and to many homes in Benton singing beautiful Christmas carols The main objective of the Chorus is to bring the love of singing to B.C.H.S. Maestro New teacher BOOM!!! Stag party Tie those dolls down. Meeting will come to order?? BOO!!! Freaks Window on Main Street May | see this test??? Siamese twins?? Easy does it Anybody got a pillow? Don't spill it! 39 The Driver Training class first started in 1951. Its main objective is t o teach the students of BCHS the do's and don'ts of the road. The students meet in the classroom several weeks before they actually get behind the wheel. The textbook used is the pamphlet ‘Rules of the Road. Various films are shown dur- ing the classroom discussions. This class is one of the best possible ways to learn the correct ways of driving. You are given actual driving experience, which is so necessary, by a competent and skilled instructor. Driver Training is open to every student in high school. You will find it both educational and enjoyable. This class is also available during the summer without charge. The in- structor is Mr. Herrin. ; Driver training students receive behind-the-wheel instruction. The members of the prove that girls By participating in differen etic events, the members of the GAA learn good sportsmanship and ' | | tter health, in V addition to having a lot of good, clean fun. hey indulge in basketball, soccer, hockey, volleyball, bowling, and other sports, in addition to different workshops and clinics through- out the state. These workshops and clinics enable the girls to meet other sports-minded girls from the state. The club is sponsored by Miss Pat Holada. I've bought my Photo-Button. Have you? Hungry, anyone? EDITORIAL STAFF, left to right: R. Goessman, Co-Editor: M. Lewis, Feature Editor: K. Burzynski, Co Editor; Miss Burkhart NEWS STAFF, left to right: J. Bridges, R. Storey, C. Ewing, N. McCollum, B. Doerr, A. M. Mayeski, M. Edwards, M. Battle, D. Funcannon, N. Baker. BUSINESS STAFF, left to right: $. Ludwig, S. Glover, S. Hobbs, D. McAlpin, L. Williams, M. Modglin, J. Browning. 42 ECHO STAFF The ECHO, voice of our school, presents the stu dent body with the school activities: clubs, an accu- rate account of football games, basketball games, track meets in which our school participates, ly- ceums, and other assemblies and sports events. Being produced every two weeks by a staff of reporters and editors enables the paper to make an honest effort fo print something about each stu- dent. When the ECHO originated in 1925, it was pub- lished twice a month and was supported solely by circulation and advertising. Now it is supported by advertising, student subscription, and the ECHO Carnival. Through the years, the ECHO has constantly been improving. This is due to the volunteer staff and the very competent advisement of Miss Ellen Burkhart. The ECHO proudly serves the school and hopes its efforts are appreciated. FEATURE STAFF, left to right: N. Cook, M. Lewis, K. Young, M. Varley, C. While, VY. Brown, J. Puricello, P. Lampley. SPORTS STAFF, left to right: J. Rice S. Choisser. ole Left to right: Jim Beatty, Pres.; Sharon Pinkham, Vice Pres.; Treas, Second row: Mrs. Alberta Hidritch, sponsor; Shirley Duckworth, Third row: Don Frick, Robert Crawford, Jim Willis, Mike McDuffy YOUTH FOR CHRIST Youth for Christ is an organization f who are interested in promoting Chr ty youth, regardless of their denom as. It is com- posed of about 125 member The Youth for Christ is one of the | at B.C.H.S. The purpose the feeling and learning anity throughout the school. This club is very prot st the members have faith and pride to Throughout the year the stand up for Christianit club has severa 7 at various different churches. The club also has many activities such as hayrides, float for the Home- coming Parade, and selling various items to raise money for the club. Mary McDowell, Sec.; Thurleen Odum, Jane Doty, Jeanne Wells. Don't spill it. First row: J. Moss, J. Stringer, J. Pate, S. Hall, J. Potts, E. Saxe P. Kimmel, E. Stella, V. Lampley, M. Johnson, R. Midyett. MAKE-UP CLUB Each year three girls are chosen from the freshman class to be members of the Make-Up Club. After they are chosen they become permanent members for the tollowing three years. For every play, each girl has a specitic character assigned to her. It is her responsi- bility to make up this one character. This club is one of the most active at B.C.H.S. The club meets at least three times a month. At Christmas time, the members of the club make favors and dis- tribute them to the people in nursing homes. The club sponsor is Mr. John R. Miller. The officers are: President—Juva Stringer; Vice Pres- ident—Sharon Hall; Secretary-Treasurer—Jayne Potts. Smooth it out well. Second row: B. Green, S. Phillips, Don't get that finger in her eye. Oh, Rem, you look so mature . . I JUNIOR PLAY Each year one of the highlights of Benton Con- played by Rusty Smith, tried to run the high school solidated High School is the Junior Play. This year for one day, and found out that it was not as easy the play was a comedy called ‘Paint the Town Pink'' as it had seemed. It had a happy ending, thanks to and was under the direction of Mr. Miller, our speech the police chief and mayor who knew a good thing teacher. Christy, played by Mary Battle, and Rem, when they saw one. 45 m d. y Left to right: G. Vanleer, R. Czenski, M. Wheeler, B Snider, A. Akin, Mrs. Little Stewart LIBRARY CLUB Members of the Library Club serve in the sch« ing to work hard. S power, we are library an hour each day. The members are under the indebted to iF nd to their spon- or. TI ry Club meets the first and third Thurs= e direction of Mrs. Louise Little. Me CHIASTMAS We decorate the bulletin board. 