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

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1964 volume:

Portrait g (GLEE: AS PAINTED BY THE 1964 SCARAB OF BENTON CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL IN BENTON, ILLINOIS Benton Consolidated High School 1903-04 To all subscribers who open this book: ''Hello. The staff of the 1964 SCARAB hopes that as you turn the pages of this yearbook the activities, accomplishments, fun times, and all other events which have made up this school year will have been accurately portrayed. We have tried to present the happy times and the busy times. We will always remember that tragic day of November 22 when our beloved President John F. Kennedy was assassinated and the thirty days fol- lowing his death when the flag at BCHS flew at half mast in his honor, as it does on the opposite page. As editor this year, | would like to thank the statf for their willing efforts, the businessmen who purchased ad space to help finance the book, Paul's Studio, and any and all persons who have helped in any way to make this book a reality. Nancy Baker ; A Qj tt lia Pree Bakes 8 wS x = Ne) NX S % Miss Dedication In dedicating the 1964 Scarab to Miss Ellen Burkhart, we wish to express our gratitude for her many years of stimu- lating classes in English. We will long remember her inter- esting anecdotes of her travels in America and Europe, the fun we had with Shakespeare, and her gallant efforts to im- prove our grammar. Through her work as sponsor of the ECHO, we have an outstanding school newspaper. Miss Burkhart is a native of Benton. She graduated from the Benton High School. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin, and was awarded her Master of Arts degree at the University of Illinois. Miss Burkhart has never limited her enthusiasm and tal- ents to her work at school. She is a leader in professional and community groups. She has been president of the Illinois Association of Teachers of English, the Alpha Kappa Chap- ter of Delta Kappa Gamma, and the Benton Branch of the American Association of University Women. She has been a member of the Benton Public Library Board for several years. Miss Burkhart is active in the First Baptist Church in Benton where she has taught Sunday School and is the church organist. It is with great pleasure that we dedicate our yearbook to Miss Ellen Burkhart. Miss Burkhart with her dog, Echo, at home. We Present a of a Year of Achievement — an Students are caught studying in study hall. ortratt earning — Un Cimes clivitles Mrs. Craddock checks skills learned in dressmaking. History students read the latest events of the world. In order for an artist to accurately paint a portrait he must look carefully at his subject. When the 1964 SCARAB tried to picture this school year, it was aware that all students attend Benton Consolidated High School with the aim of getting a secondary education. This is the basic foundation for our portrait—academic life at BCHS. Class life at BCHS includes English grammar, American and English literature, classes in Latin and French; science studies in biology, chemistry, and physics; social studies work in history and government; and various math courses. Students are also offered courses in such fields as home economics, vocational agriculture, industrial arts, and busi- ness. As we begin the portrait of this school year, we present photos of class work at our school. The witches’ scene is presented during the study of MACBETH. Students master the class. trampoline in physical education Dippy yprany aa yt Chemistry students watch the results of an experiment. Home ec. students learn the fundamentals of baking. Drafting is an important part of vocational study. Taare RA IVE ; in class. English IIIAB students learn of American literature. Students are very attentive in Miss Armentrout's Latin c Senior physics students work an experiment. 10 Freshmen in English | class know the right answer. Physical education boys learn how to form pyramids. 9 y Y Y Mr. Aiken discusses the characteristics of leaves. Masters of Music Mr. Taylor makes plans for the band. The Combo plays at the FHA meeting. The Sweater Girls look over a routine. he.ci an _ a oS TE NES gree y mammenmn ie fee a aman F- FS Ps ET es ers oe ge op = _eomcricarme — hat becel —_——— The Benton Consolidated High School Band makes its 'B’’ formation on the field. The Letter Girls lead the pledge of allegiance to the flag at the Armistice Day Game. H omecoming — the Parade — the Game — the Victory — 16 A true statement for the Rangers. Did we ever 'reck'’ the Redbirds! Dancers are seen through the beautiful flocked branches. Homecoming Dance One of the busiest times for BCHS stu- dents is the Homecoming. Two students from each organization at school worked to deco- rate the gym for the dance. The theme for the dance this year was ‘Frosted Fantasy.” The gymnasium was decorated with beautiful flocked trees and looked very soft and win- tery. The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the new queen and court. Two couples sit out a dance. 17 Highlights of The dreamy look of Homecoming dancers. BCHS students dance to the music. Some couples were content to watch their friends from the sidelines. Che Dance 4 The coronation of the queen, Miss Betsy Payne, by the co-captains, Mike Lynch and John Pem- berton. The Queen and her court. 19 ith £ 2 o a ® = © © o ra Gy “Sue Johnson Beckie Kimmel SS Kathleen Jenkins Betsy Payne 188 M Htomecoming Queen 19638 Oh, how dreamy!!!! Sentors’ Last Dramai Get ready, here they come, girls! voulez-vous danser avec mo Madame ‘yc er eR EDSEs ee i ee. fort ae — Nf Achunevement The American Legion Essay winners for this year. 24 ST aiaeeil somes i cemanel cel OE Cael Daal oad ESOES ema ae cessed emealtl wa ne ae e 4 Nancy Baker, winner of the district VFW speech contest, relaxes at home with her cat, Chantel. Anna Marie Mayeski and Deloris Funcannon received letters of com- mendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Linda Britton was a state officer in FHA. 25 Freshman students are shown around school by senior guides. rn or speech students listen to excellent oration by Bill Causer, student teacher, second semester. The teachers of BCHS take time out for lunch. Mr. Rhodes handles absences on a busy morn- And the little pegs go into the holes as seniors are nerve-wracked| by the aptitude test. 27 28 Hi-Tri leaders wait for the ceremony to begin. Mark Darnell enjoys the sunshine. Oh, my aching back,’ as __ faculty members challenge the boys. = Z re} . s . s 2 5 : -c c 5 s O 2 ‘= “ + , ‘ « @] e o- £ = : = - 2 0 S : x 6 .o “. 5 S Cc a o £ w é ? : a Fs t : i = H a g £ 3 3 2 : $ = = Vv 5 - = WUETESESNY : (i ° 2 : 4 25 25 3 a ae 7 Sc a S 5 ‘ | = ; Az conten Se — ——— — | — o on Rich Adkins caught behind the bars on a trip to the Federal Building. A Problems class carries on a trial. Miss Kirsch locates a Federal office. 30 and GRADUATION. A chummy little bull session during the noon hour. : A toast to the Mardi Gras. 31 per 32 Sly ee 6) 7 Principal's Message 2 A high school education is a minimum prepara- | % tion for living and earning a living in our modern times. In America a four year high school education is within reach of all American youth. Yet, a great number of our young people do not graduate from high school. | want to take this opportunity to con- “gratulote the 1964 graduates and urge all other students of our school to look forward to a day of graduation. It is a pleasure to work with young peo- ple who are really interested in getting an education. HERBERT MUNDELL, Principal 33 ‘ 2 qe one William Frank Payne, Wallace C. Rice, Virgil Bolen, Clarence Lowery: Board of 35 mS Oy LH SA YQ Ky Oy (DH NB | Ward Phillips, Carl Ingram, and M. E. McCarty, president. Education 36 Verbal Adkisson HEALTH B.S., $.1.U. H. M. Aiken SCIENCE B.S., U. of |. Margaret Armentrout LATIN B.Ed., S.1.U. M.A., U. of I. Ellen Burkhart ENGLISH B.A., U. of Wisconsin M.A., U. of I. Woodford Burnett PHYSICAL ED., ATHLETICS, GEOGRAPHY B.A., Southeastern Louisiana College Lucille Craddock HOME ECONOMICS B.Ed., S.1.U. M.S., S.1.U. B. L. Finley Betty Frailey VOCATIONAL AG. ENGLISH B.S., U. of I. B.Ed., S.1.U. M.S., U. of I. M.M., American Conservatory Richard Herrin DRIVERS ED., ATHLETICS B.S., McKendree M.S., S.1.U. Alberta Hidritch SOCIAL STUDIES, ENGLISH B.S., Shurtleff College M.S., S.I.U. Georgia Hill ENGLISH B.A., University of Colorado Pat Hooper MATHEMATICS A.B., Western Kentucky State College Kenneth Hungate DRIVERS ED., P.E., ATHLETICS B.S., S.1.U. Jane Kirsch SOCIAL STUDIES B.S., U. oF Mo. M.A., U. of I. Donald Green SCIENCE B.A.,9S.1.U. M.S.Ed., S.1.U. M.A., M.S.M. Albert Gulley GUIDANCE, DO Geraldine Lemen ENGLISH eS SG Louise Little LIBRARY B.S., Murray, Kentucky James Lynch MATH, PHYSICAL ED., ATHLETICS B.S., S.I.U. M.S., S.I.U. Edward Miller ENGLISH B.S., S.1.U. M.S., S.1.U. John Miller SPEECH, ENGLISH BS, Sle M.A., S.1.U. Mildred Neal ENGLISH, MATH RS, SAU Mary Alice Pribble IS RSA Imogene Rea Claude Rhodes Judie Schatz BUSINESS ED. A . ENGLISH GUIDANCE PHYSICAL ED. BS, SIL B.S., S.!.U. B.S., I.S.N.U. B.S., Illinois State B.S., S.1.U. M.S., S.I.U. Normal M.S., U. of I. Ernest Shepard SOCIAL STUDIES, FRENCH B.A., U. of I. M.A., U. of I. Harry Stewart MATH, ATHLETICS B.S., S.1.U. Charles Taylor MUSIC B. Music Ed., S.I.U. M.Musie Education, S.1.U. Glenn Trulove HEALTH, ATHLETICS B.Ed., S.|.U. M.A., S.I.U. Marjorie Trulove BUSINESS ED. B.S., U. of I. M.S., S.I.U. Mary Webb HOME ECONOMICS B.S., U. of I. M.A., Columbia Un., New York Office Staff Irene Mrogenski and Joan Vincenti are the two young ladies who brighten our school office. Miss Vincenti is school secre- tary and treasurer, and Miss Mrogenski is registrar. The office cadets work one hour a day in the office helping with absentee checks and the notices sent around during the third hour. Miss Irene Mrogenski ¥ Left to right: S. Burzynski, Jo Cockrum, S. McKean, P. Webb, J. Gairel, K. Young, M. McDowell, P. Jenkins. 38 -- a Left to right: B. Doty, O. Davis, H. Bennett, E. Pickard, C. Jones, F. Pierce, ©. Lowery, W. Kinnison. School Employe Left to right: G. Adams, B. Marshal, L. Sanders. Left to right: F. Owens, E. Pickard, C. Lowery, B. Saunders, O. Davis. 