Brush High School - Sagebrush Yearbook (Brush, CO)

Text from Pages 1 - 98 of the 1918 volume:

£ £ Greetings MjfE present the “SAGEBRUSH” as a reminder of the happy hours we have spent together in the past four years. We have done our best and we hope it will please you. If some things seem a little unjust or harsh, don’t get excited, hut turn to the next page and you will probably find something that will suit you better. It is impossible to please everyone. We are all working with one aim—to ad- vance our school—and if this book does one bit to accomplish this end, it has completed its mission. CLASS OF 1918. SUPERINTENDENT H. G. NELSON Oh, he was good, if e’er a good man lived. TRIBUTE For four years Mr. Nelson has de- voted his energy and influence toward the upbuilding of our school, and the high place this institution now occupies is due largely to his efforts. Mr. Nelson is distinctly our superin- tendent, as he began this work when we were freshmen. He holds a large place in our hearts and we wish to thank him for his kindness and splendid co-operation during our four years together. CLASS OF ’18. I “And for that country, boy, and for that flag, never dream a dream, but of serving her as she bids you, though that service carry you through a thous- and hells ” MERRITT DEWEY VONDY The Faculty ®0 THOSE who have labored patiently to instill knowledge where none grew before, to set high ideals, to teach us, who have tried to persuade us to do things which we did not want to do, who have scolded, sympathized and encouraged, we offer this sop—some day we will appreciate your efforts as we can not hope to do now. MARIETTA DENCHFIELD Lanuages “Whose accents flow with artless ease, Like Orient pearls at random strung.” ERWIN C. BENSON Manual Training Athletics Efficiency and forethought go hand in hand. ABBIE A. KAMBER Commercial “A melody wrung by her fleeting bow. With master touch and facile ease.” ROYAL M. NEHER Mathematics “Order is Heaven’s first law. VIOLA M. DANDRIDGE Music-Art “Another good man gone.” (It’s not announced, but we know it’s on.) MYRA E. CHACE Domestic Science “Cookery has become an art—a noble science.” CHESTER A. WOLFF Science “One science only will one genius fit, So vast is art, so narrow human wit.” Glass of 1918 Harold Gray, President; Julia Christensen, Vice-President Olive Verhey, Secretary; Maybelle Albers, Treasurer Abbie Kamber, Class Advisor Motto: “Conquering and still to conquer.” Colors: Orange and Black Flower: Black-eyed Susan HAROLD GRAY Resolved:—It is better to burn midnight gasoline than midnight oil. JULIA CHRISTENSEN She is pretty to walk with, And pretty to talk with, And pleasant, too, to think on.' OLIVE VERHEY Here buds the promise of celestial worth.” MAYBELLE ALBERS “The mildest manners, and gentlest heart.” LEONARD LENGER ‘The mind’s the standard of the man JULIA McLEAN ‘ For I am nothing, if not critical.’ HELEN SMITH Resolved:—To persuade all men to tip their hats. ETHEL TURPIN “ ‘Tis but a part we see and not the whole.” V IDA DANIELSEN As merry as the day is long.' IRENE BEEASDALE “Oh, men may come and men may go But I smile on forever.” SYBIL JEFFERIES “Enflamed with the study of learning. And the admiration of virtue.” MARGARET MACMILLAN “A maiden never bold, Of spirit so still and quiet that her motion Blush’d at herself.” NELLE BLEASDALE “Her modest looks the cottage might adorn, Sweet as the primrose peeps beneath the thorn. WALTER GORE “Fame is the spur that clear spirit doth raise. To scorn delights, and live laborious days. EDNA VONDY “And if it please you, so And if not, why, so. MARY ANDREWS “I’ll speak in a montrous little voice.” MILLICENT COLWELL —Postgraduate. “With malice toward none, With charity for all.” W. H. Turpin Plumbing Heating Tinning Brush, Colorado Capital and Surplus $50,000.00 First National Bank Brush, Colorado We are prepured to give you Security and Service We Aim to Please Anderson Bros. Druggists Quality and Service Always Lehman Hibhs Home of 1 Iart Schaffner Marx and Styleplus Clothing CLASS OF 1919 Arnold Sorenson, President Thelma Leeds, Secretary and Treasurer Motto: “Striving Upward” Colors: Lavender and White Flower: Sweet Peas RUBY RAGSDALE “Her very smiles are fairer far, Than smiles of other maidens are.” THELMA LEEDS Little, but Oh my! ESTHER MATZSICK “Virtue is like a rich stone, Best, plain set.” HETTY LARKIN “Beautiful as sweet. And young as beautiful, and soft as young. And gay as soft, and innocent as gay.” ALBERT HANSEN “There was a little man. And he had a little soul, And he said, ‘Little soul, Let us try, try, try!'” ORPHA SHORT “But rather tall.” KATHRYN SHICKLEY “She moves a Goddess and looks a queen.” IRA RESCH “The best men are moulded out of faults. And for the most part, become much more the better For being a little bad.” MYRTLE McSWEEN “Of manners gentle, of affections mild; In wit a woman, simplicity, a child.” HELEN STROMSOE “Sink or swim, live or die, I give my hand and my heart to— EVERETT SLOCUM The supersatisfaction of the “latest” in slang. HATTIE RESCH “Thy modesty's a candle to thy merit.” RUTH MILLER She’s a winsome