46 47 @) sz ° o a al . = my id e -2Q a= 79} 3028 SAS 2st Too a6 =o S fA FF Oo os S S o =) fe) — . je) we c . c . © o °: - o.2 Oy oa co oQ Om =O = GO) i a= SLs ew = com - lon cS (= © =} () = 709092 yt Eo - O=— 6 Sc e) = AaAaO = re Ole. Ee Oy ™ O _ ot C -£ 2S 32) tats oc = 0 ©9065 o2 0 O-. 5-9 2G ey Cl. + _-— Jc) Ost moo OU “ as es a Aiea) ©) CREO CAT LTEELLL ‘eS saue i SLGSAEID A La CRs S 2. SAA AMY O50 O, 090 Cy Sy 2 Pape Ae ic OFat HOMECOMING FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS 49 Miss Judy Pate was crowned Homecoming Queen of 1962 at the Homecoming Dance at 10:15 p.m. She was escorted to the throne by the co-captains of the football squad, Larry Saxe and Harold Smith. The theme for the dance was ' The Cinderella Ball.’ The mood of the dance was set by a pumpkin-coach centerpiece, ‘'make-believe”’ stained-glass windows, and a clock which point- ed out that the magical hour of midnight was but five minutes away. All was done in blue and gold in true fairyland style. For the first time in eighteen, years our queen wore a new robe of maroon velveteen at her coronation. The queen and her court are chosen by elec- tion. Her Majesty is selected by the members of the varsity football squad in the following manner: Each player may vote for three girls, giving the first three votes, the second two votes, and the third one. Attendants are chos- en by their classmates in an election at the various class levels. Mary Sue Johnson, Freshman Janice Stewart, Freshman Judy Pate, Homecoming Queen of 1963 5| a over Sparta. Next the Rangers wen} to 4 Benton started the season with Eldorado Jamboree and tool third Place honors. In their next game, Benton played hard, but lost to an overpowering Belle squad. Benton Jost the heartbreaker of the season to Marion 7-6. This was the fires had beaten Benton the conference was formed. In the next game, they came up with a tie with Mur- physboro. Benton ran away with the Herrin woe by a score of 25-0. Centralis came Lo Benton next and went home with the victory. Benton seemed to be in a slump as their next game to Mt. Vernon. week the Rangers got back op they beat Eldorado. gain as they topped Harris. | ost this next game to strong Anna-Jonesboro team. the annual Turkey Day classic ankfort, which Benton lost in a football team completed a e the fact that games. The Rangers who South Seven Con- oped by injuries to WORK Whose ball? Rangers go for a T.D. Brilliant catch, or did he? 52 — : 2a 4 ; ; y | The Rangers are in trouble. hy | : Lucky tackle. Only to get past this man. 54 First row: M. Darne nett, Second row: D row: D. Burke, W. W. Coach Burnett. MANAGERS: Gary Rose, Ricky Rose, Rich- ard Bethel, and Don Smith. liggins, R. Baumgarte, C. Hunter, P. é B. Owens, L. Spillman, M. Lynct on, T. Mitchell, B. Applegate, L. Saxe Fourth row: Coach Lynch, H. Smith, H. Jerrells VARSITY SQUAD Perhaps some of the other Benton teams will be remembered for their winning rec- ords, conference titles, or other honors, but the '62 Rangers will be remembered for their fighting spirit which they displayed every time they went onto the field. The graduation of 12 seniors will leave many spots vacant next year. No matter win or lose, the boys played ball in a way which will win them a place in the Benton ranks for all time. All the boys played hard, but Harold Smith made the all-state team. First row: J. Burton, C. Bowlin, J. Minier, B. Walton, B. Fitzpatric, M. Buntin, D. Summers, C. Burbury, D. Shew, R. Giles, L. Hill, D. Garvin, P. Mick, L. Attebury, D. Wheat, J. Piazza. Second row: Ma Smith, W. Grayson, R. Bailey, M. Noel, T. Drake, J. Thomas, S. Hickman, L. Durham Ma Johnson, D. Alexander, D. Slayton, T. Gulley, D. Simpson, Manager R Third row: J. Miller, J kin, D. Chancey, T. Barminski, R. Burlison, B. Deitz, B. Johnson, J. Waym Hall, Asst. C i : UNDERCL First row: D. Jones, P. Geniso, M. Archer, T. Prichet, K. Summers, J. Battle, P. Wheat, J. Page, G. Cima, M. Eldridge, R. Choisser, D. Wymer, R. Shank. Second row: J. Brown, B. Hill, J. Lemmon, K. Payne, B. Wilson, R. McCollum, R. Tennent, J. Hill, J. Mumbower, D. Grammer, D. Gouge, R. Chick. Third row: Manager Rose, Coach Herrin, P. Supancic, T. Piper, M. Brandibus, T. Wagner, T. Heard, L. Galloway, G. Johnson, M. Ludwig, D. Lane, L. Benns, Asst. Coach Hungate. a ol 105 ROLET HOME @e “DOWN e VISITORS a YDS.70 GO oe mews Ree aes ete. cnc ee uae Bee 56 Roy Adams Bill Applegate Larry Saxe Harold Smith 1962 Co-Captains Denny Burke 1962 LETTERMEN Hal Jerrells Mike Norman Bill Owens | Ken Wheat John Pemberton Mike Lynch Charles Bennett | 1693 Co-Captains Mark Darnell Mike Franklin Dennis Higgins Will he catch it or not? Herb Winemiller Don Webb 57 = ae aD eS ae) = S o a _ 3 = = = ® 10} A good catch. Is Gr-r-r-r-reat! Two more points coming up. Get that rebound. 