39 (2) + } ‘M ee ae C90 ee 2 ere 2 OE AE RE Se on SN ae oe aS om oe MD Ber Hele cee, 2 E: ae ae ee ten ee mae Sa ee _ Seniors—Warren Watson and, “i yyy Y Ly, Junters—Duane Halland Sandy Glover’ 7 7 77 YY Yyyyyy Yj yj d 7 Janet Moss SR ES VIS STEERS = ALS SIS STIS “Sephomores—David Woodland and Elaine Saxe Queen Betsy Payne King Clark Hunter Anna Marie Mayeski Don Frick Betsy Payne Outstanding } Don Webb Jayne Potts Warren Watson Marilyn Lewis Mack Karnes Nancy Baker Sentors, 1964 Each year the faculty, office staff, and Mr. Herbert Mundell, the prin- cipal, select students from the grad- uating class as the Outstanding Sen- iors for that year. The selections are made by secret ballot and are based on the qualities of leadership, atti- tude, scholarship, personality, char- acter, citizenship, and participation in school activities. Students must receive at least one-third of the votes. These students represent the ful- fillment of the goal of their high school—_that of producing fine young citizens of industry and good morals. Delores Funcannon Clark Hunter 45 46 WN ROPER HN SS LNT IW al MPD CML ? ee a és Che Class of Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-four As this year's graduating class we look back upon our happy years at BCHS. We recall the uncer- tainty of our first day in high school, our first homecoming, our first Echo Carnival, and the fun of be- coming sophomores. As juniors we became upperclassmen and leaders in our school. We planned the prom that year and financed it with money earned from car washes, bake sales, and the junior play. Suddenly we were seniors! We had finally attained that goal for which we had yearned. During this final year we decorated for and attended the homecoming dance, produced the senior play (The Stuck Pot), and enjoyed the junior reception. This has truly been an exciting and profitable year. Our class officers were Don Webb, president; Nancy Jenkins ,vice-president: Sandy Glover, secre- tary; and Ken Tate, treasurer. Mrs. Georgia Hill and Mr. H. M. Aiken encouraged and helped us in all our endeavors. We've taken all the tests, we've passed all our classes, we've planned for the future, and we're look- ing forward to the years ahead. We'll never forget the friends, the fun, and all we've learned at dear old BCHS! MIKE ADAMS Football; Basketball; Track; Junior Class Vice-President; Student Council; Key Club; Graduation Marshal; Lettermen's Club RICHARD ADKINS Transfer student from Fleming, Ken- tucky; Football; Track; Basketball AVA AKIN Library Club, President; FBLA; History Club; French Club; FTA; Hi Tri; YFC; FHA ROBERT AUMILLER YFC MARY ANN AUTEN FHA, Treasurer, board member; FTA; Hi-Tri; History Club; Pep Club THURLEEN ODUM BAIN Hi Tri; YFC, Treasurer; FHA NANCY JEAN BAKER SCARAB, Editor-in-Chief; ECHO, News Writer, News Editor, Feature Writer; Honorable Mention for feature story f from Southern Illinois School Press As- sociation; National Honor Society; PAINT THE TOWN PINK; THE MOUSE THAT ROARED; THE STUCK POT; Debate Team; History Club; Speech Club; FHA, Vice-President of Public Relations; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Grad- : uation Usher; English Excellence Nomi- nee; Hi Tri; Server at Junior-Senior Reception; First Place Winner in the t : a. Voice of America Speech Contest cs i ‘ ‘| DAVID A. BARTON Band; Wrestling; Golf; Hi-Y; Industrial Arts Club; Concession Stand Worker; Pep Club CAROL JEAN BASHAM FHA, board member; YFC; Pep Club; FNC; Hi-Tri MARY DELL BATTLE Hi-Tri; FHA; FTA; YFC, Vice-Presi- dent; Latin Club; ECHO, News Editor; SCARAB, Business Manager; FBLA; PAINT THE TOWN PINK; THE MOUSE THAT ROARED; THE STUCK POT; Pep Club, President; National Honor Society RONNIE BAUMGARTE Football; Basketball; Lettermen’s Club; Speech Club MADELINE BAUSANO Chorus; Latin Club; National Honor Society; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Bacca- laureate Usher; Hi-Tri; Speech Club; FIA, President 47 48 JIM BAYLESS FFA; Hi-Y CHARLES BENNETT Key Club, President; Latin Club; Sca- rab Royalty; Football; Basketball: Track; Golf; Hi-Y¥; Lettermen's Club; History Club; THE STUCK POT RICHARD MONROE BETHEL Football; Sports Manager; Key Club; YEC:; History Club, Historian BRENDA S. BETINE Hi-Tri; History Club PHYLLIS BETTIS Hi-Tri PAM BLONDI Band, District and State Contest; Speech Club; PAINT THE TOWN PINK; THE MOUSE THAT ROARED; THE STUCK POT; FIA, Parliamentar- ian, Pres.; Hi-Tri; YFC; Latin Club DENNIS W. BOWMAN Transfer student from Thompsonville (Pres. of Freshman Class; FFA, Secre- tary; Beta Club; Track; Basketball; De Kalb Agriculture Award Winner) SUE BRANDHORST FHA: ENC; Chorus; Hi-Iri; Pep Club D'VONNA BRIGGS Transfer student; Hi-Mri JOAN BRILEY Hi-Tri LINDA BRITTO N Hi-Tri: GAA Board; FNC, Treasurer, V. President; FBLA; Latin Club; Server at Jr. Sr. Reception; National Honor Society; Pep Club; FHA, Vice President of Recreation, V. President, President, State V. President of Projects; Queen at Farmers Ball JANICE BROWNING ECHO staff; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Latin Club; FTA, Historian: Speech Club; YFC, Treasurer; PAINT THE TOWN PINK; Chorus; National Honor Society; Graduation Usher; Hi-Tri; Pep Club ; SUSAN BULLINGTON Hi-Tri; French Club DAVID A. BURBERRY Mu Alpha Theta; Football; Latin Club; LeHermen's Club BETTY BURTON Transter student from Chicago; FBLA; Hi-Tri ALANA BURWELL FHA; YFC; History Club; Hi-Tri; FNC SHARON D. BURZYNSKI FHA; History Club; Hi-Tri; Office Cadet; PAINT THE TOWN PINK; Pep Club; Chorus; YFC, Publicity Chair- man; FBLA JANICE CAIREL Hi-Tri; Office Cadet; FBLA; Usher at Junior Play; FBLA, Secretary GILBERT CARRELL Transfer student from West Frankfort; Football; Basketball; FFA CHERYL CHAPMAN Hi-Tri; FBLA; History Club; FHA; Pep Club TERRY L. CLARK Band, District Contest, State Contest; Speech Club; National Honor Society; FFA, Secretary, President EDDIE CLINTON Football LINDA COLLINS GAA; FBLA; FHA; Hi-Tri; French Club; Concession Stand Worker JOHN COOK DO; YFG; Track 49 50 JESSE E. CRAIG FFA: History Club RUTH ANN CROSS Transfer student from Sesser; GAA; FHA; Hi-Tri ROGER L. DALLAPE Basketball: Track; Industrial Arts Club MARK DARNELL Football; Wrestling; Lettermen's Club JOE DAVIS PAINT THE TOWN PINK; YFC; His- tory Club; Band; Industrial Arts Club GEORGE R. DEMING Transfer student from Kaiserslautern American High School, Germany; Newspaper staff; German Club; Bas- ketball; German American Club; Sci- ence Club; Science Fair; Civic Partici- pation Corps JUDY M. DRAKE Hi-Tri; History Club; YFCE WANDA DREON French Club; Speech Club; FNC; Cho- rus; Hi-Iri; THE STUCK POT SHIRLEY DUCKWORTH Latin Club; YFC, Parliamentarian; Speech Club; FBLA; GAA, Sports Manager, board member; FFA Chap- ter Sweetheart; Lions’ Honor Banquet; National Honor Society; Hi-Tri DIANNE ELDRIDGE Transfer student from Chicago; Cho- rus; Hi-Tri JOHN B. FINLEY Band, Senior Representative; Jazz Com- bo; State and District Music Contests; ECHO staff; Hi-Y, Secretary; Mu Al- pha Theta; Science Club; National Honor Society; Latin Club; Speech Club; PAINT THE TOWN PINK SHERRY FISK Transfer student; Chorus; YFC; History Club; Hi-Tri; Library Club Saye | SHARON FITZGERALD Hi-Tri; Latin Club; FBLA; History Club; French Club; National Honor Society; Usher at Junior Play; Lions' Honor Banquet; Pep Club PATTY ANN FLANNIGAN FHA; Hi-Tri PAULETTA YVONNE FLETCHER Hi-Tri; FHA; YFC; FBLA; Chorus SANDY FORSYTHE Wrestling; Industrial Arts Club; His- tory Club; Concession Stand Worker DANNY FOWLER DO; Industrial Arts Club CAROLE SUE FRAILEY History Club; FBLA; THE STUCK POT; Hi-Tri; Latin Club; Concession Stand Worker MIKE FRANKLIN Football; Basketball; Track DON FRICK Band, President; District and State Mu- sic Contests; Hi-Y, Vice-President, Pres-. ident; YFC; Mu Alpha Theta; Latin Club; History Club; SCARAB staff; PAINT THE TOWN PINK; Speech Club; Jazz Combo; Lions’ Honor Ban- quet; National Honor Society; Student Council JACK FROST DELORIS FUNCANON Band; District and State Music Con- tests; Hi Tri, Council; Freshman Class Vice-President; GAA; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Math Field Day; Mu Alpha Theta; National Honor Society; Grad- uation Usher; Latin Club; ECHO Fea- ture Editor; SCARAB staff; National Merit Scholarship, Letter of Commen- dation BARBARA FURLONG YFC; Hi-Tri OBERTA GARRETT FHA; Band; Hi-Tri; GAA, Pub- Manager, Secretary 51 52 WALLIE GEORGE Key Club; Hi-Y; Secretary; Football: Student Council; History Club; Latin Club; Pep Club ALICIA GILBREATH YFC; GAA; Hi-Tri; Chorus; Transfer student RICHARD GILLIAM DIXIE LEE GLOVER Latin Club; Speech Club; Band: Twirl- er; Hi-Tri; FTA; Historian; FTA Con- vention Delegate; FBLA; PAINT THE TOWN PINK; THE STUCK POT; YFc ROSEMARY GLOVER YFC; ECHO Staff; Band; FNC: Latin Club; Hi-Tri; FTA; GAA; THE STUCK POT; Speech Club SANDRA JEAN GLOVER FBLA; FHA; FTA; Hi-Tri; Council member, Vice-President; FBLA, Report- er; Sophomore Class Treasurer; Senior Class Secretary; Latin Club; History Club; ECHO Staff; SCARAB Staff: Speech Club; THE STUCK POT; Band; Twirler DENNIS GRIFFITH Industrial Arts Club; Pep Club JUDY HALE Hi-Tri; Council member, Secretary; History Club; FBLA: YEG; Pep Club CAROLYN ANN HALL FHA; French Club; Hi-Tri CHUCK HALL Pep Club; FFA; YFC; ECHO Staff: Hi-Y; History Club; SCARAB Staff; Football; Wrestling JERRY WAYNE HALL Industrial Arts Club KENNETH L. HAYDEN Transfer student from Lanphier High School, Springfield; Track; Basketball; LAN-Hi Staff; LIGHT Staff; Band; Drama Club; French Club; THE STUCK POT; SCARAB Staff, Feature editor FN leas GYLA JUNE HERMANN FHA, Secretary, Vice President, of Pub- lic Relations, Section || V. President of Public Relations; Courtesy Queen; National Honor Society; Lions’ Honor Banquet; FBLA; Hi-Tri; History Club; Pep Club DENNIS HIGGINS Latin Club; Student Council; Junior Class President; History Club; Key Club; Lettermen's Club; Basketball; Football; All Conference Player; Track SUE HOBBS FBLA, V. President, President; Latin Club; FHA; Hi-Tri, Council member; THE STUCK POT; ECHO Staff; SCA- RAB Staff JAMA HOLLAWAY ECHO Staff; YFC; Hi Tri; GAA; Lat in Club; History Club; FNC; SCARAB Staff; FHA; National Honor Society; Speech Club; FIA PEGGY L. HOLMAN YFC; Chorus; DO; Hi-Tri CLARK HUNTER Freshman Class President; Latin Club; Little Abner; SCARAB Royalty; Basket- ball; Sophomore Class President; Stu- dent Council, V. President, President; Key Club; Football; Hi-Y; Mu Alpha Theta; Science Club; History Club DONALD J. HUTCHCRAFT FFA, Reporter, V. President, Grain Judging Team DANNY IRVIN Hi-Y NANCY C. JENKINS Hi-Tri; Council member; FHA, Board member; French Club; Senior Class V. President; Junior Class Treasurer; Homecoming Attendant Jr. and Sr. year; SCARAB Royalty; Latin Club; Concess ion stand worker; Baccalaureate Usher; Lions’ Honor Banquet; PAINT THE TOWN PINK; THE STUCK POT HAROLD JOHNSON