wee thing. IONE PETERSEN “Hang, sorrow! Care’ll kill a cat.” Meals at all hours The Gem Cafe WM. HOLZSCHUH. Prop. brush. COLO. Prompt Service Farmers State Bank of Brush Capital and Surplus, $55,500.00 A Home Bank The Brush Gash Grocery “Best of Each” A. R. WYLDBR Proprietor Phone Main 71 The Cash Meat Market Pete J. Bremer. Proprietor Fresh, Cured and Salt Meats Fish and Oysters in Season Brush 18 Hickory 551 CLASS OF 1920 Ida Hansen........................President Edna Davis........................Secretary Mabel Leerskov....................Treasurer E. C. Benson....................Class Advisor Flower: Red Rose. Colors: Maroon and White. Motto: Excelsior We imagine there is quite a future in store for this class. Most of the members are very much interested in athletics and the larger part of the Girls’ B. B. team are Sophs. Among the illustrious members are: Orange, a model student; Edna and Ida, athletes; Louise, a very intellectual young lady of high ambition; Loren White will probably be noted as a heavy weight champion some day (at least Mr. Benson says so). Marguerite Fair is the monkey of the Domestic Science class; John, the popular young man of B. H. S. has gained quite a reputation as a window breaker, having broken nearly every glass door and window in the building once (accidentally). Frances West just entered our school this year, appears to be a modest maid, but “sweet sixteen” is an unlucky (or lucky) age, judging from the reports of a certain Soph, party. Class of ’21 is large and we cannot name them all. They have worked in perfect harmony with their instructors and one another. SOPHOMORE GLASS ROLL First row (left to right)—Ruth Holzschuh, Marguerite Fair, Frances West, Ida Hansen, Esther Christensen, Francis Larsen, Sylvia Smith. Second Row—Wilma Leech, Wesley Long, Everett Haley, Martha Amen, Calvin Vondy, John Cameron. Third Row—Edna Davis, Mabel Leerskov, Myrtle Ragsdale, Louise Pitkin, Kathyrine McPhillips, Martha Grill, Rhoda Bolinger, Marjory Brown. Pete Zurawski “The Place to Eat’’ Brush, Colorado Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits, $50,000.0« The Stockmens National Bank of Brush Four per cent paid on time deposits The Brush Farmers Co-operative Elevator Go. B. H. McConnell. Manager Grain, Coal, Feed, Farm Supplies All rarm Products Emerson Theatre The Home of Clean Amusement H. N. Desky, the “reel man” Manager Brush, Colorado CLASS OF 1921 In September, 1917, there entered our High School a band of spring chickens to be known as the Class of ’21, or the “baby” class. They came into our school without as much as an apology, and have remained there unharmed ever since. Through sheer pity we let them go on and struggle with the difficulties which we knew they would be up against. Now we have allowed them a part of the roost and as long as they keep still and do not crow too early in the morning we will allow them to remain there. Among this younger generation we find some strange individuals. By this description they may be known: J. C. Brown, a lion among ladies, whose time and efforts are shamefully wasted on a Senior girl; is a big guy, wears pinch glasses and has a pimple just between his eyes. Edwin Seaman, the pride and joy of the Freshman class, is noted for his “cuteness” (knee high to a grasshopper). Avis Lary, a representative of the Spearmint Gum Factory, is the manliest of the womanly and she knows how to write love letters to perfection. Tommy Parks his car while he smokes cigarettes and makes dates. There are a multitude of other Freshies too numerous too mention, but they will always be found with the above and thereby they may be known. It matters not what faults these young students may have, they are innocent because of extreme youth. They are mighty intelligent for their years, and we are looking forward to them for great things some day. FRESHMAN CLASS ROLL First Row (left to right)—Hulda Webber, Pearl Vondy, Mildred Snyder, Margaret Cam- eron, Helen Lowe, Mary Savage, Harry Holzschuh, Tommy Mitchell, George Epperson, Thomas Parks, Everett White, Edwin Seaman, Eunice Andrews, Grace Adlfinger, Grace Ragsdale, Pearl Bowers, Doris Cross, Thelma Fawcett, Mae Colwell, Aage Johansen, George Lenhart, R. M. Neher, Jay Brown, Mercer Chambers. CLASS OF TWENTY-ONE George Epperson..............President Helen Lowe.........Secretary-Treasurer Royal M. Neher...........Class Advisor Class Flower: Lily of the Valley. Colors: Green and White. Motto: Labor omnia vincit. T Duenweg-Beery Hardware and Implement Co. Where you get satisfaction If you are not a customer Try it—it’s guaranteed BRUSH, COLORADO Clements’ Bakery is making VICTORY BREAD Try some Brush Auto and Supply Co. Auto Repairing hy Kxpert Mechanics SATISFACTORY SERVICE Both Telephones A Good Place to Eat” ‘•A Good Place to Sleep” The Southern Hotel FRANKpMART.NDAtE RrUsh, Colo. STUDENT BODY ASSOCIATION Walter Gore...........................President Irene Bleasdale.......................Secretary Thelma Leeds..........................Treasurer EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Harold Gray, President; Edna Vondy, Maybelle Albers, Ida Hansen, Charles Samples, Vincent Wiecher, Mae Colwell The student body was organized in October, and has under its control all the social and athletic activities of the school. This organization bought a $50 Liberty Bond, paraded to the public square and raised the National and Red Cross flags, conducted a number of good time gatherings, and has endeavored to raise the spirit and standard of the school. GOOD JUDGMENT First Girl: Where are you going to buy your graduation Outfiit? Second Girl: At the GEM of course, they have the best looking dresses, suits, reception gowns and just everything we need. Outfitters for Women and Girls THE GEM STORE The Girls’ Store DEBATING TRAM First Row (left to right)- Myrtle McSween, Mr. Neher. 