James M Bennett High School - Voyager Yearbook (Salisbury, MD)

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SENIORS

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CAFETERIA Mrs. Amalia Spahn, Mrs. Nellie Hurley, Mrs. Alice Fuller, Mrs. Eula Lieberman, Mrs. Ruth Walker, Mrs. Marie Denson, Mrs. Anna K. Brasure, Mrs. Harriet E. Lins, Miss Georgina Arencibia, Not Pictured: Mrs. Viola E. Harman, Mrs. Elizabeth Hager, Mrs. Mary V. Bell CUSTODIANS Mrs. Lucille Roberts, Miss Della Mae Henry, Mr. Harold Hall, Mr. Paul Jones, Mr. John Foxwell, Mr. John Lewis, Mr. Granville White 20

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THE LOG OF THE CLASS OF ’66 On September 5, 1963, 187 Sophomores entered James M. Bennett High School with one goal—to succeed. Being the first graduating class, we started traditions, originated clubs, and led in athletics. The class quickly elected Student Council, class, and homeroom officers. Our first Student Council President was George Blanken¬ ship, with Karen Vickers as Vice-President; Glenda Smack as Secretary; and Joyce Franey as Treasurer. Joanne Stewart was elected class President. The office of Vice-President was held by Pat Bernstein; Secretary, Esther Simms, and Treasurer, Patti Grier. Mr. James Farley and Mrs. Mary Wertz served as class advisors to help us in our three years at Bennett. The first class project was the sale of Bennett stationery. Our first Christmas Miss”, Lynn Copony, reigned over the Holly Ball, with Elaine Farlow, attendant. Returning in September as Juniors, we felt more confident of ourselves and were ready to continue. The year’s Student Council was led by Chip Dashiell, with Jeanne Stewart, Vice-President; Mary Ruhl, Secretary; and Donna Faw, Treasurer. The class ele cted as President Lynn Copony; Vice-President, Brenda Banks; Secretary, Elaine Farlow; and Treasurer Joyce Franey. The Log staff with Becky Dunn and Susan Carey, co-editors, pub¬ lished the school newspaper. Selling decals was the Junior Class project. The Harvest Hop Queen was Gail Brown, with Lynn Copony, attendant. Joanne Stewart was crowned Christmas Miss,” with Nancy Broyhill as her attendant. After many weeks of diligent preparation, the Junior Class play, Remember Mama, was presented. March 12, 1965, marked the day we had long awaited—we received our class rings to identify us as students of James M. Bennett Senior High School. Twenty-three members of the Junior class were inducted as charter mem¬ bers of the National Honor Society. Our Junior year ended with the Junior Class trip to Williamsburg and the Junior Banquet. It had been smooth sailing for another year. Another September arrived, but this one was different—we were Seniors!!! We made our final decisions on Student Council officers. They were: Bob Harris, President; Elaine Farlow, Vice-President; and Warren Smith, Treasurer. Chip Dashiell, Jeanne Stewart, Joanne Stewart, and Donna Faw were elected class President, Vice- President, Secretary, and Treasurer, respectively. Esther Simms was chosen class Historian. We proudly welcomed Berit Wasenius, our first exchange student. The class selected the following symbols: colors, jade and ivory; flower, yellow rose; song, Try to Remember;” and motto, With sails full set, we await the wind.” Mary Ann Loreman, attended by Berit Wasenius, reigned as Harvest Hop Queen. Sharon Fritz was crowned Christmas Miss” at the annual Holly Ball; Brenda Banks was her attendant. The Senior Class displayed its school spirit by winning the Spirit Ball for best attendance at football games. The class entered a float in the Christmas parade and re¬ ceived first prize. As Seniors, we entertained at the January P.T.A. program and sponsored a faculty banquet Seniors placed a red carnation on each teacher’s desk to mark his birthday. A flag representing James M. Bennett Senior High School was designed by Seniors and was presented to the school. The Senior Class presented a comedy, TAe Egg and , in December. As the year passed, ten more Seniors were inducted into the National onor Society The Seniors sponsored a Ring Dance for the Junior Class. In return, the Juniors honored the Seniors with the Junior-Senior Banquet. New York was the site of our Senior Class trip in April. Mary Ruhl and Lynn Copony were co-editors of the Voyager, Bennett’s first yearbook. The Prom and Senior awards gave us the first feelings that the year was drawing to an end. Our three years of trials and tribulations were ended by accalaureate and Commencement. We spent our last moments together as a Senior Class at the Graduation dance, sponsored by the parents. Regardless of the paths we may travel in life, we will always have one thing in common a sincere allegiance to our Alma Mater and to each other as members of the CLASS OF ’66. Esther Jane Simms Class Historian 22