Football; Latin Club; Chorus; Letter- men's Club; Speech Club JAN JOHNSON Latin Club; FHA, Board member, VY. President of Recreation; FNC; Hi-Tri; GAA; History Club; FBLA; Served at Jr. ‘Sr. Reception; Pep Club; Conces- sion stand worker LYNN JOHNSTON FHA; Hi-Tri lege Applications 53 54 MACK KARNES YFC; Hi-¥; Band, District and State Contest; Mu Alpha Theta; Science Club; National Honor Society; Speech Club; ECHO Staff; Lions’ Honor Ban- quet; Latin Club; Math Field Day; Jazz Combo; PAINT THE TOWN PINK; THE STUCK POT PATSY KIMMEL ECHO Staff; FBLA; Make-up Club, Treasurer; FHA; Letter Girl; Hi-Tri; Latin Club; Concession stand worker WAYNE KING Industrial Arts Club; Chorus; Latin Club; YFC MARSHA KIRKMAN YFC; Hi-Tri; History Club; Chorus FRED KONDRITZ Key Club, V. President; Football; Speech Club; Lettermen's Club BILLIE LAMPLEY Hi-Tri; FHA; FBLA SUE LAMPLEY Chorus; Hi-Tri; FHA e-up Club; Latin f TOWN PINK; Na- Society; History Club; b; THE STUCK POT; SCA- FNC; Hi-Tri; Pep Club; PAUL LEFFLER Football; Wrestling MARILYN SUE LEWIS ECHO, Co-editor, Feature editor, Fea- ture writer; French Club, Secretary, Vice President; Speech Club; Hi-Tri council member; Pep Club; Concession stand worker; FIA, Vice-President; Lions’ Honor Banquet; PAINT THE TOWN PINK; THE STUCK POT; Mu Alpha Theta; National Honor Society; Baccalaureate usher DAVID CARL LINN History Club; PAINT THE TOWN PINK; THE STUCK POT; Industrial Arts Club; Band; Hi-Y ARLENE LOSS FHA, Board member; History Club; FTA; National Honor Society; Mu Al- pha Theta; French Club; SCARAB Staff; Hi-Tri SIDNEY LUDWIG Chorus, Sophomore Class Representa- tive; YFC; History Club; ECHO Staff; FHA, Board member; SCARAB FNC; Hi-Tri; Latin Club; Pep Club; State and District Music Contests MIKE LYNCH Hi-Y; Football, Co-Captain; Wrestling; Track; Speech Club; Lettermen's Club BILLY FRANK MARSHALL FFA, Treasurer; YFC; Chorus GINGER MARTIN YFC; ECHO Staff; Hi-Tri, Counci! member, President; GAA; Sweater Girl; Latin Club; FNC; Student Coun- cil; Sophomore Class Secretary; FNC, President; History Club; PAINT THE TOWN PINK; FBLA; DO; Science Club; THE STUCK POT ANNA MARIE MAYESKI Mu Alpha Theta, Secretary; History Club, Secretary, Vice President; Junior Class Secretary; FTA, Historian; SCA- RAB, Senior Class Co-Editor; ECHO Staff; Latin Club; National Honor So- ciety; French Club; opeuat ion U er; FHA; GAA; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Hi Tri; Pep Club; English Excellence Non m- inee; National Merit Scholarship, Let- ter of Commendation BRUCE MEADOWS Key Club; Latin Club; Mu Alpha The- ta; Speech Club; History Club; Na- tional Honor Society LINDA MELVIN Hi-Tri CAROL MILTON National Honor Society; FIA, Vice- President; ECHO Staff; Band, Twirler, Solo Twirler, Drum Majorette; Illini Girls’ State; Mu Alpha Theta; PAINT THE TOWN PINK; Hi-Tri; Speech Club; Latin Club; Pep Club DONNA MINIER Band; Hi-Tri; Latin Club; Mu Alpha Theta; Speech Club; History Club; FTA; Lions’ Honor Banquet; National Honor Society; Graduation Usher; PAINT THE TOWN PINK; THE STUCK POT; Pep Club TED MITCHELL Key Club; Football ANNA MOORE _ FHA; Hi-Tri; Pep Club DAVID MOORE n Club 56 PAULA SUE MOORE FHA, Board member; National Honor Society; FNC, Sec., President; Latin Club; Lions’ Honor Banquet; ECHO Staff; SCARAB, Senior Class Co-Edi- tor; Graduation Usher; PAINT THE TOWN PINK; THE STUCK POT; Pep Club; Hi-Tri JOE MOSSMAN YFC; Science Club; Transfer from Her- rin HELEN ANN McCOY FNC; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Hi-Tri MARY MARGARET McDOWELL Office Cadet; GAA, President, Secre- tary, Outstanding member; YFC, Treas- urer, Sec.; FTA, Parliamentarian; FNC, Secretary; Latin Club; Hi-Tri MIKE McDUFFY FFA; YFC, President; French Club; Chorus; History Club SUE McKEAN Freshman Class Treasurer; National Honor Society; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Office Cadet; Lettergirl; Baccalaureate Usher; Hi-Tri; Mu Alpha Theta; Science Club, Vice President; PAINT THE TOWN. PINK; FIA, Secretary, Treas: urer; Latin Club; SCARAB Staff: ECHO ‘Staff; History Club; FHA TOM NEAL FFA DANNY CDUM BETSY PAYNE Cheerleader, Captain; Student Coun- cil; Ba nd; FHA; Freshman Class Secre- tary; Sophomore Class Vice-President; Hi-Tri; Treasurer; Pep Club; FTA; Latin Club; History Club; Homecoming At- tendant, Queen; SCARAB royalty; ECHO Staff; SCARAB Staff; Math Field Day; Lions' Honor Banquet; Na- tional Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; PAINT THE TOWN PINK; Daisy Mae; Graduation Usher; Prep Sweetheart JOHN MURRAY PAYNE Speech Club; DO Club; Hi-Y JOHN PEMBERTON Football, Co-Captain; Track; Wres- tling; Letterman's Club HENRY PHILLIPS Transfer student from Christopher; FFA ELAINE PIGGOTT Hi-Tri; FHA SHARON PINKHAM YFC, music director, pianist, organist, secretary, vice-president; History Club, Treasurer, President; Hi-Tri; Organist, Pianist; FTA, Vice-President; Chorus, ensembles, accompanist, class officer, state contest, outstanding member; Latin Club; Speech Club; National Honor Society; FHA; Baccalaureate or- ganist; Pep Club CARL PULLIAM FFA, Poultry and Grain Show, Live- stock Judging Contest, Soil Judging Contest JAYNE POTTS Homecoming Attendant; Daisy Mae; Cheerleader; Student Council, Secre- tary; Make-up Club, President; FTA; FHA; French Club; Latin Club; Na- tional Honor Society; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Hi-Tri, Council member; Pep Club; PAINT THE TOWN PINK; THE STUCK POT; Prep Sweetheart MARTHA LYNN PRIOR Chorus; FHA; Hi-Tri; FNC; YFC; His- tory Club JANE PURICELLIO Transfer student from St. Louis, Mis- souri; Latin Club; Speech Club; FIA, Secretary; Hi-Tri; History Club, Secre tary; ECHO Staff; FHA; FNC; Cho- rus; Science Club JIM RICE Hi-Y, Vice President; History Club; YFC; ECHO, Sports Editor; Latin Club; SCARAB, Sports Editor; Lettermen’s Club; Wrestling; Football; Golf; Pep Club; Science Club; THE STUCK POT; Speech Club SCOTT ROBERTSON Latin Club SUSAN ROCK Hi-Tri: FBLA; FHA; History Club; Latin Club PAUL A. ROGERS Chorus; Hi-¥; YFC; History Club; Lat- in Club; Science Club, President BARBARA RUSHER Hi-Tri; FHA; History Club, Treasurer RONALD GALE SAMPLE Band; Industrial Arts Club; SCARAB Staff eo SUITE BE ‘ Senior Activities 57 58 JON SANDUSKY Football; Basketball; Track; All Area Track Team; Key Club; Hi-Y; Industrial Arts Club; FFA SHERRY JEAN SCHLEICHER FHA; Chorus, President; FBLA; Hi-Tri; Server at Jr. Sr. Reception TOM SEARS Latin Club; Science Club; History Club; YFC DOYNE E. SEIBERT Latin Club; Basketball SAM CG. SLUZEVICH ECHO ‘Staff; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Speech Club; Latin Club, President; Basketball; National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; PAINT THE TOWN PINK; Science Club DENNIS SMITH Football; Wrestling; History Club; In dustrial Arts Club JEFF SMITH Latin Club; Mu Alpha Theta, Vice Pres- ident SMITH ; History Club; ECHO Speech Club; PAINT THE TOWN PINK: THE MOUSE THAT ROARED; THE STUCK POT; FFA, Chapter Re- porter, Section 24 Reporter, Team Dis- trict Speech Contest, Land Judging Team, Livestock Team; Pep Club SUZANN SMOTHERS FNC; French Club; Latin Club; FBLA; Speech Club; YFC; Hi-Tri HELEN ANN SPAIN YFC; History Club; FHA; Hi-Tri ELLYN STELLA Hi-Tri, Council member; Latin Club. Vice Pres.; FHA; History Club; FBLA; FNC; National Honor Society; Make- up Club, Vice President; PAINT THE TOWN PINK; Homecoming Attend- ant; Pep Club JACK STEWART Football; Lettermen's Club; Latin Club; Wrestling; Mu Alpha Theta BARBARA STONE Hi-Tri; Speech Club; FTA; History Club; FBLA; FNC; Chorus; Latin Club; Pep Club; ECHO Staff; PAINT THE TOWN PINK JOYCE SUMMARY a Hi-Tri; FTA; History Club; Pep Clu LEON SUMMERS DO Club; History Club; Football; Lat- in Club; YFC LARRY C. SUMMERS FFA; Football LOWELL SUMMERS Basketball; Track; Concession stand worker; Industrial Arts Club SHEILA SUMMERS FHA; Latin Club; FNC; Hi-Tri JUDY SUPANCIC Hi-Tri; FHA; FBLA; History Club; Pep Club JO DEE SWIGONSKI FHA; FBLA; FIA; History Club, Pro- gram Chairman; Hi-Tri; Pep Club BRENDA TASKY Hi-Tri; FHA; FBLA; FNC; THE STUCK POT; GAA; Pep Club; Lettergirl; Con- cession stand worker; Latin Club DAVID RAY TASKY History Club KENNETH W. TATE Football; Basketball; Senior Class Treas- urer; Industrial Arts Club, President, Secretary; Track WILLIAM HAROLD TAYLOR FFA 59 60 CHARLES FRED TOLER, JR. Band; Hi-Y; History Club; YFC THERESA TRAPPER Hi-Tri; Chorus; FHA BARBARA UPCHURCH Hi-Tri MARTHA VARLEY ECHO Staff; SCARAB Staff; THE MOUSE THAT ROARED; PAINT THE TOWN PINK; FNC WEYMOUTH LYNN WALLACE Hi-Tri; Pep Club; History Club; YFC; GAA JERRY WALLER FFA MICHAEL WATSON Band; Jazz Combo; YFC; Hi-Y; Latin Club: Science Club; SCARAB Staff; ECHO Staff: Industrial Arts Club; PAINT THE TOWN PINK; THE STUCK POT; History Club all; Track; Golf; Key s Club; Latin Club Glub; lLovicuae DON WEBB Math Club, President; Math Field Day; Senior Class President; Lions’ Honor Banquet; Basketball; Student Council, Treasurer; Track; Football; Lettermen’s Club; Latin Club, Secretary; National Honor Society ELLEN MARIE WEBB eters: YFC; Latin Club; Hi-Tri; FNC; PAM WEBB FHA; French Club; Chorus; Hi-Tri: PAINT THE TOWN PINK DAVID LYNN WEBSTER Industrial Arts Club; DO Club; YFC; Chorus; State Music Contest SONDRA POWELL WEBSTER Hi-Tri JERRY WELCH Industrial Arts Club; YFC; History Club MARY SUSAN WHEELER Library Club, Vice President; Mu Alpha Theta, treasurer; FHA, Board member; National Honor Society; Hi-Tri; ECHO Staff; SCARAB Staff; FTA; YFC G. A. WIGGINS Hi-Y; History Club; PAINT THE TOWN PINK; Concession stand worker; Indus- trial Arts Club; Pep Club PAULA WILKERSON FHA; FENG; History Club; YFC; Hi-Tri JEANITA ANN WILLIAMS FHA; YFC; Band; Pep Club; Hi-Tri WENDY KAY WILLIAMS ECHO ‘Staff; Hi-Tri; History Club; Latin Club; Mu Alpha Theta; National Honor Society; Band; YFC; PAINT THE TOWN PINK; Speech Club; Lions’ Honor Banaguet; Math Field Day PAUL WILSON Latin Club; French Club; Mu Alpha Theta; Science Club; Hi-Y; YFC SUE WILSON Band; FHA; FBLA; Hi-Tri; ECHO Staff; YFC HERBERT WINEMILLER Basketball; Latin Club; Lettermen’s Club; Speech Club; Football DONNA WINTZ FNC; FHA; Pep Club; Hi-Tri JANE WISNEWSKI FNC; Hi-Tri 6l BARBARA WOODROW Pep Club; FHA; GAA, Board Mem- ber; FNC; Hi-Tri CHARLES WOODROW Hi-¥ GENE YOUNG Science Club; Speech Club; THE STUCK POT SENIORS NOT PICTURED Gary Bettis Irene Cook Donald McPherson Larry Storey ie Senior staff members of the ECHO and SCA- RAB visited the Southern Illinois School Press Association conference at Carbondale in the fall. Senior boys were always clowning around. 