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1966
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The Annual Staff of Benton H igh Sc hool St. Jos e p h , Mis souri 1 966
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If you 'v e eve r c reated a painting, diagra m ed a sent e nc e , kicked a foot ba l l ,
solved an e quation o r
s tood o n you r hea d , you know t h e best way t o l e a rn a t hing i s to do it fo r y o u r s elf. A t e ac he r o r coach can s how you how,
but you nev e r l e a r n unti l you t ry . Thi s i s what you find at Benton H igh Scho o l - -s tudent s
w o r king and playing, l e a rn ing by doing.
Mis s Eva Wil son taught Englis h a n d journalis m for many years a t Benton . At one time, s he sponsore d t he BE TONIA , an d at anothe r , the WAHW AH LANAW AH staffs . Mis s Wilson retire d from teac hing last year , hav ing s erve d Benton energetical ly and wel l .
MISS EVA WILSON
Mis s E l izabet h Ro bertson , w ho also ret ire d last year , taught alge bra to many clas ses of Bentonites . She was the devote d sponsor of National Honor So c iety. Mi s s Ro bert son was always con cerne d t hat her s t u dents di d well at any Benton activity. For service a bove and beyon d the call of teac hing we give this place of s pecial honor in our yearbook to Mi s s Ro bertson and Mis s W i l son.
MISS EliZABETH ROBERTSON
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Mr. George Blackwell Superintendent of schools. Mr. G. M. Coleman Superintendent in charge of instruction
BACK ROW-- left to right: Mr. George Blackwell, Mr. D. W. Hopkins, Mr. W. Fairleigh Enright, Mr. Richard Snooks, Mrs. Paul Knepper, and Dr. Thomas White. FRONT ROW: Mr. Hubert Campbell and Mr. Dwight Dan nen.
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Mrs. Frances Faris, Secretary to Mr. Bowen
Mrs. Mary Cates, Secretary to Mr. Thedinga
Reporting to the attendance office can be pleasant, when assisted by these efficient girls.
These lovely girls adorn the office to give service with a smile. They are Sherry Bartch, Peggy Janecek, Pam Heath, Pat McGlothlin, Debby DeVall, Renee Lawhon, Pam Jennings, Debi Faris, Shirley McGloth lin, Judy Muse.
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A. W. Thedinga, Assistant Principal, Dean of Boys, Director of Athletics
Have you ever been con fus e d a bout s c hool regula tions , c ur r iculum or have you s i mply been tar dy ? Then un dou bte dl y you have been ass is t ed wit h your pro blems by one of t hese three people. They stand rea dy to ass ist s t u dents
in distre s s .
Mrs. Ruth Giddens, attendance office, Dean of Girls
Mrs. Betty Wilson Senior Counselor
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Mary Ball Bachelor of Journalism English
Donna Boyer B. S. Secondary Sewing
"Oh, come on!
English
You're just killing this play!"
Gary McDowell concentrates on a test given by Mrs . Ball.
"There are those who think, Those who think they think, And those who would rather flunk than think. "
l..u Durham A. B. , M.A. Speech, drama, English.
Mary Elder B. Music Education Fishing, reading, English 10
Juanita 0' Malley B. Music Music, reading Librarian Maxine Green
"Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow . . . "
B.S. Secondary Reading, playing piano Chairman- -English Dept.
Rehearsals are an essential part of the dramatics program.
Mrs. Mary Elder's explanation of her grading scale is more like a lesson in modern math.
Marlene Willis B.S. Secondary
Betty Jo Thompson
Music
B.S. Secondary
Counselor
Hunting, fishing English, citizenship
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Mrs. Virginia Wilson learns that sometimes the teacher is the student. The new counselor for grades 8 and 10 is Miss Marlene Willis.
Barbara Vaughn B.S. Camping, reading. Virginia Wilson
R. Dennis Wright
B.S.
B.A.
Gardening, reading.
Tennis, Reading
Mrs . Vaughn listens as Junior student gives his report on a book.
Jean Brandon awaits Mr. Wright's approval on a composition.
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Geraldine Parker
Linda Kay Jones
A.B. , A. M.
B.S. Secondary
Latin
Spanish, English
Attencion, Clase.
Roman patricians enter the arch for a Latin Banquet.
All of the candy at the S panish fiesta looks
so
good that
Brenda Grace can't decide which kind to buy.
Faculty and students alike enjoy a Roman Banquet. 13
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Miss Ruth Bibb makes class time enjoyable for her students.
Ruth Ann Bibb B.S. in Education Sports, reading Math
Roberta Cain B.A.
Mrs. Roberta Cain also teaches 9th grade English.
Reading, travel Math, English
Carl Chatfield B. S., Education Hunting, fishing, reading Mathematics This time the problem IS right.
This is a math problem
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Ernest Poff B. S. ,
M . Ed.
Math, counselor
Clayton Saunders B. S., M.S.
Terry Jackson proves a problem in Mr. Clayton Saunder's geometry class. 15
Charles Burri B. S. , M . Educat i on Hunt i ng , fishing Social Science
Leo Blake ly B . S . in Secondary Education Sports Social Studies
Mr. Blakely instructs an Ame rican History class .