59 60 Standing: Coach Herrin, Clark Hunter, Richard Morris, Warren Watson, Larry Saxe, To Seated: Mike Franklin, Sam Sluzecich, Robert Crawford, Richard Adkins, Bob Deitx, and THE MIGHTY The Benton Rangers started the 1962-63 basketball season by journey- ing to Metropolis. The Rangers were victorious in a close and thrilling ball game. The following week the Rangers earned a victory over John- ston City on the home floor. Then the Rangers traveled to Mr. Vernon where the Rams are excep- tionally hard to beat. The Rangers played the Rams a very close game but lost. The next week, Benton played a very good game but the superior experience of the Marion Wildcats led them to victory. The next night Herrin defeated Benton by a very close margin. After the holiday break, the Rangers took a sizable victory over Eldorado. The next weekend, Harrisburg and McLeansboro defeated Benton. Coach Herrin found a winning formula with Larry Saxe, Robert Craw- ford, Richard Adkins, Bob Deitz, and Warren Watson, and Benton won five conference games in a row before the winning streak was snapped by Harrisburg and Centralia. The Rangers have only three seniors on the squad of eleven boys, and the experience that they have gained this season should help the Rangers have an excellent season next year. él Back row: Coach alley, B. Wilson. B , D. Gouge, B. Davis, D. Woodland, M. Archer, D. Wymer, J. Hill, T 1t, J. Lemmon, Back row: Coach Burnett, T. Heard, . Payne, J. Page, L. Galloway. R. Drake. , J. Adkins, J. Brown Tennison, T. Appleton, D. Alexander, T. orn, T. Smothers, R. Burlison, W. EB rt mat YT BENTON RAN C. Grammar, R. Rose, B. Hill Stewart, T. Heard, R. Vanh Front row: D. Johnson, Yo 7 5 oa ath hf m Mike Franklin Tom Gulley Kenneth Tate Richard Morris Sam Sluzevich Clark Hunter 62 Larry Saxe Warren Watson LETTERMEN 1963 Robert Crawford Richard Adkins Bob Deitz ae CARBONDA! VITATIONA Te | A wR 4 The referee says, “Jump ball, A tense moment for the Rangers: —=— ome ee All hands up. OURNAMENT The 3enton Ra, in the Carbond the two favor the 3s6con« came our and really Poured it on Murphysboro. The Rangers blew them off the floc yr in the first Quarter then Coac i bsti Gene €n Coach Herrin substituted freel Two more for the Rank 8rs. What's this. TRACK 1962 The 1962 track team did well in sending two boys to the state meet. The two boys were Terry Thomas in the shot put, and Earnie Duckworth in the high hurdles. During the year Benton won three meets and placed second in three. In the West Frankfort Meet, Benton placed first. In the Mineral Area Meet, Bob Orchid was the only Benton boy to place. At two meets held in Harrisburg and second. At the received seventh place lays, Benton placed Meet the Rangers re the final meet befor second. As angers placed first rt Relays, Benton he Carbondale Re- arsity Conference place honors. In set, Benton placed itn VT “ii me ¢ ? eal | y | I ee This year the Benton Rangers won the Regional Tournament for the third straight year. In the last three championship games, Benton has defeated the Johnston City Indians. This year, the Rangers played Christopher in the opening game and rolled to an easy 81 to 40 victory. In the semifinal game, the Rangers scored an easy 68 to 39 victory over Zeigler-Royaltom. The next night the Rangers over- came a fourth quarter Johnston City comeback and won 72 to 61. This victory gave the Rangers the right to com- pete in the Herrin Sectional Tournament. Benton defeated the favored Sparta Bulldogs for the right to meet Herrin, who defeated the highly-rated Belle- ville squad, in the finals. Benton fell behind from the start, although they put on a second quarter splurge and came within five points at the half-time buzzer. However, in the second half, the Rangers had several bad breaks, just couldn't seem to find the range, and were defea ted by Herrin 47 to 63. Left to right: Betsy Payne, Jane Potts dy Harris, Vicky Lampley, Jud) Pate CHEERLEADERS 1962-63 The cheerleaders of B.C.H'S. are a very active the support o e student boc the cheerleaders have group of girls. They not only cheer at every football done much to increase the school spirit. Regardless of and basketball game, but also plan and are in charge 5 ar Anin sing, these girls of all pep sessions. They encourage students to attend can alway d leading shouts and yells of games and boost the Rangers. The girls attempt to pro- encourag : are under the direc- mote pep and enthusiasm at all sporting events. With tion of Miss Hollada. Left to right: Jane Donosky e West, Elaine Saxe, Susan Varley, Janet Moss. 70 ANU antecesccht oc. beavctei icy: 0 Belleville Sees eieove comcast 27 MOTION Meee Re. 7 Murphysboro ...........-.02.... 6 Ikan). chee ae 0 Gandy oe 39 IMINVOrnOn! eee eae. 84 llclornel), 2 Sees 6 PIB NGISOUTG) ereskeec sects vise cet 0 MAMNA=VEBONO) cecccs-scseccsesce 14 WéGEranktort cu oe: 26 SOPHOMORE FOOTBALL NID: oo 0 Zeigler-R'ton 0.0.0... 13 Cano. 222 7 Mariongeseter cee a aS Murphysboro | Spee ee ey | RLerri nwa es oe 13 Weibranktort .c. 6 IMTCRY,TNON een nce 0 Eldorado mene eae 7 PplanIS DULG preteens ere 13 FRESHMAN FOOTBALL 2) a 18 Carbondale ...................... 12 Benoni 14 Cenialiag 26 Benton. 0 eS eS ee 25 Bonjonimens---.- 20 Zeigler-R'ton —2...-..... 0 Bentonberne 18 MisVernonin nee teen 24 Bentonseee = 25 Shristophenpe ee seen = 0) Benin 18 VSR Ena ktonimees een 2 : Benton 4| Garbondaleieee = 19 Bentonmees se [ee OnstonsCiivarcn= ee 19 | Benton == -=.-....- 13 PlarrisbUrgpes aa. 13 : SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL Bentoneee 63 Metropolis. ee 33 Benion ee oss ko 4b se JohnstonuGit vies 35 A i Mt. Vernon See Aan) Oe Ne twas rele 2 40 gOS eater Ue 47 pet ee 54 SCOREBOARD FRESHMAN BASKETBALL BentOnaecrecsee are 60 GHPiStOPNOR serene ccc ssces.... 36 Bantonurececeran: 38 W. Frankfort ......2.2......... 42 BBhitoniescesecercicee 5| McLeansboro ....2..00...... 49 MoM couccons _ 67 WOHNSTONL CIV preter, 29 Benton ......---...-.. 5| el AER SOULG meee nose esevsmos, 37 Bantonaeeverecciss 5| Murphysboro .........0..2.2...-- 34 Benton .........-....-. 38 (Comic: ose ee 43 Benton ........-2------ 35 neath) oro ee 43 Bantonmyer sees 02 W. Frankfort .. Re 09 Benton .-ccenecs-- Sl KSI STOPNOM pve npcecnercaceenne 33 Benton ..........-.---- 68 Herrin —. re 9, Bantorimerene 0s 10) Johnston City .. pat as eee ae 31 BeritGr meee eewey- 70 Murphysboro ©0002... 49 Bentonmeeeeese 70 Gentralideree ae 49 Benton semen. 170 FlerniSOUl. clases ete ees 45 Bentony ate ene 42 Mise VErnoninesaence ete 38 Benton ....22..