62 Chey Look Into the Future Chat Lies Ahead ee _— ti — oa me Ee a a es ae ee ee ee eee ee ee , prem ore St = ee exes ee oe ae a ee ee = : oad oe ae a OO OS td ee ee er Sa aL PA KE - hie pe a coe vane ae Sa es eT De pene oa Oe fees: are OT SER OE ae ee wee TE ES par a eR: OY OAL Che Class of Nineteen Hundred and Sixty- Five This year we juniors have looked forward to the glamour of being seniors. We found that this year was a good one for us in many ways. We received our class rings at Christmas and wore them proudly. We tried our skill at drama in the junior play. We enjoyed planning and attending-our first prom. Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Rea and Miss Pat Hooper sponsored our activities. There is only one year left—the best one—and we anticipate it eagerly. Let's hope it is successful and enjoyable! Our class officers were Kandis Kramer, president; Ron Burlison, vice-president; Marlene Messersmith, secretary, and Barbara Doerr, treasurer. 64 Don Alexander Tom Appleton Eddie Arnold Lanny Atteberry Rocky Bailey Sandy Bain Ray Baker Fred Baker Tom Barminski Melody Barrell Marilyn Baumgarte Glory Behm Roger Bennett Tom Blondi John Bohn Cyril Bowlin Judy Bridges Nelda Bridges Gary Brown Vickie Brown Mike Buntin Craig Burberry Ronnie Burlison Irma Burns Jack Burton Sharon Busiere Gary Cantrell Dolores Carter Dennis Chancey Bill Chenault Ivan Chenault Steve Choisser Gordon Cockrum Richard Cockrum Jo Linda Cochrum Lynette Corey Deloris Coulter Janis Cushman Rosemary Czenski Sharon Dawson Donna DeSpain Barbara Doerr Jane Donosky Jerry Dorris Jane Doty Terry Drake David Dudek Carolyn Dunn Marilyn Dunn Larry Durham Margie Edwards Marilyn Eickelman Judy Elimon Cindy Ewing Suzann Falcomata Mary Fielden Bill Fitzpatrick Linda Flannigan Deloris Flatt Sheila Foster Merline Gant Janice Gariepy David Garvin Ronnie Giles Kenneth Gilliam Carroll Grammer Wayne Grayson Brenda Green Judy Green Gene Groves Judy Gulley Tom Gulley Duane Hall Wanda Hammers Betty Hefner Steve Hickman Lynette Higgins Lonnie Hill Sherry Hill Joyce Hines Robert Hines Dorothy Hofstetter Tom Hoffstetter Linda Jeffries Bruce Johnson Donald Johnson Gene Johnson Kay Johnston Alice Jane Jones Cliff Jones Kathy Jones Linda Kaspar Greg Kern Mary Ketteman Dewayne Kirkman Kandis Kramer Diane Krause John Larkin Roger Legendre Linda Lewis Rick Lewis Bill Mabry Jan Malkovich David Mandrell Marlene Messersmith Paul Mick James Miller Johnny Minier Janet Moss Kindra Myers Gary McClerren Nancy McCollum Richard McFadden Larry McGuire Lonnie McLearin Gale Neal Mary Ann Neal Richard Neal Martin Noel John Overturf Linda Page David Parris Cheryl Payne David Paxton Nancy Perry Charles Phillips Stephenie Phillips John Piazza Deloris Picantine Linda Poole Linda Price Una Kay Richardson Bette Roach Lobérta Rone Gary Rose Linda Rosenberger David Rotolo Rodger Sanders Pete Schram James Shelby Dickie Shew Bill Simpson Karen Sink Donald Slayton Kay Sluzevich Mary Smith Bob Smith Vicki Smith Tom Smothers Bobbie Stewart Jayne Stewart Renee Storey Virginia Sullivan David Summers Donna Summers Truman Summers Judy Swigonski Cheri Swattord Frank Taylor Gwyn Taylor James Taylor Will Tennison Dennis Thomas John Thomas Kaywan Thomas Ellen Thompson Lowell Trotter Patti True Ronnie Vanhorn Marvin Walker Velma Waller Harry Warren Johnny Wayman Karen Webb Kay Webb Richard Webb David Wheat Connie White Lynn White Mary Whittington Robert Wiggins Dennis Wilkerson Donna Wilkerson Dave Williams Tim Williams Brenda Willis Bill Wilson Barbara Wingo Jack Wood Sharon Woodrow William Billings Jerry Carney Linda Darr etz Ry JUNIORS NOT PICTURED Jack Fowler Albert Fowler Ernie Hankins Charles Head Kenny Johnson Sam Johnson Karl Keller Joe Klein Fred Neal Wesley Pace Charlene Schram Don Smith Terry Stowers Terry Williams 71 The highlight of the junior year was receiving class rings that proved that these third year re finally up perclassmen. Mike Buntin takes time out to aim a snowball at some poor unsuspecting stu- dent. Ah, the rugged life of a junior!! 73 74 Che Class of Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-Six As sophomores we became well adjusted to high school life. We took greater interest in BCHS and its activities. One of the highlights of this year was placing first for the best decorated car in the home- coming parade. We turned out in large numbers to enjoy the homecoming dance. It was fun to earn money for the junior-senior reception by selling cokes and pop corn at the ball games. We elected the following class officers: Steve Swinney, president; Terry Heard, vice-president; Lynn Doerr, secretary; and Betty Cockrum, treasurer. As we end this year, we reach the mid-point in our high school education. It is time to think more seriously about our futures and perhaps make a few changes in our choice of classes to fit our choice of careers. We look forward to the next two years and their promise of the future. Linda Adams Jim Adkins Gary Akin Mike Archer Judy Atkins Linda Barminski. John Battle Lyman Benns Sharon Billings Sheila Briley Larry Britton Jack Brown Marilyn Bruno Neva Bryant Jim Buckann Marlyn Bybee Denise Chancey Ricky Chick Randy Choisser Greg Cima ° 0 Oo QOArTvac David Cox Billie Culpepper Carolyn Cunningham James Cunningham Freddie Cooper David Dalby Mary Darnell Bob Davis Tom Davis Mike DeSett Melvin Dixon Lynn Doerr John Drew Linda Durham Dwain Dye Monty Eldridge Larry Eubanks Pat Eubanks Mary Ezell Jimmy Flanagan Terry Fletcher Mike Forby Herman Furlong Louis Galloway Ester Gant Linda Garbo Paul Genisio Becky Glover Jim Goodrum Dan Gouge Darrell Grammer Gary Hale Donald Hall Ronald Hall Elizabeth Hays Terry Heard Bonnie Henson John Herbek Knox Hester Paula Hickman Bob Hill Jim Hill Jeanette Hines Brenda Hines Bill Hofstetter Roy Hopkins Ronnie House Donetta Howard Robert Howard Nancy Hutchins Bill Hutchinson Dennis Ing James Ingram Steve Ingram Patty Jenkins Sue Jecrels Pam Jobe Bill Johns Gordon Johnson Janet Johnson Mary Sue Johnson Jo Johnston David Jones Evon Jones Nancee Jones Nancy Kern Larry Kincer Mary Lampley 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 Caroline Modglin Barbara Moore Rita Morris Marshall Moss Suzann Moss Jerry Mumbower 77 78 Phyllis Olson Jud y O'Neill Edward Overturf Danny Owens Jim Page Jeanne Payne Kenny Payne Terry Pedigo Tim Piper Phyllis Price Tom Pritchett John Pulliam Linda Raby Sherry Rector Phyllis Reed Gary Reynolds Barbara Rhine Beverly’Richards Larry Rogers Ricky Rose Elaine Sake Sharon Schafer Diane Severin Rich Shank Larry Shaw Roy Shaw Gary Simpson Earl Sink Raymond Slayton Brenda Slawickey Jack Smith Jim Smith Donna Smothers Sharon Smothers Renee Snider Janice Stewart Eilene Stowers Kenny Summers Noel Summers Perry Supancic Steve Swinney Duke Tasky Richard Tennant John Toms Harietta Upchurch Bertha Uselton Susan Varley David Waggoner Billy Waller Lane Webb Steve Webb Gaye West Richard West Phil Wheat Doretta Wilcox Tom Wilcox Faye Wilkerson Bob Williams Karen Williams Bob Wilson Sarah Wilson Carla Wisely David Woodland John Wright Danny Wymer Karen Young Keith Kent Richard Dale Barbara Dillon Ronald Donovan Jerry Eubanks Cindy Hartley Joyce Hines Robert Hines SOPHOMORES NOT PICTURED Billy Mabry Jeff Moake Barbara Preslar Cheri Swofford Phyllis Tate John Thomas David Warren Karen Williams 79 Sophomore concession workers receive their instructions from Mr. Aiken. John Herbek grins as he reaches the end of the cafeteria line. ar) A typical Latin si It was ‘Hootenanny’ time in Benton. 82 Mary Alice Pribble, Sponsor. Che Class of Nineteen Hundred and Sivty-Seven We ‘greenies’ finally settled down to the everyday life of high school. We learned and adjusted to the fundamentals of high school through the sympathetic understanding of the faculty, and soon we were enjoying studies and extracurricular fun. The numerous activities we have taken part in canhot compare with those to come. We have experi- enced our first homecoming, and we look forward to to the next three. Certainly more fun will come our way in the next three years, and, above all, we hope to gain a better understanding of the world we live in through our studies and our associations with our teachers and schoolmates. Jerry Hoover was freshman president, Beckie Kimmel was vice-president, Kathleen Jenkins was sec- retary, and Mary Lou Gulley was treasurer. Kenneth Adams Patty Adams Geneva Alexander Kenneth Alexander Barbara Allen Dennis Bacon Leona Bain Nancy Bain Larry Bandy Peggy Barton Joyce Beasley Monte Beasley Lina Beaty Neva Behm Betsy Bennett Lynda Bennett James Benns Nadene Bettis Dick Craig Terry Crisp Bobby Cunningham Larry Darr Anthony Denham Dennis Dial Mike Dorris Eddy Doty Linda Doxsie Mark Drake Beverly Drew James Drew Francine Duncan Gary Duncan James Eldridge Linda Erwin Alice Fisher Cleduth Fisher Lonnie Betress Gayla Bigham Betty Blondi Bobby Blondi Brenda Bolen Pam Bollero Maurice Brandibas Cheryl Broadway Nancy Bruce Audie Burlison John Burlison John Chaffin Theresa Clark Frances Cluck Bobby Cook Doug Cordts Jackie Corey Kenny Craig 83 Vicky Head William Hedges Richard Hendrix Tom Herman Pat Hofstetter Cletuh Holloman Jerry Hoover Alfred Hosick Carolyn Hosick David House Sue House Keith Ing Kathleen Jenkins Richard Johnson Karen Johnston Ralph Jones Van Jones Danny Joplin George Flannagan Kenny Foster Stephen Friar Shirley Galloway Sandra German Lillie Gilbreath Bob Glenn Barbara Goessman David Goodin Gala Goss Judy Groves Jean Gulley Mary Lou Gulley Larry Gunter Debbie Hammond Earlene Haney Tom Harmon Judy Hays | Steve Keelen Kenny Keller Marvin Kerley Richard Ketteman Beckie Kimmel Dianne Kinkade Sharon Kirk Vickie Kirk Kenny Kirkman Randy Kirkpatrick Judy Knight Paul Kovach Sammy Kraft Mike Kramer Dale Kroetz Darrel Lanius Brenda Learned Bob Lewis Frank Lewis Susan Lipe Betty Jo Lingo John Loss Bill Lowery Rickie Mace Conita Markel David Marsden Bill Martin David Martin Roger Martin Eddie Marvel Anna Melvin Robert Mick Lewis Dean Miles Allen Miles Linda Moore George Morris Cindy Paxton Greg Payne Roberta Piercy Ricky Pierson John Pinson Carolyn Poole Brenda Poole Terry Ray Chester Razer Ronnie Rhine Gary Rice Warren Rice Loren Rich Artie Roach Judy Roach Bruce Rogers David Rone Donna Rone Gary Moss Randy Moss Bill Mosley Kathy McAfoos Sharon McClendon Margaret McClerren Robert McClintock Mark McCutcheon Mike McGuire David McLearin Richard McPherson Brenda Neunlist Steve Norman Mike O'Keefe Roy Osborne Sherry Osborne Ricky Pace Ronnie Pauley 85 Sandra Seibert Robert Sentel Virginia Sentel Steve Sevenski Sherry Shaffer Norma Shaw Kenny Shelton