2nd Howard Desky, Orange Nesbit. Only one debate was held this year—with Wray. Those favoring Brush lived highly in hopes for tl eir team during the debate, but Wray won. However we have not lost courage, and we know that our team made a good fight. We hope next year to bring better success, although one of our most able debaters, Mr. Howard Desky, has left us. “Somewhere in France” CAST OF CHARACTERS: Pierre Graudet, a Frenchman ......................Leonard Lender Madame Graudet, his wife......................Margaret Macmillan Nanon Graudet, their daughter.......................Julia McLean Jean,Graudet, their son.............................Harold Gray Lisette Graudet, their daughter, 6 years..........Corinne Nelson Mary Dale, American Red Cross Nurse..............Maybelle Albers Doc. Montaigne, French Doctor.......................Walter Gore Act I.—Time: Morning. Scene Living room of Graudet family Act II. Six months later. Scene The same. Characters in picture—(Back row from left to right): Harold Gray, Maybelle Albers, Margaret Macmillan, Leonard Lenger. Front row Julia McLean, Corrinne Nelson, H. Deskv. “The Patriot Girl” CAST OF CHARACTERS Penelope Winthrop of New York.............. Elizabeth, a maid.................% , Madame Katherine Dudley of Boston .... Constance Dudley ) , , , . Barbara Dudley her daughters .... Anthony Howland, an American soldier .... Sir Eustace Grafton, an Englishman......... . Ida Danielsen . Nelle Bleasdale Helen Smith I Ethel Turpin f Olive Verhey Julia Christensen . . Edna Vondy Act I.—The Awakening. Time—The early evening. Scene Drawing room of the Dudley’s in Boston. Act II. The Event. Time An hour later. Scene—The same. Time—One hour and a quarter. Characters in the picture—(Back row from left to right) Edna Vondy, Mary Andrews, Nelle Bleasdale, Julia Christensen, Ethel Turpin Front row (from left to right) Ida Daniel- sen, Olive Verhey, Helen Smith. “Somewhere in Snyder’’ and “The Patient Girl.” OR “BEHIND THE SCENES.” Snyder is a Rood little town made to order for the Brush Class of 1918. The last time they called there they were asked to perform for the patrons of that city merely to show them that they appreciated being there. The plays they endeavored to give were “Somewhere in 1 ranee” and ‘The Patriot Girl.” As they served the purpose for which they were intended we will leave them and see what happened elsewhere. They went in cars to the school house, got there in time to investigate the premises which were covered with trapezes, swings, teeter-totters and a good, strong shoot-de-shoot (you know what that is). Well, they all took turns with the swings, etc., but the shoot-de-shoot seemed to be the favorite (imagine them if you can). But even dignified seniors were children enough not to want to do one thing long. Most of the stores of the place were then called upon. While getting ready for supper a few impromptu numbers were given by the ever-ready ones. I he most interesting perhaps, was the pantomine (you surely remember that). I think it was merely a rehearsing of a part in the play, but the stove behind him caused him to bring his hand forward at just the right time to make a fitting climax. Supper was served, but the table would only serve the girls. The boys waited patiently, but one of the girls was very con- siderate and said she was going to hurry through so that poor, skinny Harold wouldn’t have to wait any longer. The little New Yorker was unable to eat any at all because of an excess of sweets before meal time (we don’t know what that means, and since the war they tell us not to try it). We tried to sympathize with her. Olive was seized with a spell of choking and later while we were hastening from the building she stumbled on the steps. I think she was trying to prove that the proverb “Aller Guten Dinge Sind Drei” should be changed into English, thus: “Of all accidents there are two.” However we got back to the school house safely. All was darkness in the building, but we were soon escorted inside by two patriotic janitors. While they were getting the lights ready someone called out in a bold voice, “Where was Moses when the light went out?” It seemed as though none knew, because everything was silent for a time, when a timid voice was heard to say in low tones, “I don’t care where Moses is, please tell me where I am before a