------- 49 Wiis MEGINCIO seeseoreeeane 48 Benton: cata: 66 MoelleansborOm enters 4| CARBONDALE TOURNEY Benitonmecis see. 56 University School -.......... 35 Bentonmeneseeneers 32 Herrin .......---- | OA RIA, BENTON TOURNEY Bentoniee es 50 McLeansboro ......-.....-------- 35 Banton eee 44 Carmi 2 ee ee 42. VARSITY BASKETBALL Benton meteor Metropoliss =a _ 38 Bentonpse = oO Johnstons Civ 48 Bent onus eee S Mi Vernon 80 Bentoneeeeeaes 57 Marion =e (om Bentontessereecae 43 Herrin: een 50) Bentonpeeee 77 Eldorado Se ma 53 Benton 55 Flarcisbu rcp eae 73 Bentonseee ee 43 Mclleansboro eae 63 Benton 52 W. Frankfort 2. 50 Benton 78 MitaaVernongeee ae 52 Benton a= 55 Marion eee 49 Bentonsees ae 55 Vea Eranktor beeen 5! Benton 77 URAL AY = cache eee ey ae 63 Bentonsee=s 59 lagrisbGng pees eee 64 Benton pee 54 Centraliageeee ee ee 86 Reritoniees so 81 Murphysboro .............------- 53 Bentonaeaee 64 Contraliageee ee 85 Bentonsennee 68 DUC Uoinmeeee eee: 65 CENTRALIA HOLIDAY TOURNEY Benton = (5 Newaiiciony- = 67 Bentonpeeen 48 Salome ee 49 CARBONDALE TOURNAMENT Bentonite: ... 5| Spa item 55 CE Ch) 76 Murphysboro .........-..-------+ 62 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Christophenses ces 40 Zeigler-Riton) 2. ceon:------ 39 JohnstonaCityie css él SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT ae a Spagta mets. 47 at TRON Niece 63 SCARAB ROYALTY PERSONALITIES OUTSTANDING SENIORS 73 Ss Judy Pate and Larry Saxe Scarab Royalty is chosen every year by the stu- dents of B.C.H.S. The total enrollment votes for the King and Queen. All students vote for a boy and a girl for attendants from their respective classes. All selections are kept secret until the distribution of the Scarab. Scarab Royalty 1963 consists of King and Queen Larry Saxe and Judy Pate; Senior attendants, Jody 74 Harris and Jack Monroe; Junior attendants, Betsy Payne and Clark Hunter; Sophomore attendants, Janet Moss and Duane Hall; and Freshman attend- ants, Janice Stewart and David Woodland. The Scarab Royalty has been a tradition at B.C.H.S. for many years, and we hope that it shall continue to have the high esteem with which it is now regarded. Janet Moss Duane Hall Janice Stewart David Woodland 75 76 David McAlpin Robert Hickman 4 ¥ OUTSTANDING Ten senior students were chosen as the outstanding seniors this year by the faculty, office staff, and the -ipal of Benton Consolidated High These seniors are chosen by the qualties they have dis- played since their freshman year. The quali- ties they were judged on were scholarship, Robert Crawford Rodney Goessman Ranelle Summers SENIORS leadership, citizenship, pa school affairs, and their attitu sonality. These ten seniors contain scien- tists, athletes, journalists, scholars, beauty queens, and class leaders. Here are the ten outstanding seniors for 1943. Jody Harris 77 i fed. GUT} pai , fut f HH Hy i Hh th | 7 LTT, wie y i ! 78 Left to right: Larry Saxe, President; Arelene Pickard, Secretary; Bob Hickman Parks, Treasurer (not pictured); Advisors, Mrs. Neal and Mr. Miller. Ru fed tant Be alae Whan fi CLASS OF 1963 Since 1959, the year we entered as freshmen, we have met study, work, problems, fun and good times. The long awaited day has finally arrived. We reluc- tantly leave our many friends and teachers, but we are happy to have attained this goal-graduation. We shall always treasure these years at B.C.HS. The one thing that will probably be most remembered is graduation, as we take that final walk across to receive our diploma. This is a happy feeling, but still a feeling of insecurity and regret. We would like to thank all 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 mem- orable Reception. Now we must say good-bye to B.C.H.S., and hello to the world. We look to the future with gr ticipation, but we shall always be a part of High School. CAROL ADAMS Latin Club; Speech Club; FTA; YFC: OF fice Cadet; Lions Honor Banquel; Hj Tri: Gradustion Usher; National donoy Society ROY ADAMS Key Club; History Club; Football: Wres- ifing; Pep Club; Speech Club; Letter men's Club ARCHIE ALEXANDER DO; History Club; Wrestling; Football: Hi-Y BILL APPLEGATE Football; Wrestling; Key Club; Latin Club; Pep Club; Lettermen's Club JIM BEATY YFC, President; Tammy Tell Me True GAIL BENNETT j ; rye I T A SEA Here | tne Lime Has Arrived DAVID BOZOVICH FFA; Football; Band; Wrestling; Track JAMES BRADLEY DO ALAN BULLINGTON Latin Club; French Club; National Honor Society; Lions’ Honor Banquet DENNY BURKE Football; Baseball; Student Council; Be- ginners Slide Rule; Transfer from Texas; Football; Basketball KENNETH BURZYNSKI Echo, Co-Editor; History Club; Basket- ball; YFC; Pep Club; Speech Club; Sci- ence Club; Easter Play; Tammy Tell Me True JANET CARTER Hi-Tri; FHA 79 Sa Ee oo = — GLORIA CECIL _ FIVA: Band; Transfer from Bridqepor Hi-Tri GALE CLINTON Latin Club; Math Club National Honor Society Track MARY CLUCK Hi-Tri MARY COCHRANE | Latin Club; FNC; Hi-tr GORDON COLE Track; FFA GEORGE CONNE! ROBERT CRAWFORD Basketball; Football; Track; History Club President; YFC; Latin Club; Hi-Y; Sci- ence Club SCOTT CREMEENS Shop Club; Hi-Y LINDA DALLAPE Band: Hi-Tri; FHA; GAA; History Club; YFC; Tammy Tell Me True; Speech Club; State Band Contest JAMES DARR Football; Track; Basketball; Key Club ROBERT DAVIS Shop Club DON DORRIS Hi-Y: History Club; YFC; Pep Club; Wrestling 80 LETHA DOTY FHA, Board Member, Officer; Hi-Tri, President, Council Member: Chorus: Of- fice Cadet ROGER EDWARDS Speech Club; History Club; Jazz Club: Hi-Y; Tammy Tell Me True; Pep Club: Band GARY FORBY Football; Basketball; Track; History Club; FFA VICTOR FOSTER History Club; Hi-Y; YFC; Shop Club SYLVIA GALLES