Gary Shreves Richard Sieveking Richard Simmons Karen Simpkins Linda Sink John Skinion Dennis Smith Gordon Smith Harlie Smith Linda Sue Smith Marcia Smith Vicki Lynn Smith Gary Smothers Susan Smothers Marcella Sneed Tommy Somers Linda Spain Robert Spain John Stark Joann Stewart Gary Stone Dennis Stowers David Sullivan Melvin Sullivan Betty Summers Glenn Summers Marty Summers Susan Summers John Swofford Ronnie Taskoski Andy Tasky Alice Tate Linda Taylor Tim Tennison Betty Thompson Debby Treadwell Renee Trotter James Tucker Terry Wagner Brenda Walker Karen Walker Dianna Webb Roger Webb Kathy Wells William West — Lynn Wetzel Nancy Wiggs Treva Wilkerson Andy Williams Danny Williams James Williams Julia Williams Bruce Willis Julie Wilson Billie Wintz Margaret Wood Melba Wooten Johnny Wormley Mike Wyant Randy Young Richard Yunkus FRESHMEN NOT PICTURED Freddie Melvin Ronnie Haney Mr. Mundell speaks to the freshmen on the first day of school. —eN mea DH ba me tea %} W J 89 Ry spe oan Right to left: SPORTS STAFF: C. Hall, J. Rice, sports editor; S. Choisser. The Scarab staff worked hard this year to give you a good yearbook. We met at night each week for planning and editing sessions. Our ever-busy photographers traveled all | over Southern Illinois photographing sports events and taking advertisement shots. The | business staff doubled the ad subscription this year. This extra money enabled us to en- large the book and add other improvements. The editorial staff met during the sixth hour each day to work out details. : : ars Our nights before the deadlines were hec- Left to right: CLASS EDITORS: G. Simpson, soph. ed.; S. Phillips, jr. ed.; c oa - P. Moore, A. M. Mayeski, sr. ed.; H. Smith, fr. ed. tic as we rounded up pictures, got in the feature stories, and drew up the layout sheets. The tempo did not slow after meet- ing this deadline, but it continued and in- creased as we neared the second one. Final- ly we had the entire book finished and sent away to Dallas, Texas, to the Taylor Publish- ing Company for publication. We worked hard, but it was fun. We are proud to have been the staff to bring to you the history of the year 1963-64. Left to right: BUSINESS STAFF: M. Messersmith, J. Donosky, M. Battle, business manager; S. Ludwig; A. Loss. Second row: V. Lampley; S. McKean; S. Glover; M. Varley; S. Hobbs. 90 Left to right: FEATURE STAFF: J. Bridges, K. Hayden, feature editor; S. Lewis, L. Lowery. Second row: J. Holloway, D. Funcannon, M. Wheeler, P. Lampley, B. Wingo. 91 Left to right: S. Wilson, S. Ludwig, J. Browning, S. Glover. Second row: R. Smith, J. Puricellio, J. Gariepy, M. Varley, C. Hall. Smith, D. Wymer, D. Waggoner, J. Lemmon. cmbOs a Fo Left to right: B. Stone, A. M. Mayeski, J. Gariepy, D. Funcannon. Second row: L. Lewis, P. Moore, C. Milton, P. Lampley, C. White. 92 Che ECHO Staff Our school newspaper, the Echo, is published biweekly. It carries fea- tures such as Sportlight, In This Cor- ner, Notes From Nan, and Class News in every issue. These seasoned features along with the news stories and the sports page make an inter- S. Chossier, M. Lewis, Co-Editors; Miss Ellen Burkhart, Sponsor. esting newspaper. Much effort goes into each issue of the Echo to get stories and features in on time for editing and typing. On the Tuesday and Wednesday before publication, the co-editors go to the Benton Evening News office to help set up the paper for printing. Then on Friday morning the staff must get to school at 7:30 A.M. to fold and count the papers for distri- bution. The staff for the next year is announced annually at the Echo Carnival. The penny votes for Daisy Mae and L'il Abner help finance the paper. The Echo staff works on publicity for homecoming and the senior and junior plays. The editorial staff attends a press conference at S.|.U. in the fall. They return with the entire staff and Miss Burkhart, the sponsor, in the spring for an- other one. The Echo's mascot is Miss Burkhart's dog, Echo, which she won at the 1961 Echo Carnival. Left to right: P. Kovac, L. Smith, P. Barton, B. Bowlen, N. Baker, M. Battle, News Editor. Second row: G. Stone, S. Smothers, S. Jerrels, V. Brown, C. Ewing, B. Bennett, J. Stewart. Third row: G. Behm, K. Jenkins, M, Gulley, P. Olson, N. Behm, B. Blondi, D. Treadwell. 93 The Make-Up Club members. Jayne Potts decides on makeup for Ken Hayden for the Senior Play. Make-Up Club The Make-Up Club is one of the most active clubs at BCHS. Each year three theater-minded girls are selected to membership from the incoming freshman class. They become permanent members and remain in the Make-Up Club throughout high school. The club holds meetings each month to discuss the thea- ter, stage make-up, and costumes. These girls are busy when a school play is in pro- duction. They were particularly busy this year making up the large cast in the senior play, The Stuck Pot. At Christmas time they make and distribute favors to people in convalescent homes. The club is sponsored by Mr. John R. Miller. Jayne Potts is president, Ellyn Stella is vice-president, and Regina Midyett is secretary. The cast of the Senior Play. CAST OF THE STUCK POT Dearsliagg art: soe se 2 ee ee ee a Ee Mary Battle Grace Sedgewick _ Nancy Baker Willard Sedgewick _. SS So te SISTA ek Mike Watson Alice Ann Sedgewick .............22.....2-2.002 cee ee estes Pam Blondi Mary Jane Thompkins Marily Lewis STN USED 2s sect ecco aera Nancy Jenkins KeavalEm ers ones eet rse eee Vicki Lampley Dra cob ya eeeteeneee ast ee ee eects Mack Karnes Nay? CARN cece Jayne Potts (eucillen@oulter meeree sere a eed. Jama Holloway UTE) so-ostoncctet note atencr en ee Donna Minier Rut hee eerie revo ene tee Wendy Williams INV SEO) gato accede ees ee Sue Hobbs EUS) cereseresecocesr ince ae ee Rosemary Glover Dixie Glover .. Sandy Glover Wanda Dreon vee .. Paula Moore Pi De Neer eee Carole Sue Frailey Ginger Martin (ech). [MIGHT cconcconeeaie tine Rusty Smith Flubertulearie ll ygemmenetersesr ties WO csc Terry Clark Cire? WY OSIO) ccceco-cotocncco case ee tae Ken Hayden [BOLD seccconecocetnce ec Soer 1 AGI002 See pee = Gene Young UE o:trcesne css t20 192600 ace Soo So David Linn DD cccecccescencecpecuneenn eho iuels ee eae eo a ee Jim Rice 95 ‘ : } { Members of the National Honor Society. Che National Honor 4 | i = Left to right: M. Karnes, D. Funcannon, D. Webb, v. pres.; N. Jenkins, treas.; D. Frick, pres.; M. Lewis, sec. 96 Membership in the National Honor Society is based upon scholarship, service, leadership, and character. An eligible candidate for this club must be a junior or a sen- ior with a 'B'' average; he must have been a student at BCHS for at least one semester; he must be approved by the school faculty. The goals of this club are: To create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership, and to encourage develop- ment of character in students at our school. Officers are elected after the first semester of the school year. Mr. Rhodes, Mr. Gulley, Mrs. Craddock, and Mr. Lynch are the sponsors. i The Student Council members. ound : The Student Council is a very important and active organization at BCHS. Membership is made up of the presidents and vice-presidents : and.two other members elected by each class. The Student Council supports school activities, : keeps democracy in our school, and works for the betterment of BCHS. The president of the council is in charge of all lyceums and assemblies throughout the entire year. This group takes charge of class elections, raises and lowers the flag each day, sells tickets for homecoming, and participates in the Echo Carnival and homecoming parade. Left to right: Don Webb, treas.; Jayne Potts, sec.; Clark Hunter, pres., and Duane Hall, vice pres. jt 97 : Members of the Mu Alpha Theta. Mu Alpha Cheta The Mu Alpha Theta is a national high school mathematics club sponsored by the teacher of the junior and senior math courses, Miss Hooper. The purpose of the organization is to engender keener interest in mathematics, to develop sound scholarship in the subject, and to promote the enjoyment of mathematics among high school students. Left to right: Don Webb, pres.; Mary Wheeler, treas.; Miss Hooper, spon= sor; Anna Marie Mayeski, sec.; Jeff Smith, vice pres. =| 98 Members of the Science Club. The Science Club of BCHS is a nation-wide organization made up of members of chemistry, physics and biology classes and sponsored . by Mr. Green. During the year the members are busy with science projects afd research papers which are later entered in a district science fair. % = 2 Left to right: Sue McKean, vice-pres.; Paul Rogers, pres.; Kay Webb, treas.; Mr. Green, sponsor. 99 Sha CES GN 7) Sma en = a kh o bate ae The French Club members. Left to right: Mr. Shepard, sponsor; Jayne Stewart, vice-pres.; Mary tington, pres.; Donetta Howard, sec.; Lynn Lowery, treas. 100 Whit- The French Club, organized in 1959, is-made up of French students. They learn about the life and customs of the French people. During their noon hour meetings they have fun listening to records, seeing films, and singing songs in French. The French Club participates in many school activities during the year. They have a float in the homecoming parade (this year they won first place), and they have a booth at the Echo Car- nival. They enjoyed a scavenger hunt and pizza party this year in addition to the other usual events. Mr. Shepard is the club sponsor. Latin Club members. Latin Club The Latin Club is made up of Latin || students. They learn about the life and customs of the Romans while having fun at the same time. The Latin Club joins in many school activities, such as having a float in the homecoming parade and tak- ing part in the Echo Carnival. Also they rattle off slaves for a day.’ The most important event of the year for those in this organization is the Saturnalia. At this celebration everyone dresses as a Roman and enjoys barbecued chicken while seated on the floor in Roman fashion. A few Latin | students are chosen to serve this meal. Miss Armentrout is the sponsor. Left to right: Bob Hill, sec.; Janice Stewart, vice-pres.; Steve Swinney, pres.; Elaine Saxe, treas.; Mis Armentrout, sponsor. Og mat Sapte CPT j ‘ | i ' i { ‘ A slave serves at the Saturnalia. 102 The Hi-fri Council. re members of Hi-Tri. The watchword of the group is ‘loyalty; their aims All the girls in our school are the ideals of character, friendship, courtesy, pleas- ure, and success among all girls. This year the District Fall Conference was held in Benton and our club entertained girls from surround- ing towns. The new freshman members of the club were initiated in the fall. Everyone enjoyed the Mother-Daughter Banquet in the spring. This year a committee of fresh- man girls decorated the Christmas tree in the foyer of the school. Miss Armentrout is the club sponsor. The officers for this year were: Ginger Martin, pres.i Sandy Glover, v.