German grabs me.” Soon the school house was lighted and the people came, but they saw nothing of what was going on behind the scenes. Imagine if you like, what they heard. The boys dressed first, and if you think women are slow, just wait on a man when he is making up (only two of them too). But when at last they did open the door to the girls, you heard a jumble like this: “Comb my hair first.” “0, what did Harold do with those boots and breeches?” Stand up a minute, please, until I get my suit case.” What do you think I am, a hairdresser and manicurist, and an actress too?” I am going to comb my hair first and whoever—.” “That’s mine, please let me have it.” “Well, when do I get to look in that glass?” “Tell him he can’t come in.” “How do you know?” “How do you get into these trousers?” “Give me that comb and that right quick.” “I’ll show you.” “That’s funny, let me see it.” “Oh is it that, well I’ve tried every way to get that waist on before he knocked again.” “0, my dad showed me how when I wore overalls.” ‘‘Why, Nelle, you’ve got your collar sewed to the bottom of your waist instead of the neck.” “Yes, I am.” “Say, kiddie, your cheeks are too red and your lips are not on straight.” “He says he’s going to Brush after them, but it’s getting late, and— “Shut up, I guess I know what I am doing.” “Yes, when I get my hair powdered.” “What do I care for the sword?” “Yes, you look scrumptuous, go out and give me some room.” “Shut up, they’re going to give the first play.” All was silent. The play started and so did the whispers. “Oh, I wish it were over.” “Gee, you did swell,” etc., were the remarks heard now. Some did not Hooverize on sugar that night as it was in lump form, and served the purpose of candy, and a very enjoyable pastime behind the scenes. When the plays were over the scramble for clothes and suitcases began again and with fresh vim. Some are always grasping for knowledge and higher education. One girl learned a new place for combs. Per- haps this was lower education, although it was on top (ask Ethel). The Seniors, though they live to be as old as Methuselah, never will forget their experi- ence as actors and actresses. “A COLLEGE TOWN”-JUNIOR PLAY Confusion reigns. “Where in thunder are my smoky goggles?” “Where’s your skirt, Tad?” “Gee, forget it!” “Hey, Margery, fasten this blamed skirt on for me. We are afraid that “Prof. Popp” acquired a bad habit when we hear: “Ish Dicky to be married? Poor Dicky! send him a copy of Dantish inferno or Miltonsh Paradish Losht.” “Scotch” too, seemed to have a liking for the “good old weed.” Well, kids, it’s after one o’clock, let’s go home and try going to bed for once. Good night, everybody. (Quick curtain) Walkover Shoes For Men Best for the Price. For Sale hy The Pitkin Store Brush Colorado Dorothy Dodd Shoes For Ladies We Carry Something for Everybody Macy’s Variety Store A. L. Macy. Proprietor Brush. Colorado Our Aim is to Satisfy Our Customers Feed Poultry and Stock Supplies. Grain The Brush Milling Mercantile Company We guarantee every sack of “Golden Rod Flour” Routt County Coal All Kinds of Seeds The City Meat Market C. Schweikhardt Brush, Colorado Ryland Groves “For Better Clothes” See Our Windows Foster Lumber Go. A full line of the best building materials at all times M. L. HINES, Manager Try Us One stick or a carload Carroll Motor Co. Authorized Ford Sales and Service When in trouble try our repair shop. Compet- ent men in charge Hiking-Snappers. Camera and Hiking Club This jolly bunch of hikers rambles out of town on some country road to a picturesque place, where they roast weenies and marshmallows, take pictures or eat candy or peanuts (not any more, it isn’t patriotic). One time in particular is remembered; it really wasn’t cold, but there was good ice, and a few of these hikers made their way to the old Beaver with weenies and buns. You’ll have to use your imagination, seeing the Virginia reel played on the ice, be- cause no camera happened to be along. The purpose of the club is to have a hike every two weeks, taking as many pictures as possible, and having as good a time as people out for that express purpose can have. They also develop films in the laboratory. STOCK JUDGING TEAM The team won fifth place in the Stock Judging contest at Fort Collins. READING CLUB This organization is composed of Senior girls and is for the purpose of reading books connected with their English work. They meet once a month at the homes of the members and each member reports on one book. The girls look on these meetings as the one informal meeting time of all the Senior girls. BOYS’ BASKET BALL TEAM First row (left to right)- Harold Gray, Ira Resch, Powell Dodd, John Cameron. Second row-Loren White, Mr. Benson, Leonard Lenger. Although greatly hindered by the lack of a “gym,” the boys were not discouraged, and obtained a vacant building and converted it into a heatless and therefore “patriotic gym.” 1 he floor was fine, but gosh, the ceiling! Just watch them when they get the new gymna- sium. i wo out of the four games played were won. The Brush Hardware Furniture and Supply Company The store