Miss Campbell points the way through e i ghth grade history.
Ruth Campbell A . B. , M . A. Gardening, cooking Social Studies 16
Mr. S wisher's Government c lass holds group discussions.
John Fol e y B. S . , Secondary Ed . Fishing, reading Social Scienc e
Mildred Stuebner Heller Ph.B. Gardening, trav e l Social Studies
Larry Hag e r B. S. Fishing, gardening Social Studies
George Szczepanick and Cregg Alb ee d emonstrate the art of role-playing to the Modern World History class. W. K. Swisher B. S . , M . A . Social Studies
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''The assignment for tomorrow is . .
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John Capps B . S. Hunting, fishing Sc ience, athletics
Donald Lentz A. S. , B. S. in Education Swimming Science
"Believe it or not, it 's a radio ! 11
With the help of Mrs. Travis, Jeff Campbell demon strates how to in noculate a culture.
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"Get ready- -spin!" George Pawling B.S. in Secondary Education Science
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Will i am Smith A.B. Automotives, electronics Science
" The next question is . .
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S ally Travis B. S. in Education Hunting, fishing Biology
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Sarah Billingsley B. S . in Education Travel ing, collecting jewelry Business, English
Miss Sarah Billingsley, who teaches several commerc i al arts classes , also teaches Sophomore English.
" Oh ! these prison bars that surround me!"
Lu Vell a Burnett B. S . C . , M.A. Travel, sewing Business 20
Charles Holm B . S . in Business Admin. Athletics, church activities Business Education
Mr. Holm explains his grading scale to his freshman class.
Larry Marrs B. S . in Secondary Education Leather crafts, outdoor sports Commerce
1125 Mistakes out of 20 words?!"
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The Concert Choir gave its first Christmas assembly to the student body under the d irection of Mr. Ken Bittiker. By selling candy, the Benton Singers were able to purchase their new red and white blazers.
Mr. Ken Bittiker B . S . Element ary and Secondary Music
Mr. Ken Bittiker explains the difference between a bass clef and a treble clef to his eight grade music class.
Very highly stressed in Concert Choir is the opening of one's mouth. The result is a better sounding choir.
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Volume is contributed by the brass section.
Mr . Deon Jensen B.S.
The clarinet section. No band is complete without the drummers.
The two newest instruments are the kettle drum and xylophone.
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Representing Benton as majorettes are Sheryl Fuller, Sandy Scott , Regina Weginka, and Marsha Kempa.
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W. A. Groh B. S . , M.A.
Bob Ross B.S. Secondary Tennis, softball
The I n du str ia l Art s Depa r t ment deve lops in students the a bility to use the ir hands t o create projects that they have des igned. Cour s e s in dr aft ing, shop , and wood wor k ing are offe r e d to the stu den t s .
Mr. Ross demonstrates the use of the table saw to Jim Cordonier.
Mr.
Groh--chairman of Industri al Arts Dept. Mr . Ross plans projects while mind ing study hall.
Judy Jeschke B.S. in Secondary Education Sewing and painting
Mary Helen Berger B.S. Secondary Painting, antiques
Mrs. Mary Helen Berger relaxes briefly after a clean up session.
Mrs. Judy Jeschke's art class creates modernistic designs. 25
Glenn H. Douglas-Dean of the St. Joseph Technical School Auto Mechanics
Edward A. Makawski--machine shop instructor.
Gary Chilcote--Electronics
W. P. Green--supervisor of St. Joseph Technical School
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Robert Brandt B. S., M.Ed. Sports, music , art Vocational C. O. E.
Louis G. Hirter--auto body and fender
Richard J. Abels--printing and linotype
Roger Fisher--drafting and design technology
Ruth Giddens B. S., M.A. Sewing, cooking Homemaking (Vocational)
Evelyn Yeaxy B. S . Sewing, Water Skiing Homemaking
"Well, an eighth of an inch to the right."
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Neil Reynolds B.S. in Secondary Education Tennis, softball, archery Drivers Education
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Barb Dunham B. S . in Education Swimming, reading Physical Education
Gerry Smith B. S . & M. E. Sports Phys. Ed .
Richard Lehman B. S . Golf Physical Ed., Health, Athletics
James Modis A. B. and M. E. Sports Physical Ed. and Math.
Coach Modis instructs students o n the finer points of basketball.
Working out on the trampoline is always fun.
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Sgt. Tarrant works intently on a cadet ' s record.
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Maria Roffman
Ronn1c Botts
Mchssa Bower
Alice Boyer
Robert Boru
Mchnda Bower
Penny Bowles
Victoria Bravo
Wilbur Benedict
Bally
Darrell Brewer
Jaml.'S Bird
Dav1d Brown
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Bill Brown
Bob Burton
Conn1e Claassen
Lynn Coy
Barbara D puty
Thomas Elluon
Kc1Lt, Brumley
Jack�e Byrd
Danny Clark
Unda Dav1s
R•chard DcRom
Larry Estes
Sandy Burkart
Danny Capps
Sherry Conrad
Ota.nc Deaton
Karen D.stafmo
l'nda Estes Richard Eu ll
Corbett Faschm
Larry Burns
ancy Filmer
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