-pres.; Judy Hale, sec.; and Betsy Payne, treas. The Hi-Y Club. Hi-Y is one of the oldest organizations at BCHS. It was started here in the 1920's and is a branch of the YMCA. The goal of this group is to create, maintain, and ex- tend throughout the home, school and community high standards of Christian character. Their motto is Clean living, clean speech, and good sportsmanship.’ Mem- bership is open to all boys. Each year the Hi-Y prepares Christmas baskets for the needy, decorates a float for the homecoming pa- rade, sponsors-a father and son banquet, has a booth at the Echo Carnival, distributes gifts at a nursing home, and participates in the state youth and govern- ment program. Mr. Ed Miller is the club sponsor. Left to right: Don Frick, pres.; Jim Rice, vice-pres.; Jim Page, chaplain; David Woodland, treas.; Rick Shank, sec.; Mr. Miller, sponsor. 103 The members of the FTA. Future Cea s of America The Future Teachers of America was organized here in 1959. The purposes of F.T.A. are: to encour- age students in finding out what the teaching field offers and requires, to teach good study habits, and to help students to choose the right college. The F.T.A. is an active group. This year they at- tended the Regional F.1.A. Workshop at Redbud. The senior girls do substitute teaching in the absence of a teacher. They also study material at meetings. The main project is giving a $25 scholarhsip to a graduating senior for the freshman winter term at college. Left to right: Miss Armentrout, sponsor; Carol Milton, vice-pres.; Pam Blondi, pres.; Madeline Bausano, sec.; Sue McKean, treas.; Mary Mc- Dowell, parl.; Janice Browning, historian. 104 pie we | Future Nurses Club The Future Nurses Club of BCHS was organized on December 12, 1955, by Miss Adkisson, the spon- sor, and girls interested in professional and practical nursing as a career. In this club they learn what nursing requires, what it has to offer, and they are helped to choose a suitable school of nursing if they wish to follow it as a career. The F.N.C. has several different projects. Each year the older members work at the Franklin County Hospital. At Christmas the girls prepare a box for the children in the hospital. In May they have their installation ceremonies at the Mother-Daughter Pot- luck. Left to right: Patty Jenkins, sec.; Janis Cuchman, v.-pres.; Paula Moore, pres.; Mary McDowell, sec., and Miss Adkisson, sponsor. 105 The FBLA. Future Business Ceaders of America The Future Business Leaders of America, sponsored by Mrs. Trulove and Mrs. Pribble, is a chapter of the national or- ganization for high school students who are interested in business as a career. These juniors and seniors learn about the business world and attend numerous conventions planned at developing leadership in its members. Left to right: Mrs. Trulove, sponsor; Suzann Falcometta, reporter; Barbara Stone, treas.; Sue Hobbs, pres.; Janice Cariel, sec.; Mar- ilyn Baumgarte, vice-pres.; Mrs. Pribble, sponsor. 106 The Key Club. Key Club The Key Club is one of the most active clubs at BCHS. This organization for boys is sponsored by the Ben- ton Kiwanis. Their purpose is to promote leadership and to give the boys opportunities to work together in their school and community. The Key Club takes charge of the changing and the maintaining of the school sign, ushering at the ball games, participating in the Echo Carnival and homecoming parade, attending Key Club district and international conferences, and sponsoring the March of Dimes drive at our school. Left to right: W. Watson, sec.-treas., ©. Bennett, v.-pres.; F. Kondritz, pres.; and Mr. Gulley, sponsor. 107- F.Ft.A. The members of the F.H.A. are girls en- rolled in home economics classes. They meet once a month in the evening. Guest speakers talk to them about subjects of interest at each meeting. Their activities are numerous. There is a family night in the fall when the girls’ families attend; the new members present the program at this meeting. On Little Sisters’ Night they bring their younger sisters to give them a taste of F.H.A Each December there is a fashion show, and dresses made in clothing classes are proudly displayed. On the week end of the fall teachers’ meeting the club has its Hobo Day. When the Benton mer- chants have Dog Days on the square, the girls sell cokes and hot dogs. Linda Britton is vice-president of projects in the state conference. Gyla Herman is vice- president of public relations in this state sec- tion. Linda Britton is also our local president, Gwyn Taylor is secretary, and Linda Adams is treasurer. Miss Webb and Mrs. Craddock are the sponsors. 108 OFFICERS: Miss Webb, G. Taylor, S. Phillips, B. Stewart, L. Britton, G. Herr- mann, R. Czenski, J. Johnson C. Modglin, L. Doerr, Mrs. Craddock, L. Adams. MAKE OUR yoNEY LETS BEHAVE BOARD MEMBERS, First row: B. Kimmel, D. Picantine, M. Wheeler, B. Moore, C. Hartly. Second row: Miss Coulson, B. Poore, L. Poole, J. Gulley. N. Jenkins, M. Auten, A. Loss, Mrs. O'Brien. OFFICERS: J. Waller, B. Marshall, T. Clark, J. Burton, D. Hutchcraft, M. Buntin. FFA Members Ue Baie agriculture students Future Farmers of ry-nine freshman initiated into the America this year. These boys, as well as the upperclass members, are studying agriculture as a vocation. They hold meetings once a month and discuss the additional aspects of agriculture not covered during the school class period. The FFA attends many grain shows and con- tests. One of the largest of these is TRICO, a grain show. BCHS received first place there this year in stiff competition. The land and soil judging teams won first place in the coun- ty contest and received high honors in sec- tional competition. Each year the FFA holds a Farmer's Ball with the FHA girls, where a freshman boy and girl are chosen as king and queen. The boys have a pest contest each Decem- ber in an effort to rid the country of farm pests. The winner receives a new rifle. Mr. B: L. Finley is the club sponsor. Terry Clark is president, Donald Hutchcraft is vice- president, Jack Burton is secretary, and Billy Marshall is treasurer. 109 The members of the Youth for Christ. Youth for Christ The Youth for Christ is one of the largest clubs at this school. The purpose of the club is to spread the feeling and knowledge of Christianity throughout the school. Throughout the year the club has meetings at different churches. The club has many activities such as having hayrides, decorating a float for the Homecoming Parade, and having many parties and potlucks. | Left to right: S. Pinkham, S. Lewis, B. Chenault, W. Wallace, M. McDuffy, D. Frick, J. Browning, E. Arnold, S. Burzynski, D. Severin, J. Doty, and Mrs. Hidritch, sponsor. 110 ate) be) Aagfif ye i aes Bi tify Girls’ Athletic Assoctatton The Girls' Athletic Association is a group of girls who enjoy participating in sports and who want to learn good sportsmanship. These girls promote better ideas in health and have a good clean time. They enjoy basketball, soc- cer, hockey, volleyball, speed-away, and bowling. Throughout each year the GAA girls attend workshops and clin- ics where they meet other sports-minded girls from all over the state. Two trophies are given out each year—one for bowling and the other for the outstanding junior member. Two members are selected each year to attend the GAA leadership camp at Little Grassy. The success of this club demonstrates that girls, as well as boys, enjoy par- ticipating in sports. Left to right: Mrs. Schatz, sponsor; M. McDowell, pres.; S. Duckworth, Senior Board mem- ber; L. Kasper, treas.; R. Garrett, sec.; K. Sluesvich, Junior Board member. Members of the History Club. History Club Students who are interested in events of the past and their relationship to the present enjoy their membership in the History Club. They meet at noon on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Many interesting trips are enjoyed annually—among these is a trip to St. Louis and to Springfield. In the spring they participate in the district meeting at Springfield. The History Club enters a float in the home- coming parade. Club members sell candy at some of the basketball games to make money. The club's chief project is providing of a case for the display of articles pertaining to Illinois. Mrs. Hid- ritch is the sponsor. The officers this year were Sharon Pinkham, president; Anna Marie Mayeski, vice-president; Barbara Rusher, treasurer; and Jane Puricellio, secretary. 112 The History Club officers. Left to right: K. McAfoos, M. Wheeler, Mrs. Little, P. Lampley, R. Czenski, A- Akin. Aad 7 The girls in the Library Club help their sponsor, Mrs. Louise Little, one hour a day in the school library. They check books in and out and return them to the shelves. These girls keep an attractive bulletin board display of interesting reading suggestions. Members of this group must acquire a knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System and other library science in- — mene a Library helpers check out books. (5; yj (Zi if, Wf} ¥ by f, yf fj Che Library Club formation which will help them to be efficient workers, and they must be willing to work hard to make the library an inviting place to get an interesting book, reference material for class, or just a good place to study. This year's Library Club members were Mary Susan Wheeler, Ava Lou Aiken, Rosemary Czenski, Pam Lamp- ley, and Kathy McAfoos. Librarians check the card catalogue. The D.O. Club. Diversified Occupation Left to right: K. Thomas, pres.; J. Payne, sec.; S. Dawson, v.-pres.; and Mr. Gulley, sponsor. John Payne works at Benton Plumbing and Heating. 