Hi-Tri; FTA; Band; FHA, Board Member: Lions’ Honor Banquet; Latin Club MAUREEN GERMAN FHA; YFC; Latin Club; History Club; Hi-Trl; FNC, President; National Honor Society; Chorus; FTA rN eeCUy7 eal DMOLIC” ben q Dp 4 j P WC iI c a | ky =e t aR Oy ) _ a} mei Y¥ 2 qa i IDAW EE at wo) JANICE GIFFORD YFC; Latin Club; History Club; FFA Sweetheart; Office Cadet; Homecoming Attendant; Tammy Tell Me True; Daisy Mae; Hi-Tri; FNC. RODNEY GOESSMAN Echo Staff, Sports Editor, Editor; Na- tional Honor Society; Merit Scholarship Semifinalist; Tammy Tell Me True; De- bate Team; Speech Club; Band; Dance Band; History Club; YFC; Scarab Staff; Science Club; Latin Club; Pep Club SHARON GRAMMER Chorus; Hi-Tri MIKE GULLEY Scarab Royalty; Latin Club; History Club; Mu Alpha Theta; Student Council; Tam- my Tell Me True; Speech Club; Pep Club; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Jazz Club; Freshman President; Sophomore Vice President; Easter Play; Science Club; Key Club, Secretary, State Officer DOROTHY HALE Hi-Tri, Council Member; FBLA; FHA MARILYN HALL FNC; Hi-Trr 8! 82 SHARON HALL Hi-Tri, Council Member Treasurar Make Up Club, Secretary Student Coun cili FHA Board Mombor, Historian; FNC GAA; History Club; Letter Girl; Speech Club: Tammy Tell Me True; FBLA MAX HARMON FFA; YFC JODY HARRIS Latin Glub; Hi-Tri, Secretary: Student Council, Treasurer; Scarab Staff, Art Ed itor; Speech Club, Treasurer; History Club: Science Club; Mu Alpha Theta FBLA; Pep Club: Cheerleader, Captain; Tammy Tell Me True; Echo Staff; FIA Easter Play RAMONA HAWKINS FHA; Hi-Tri; Baccalaureate Usher BONITA HEIPLE FHA; YFG; FBLA; Hi-Tri ROBERT HICKMAN Latin Club; French Club, Treasurer, Pres- ident: History Club; Science Club, Secretary-lreasurer President: Math Club, President; National Honor Society Lions’ Honor Banquet; Math Field Day; Scarab Staff; Student Council; Senior Vice President; Nat Merit Scholar- ship Semi-finalisi LINDA HIGGERSON Hi-Tri; FBLA LEONA HOOD FHA; YFC; Hi-Tri DONNA HULSIZER GAA; Hi-Tri; FHA; Chorus JUDY JEFFRIES Hi-Tri; Latin Club; FHA HAL JERRELLS Football; Track; Key Club KAREN KIRK Hi-Tri; FHA KAREN KNIGHT Speech Club; Baccalaureate Usher; French Club, Secretary; Hi-Tri; FTA; YFC; FHA, Board Member; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Band State Contest: Chorus State Contest CAROLYN KRAMER Band; FHA; Hi-Tri; GAA; FBLA; DO - BRENDA LEFLER YFC; Hi-Tri; FBLA; Chorus MIKE LIVESAY Basketball; Track; Football; Key Club; Science Club; YFC; History Club DONALD LOSS Hi-Y; Industrial Arts Club, Treasurer: Pep Club; History Club; Transfer from Mt. Vernon BOB MARTIN Football; Science Club; YFC: History Club; Pep Club: Hi-Y, Treasurer PAUL MEEKS FFA; Industrial Arts Club JUDY MICHEL FNC; Math Club; History Club; Latin Club; YFC; National Honor Society: Honor Banquet; Graduation Usher MARY MODGLIN Hi-Tri; FHA; YFC; History Club; Na- tional Honor Society; FBLA; Echo Staff JACK MONROE Key Club, Vice President; Latin Club, Secretary; Pep Club; Science Club; Sophomore Secretary; Junior President; History Club; Basketball; Teen Town Council; Student Council, President; Scarab Royalty; Speech Club RICHARD MORRIS Football; Basketball; Math Club; Latin Club; Science Club; History Club; Stu- dent Council; Freshman Vice President; Jazz Club GALE MOSS YFC; Hi-Y, Vice President, President; Pep Club; History Club; French Club; Tammy Tell Me True; Wrestling 83 DAVID McALPIN National Honor Society Mu Alpha The ta: Sclonce Club, Vico Prosidant: Franck Club, Pro Ident; Latin Club, Vico Pre dent; Dobato Team; Lions’ Honor Bar quot} Echo Staff, Busine Manoa Tammy Toll Mo True WESLEY McCOMMONS Football; Wrestling CHERYL McENDREE Hi-Tri;s FHA Chorus; History Club h Club; FBLA; GAA; YFC Sposc MARSHA McENDREE FTA; Hi-Tri; History Club; Latin Club Y FC Honor Sociely; Lions’ Honor Ban quot; r aduation Usher LANA McKOWN FHA: Chorus; FBLA; History Club; Hi- Tri JAMES McROY Football; Wrestling; Track Farewell to the Teachers MIKE NORMAN History Club; YFC; Basketball; Football; Wrestling JUDY OVERTURF History Club; YFC; FBLA; FHA; Hi-Tri; FTA PEGGY OVERTURF A Hi-Tri Council Member; Latin Club; His- tory Club; FBLA, Treasurer; FTA; Ne- tional Honor Society; Graduation Usher; Lions’ Honor Banquet: Pep Club BILL OWENS Sophomore President; Junior Secretary; Student Council; Echo; Football; Track; Basketball; Lettermen's Club; Speech Club; Band; Pep Club; Jazz Club; Sci- ence Club SHIRLEY PARKS GAA; FHA; Hi-Tri; Scarab Royalty JUDY PATE Cheerleader; Homecoming Attendant, Queen; Scarab Royalty; YFC; National Honor Society; FBLA; Baccalaureate Usher; Student Council, Secretary; Hi- Tri Council, Vice President; Tammy Tell Me True; Echo; Latin Club; Pep Club; Make-Up: Club, Vice President; Speech Club; History Club; Science Club; Scar- ab, Class Editor 84 TOM PAYNE Key Club; Latin Club; Math Club; Foot- ball; History Club; Lettermen’s Club: Speech Club BILLY PEARCE FFA DONALD PIAZZA Hi-Y; Football Manager; History Club ARLENE PICKARD Band District Contest; French Club, Treasurer; FHA, President, Secretary. State Delegate; FTA; Senior Treasurer; Hi-Tri RAY PICKARD FFA, Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President; Band: Basketball; Track; Lettermen'’s Club MARGARET PULLIAM FNC; YFC; History Club; Hi-Tri; Echo Staff SHIRLEY PYSZKA FHA; Letter Girl; Hi-Tri Council Mem- ber; GAA, Vice President; Scarab Staff; Homecoming Attendant; History Club; Tammy Tell Me True RONNIE RICH RAYMOND ROBERSON FFA, President; Track ROSEMARY SANDERS FHA, Secretary, Treasurer, Board Mem- ber; Hi-Tri Council Member; History Club; YFC; FTA; FBLA; Baccalaureate Usher; National Honor Society LARRY SAXE Key Club; Latin Club; History Club; Stu- dent