where you get value received for your money Your friends can buy anything you can give them—except your photograph Callier Studio “For Those Who Care” The Brush Tribune The leading newspaper of Brush and vicinity Our Job Printing department is equipped with the very latest type faces Paperhangers come; Paperhangers go but— Rogers is here to stay O. B. Fawcett Son Harness, Separators Farm Implements Hardware “WE HANDLE ONLY THE BEST H. H. Kaltenberger Merchant Tailor Suits made $20 and upward French Dry. Steam and Dry Cleaning Maple 561 Brush, Colo. Peters Shoes For every member of the family The best for the price, what- ever the price may be. Nelson Merc. Co. Main 25 Brush 90 ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Charles Samples, President. Ida Hansen, Secretary. Leonard Lenger, Treasurer This association has control ot the financial affairs of the Basketball and Tennis Club which they organized this year. GIRLS’ BASKET BALL TEAM First row (left to right)—Louise Pitkin, Mabel Leerskov, Ida Hansen, Nellie Knearl Ruth Holzschuh. Second row Grace Ragsdale, Margaret Macmillan, Martha Grill, Myrtle Ragsdale. Third row—Helen Smith, Mr. Benson, Edna Davis. The girls played three games, two with Merino and one with Akron, of which only three were lost. Sickness, lack of numbers and practice were some of the handicaps. They expect to do better in the “NEW GYM” next year. Irene (after Junior play)—What’s the matter with your eyes, Everett? Everett—I’ve got spinal mengitis. Mr. Nelson—There are three ways to scatter news—telegraph, telephone, tell a woman. Mr. Moore (in Science class)—What is a Cartesian diver? Helen Smith—It's a little glass figure that looks like the devil floating in water. Mr. Moore (in Botany)—Ira, what is a cotyledon? Ira—It’s the dope they use instead of lard. INDUCTIVE REASONING All fools wear white neckties Charles wear a white necktie Therefore Charles is a fool. Miss Denchfield (in English to Chas., Ira and Everett) What did the triangular confer- ence in the corner just finish saying? Boys:—Nothing. Miss Denchfield—Please don’t say it so loud next time. Myrtle, Sybil and Margaret greatly enjoyed themselves the first night of “Junior Play practice.” Albert Hansen came in with his Interstate. They took a long ride and Albert got the reply, “Call again.” GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB The Girls’ Glee Club was organized in 1916 by Mary Olive Smith, and was reorganized in 1917 by iola Dandridge. The girls have worked diligently, and at different times go out to sing for the sick and the old people. The musical program which they gave in November encouraged the girls to do better work. First row (left to right) - Ida Danielsen, Ruth Holzschuh, Ida Hansen, Grace Adlfinger, Helen Lowe, Margaret Cameron, Grace Ragsdale. Second row Edna Davis, Mabel Leerskov’ Nelle Rleasdale, Mavbelle Albers, Ethel Turpin, Thelma Fawcett, Mae Colwell. Third row— Hetty Larkin, Sybil Jefferies, Helen Stromsoe, Miss Dandridge, Myrtle Ragsdale, Louise Pitkin Mary Savage. HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA This organization was started about mid-year, with Miss Kamber as supervisor. We expect great things of them some day. You know the old proverb, “Great oaks from little acorns grow.” UKELELE CLUB Ida Danielsen, President; Frances West, Vice-President; Thelma Leeds, Treasurer; Miss Dandridge, Supervisor First row (left to right)—Nellie Knearl, Edna Davis, Thelma Leeds, Ida Danielsen Ruth Holzschuh. Second Row -Mae Colwell, Alma Madsen, Ida Hansen, Louise Pitkin. Third row-Frances West, Miss Dandridge, Mabel Leerskov, Nellie Thompson. These dozen girls can be heard every Wednesday evening, above the hum-drum of after- school chatter, practicing away at popular patriotic melodies, which they play and sing at different programs and entertainments. The “Uke” club was organized in the fall of 1917 Favorite Expressions Ethel Turpin Harold Gray Ida Uanielsen Olive Verhey Julia Christensen Maybelle Albers Mary Andrews Edna Vondy Nelle Bleasdale Margaret Macmillan Julia McLean Helen Smith Irene Bleasdale Sybil Jefferies . Walter Gore . Leonard Lenger My side! Bats in the belfry! It gives me a pain I can’t locate! Geminy whop! For John’s sake! That looks kippy! Good gracious! Oh miserie! I was all swelled up to tell you ! I’ve lost my rep! Good night, nurse! It’s a whale of a thing! Excuse me for ‘livin’! My gash! Hush, be quiet! Geminy Christmas! • O L-KTV 1 HMH Jokes The humorously inclined collected these notes during the school year in the hopes of touching your funny bone. Heard at 12 o’clock: Oh, Miss Marsh, please dismiss us. Half of the boys in this class are starving to death. (Remember, there are only two boys in the Senior Class). A moralist is one who believes that a man with a future never had a past and a woman with a past can never have a future. Ruby R. to Ira R., at the drug store—Do you rent records free of charge? Why does Turk like a basket ball game better than some of his studies? Why, because no one is on the side lines telling him to “cut it out” (talking of course) and in classes there is. In Com. Arithmetic—Now, who will tell me what is included in third class mail? Bright Freshie—Everything that is not in first and second classes. Olive V. (heard on Monday morning)--Resolved never to giggle in church again. Ad.