114 Diversitied Occupations, or D.O. as it is sometimes called, is an organization of BCHS which offers on the job vocational training to students who are not planning to enter college. Stu- dents in this club attend classes in the morning and work at their future vocations in the afternoon. Mr. Gulley, the club sponsor, of- fers guidance to these students who are in the program and to those who wish to join D.O. | . The Rootin' Rangers. Peo Club The Rootin’ Rangers is a new organization at BCHS. The members hope to promote school spirit and interest in school athletics. Mary Battle is the president; Mrs. Schatz is the sponsor. The cheer leaders also help to keep the club going. Mary Battle, President 15 PO, lp th Mh, snp ul ML Pe i Mia, ee Li Left to right, first row: C. Poole, L. Smith, P. Blondi, R. Moss. Second row: P. Bollero, S. Wilson, C. Leffler, M- Gulley. Third row: R. Dale, C. Wisley, D. Marsden, L. Beatty. Fourth row: M. Watson, R. Sample, S. Kraft, B. Lewis. Fifth row: T. Piper, D. Frick, D. Cordts, J. Finley. Sixth row: D. Owens, R. McCollum, C. Razer. The Benton Consolidated 116 ” 4 y — % - i 4% A =. — ek a, oO REE ASA eS ae ae r 3 ye : Se. ey, TL oe 2 A At hake ¥ ba: eT Pee a —- a ie _ = : 6 i - h A, Poe. ns = a) @ nwesde C. Toler, T. Clark, J. Atkins, B. Slawickey. P. Barton, L. Lewis, B. Blondi, D. Minier. Y. Smith, V. Brown, P. Wheat, J. Herbek. B. Blondi, J. Cunningham, D. Lane, C. Burberry. D. Linn, M. Wyant, J. Wormley, M. DeSett. R. Garrett, T. Blondi, G. Johnson. Ftigh School Band 117 right: L. Moore, S. Smothers, J. Stewart, B. Bolen. Second row: C. Milton, L. Bennett, N. Behm, Majorettes and Cetterg v4 ASSETS | SER 118 Left to right: B. Tasky, B. Green, G. Martin, S. McKean, B. Wingo, P. Kimmel. treat ae) .� epee im Chorus There are forty members in the school chorus this year. These songbirds sing all year under the direction of Mr. Charles Taylor. Vocal soloists and ensembles enter the state high school music contest in the spring. The Christmas and spring concerts are always beauti- ful. The chorus annually attends the Music Under the Stars Festival at Carbondale. Their float, Bye, Bye, Birdie,’ won third place in the homecoming.parade. The chorus sponsors Lovers’ Lane at the Echo Carnival. This year’s president was Sherry Schleicher; Sharon Burzynski was senior officer; Nelda Bridges was junior officer; Cindy Hartley was sophomore officer; and Vickie Kirk was freshman officer. Jane Doty, Accompanist. 119 Wms QDDW 120 we Try | Ps ‘ nig.” SUS” Z © sof OE Ore he i ery ut FS wit 4 S Teoh te TR 1) te ‘ A vy 1 AY First row: E. Clinton, M. Noel, J. Minier, D. Garvin. ( Second row: R. Hendricks, M. Lynch, J. Pemborton, H. Winemiller, J. Miller. Third row: Mr. Lynch, J. Sandusky, D. Webb, D. Higgins, C. Bennett. 122 W. Watson, D. Hall, M. Franklin, T. Barminski, B. Deitz, T. Mitchell. R. Burlison, D. Chancy, W. Grayson, D. Wheat, T. Drake, B. Smith. L. Druham, L. Attebury, C. Bowlin, M. Darnell, T. Gulley, D. Summers. 123 Lanny Atteberry Tom Barminski Charles Bennet? Cyril Bowlin 1963 David Burberry Ron Burlison Coach Burnett and Co-Captain Mike Lynch Dennis Chancey Ed Clinton Mark Darnell Bob Deitz Terry Drake 124 Mike Franklin Tom Gulley Duane Hall Dennis Higgins Lettermen James Miller John Minier Co-Captain John Pemberton and Coach Lynch N Jon Sandusky Warren Watson Don Webb David Wheat Herb Winemiller 125 Get that ball. Coach Lynch's Rangers completed an- other good record this year, 8-2, to rank third in the rugged South Seven Confer- ence. The two losses were at the hands of Marion and Herrin. Benton won the first place trophy at the Eldorado Jamboree. Outstanding seniors on the team were: co-captains Mike Lynch and John Pember- ton, Mike Franklin, Dennis Higgins, Warren Watson, Don Webb, and Herbie Winemil- ler. The Ranger offensive was strong with the passing of Charles Bennett, and the receiy- ing of Don Webb, Dennis Higgins, and Mike Franklin. The ground attack was car- ried by Warren Watson and Jon Sandus- ky, who tied for South Seven scoring hon- ors with 50 points each. The line was strong with a heavier team than usual. Mike Lynch won honors for his line work. They were: All Conference, All Southern Illinois, All Area, All State, All Mike, Lineman of the Year, and ''Mr. Defense of the South Sev- en. Mr. Inbetween 128 Look out, I'm coming through! Ready to go. Tape it tight, Doc. 129 The dust flies, The mighty Rangers! Have the Rangers gone in for ballet? 130 What a spill! y (alee tl iy: First row: D. Jones, B. Williams, J. Battle, M. Archer, L. Gall : T. Wil J. Mumbower, G. Cima, es p. Wo ik oway, D. Wymer, K. Payne. Second row: T. Wilcox, J. R Sr = Page, R. Shank, M. McCutcheon. Third row: Mr. sieeen B. Hill, J. terre: M. Eldridge, M. Ludwig, T. Heard, D. Grammer, J. rown, L. Benns. Sophomore Football Harry Stewart's sophomore charges started slow but finished with a bang in their 1963 campaign. The young Rangers won two of their last three games to finish with a 3-6 mark and showed promise for future years. All three of the Rangers’ victories came against conference opponents, giving them a 3-3 loop for fourth place in the tugged South Seven Conference. 132 ; ce ¥ | | i 74 a le fae First row: D. Stowers, J. Skinion, K. Foster, B. Rogers, G. Morris, B. Blondi, J. Hoover, B. Martin, J. Drew, C. Fisher, J. Benns. Second row: J. Kramer, M. Drake, B. Lewis, G. Rice, F. Melvin, S$. Norman, D. Bacon, J. Dorris, M. McCutcheon, D. Williams. Third row: Mr. Her- rin, L. Bettress, M. Wyant, J. Burlison, R. Yunkus, D. Launius, B. Lowery, S. Sevenski, L. Gunter, V. Jones, B. Sentel, Mr. Hungate, R. Hen- dricks. Freshman Football 1903 Managers Smith and Hendricks 133 Basketball First row, left to Second row, left to Adkins jumps high for the Rangers. 134 ett, C. Hunter. i T. Smothers, R. Vanhorn, T. Drake, C. Benn right: T. Gulley, R. Burlison, T. i a r ht t R A kin Dietz t n, M, li ' fo} 0 | W ennyson, 5 d i Ss, B. | 1 W. Wa so ranklin G . App eTon, . 1g . Sandusky, r n n Fi k ( h I e rin. 135 Coaches Rich Herrin, Harry Stewart, Woody Burnett. y a Warren Watson 136 Terry Drake Tom Smothers Bob Deitz Rich Adkins Tom Appleton Charlie Bennett Ronnie Vanhorn Sophomore and First row, left to right: T. Wilcox, B. Hill, J. Adkins, D. Gouge, B. Davis, J. Lemmon, J. Brown. Secord row, left to right: M. Archer, D. Wymer, T. Heard, D. Woodland, J. Hill, R. Rose, K. Payne, J. Page, Coach Stewart. This year the sophomores made history for Benton High School when they brought home the South Seven Conference title, and the Herrin Invitational Tournament title. 138 Freshman Ceams th tx Hs Ki Hd S ence yitaamanae tenner Deal An ces First row, left to right: S. Norman, J. Burlison, B. Lowery, R. Yunkus, D. Launius, M. McCutcheon. Second row, left to right: Coach Burnett, W. Rice, J. Hoover, M. Sullivan, M. McGuire, B. Martin, B. Rogers, M. Drake. 139 Rebound! 140 Marion and Benton get together. Lobbyists. 14] a © zo) © m7) ® mvs 0 ww a c s 2 Catfish is fouled. Tennyson snags the ball. Get the ball. 144 145 Tension mounts at the free throw line. Rangers get ready for the rebound. During the 1963-64 basketball season, the Benton Rangers gave the followers and fans quite a thrill. Even though the Ranger record was not completely racked up with wins, the Rangers made some fine showings, both at home and away. Rich Adkin's high scoring and rebounding ability kept the fans on their feet all season. Warren Watson, Tom Gulley, Mike Franklin, Tom Appleton, Bob Deitz, and Will Tennyson played some beautiful ball throughout the year. The biggest disappointment of the season came at the final game of the Regional Tournament at West Frankfort. Benton had defeated Christopher and Zeig- ler-Royalton, and was in the finals with Johnston City. The ball game was played neck and neck all the way. With only five seconds left to play in the game and with Johnston City with a one-point lead, the Rangers moved the ball down the floor and managed to get the ball through the net before the buzzer sounded. Every Benton fan and many other people who attended the ball game said that the Benton Rangers had won the game and the Regional Tournament, but the officials saw otherwise. The official score of the game was John- ston City 71 and the Benton Rangers 70, but the score will be talked about at tournament time for years to come. The Benton Rangers were beginning to play for tournament standings, and no one can say how far they would go this season. 146 To jump or not to jump? 147 Left to right: D. Shew, D. Smith, G. Rose. Second row: R. Dallape, T. Drake, B. Crawford, L. Saxe, B. Spillman, K. Tate, D. Gouge, M. Franklin, B. Davis, J. Adkins, J. Sandusky, J. Brown. Third row: R. Rose, K. Payne, J. Battle, D. Webb, D. Higgins, J. Burton, D. Gram- mer, B. Wiggins, J. Page, C. Grammer, D. Waggoner, R. Tennant, P. Mick. Third row: Coach Lynch, Coach Stewart, R. Chick, L. Gal- loway, R. Shank, W. Grayson, R. Bailey, R. Burlison, T. Heard, T. Smothers, D. Garvin, L. Atteberry, W. Mendenhall, M. Archer, Coach Burnett, Coach Trulove. |his was Benton's first year on the greens in many years. Mr. Rick Herrin was coach, and several capable players turned out. They prac- ticed at the Country Club after school. The Rangers had good speed and depth in track last year. Some of the leaders in track were Larry Saxe, Bob Crawford, Larry Spill- man, and Jon Sandusky. Mr. Woodford Bur- nett was track coach. Saxe clears the hurdle. 148 e ford cle pole ; ,wer S fet, tay Ee ee) é “Left to right: Zeke Carello, B. Deitz, D. Loss, W. Watson, M. Gulley, M. Ludwig, T. Gulley, T. Appelton, B. Appelgate, S. Swinney, C. Ben- nett, Coach Richard Herrin. 149 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS, left to right: J. Moss, V. Lampley, J. Potts, B. Payne, J. Donosky. Cheerleaders Mbiinesios IM PT Mc ean i FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE CHEERLEADERS, left to right: S. Varley, E. Saxe, K. Jenkins, M. Summers, G. West. Scoreboard VARSITY FOOTBALL FRESHMAN BASKETBALL Oar igi ecsacscc isa. 21 Spaltaisetormnceeens 12 B6nTtOni exter ee 54 Carbondale .........,...... 36 Brera atk 14 MariGho-.caiee Serene 20 BOiTOn seeeeeees nae OS McLeansboro .............. 44 2 ee 27. — Murphysboro .............. 0 BONtOn Awesteresn.. 53 West Frankfort .......... 50 Se 7 TSHTitl see eee Benton mereenen 46) FSrrintives ree a7. a 2 Genitralias eens 14 BSNTtON tele 53 Johnston City ............ 31 REN ets ck ane SaTaoeMis, VOMON merken, 7 BONtOM sereereeseneererenrs=e 1 50 lid oite) ee Gel LS ene 27 Blelortels NY Bentonieneneeee-nes. 6 Mt. Vernon .............- 43 an 21 Iplanrisblrg)esmexe 6 JOM occu, FM West Frankfort .......... 40 Reece... 27 PATina=s |BOLO) eueetneeee 6 Bontonmenene meenenee 50 S6SS6 hae eee 45 ae 30 West Frankfort ....... 0 BENtOns eee eee OS, VAIAHIA ccececccee'scceoreceeas (CB. SOPHOMORE FOOTBALL BEnTOnmunmnenesterartectss 60 Johnston City ........... 37 20 Sails; 31 Bentoniessmometcsss.2. 46 Gontraltaueeee 67 a eats ee a; Bentcrimememnememie vit Marlon a umede 2-86 et 6 Sia: % ise ea 25 Bentonteemeesrere 47) Ceti) once Ol al 12 H RR deel Sas 19 Benton pene e722 Inemm@etwire) uu . CY ee 14 ete OS oe 4b Bento miecteee ete tee 47. Mitts WECM) ecccce es BIS 2 BRE. Vanes ea) 5 Bentoniemae ent 64 (2 oMarion...