Council; Football, Co-Captain; Bas- ketball; Track; Junior President; Senior President; Scarab Royalty; Scarab Staff, Sports Editor; Lions’ Honor Banquet BOB SHAW Hi-Y; Jazz Club; YFC; History Club, Vice President 85 FRANKIE STEWART Hi-Tri; Chorus, State Contest IRIS STEWART FNC, Vice President; Hi-Tri; Library Club, Secretary, President; History Club; Echo Staff; Latin Club; French Club; Science Club; FHA; Tammy Tell Me True; Freshman Treasurer BRENDA STOWERS Chorus; Hi-Tri JUVA STRINGER FBLA, Secretary; History Club; Hi-Tri; Speech Club; Chorus, Vice President; YFC; GAA; Pep Club: Make-Up Club, President; FHA, Board Member; Office Cadet; Scarab Staff; Served Reception; Freshman Daisy Mae BRENDA STULL FHA, Board Member, Vice President; Hi- Tri; YFC: History Club; Chorus; Echo Steff; FBLA, President; Baccalaureate Usher; National Honor Society; Easter Play; Served Reception CECIL SULLIVAN FFA; Band 86 HAROLD SMITH Basketball; Football, Co-Captain; Track; Wrustling ZACHIE SMITH HI-Y; Shop Club, President; History Club; Basketball; Chorus BONNIE SNIDER Library Club, Vice President, President; Hi-Tri Council Member; FHA; Junior Treasurer; Latin Club; Echo Staff; Sci- ence Club; History Club; French Club; Tammy Tell Me True EUGENIA SOMERS Hi-Tri; Junlor Class Play Usher JEFF SPENCER Football; YFC; History Club; Hi-Y; Wres- tling LARRY SPILLMAN Track; Football; Basketball JANICE SUMMERS Hi-Tri: FTA: Latin Club; Math Club; Scarab Staff; Graduation Usher; Na- tional Honor Society; Lions’ Honor Ban- quet; GAA, Vice President, President RANELLE SUMMERS Hi-Tri; FHA, Board Member; Echo; Mu Alpha Theta, Secretary; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Baccalaureate Usher; Scarab Editor; FTA: Tammy Tell Me True; Latin Club; National Honor Society; Easter Play LARRY TATE FFA; History Club BRENDA THRELKELD Hi-Tri; FTA, Secretary; Latin Club: FBLA; History Club; National Honor So- ciety; Graduation Usher; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Speech Club; Pep Club RICHARD THRELKELD FFA; Hi-Y; History Club; Football; Bas- ketball; Wrestling ELAINE TIBEREND Hi-Tri; Baccalaureate Usher; DO, Presi- dent; FNC, Secretary; FHA; Speech Club; History Club; National Honor So- ciety BILL TODD Track; YFC LEIGH TREADWELL Hi-Tri; Searab, Business Manager; Sci- ence Club; History Club; Echo; Tammy Tell Me True; Latin Club PHYLLIS TREECE Hi-Tri; FHA; GAA; FNC; Junior Play Usher; History Club; Science Club; Let- ter Girl; FBLA MIKE TRYBA FFA GRETCHEN VAN LEER Hi-Tri; Library Club, Vice President, Sec- retary, Treasurer; FNC; Echo; Scarab Staff; Charm Queen; Letter Girl; History Club; Tammy Tell Me True; GAA; Latin Club; Sophomore Treasurer; Freshman Secretary CLIFTON WARREN FFA 87 JOHN WARREN Football; Industrial Arts Club JE ANNE WELLS Hi-Tri: Chorus; FHA; YFC KENNETH WHEAT Football; Wrestling; Latin Club; Math Club, Vice President; National Honor Sox ciety; Science Club BILLY WILKERSON French Club; History Club; Hi-Y; DO JEANETTE WILKERSON Hi-Tri LINDA WILKERSON Hi-Tri; Speech Club; History Club; FBLA What Will the Future Holc TED WILKERSON Science Club; Hi-Y; French Club; His- tory Club LYNN DEE WILLIAMS Hi-Tri: Latin Club; Speech Club; History Club; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Graduation Usher: FBLA, Vice President; Tammy Tell Me True; Echo; National Honor Society, Office Cadet WARREN WILLIAMSON Latin Club; French Club, Treasurer; Math Club; Science Club; National Honor So- ciety JIM WILLIS Band, President; Chorus, President; YFC; History Club; Tammy Tell Me True; Hi- Y; Football; Track TRUMAN WINGO LARRY WOODLAND Key Club; History Club; YFC: Tammy Tell Me True; Pep Club; Hi-Y; Speech Club; Shop Club, President BETTY WOOLARD Hi-Tri; FHA; GAA; History Club; Band; Twirler; Drum Majorette DAVID WRIGHT Band; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Hi-Y, Sec- retary; Math Club, Treasurer; Basketball; Science Club; National Honor Society; Latin Club; History Club — } } ] IRS b ae | — Se 90 Pres. Dennis Higgins; V. Pres. Mike Adam Sec. Anna Marie Mayeski Treas. Nancy Jenkins j TQ jolly juniors'’ of Benton High School. We have learned most of the in's and out's of high school life, and we are sitting on the top of the world as honored upperclassmen. This is the year we received our class rings. We thought that they would never get here, but when they did. we found that it was well worth waiting for them. Several of the members of our class took part in the junior play, ''Paint The Town Pink. This year we ex- perienced the fun of planning and decorating for the Junior-Senior Reception. It was hard work, but we enjoyed every minute of it. We are eagerly looking forward to our senior year, and we hope that we can take over where the present seniors lett off. Phyllis Absher Wayne Absher Mike Adams Richard Adkins Ava Akin Robert Aumiller Mary Auten Nancy Baker Gene Barnfield David Barton Carol Basham Mary Battle Charles Bennett Richard Bethel Brenda Betine Gary Bettis Phyllis Bettis Pam Blondi Sue Brandhorst D'Vonna Briggs Joan Briley Linda Britton Janice Browning Carolyn Bullington Susan Bullington 91 92 David Burberry Betty Burton Alana Burwell Sharon Burzynski Janice Cairel Cheryl Chapman Terry Clark Linda Collins John Cook Nancy Cook Jesse Craig Ruth Cross Roger Dallape Mark Darnell Joe Davis Silas Downs Judy Drake Wanda Dreon Shirley Duckworth Ronelyn Eaton John Finley Sharon Fitzgerald Patty Flannigan Pauletta Fletcher Sandy Forsythe Danny Fowler Carole Frailey Mike Franklin Don Frick Jack Frost Deloris Funcanon Barbara Furlong Linda Galloway Roberta Garrett Wallie George Alicia Gilbreath Richard Gilliam Dixie Glover Rosemary Glove Sandra Glover is Griffith � Hale 116 (4 