— Right in the drug store to purchase your lemon linger and orange nabisco. Walter (in Assembly)—We can’t have a basket ball game Wednesday night, because that would interfere with “Prayer Practice.” A dashing young Sophomore, Marjory and the President of the Student body motored to Antelope Springs. It must be clearly understood by all that they did not elope. Mr. B. “Will the captain of the Boys’ Basket Ball team see me for arrangements for the next gams.” Ira R.—“Ain’t such an animal here.” Dewey and Calvin happened to be tongue-tied when they were babies and they were taken to the doctor to have the strings cut. We overheard their mother say that the doctor made a miscalculation and cut them too far. History Student.—“What will they do with the kaiser after the war?” Mr. Neher.—“Most likely he’ll travel with Barnum Bailey’s.” First Senior (meditating)—“What have I got to do tomorrow?—Physics, Manual Train- ing, an empty period.” Second Senior (across the aisle).—“You’re right, it’s an empty period if you refer to your study period.” Miss M. “If you haven’t had time to eat your dinner, you may leave the room.” Vincent W. (busily munching peanut brittle)—“But I’ve got such a bad cold, I have to eat cough drops.” Mr. N.—“What is sleight of hand?” Robert Pitkin—“It is something you know is a fake, but you like to know how in the Sam Hill it is worked.” Helen S. (discussing Junior play with Ira R.)—Some parts are pretty soft. Ira R.—What do you mean SOFT? Miss M. (in spelling)—Intagilos means opposite of cameos. Lillian M. (reflecting)—If it is the opposite of head, then it must be feet. Directions for finding the way to classes:—Keep to the right! Keep to the left' Go around the post! Speed limit 90 miles per! Watch the arrows! Watch your step. Miss D. (Study in Ancestors in English)-Well, John, what luck did you have in finding out about your ancestors? John—Papa was too busy to tell me about them, and when I looked in the encyclopedia, there were so many Camerons I did not know which one to claim. Arnold (in debate)—As for holding the cigarette tightly between the teeth, the averaire smoker isn t a bulldog. • • Maybelle (in Girls’ Manual Training class) Mr. Benson, what is a T devil and where is it. Mr. Benson—You mean a T bevil. People always say what they have on their minds. Mr. B. (in Basketry)—Julia C., I’d hate to have you for a housekeeper. Julia C. Don’t worry, you won’t have to. Then—And Now IRENE BLEASDALE Irene’s smile is bestowed upon everyone, and she is the most original and acute (a cute) thinker ever produced. She appalls all the students in the Physics class by her knowledge on that subject, and never fails to find an answer for “what is the angle of refraction?” (or the critical angle? and all the other questions the rest of us tremble at). She takes life cheerfully and persists in being happy, which accounts for the nickname “Solidified Sunshine.” SYBIL JEFFERIES Sybil has made a good record as a student, having finished her course in three years. Her talents are numerous and she is a general favorite with everyone. She intends to he a book-keep- er, and we wish her all success in her future work. EDNA VONDY Edna is one of the best debaters among our girls and a girl who gets what she goes after though she “tear down every stone in the house.” This sterling quality, determination, will carry her over many rough places in life’s path. JULIA McLEAN “I am a very calm and gentle looking maiden with black hair and dark eyes. I find it very convenient to ditch the last period every day; I make it a rule never to attend important class meetings. I was given the important position as Joke Editor on “1 he Sagebrush,” and as I am clever and witty and a fluent speaker, I think I have been successful. If there is anything more untrustworthy than a man. it is a boy. Thank the Lord I have no use for either, and Providence has protected me from both.” JULIA CHRISTENSEN One of the most promising members of the class, soon to be cast out in the cold, cold world is Julia Christensen. Julia is very interested in the present world war and we often wonder why she says: 4 Oh. George, but it’s cold.” She is a tall, good looking girl and likes everybody and everybody loves her. HAROLD GRAY President and pride of the Senior Class. His talents lie along every line of life. In Music and Phvsics he is especially brilliant. As a writer and cartoonist, he is there with the goods, as witnessed by the many works from his pen on the pages of the “Sagebrush,” upon whose staff he was an able worker. He has never been caught accent on caught) in any meanness. When in future years he settles down as a long bearded scientist, we have no doubt that he will be an honored citizen of Brush, and may even be elected to the office of mayor. HELEN SMITH Helen first honored Brush with her presence in 1915, when she decided to cast