-. a eee 50 mes 2 Sa miagentys 305) 38 SOMO acco en CO) McLeansboro ............. 58 330 Aarisburg 13 CARBONDALE TOURNEY Pe cee 34 West Frankfort ......... 7 Benton eee Annals BOrO eee 20, Benton =e 44 Retina ee 39 FARES AIAN ROMINA . 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Carbondale -.....- 19 VARSITY BASKETBALL OMORE BASKETBALL Bentoripeas: seers: Bg) Mienitejacllis. 50 | pert Bentongare tee See: 12 - Solnnevem Chhiyy 64 Renionmeeee 5) — Mieuirejetellig ee 46 Se Raa Benito ise aes 52 Mis Wernein 65 Ben Claes 65 Jonson Ciniy 26 : Bento '5 Maniontss:susn eee 59 Fonte 2 Tihs WORN se él : : . 77 Benton) ae 60 Fel Snri nee cesses 59 Benton ie 79 Marion Se aS Sten or B ton 82 Eldorado 68 MEBentON oes BROAD ae reece 44 Ben pumedaRe a nc ee Rake F 28 ENntOnemetern ets 73 rkemmigowire) 69 ae 70 Eldojad oneness Bs Gana 26 67 Harrisburg ee oe ae ne 56 Benton eC a ee tae entralla --.... ahaa — rs Confido Bi BOMOM ee ID West lteniiiom —.... 68 To ae A fren ROMO a, Mt Vernon’ 2. 56 West Frankfort —......-. 39 ; Mi, Wennavem Benoni re 75 Manion === 74 NS wt ; Bentonwee ees 2a 2: 58 West Frankfort .......... 60 BentC 57 FA Grrrl nigesetees ieee ere 58 Benton meee 66 lend owing) — 68 Bentonite een. 50 Centralian ene 92 Bentonweseeees cc -.-... 81 Murphysboro .............. 58 BBentonpeesee sa - 64 McLeansboro ........... 68 BBontonmemeetec 5. G2 — (DWOWelid ee 63 : CENTRALIA HOLIDAY TOURNEY sree 32 «= Cilnanapsatign ........ 35 ni 59 Salémuan eee 64 CARBONDALE TOURNEY acne V2 Seeinen eee ee 68 it 56 Murphysboro .............. 66 a) Tisto pe = 45 ee 49 Zeigler-Royalton ........ 43 Benton 70 Johnston City 7| 151 E; 4 } i; i z 4 j y W Mpcsiatady jaa Thy j 152 John Baker Auto Sales Highway 34 Benton, Illinois WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Compliments of ELECTRONICS, INC. i 452 £€. CHURCH ST. BENTON, ILLINOIS Telephone: 435-8194 CARMI CARBONDALE HARRISBURG — HERRIN — MARION — MT. VERNON McCREERY LUMBER COMPANY 212 South Main Street 438-7811 Benton, Illinois BANK of BENTON The People's Bank North West Corner Square A Full Service Bank With More Than a Quarter of a Century of Service to Our Customers. TWO DRIVE-UP WINDOWS WALK-UP WINDOW PARKING LOT NIGHT DEPOSITORY DIRECTORS F. GUY HITT : ROY O. GULLEY Board Chairman : JOHN R. FOSTER ARLIE MURPHY ROBERT E. President d 4] HUDELSON : ‘4 —sS F, GUY HITT HOWARD PAYNE Executive Vice President ARLIE MURPHY and Cashier ; UO Sa UN DOYLE E. CULBERTSON eee =6©=6— CARMEN TAYLOR DAVID BAUER a ies Sete SA, ALBERT WEBB Assistant Cashiers : eo ae Ceeey LLOYD WILLIS JOHN R. FOSTER Vice President OFFICERS OLDEST BANK IN BENTON LARGEST BANK IN FRANKLIN COUNTY MEMBER F. D. I. C. 155 Good Luck! BATTLE'S Marj and Wayne Compliments of E. BLANKENSHIP CO. Compliments of BOWMAN'S JEWELRY Compliments of COMMANDER and MRS. STEPHEN B. SMITH STRAUSS THEATERS CAPITAL MIDWAY Bob and Jo Strauss STROUT REALTY AGENCY 311 North Main Off. Ph. 438-2691 Benton, Illinois Mr. and Mrs. Elza Conner ADEN SUMMERS Real Estate and Insurance Agency Benton, Illinois Capital Theater Building ROSE STANDARD SERVICE 321 N. Main Benton, Ill. BENTON ROOFING 305 East Main Don Link Compliments of BOCCIE BALL CLUB Compliments of STAR BEST BENTON'S LEADING FASHION CENTER Public Square S. C. D. REA AND SONS Insurance Since !91] Phone 438-0611 204-6 D. L. Wood Bldg. Benton oe LUDWIG'S CITY SERVICE JOHN W. MONROE, M.D. Jerrell's SHELL STATION JOAN-CLAIRE FASHION, INC. Benton, Illinois Compliments of LITTLE BIG DOLLAR STORE Where No Item Is Over One Dollar DRAKE'S Gasoline — Oil — Used Cars FAHEY'S DRIVE-IN JERRY D. HILL, D.D-S. E. C. FRAILEY and SONS G ENERAL CONTRACTORS RR 2 Benton, Illinois BENTON BOWL Air-Conditioned Snack Bar AMF AUTOMATIC PINSPOTTERS Pour it on ‘em, you Rangers.” ELMER JENKINS Compliments of A W ROOT BEER BENTON EVENING NEWS CO. BAKER LUMBER COMPANY Phone 438-631 | Benton, Illinois ARCHER'S ALL-STAR SPORTING GOODS Outfitters for All Sports’ 105 North Main Street AKIN JEWELRY East Side Square Benton Jim Martin Paints Compliments of BENTON CAFE B C FURNITURE COMPANY General Electric Kroehler Maytag Sealey North Side Square — Benton ©. C. BEATY'S SHELL STATION 514 North McLeansboro Benton, Illinois Day 438-8911 Night 438-7621 MARTIN'S PAINT and WALLPAPER STORE Compliments of NEAL AND SON FARM EQUIPMENT Compliments of R. J. WELLS, D.V.M. Compliments of P E SPORTS CENTER 120 East Main Benton, Illinois NEWMAN'S WELDING AND MACHINE SERVICE 102 Pine Street Benton, Illinois When in need call THOMAS PRINTING CO. 702 W. Main St. Phone 439-2801 Compliments of COUNTRY KITCHEN 1301 East Main Street Compliments of THE CURTIS E. SMITH CO. Abstract of Title Wood Bldg. Phone 438-3321 Benton, Illinois HARRY LEWIS, M.D. Compliments of MITCHELL FUNERAL HOME 410 South Main Benton, Illinois RICE PRODUCE Poultry, Eggs, and Feed 106 North Frisco Benton, Illinois Compliments of LEWIS SMITH, D.D.S. Maple St. Benton, Illinois Excellent Nursing Care Telephone 438-4771 HOWARD SULLIVAN'S MARTIN SERVICE STATION 601 W. Main St. Phone 438-8571 Benton, Illinois Compliments of NORMAN FEED STORE South Frisco Benton, Illinois STOTLAR MOTORS 304 South Main Street Benton, Illinois Compliments of HARRIS' Because You Love Nice Things Compliments of a Friend FRANKLIN COUNTY TITLE CO. Wood Building Compliments of TACO TRIM SHOP 123 East Main Benton, Ill. VIRGIL CENTER The Fabric King Center Bldg. Beautiful Fabrics for Everyone Compliments of DOUGLAS CLEANERS Compliments of HARGROVES FLOWER GIFT SHOP 114 East Main Street Benton ETHERTON APPLIANCE CO. FRIGIDAIRE PRODUCTS Zenith Radios and TY Compliments of POULSON-FREEMAN FUNERAL HOME EGYPTIAN MUSIC CO. Records — Music — Instruments Pianos — Organs Stereos — T.V. 106 West Main Street Phone 438-3461 COOK'S GREENHOUSE Phone 438-6522 Flowers for All Occasions’ We All Appreciate Our Good School. H. FRED HOLLAWAY Franklin County's Insurance Center GIBBS INSURANCE AGENCY Wood Bldg. Ph. 438-3831 Compliments of Sb (Ca, INKS CHASE WELDING SUPPLY CO. 112 North McLeansboro Street Charles and Bill Puricellio HART and HART Compliments of BERT BAKER Newhouse Lumber Co. “GOOD WOOD GOODS Ph. 438-778] 1301 South Main Street Benton, Illinois KOHLSDORF'S ZEIGLER, ILLINOIS The Best of Fortune to The SENIORS of '64! ' DAIRY QUEEN With That Country Fresh Flavor 1218 North Main Street Benton, Illinois We always have time for you at Benton's Home Owned Bank’ Member F.D.I.C. BENTON COMMUNITY BANK WOOD BLDG. m= ii li DOTY NORGE LAUNDRAMA AND We now have pressing equipment and will clean and press your clothes in 2 hours. 211 South Main Street. and enjoy LIVE BETTER .. ELECTRICALLY a the difference! cips| CENTRAL ILLINOIS PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY ROY O. GULLEY Circuit Judge FRANK P. HANAGAN Compliments of DRAKE'S SHOE STORE Compliments of CROWN FINANCE Corp. GLENN'S East Side Square W. JOE HILL ROBERT S. HILL Sportswear Center Compliments of HOBBS AND SON LIMESTONE Beni on, illinois Compliments of GUNTER'S STUDEBAKER SS SS CHICK'S MARKET First in Quality Service 514 East Main Phone 8-2321 Compliments of FRANKLIN HOTEL Compliments of DAIRY TREET MRS. EDITH ROSE Compliments of FRANKLIN LOAN AND FINANCE CO. GREGORY CHEVROLET CO.., INC. (our cars make good or we do) Tomorrow's Fashions Today THE HUB Benton, Illinois 219 North Main 435-8128 A. C. HENGST OFFICE EQUIPMENT Phone 438-2371 Capital Bldg. Compliments of DRAKE-HOBBS FUNERAL HOME Benton, III. 162 J B MARKET Phone 435-2612 720 East Main Street TAYLOR MOTOR COMPANY Your Ford and Mercury Dealer Benton, Illinois LAYMAN AND JOHNSON Compliments of JOCKO VALLI BAKER LUMBER COMPANY Phone 438-631 | Benton, Illinois BENTON DRUG Charles Toler 201 Public Square TERMITES? CALL TERMINIX Compliments of SHERMAN'S DEPARTMENT STORE Compliments of REED'S HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING Compliments of MIKE McCARTY F. B. McAFOOS CO. 310 East Church Street Phone 438-4721 New Holland and J. I. Case Farm Machinery PEARCE BOATS, MOTORS TRAILERS SALES AND SERVICE 201 E. Reed St. 438-6561 Benton, Illinois MEDIATE CLEANERS Phone 438-0211 KARNES TEXACO SERVICE FREE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY 1201 N. Main Phone 438-9701 Compliments of REED INSURANCE AGENCY LEFFLER'S MARKET PAUL WHITTINGTON Wood Bldg. Public Square BENTON, ILL. WORSHAM GAS CO. 106 W. Washington St. Benton, Ill. Ph. 438-5821 Compliments of PAGE'S GROCERY Good Luck to Class of '64 PAY-LESS MARKET Compliments of PERKINS PLUMBING and HEATING 314 N. Commercial Compliments of PEYTON'S CONCRETE 409 S. Pope Street Benton, Ill. 435-8147 RICHARD M. JOHNSON, M.D. DUWARD D. BEAN, Agency Manager COUNTRY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY WILLIAMS Hardware Stores Benton and Christopher JOSEPH ZINZILIETA, Chiropractor 614 West Main St. Benton, Ill. Ph. 438-9131 Res. Chris. 831R4 PATE'S STANDARD SERVICE 511 West Main Benton Compliments of PEE WEE SHOP Public Square Benton, I llinois Ie ; Com pil ment: A PALIN COU IN Eine Ann ve rine ivieat Petroff Packing Co. Benton, Ill. Compliments of PHILLIPS GROCERY KNIGHT'S FURNITURE Complete Home Furnishings KATE'S GROCERY Ph. 438-2531 712 North McLeansboro SIMMONS “REXALL” DRUG STORE Ph. 439-701 | West Side Sq. Headquarters for All Your f Personal and Health Needs i Famous for Toiletries and Gifts Expert Prescription Service at Fair Prices Congratulations to the Class of ‘64 PAUL'S STUDIO taane wien @ DuQuoin COCA-COLA Bottling Co. 165 166 FURNITURE + HOUSEWARES (W. E. CAMPBELL SON) 901 PUBLIC SQUARE — BENTON, ILLINOIS The Home of Furniture Fashions SERVING OUR 4th GENERATION OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS HOMEMAKERS McCANN-CHAPLAIN DRUG Prescription Service Fountain Cosmetics SOUTH SIDE SQUARE 438-481 | Compliments of BORTOLETTO STUDIO —the best in photographic supplies Autographs Insane? Worn out? Minds a blank? SCARAB staffers Vickie Brown, Assistant Editor; Gary Simpson, Sophomore Editor; Ken Hayden, Feature Editor; Mary Battle, Business Manager, and Nancy Baker, Editor, prepare the final shipment to be sent to the Taylor Publishing Company. 168 The book is finished—as is the school year. The long hours of de- signing pages, writing copy, taking and choosing pictures, and pre- paring copy sheets to be sent to the company are behind us. The book is here to add to your memories of the past year. Ahead lie graduation, summer jobs, and for many, college life. As locker doors slam shut for the last time, we hope that the white and maroon 1964 SCARAB will accurately portray the year 1963-64 at Benton Consolidated High School. Vie Z ( % ) r 0