Carolyn | Jerry Hall Gloria Hankins Kenneth Hayden Dennis Hefner Gyla Herrmann Dennis Higgins Sue Hobbs Jama Hollaway Peggy Holman Clark Hunter Donald Hutchcraft Danny Irvin 94 Nancy Jenkins Harold Johnson Jan Johnson Lynn Johnston Mack Karnes Frank Keigley Patsy Kimmel Marsha Kirkman Fred Kondritz Billie Lampley Sue Lampley Vicky Lampley Paul Leffler Marilyn Lewis David Linn Arlene Loss Sidney Ludwig Mike Lynch Bill Marshall Ginger Martin Anna Marie Mayeski Helen McCoy Mary McDowell Mike McDuffy Sue McKean Bruce Meadows Linda Melvin Mary Melvin Carol Milton Donna Minier Teddy Mitchel Anna Moore David Moore Paula Moore Joe Mossman Tom Neal Danny Odum Thurleen Odum Mary Owens Betsy Payne Jayne Potts Martha P rior Sam Prowell Jane Puricellio Linda Rea Cherry Redding Jim Rice Una Kay Richardson Scott Robinson Betty Robinson Susan Rock Paul Rogers 96 Barbara Rusher Ronnie Sample Meqon Sanders Jon Sandusky Sherry Schleicher Tommy Sears Doyne Seibert Sam Sluzevich Dennis Smith Jeff Smith Rusty Smith Sue Smith Suzann Smothers Helen Spain Ellyn Stella Gordon Stewart Jack Stewart Barbara Stone Joyce Summary Buzz Summers Larry C. Summers Larry W. Summers Leon Summers Ronnie Summers Sheila Summers Judy Supancic Jo Dee Swigonski Brenda Tasky David Tasky Kenneth Tate Bill Taylor Brenda Threewitt Charles Toler Theresa Trapper Barbara Upchurch Doneta Upchurch Martha Varley Weymouth Wallace Mike Watson Warren Watson Don Webb Ellen Webb Pam Webb David Webster Jerry Welch Mary Susan Wheeler G. A. Wiggins Paula Wilkerson Jeanita Williams Wendy Williams Paul Wilson Sue Wilson Herbie Winemiller Donna Wintz Jane Wisnewski Barbara Woodrow 97 Charles Woodrow Gene Young Rick McClerren JUNIORS NOT PICTURED Eddie Clinton Don McPherson Irene Cook Carl Pulliam Linda Darr Leanord Sneed Jack Fowler Jerry Waller Marilyn Holman ADVISORS: Mrs. Collins V. Pres.; T. Gulley, Pre CLASS OF 1965 This is our second year at Benton Consolidated High School. We are now considered ''silly sophomores’ and no longer as the ''greenie freshmen’ we were last year. We seem to fit into things better this year. We know more that is going on and we don't feel 'lost'' like we did last year. This year we were in charge of the con- cession stand during the football and basketball games. We have joined more clubs and we have participated in many more activities. We also went to the Home- coming, the ECHO Carnival, and many other events. We have had a lot of fun this year and have done a lot of things together. We worked hard on our sopho- more float, yet we had a lot of fun doing it. Since we are no longer going to be lower classmen, we will have some new responsibilities to face. We are leaving behind us a year of many thrills and excite- ments, but we also have many things to look forward to. Next year as upperclassmen, we will be expected to do more things and we ought to be mature enough to ac- cept these responsibilities. 99 Francis Absher Don Alexander Tom Appleton Lanny Atteberry Rocky Bailey Sandy Bain Fred Baker Ray Baker Tom Barminski Melody Barrell Marilyn Baumgarte Glory Behm Roger Bennett Tom Blondi John Bohn Cyril Bowlin Sandy Boyt Judy Bridges Nelda Bridges Gary Brown Vickie Brown Mike Buntin Craig Burberry Ronnie Burlison Jack Burton Sharon Busiere Gary Cantrell Jerry Carney Delores Carter Dennis Chancey Bill Chenault Ivan Chenault Steve Choisser Jo Linda Cockrum Brenda Cook Lynette Corey Deloris Coulter Janis Cushman Rosemary Czenski Sharon Dawson 100 Bob Dietz Donna DeSpain Barbara Doerr Jane Donosky Jerry Dorris Jane Doty Terry Drake DeWayne Drew David Dudek Donna Duneil Carolyn Dunn Marilyn Dunn Larry Durham David Easley Margie Edwards Marilyn Eickelman Judy Elimon Cindy Ewing Suzann Falcomata Mary Fielden Janet Fisher Judy Fisher Bill Fitzpatrick Linda Flannigan Shelia Foster Albert Fowler Merline Gant Janice Gariepy David Garvin Ronnie Giles Kenneth Gilliam Gary Gosnell Carroll Grammer Wayne Grayson Brenda Green Judy Green Judy Gulley Tom Gulley Duane Hall Tom Hamilton Wanda Hammers Ernie Hankins Charles Head Betty Hefner Brenda Hefner Steve Hickman Lynette Higgins Lonnie Hill Sherry Hill Robert Hines Dorothy Hofstetter Tom Hofstetter Linda Jeffries Bruce Johnson Carolyn Johnson Gene Johnson Kenneth Johnson Sammy Johnson Kay Johnston Alice Jones Cliff Jones Kathy Jones Linda Kaspar Karl Keller Greg Kern Mary Ketteman Wayne King Dewayne Kirkman Joe Kleine David Knight Kandis Kramer Diane Krause John Larkin Roger Legendre Linda Lewis Rick Lewis Billy Mabry David Mandrell Marlene Messersmith Paul Mick 102 James Miller John Minier Ron Mitchell Janet Moss LeRoy Mumbower Kindra Myers Gary McClerren Nancy McCollum Richard McFadden Larry McGuire Lonnie McLearin Fred Neal Gale Neal Mary Ann Neal Richard Neal PA Mark Noel John © n Overturt Stephenie Phillips John Piazza Deloris Picantine Linda Poole Linda Price Bette Roach Loberta Rone Gary Rose Linda Rosenberger David Rotolo Rodger Sanders Linda Saylor Pete Schram James Shelby Dick Shew 103 104 Susie Shryock Bill Simpson Karen Sink Don Slayton Kay Sluzevich Don Smith Mary Smith Bob Smith Vicki Smith Tom Smothers Bobbie Stewart Jayne Stewart Renee Storey Terry Stowers Lenora Struble Virginia Sullivan David Summers Donna Summers Leona Summers Truman Summers Judy Swigonski Phyllis Tate Frank Taylor Gwyn Taylor James Taylor Will Tennison Dennis Thomas John Thomas Kaywan Thomas Ellen Thompson Lowell Trotter Brian True Patti True Ronnie Vanhorn Marvin Walker Velma Waller Bill Walton Harry Warren Johnny Wayman Karen Webb Kay Webb Richard Webb David Wheat Connie White Lynn White Mary Whittington Robert Wiggins Dennis Wilkerson Donna Wilkerson Norma Wilkerson David Williams Terry Williams Timmy Williams