her lot with the students of B. H. S. in the class of 1918. Her greatest ambition is to be a school teacher. She was the original discoverer of the spirit of the Senior class, and in the literary line she shines especially. She is a booster for everything and is the kind of a pupil we need at Brush High. OLIVE VERHEY The word “poetess” suggests a dreamy eyed person who drifts around with her head in the clouds and rarely descends to the earth where common people grub along. But in Olive the Senior class has a poetical monkey that is firmly addicted to perch- ing on the top of her seat, despite the frantic efforts of one member of the faculty to make her stop. The monkey is fond of peanuts and has been known to eat candy. MARY ANDREWS Mary studies harder than any other person in school, and she believes “silence is golden” and is very modest. Her hus- band will always get the last word, for she doesn’t believe in making a fuss. We don’t know what her ambition is. but feel sure it is something worth while. ETHEL TURPIN I am not a person of great note, hut am only hindered from being so by my own modesty. Positions of honor and trust have often been given me and they have been creditably filled. I show signs of great musical ability; English is my favorite study but I sport an antipathy to Physics. I have no patience with flirts, and never been “known” to do a rash deed. I am in- deed a “type of the wise, who soar, but never roam.” LEONARD LENGER During the four years of Leonard’s presence in B. H. S. his conduct has been very commendable. He is a good athlete and a fine student. It is believed that when he launches upon his career as a farmer quite a stir will he created in agricultural cir- cles. Leonard has never been known to sing a sentimental song or write poetry. We think his sole ambition is to be a cow-boy and a real bad man, but the only way he lives up to this is in ap- pearance. IDA DANIELSEN Not very tall and “inversely proportional to the square of the distance” but the cheerful heights on which my mind lives gives me as broad an outlook as Julia McLean, for instance. I dote on art and am one of the shining literary and elocutional stars of the class. MAYBELLE ALBERS We are proud to have Mabel graduate in our class, as she is a brilliant student. The members of the English classes will never forget the fine compositions she always wrote. She is always happy and has a host of friends. As a Red Cross Nurse in the Senior play she showed ability in that line and some day we may hear of a second Florence Nightingale. NELLE BLEASDALE Nelle is a very jolly young person and if it were not for the diamond sparkling on the proper finger, we are sure she would make a good comedian. She is usually found busy knit- ting for soldiers, especially one soldier. She finished her course the first semester this year, but comes hack every day to take cooking. Wonder why? MARGARET MACMILLAN Margaret came to us at the beginning of our senior year from North Denver High. She has been the able assistant of Mrs. Finney in the Primary room this year. She is an athletic fiend and delights in tennis and basket ball. This young lady is possessed of a most infectious giggle, as those who have felt the vibrations of a church pew can testify. Her motto is, “smile and the world smiles with you, weep, and the laugh is on you.” THE SENIOR PARTY We come down with a crash. Everybody here? Oh yes, we are all safe upon the benches, even Miss Kamber. Rather jolly, but such are the bumps when riding in a truck Wonder it Ida’s satin pumps can stand the mud? Well at last, here’s Christensen and hospitality. Already the Prince of Paris has lost his hat. VV ho knows where to find it? Number 10, sir?- Who sir? no sir, not I sir, who then sir’ no sir, and so on. Oh, it’s raining, raining as if it had had experience and knew how to do it properly. But why worry? We can still eat our refreshments, done up in green and white in honor of St. I atnck, and we can still walk back to town. But we won’t walk. Under the guidance of our chauffeur Harold, we continue our skidding way back to town, tired but happy. The Senior Class of ’18 having consulted the old witch, the black cat, the seven dwarfs and other demons of the outer darkness, request your presence at eight o’clock, October 31st 1917, where the fairy godmother will further direct your course. This was the night in w'hich the Seniors chose to entertain a few outsiders. The young men had quite a chase to find the fair ladies whose names and directions for finding were on the sheets of paper they carried, after which the couples went to the music room, where they danced the Virginia reel and enjoyed themselves in various other ways. At 11:30 a Halloween lunch was served in the kitchen. HOW ABOUT A NEW HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING? I)o we need one? Well, I guess we do. Just look at the place we now occupy! Please good people of Brush, give us a real, up-to-date High School building, with a presentable As- sembly with a stage to present our school plays, and please give us a real, “sure-enuff” Gym., in