Brenda Willis Bill Wilson Barbara Wingo Sharon Woodrow SOPHOMORES NOT PICTURED Nancy Goodin Frank Hamilton Jan Malkovich Marion Roberts Leslie Rone Linda Schram 105 Left to right: Mr. Rhode: President; Donna Smother 106 CLASS OF 1966 We are the ''Green Freshmen of the Benton Con- solidated High School. We have looked forward to our four years at this school. Now that we are finally high school students, we plan to study and learn as much as possible. But we also plan to join many of the clubs and activities at B.C.H.S. As time passes, we will be the upperclassmen of B.C.H.S. and we will have learned the ins and outs of high school life. We are proud to be the newest students at Benton Consolidated High School. Ruth Conner Fred Cooper Doris Coulter David Cox Billie Culpepper Carolyn Cunningham James Cunningham Kenneth Cunningham David Dalby Richard Dele Mary Darnell Bob Davis Tom Davis Mike DeSett Barbara Dillon Melvin Dixon Lynn Doerr Ronald Donovan John Drew Diantha DuBridge Frank DuBridge Jarry Eubanks Larry Eubanks Patricia Eubanks Mary Ezell Jim Flannigan Delores Flatt Terry Fletcher Mike Forby Herman Furlong Brenda Gaither Lou s Gal Oway Esther Gant Gene Groves Gary Hale Donald Hall Ronald Hall Ronnie Haney Tom Harman Cindy Hartley Elizabeth Hays Terry Heard John Herbek Knox Hester Paula Hickman Joyce Hines Brenda Hitt Bill Hofstetter Roy Hopkins Larry House Ronnie House Donetta Howard Robert Howard Nancy Hutchins Bill Hutchinson Dennis Ing Jim Ingram Steve Ingram Patty Jenkins Sue Jerrells Pam Jobe Janet Johnson ; Mary Sue Johnson Gordon Johnson © Jo Johnston Marshall Moss Suzann Moss Jerry Mumbower Mike O'Keefe Phyllis Olson Meredith Osborne Roy Osborne Sherry Osborne Edward Overturf Danny Owens Myra Owens Jim Page Jeanne Payne Kenny Payne Terry Pedigo Linda Peterman Tim Piper Edith Poynor Nancesa Jonas Keith Kent Nancy Kern Larry Kincor Mary Lamploy Pam Lampley David Lane Barbara Learned Connie Leffler John Lemmon Evan Lewis Susan Lewis Bobbie Little Lynn Lowery Joyce Lubin Mike Ludwig Beverly Mabry Marlene Mandrell Sherry Mandrell Beverly Manier Roddy McAfoos Terry McClendon Richard McCollum Mike McKinney Walter Mendenhall Regina Midyett Jeff Moake iroline Modalin sarbara Moore Phyllis Reed Gary Reynolds Beverly Richards Vernon Roberts Larry Rogers David Rone Ricky Rose Carolyn Rows Patty Sample Elaine Saxe Tarrey Schloss Charlene Schr Virginia Sente Diane Severin Rick Shank Larry Shaw Roy Shaw Gary Simpson Earl Sink Ray Slayton Brenda Slawickey Robert Slayton Jack Smith Jim Smith Donna Smothers Sharon Smothers Renee Snider Robert Spain John Stark Janice Stewart Sandra Storey Eilene Stowers Roberta Sullivan Betty Summers Kenneth Summers Noel Summers Perry Supancic Steve Swinney Duke Tasky Richard Tennant Tim Tennison John Toms James Tucker Harrietta Upchurch Bertha Uselton Susan Varley David Waggoner Terry Wagner Billy Waller David Warren Lane Webb Steve Webb Gay West Phil Wheat Martha Whittington Doretta Wilcox Tom Wilcox Faye Wilkerson Bob Williams Bob Wilson Sarah Wilson Carla Wisely David Woodland John Wootin Melba Wootin Danny Wymer Karen Young John Wright ? FRESHMEN NOT PICTURED } Joyce Hines John Pulliam BENTON HIGH SCHOO! Herbert Mundell. Prine ipal D sb Sul be Dn behalt of the SCARAB staff | wish to thank all the people who have made the 1963 SCARAB a success. | would especially like to nk our advisor, Mrs. Barbara Benard. Without her patient quidance and excellent advice, this book would never have been possible. KS also, to the townspeople for their financial support. : 0 the 1 sp The SCARAB staff has done its best to publish a book which will +t -+ ory to the student body as a whole. happy to have served as editor of the 1963 SCARAB. It has been @ very rewarding experience and an experience which | shall Sincerely, Glanehhe Dimmer Ranelle Summers, Editor Mrs. Benard, Advisor; Ranelle Summers, Editor Vickie Brown, Copy Editor; Nancy Baker, Assistant Editor Jim Rice and Larry Saxe Fite, Ph He Sy VERE Sf PAs FOE? A FEATURE STAFF SCARAB Betsy Payne; Bob Hickman, Feature Editor; Mary Battle; Deloris Funcanon; Gretchen VanLeer; Connie White; Nancy Cook The Scarab is a result of a long yee The Scarab presents an account of many activities throughout the record which will serve as a ref This year the staff has sp : Scarab a yearbook which everyone will enjoy. A great deal of thought is needed to compile and edit arbook which will be enjoyable and entertaining now and in future years. This year, the Scarab staff and its sponsor, Mrs. Benard, have done their very best to make this year's Scarab the Don Frick; Stephenie Phillips; Jody Harris; Shirley most enjoyable and the best ever published. Pyszka; Mike Watson; Ronnie Sample ell, Business Mar.; Shirley Pyszka; Sue Hobbs; Delores Coulter; Mary Stephenie Phillips; Juva Stringer; Pam Lampley; Z A Anna Marie Mayeski; not pictured: Judy Pate; Holloway; Martha Varley; Judy Bridges GaP Sin son Ree CLASS EDITORS JESS STAFF 113 4 ee PAUL'S STUDIO 103 West Reed 114 South Emma BENTON WEST FRANKFORT PHONE 438-5281 PHONE 932-2411 CALL PAUL HICKMAN FOR THE FINEST IN PORTRAITURE Betsy Payne says “Hoo-Rah for the Rangers Congratulations to All You Guys and Gals of Benton High for a Wonderful Scarab PAUL FURNITURE � HOUSEWARES (W. E. CAMPBELL SON) 901 PUBLIC SQUARE — BENTON, ILLINOIS The Home of FURNITURE FASHIONS Serving our 4th generation of Southern Illinois Homemakers Tomorrow's Fashions Today THE HUB ETHERTON APPLIANCE CO. Frigidaire Products Zenith Radios and TV ROY O. GULLEY Circuit Judge Compliments of DRAKE-HOBBS FUNERAL HOME Compliments of FREEMAN FUNERAL HOME | —__ EOVALDI and EOVALD! 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