which we can have gymnasium work, basket ball games, military drilling and all kinds of activities. Just take one good look at the place we used for a gym—then BOOST for a new High School Building. Some men were made for soldiers, Others were made to be bums. Some men were made for sailors, While others were made to be none. Brains were made for a student, Spaghetti was made for wops. Modesty was for the prudent, Yet knowledge was made for the profs. Curiosity was made for the maidens, Money was made for the miser, Beauty was made for the chickens, And hell was made for the kaiser. FRESHMEN RECEPTION On the night of September 12, the Seniors welcomed the Freshmen by a reception in their honor. They were requested to wear green dunce caps, which they did, some of them so long and heavy they must have been a burden, and a few were as jaunty as Happy Hooli- gan’s tin can. October 1.—Mr. Moore resigned and left the Science to its fate. There was much weep- ing and wailing and gnashing of teeth. Mr. Wolff, his successor, arrived on Oct. 4th, and everyone was soon reconciled to the change. SPECIMENS OF ENGLISH COMPOSITION Mr. E. H. Slocum, 519 Carson St., Brush, Colo., My Sincere Friend: I am thinking seriously of using the flivver some warm night next December. There will, of course, be two others invited, but of this we will not now speak. You will be given due notice. Yours (not literally). Mr. A. S. Sorenson, N. Carson St., Brush, Colo. My Sincere Friend, Sorney: A. SORENSON. I am pleased to state that I will be tickled to death to accept your kind invitation little flivver ride some warm evening next December. As ever, to the SLOCUM. THE COOKING CLASS Whomsoever cometh in when they are eating, they offer them to eat of that which they have, though but little enough prepared for themselves. If any stranger come in they pres- ently give him to eat of that which they have; many a time, and at all times of the noon hour, when nothing hath been ready, they have risen to prepare something. (With appologies to Roger Williams). _ . . , . , Did you ever visit the cooking class? This is the wav it sounds; Is it all right tf 1 don t wear my cap today, Miss Chace?” “Oh, Miss Chace, MissChace, Miss Chace! is it three times the recipe?’’ “Oh, dear, I always have to wash dishes when I have a clean apron.” “Bang! there goes your dollar.” “Eatless dav today again, girls.” “How many more times must I serve the naughty boys at table 3?” “How many of us are there?” “Oh, goody, I serve the soup.” “Bring on the towels, I don't take in washing after 12:30.” “Girls, did you ever figure out how many peanut butter sandwiches we have made? 150 once a vyeek for 30 weeks, just 4,500 that’s all.” But we have had some happy times after all -in spite of the peanut butter sandwiches, washing towels, etc., and wish we could do it all over again. DON’TS Don’t sample anything more than five times before it is cooked. Don’t wear anybody else’s apron more than a week or you might get caught. Don’t drown while washing dishes. Don’t rush off before you’re done, (for Martha). THINGS WE DON’T UNDERSTAND Why Louise don’t like Dago food? What became of Mae’s blanc mange? What is the matter with peanut butter sandwiches? Where all those dirty towels came from? How in the world Ida D’s dishes got broken if she didn’t break them. TP '■ . 7 . , 4 GIRLS’ MANUAL TRAINING CLASS .... “Now listen, don’t let the gauge slip, what did I tell vou?” “Hold it with your thumb ” How wide shall I make this board?” “Can’t you read your drawing?” “Can I saw this with a back saw? ‘ Helen, is this a rip or a cross cut saw?” “Oh, this is so tiresome, my fingers are almost worn out.” “Haven’t we got some new sand paper? this is awful ” “Brush the top of your desk first, then the drawer.” “Say, that isn’t fair why don’t the boys have to clean their desks after using them? we always have to.” “What did vou do this for, kid’” I m glad I have company in not being able to read this drawing—I believe you studied about as hard as I did. I couldn’t repeat it to save my neck.” “I’ve taken the red stain down, be- cause the German kids from the Knearl school alwaye choose that.” “My goodness, it isn’t what you like todo that helps you.” “All right, put your work away—just wait a minute while I in- spect your desk dra .vers. Miss D. (in English 4) Please define “Puffed up.” Ethel T. The condition of a person’s head which require a shoe horn to put their hat on. To Let—Several rooms in Sorney’s upper story. One of the Faculty: The first year of my married life my wife was so sweet, I wanted to eat her wish I had now. The first year of my marrc d life was bliss. Now it is a blister. Julia C.: Oh, Harold, did the dummy come? Harold G. (Enter Helen): Yes, here she comes now. EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief . Assistant Editor . Business Manager Assistant Manager Literary Editor Art Editor Music Editor Joke Editor . Photographs Advertising Editors General Advisor Helen Smith . Ethel Turpin Harold Gray . 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Service Day and Night Both Telephones Farewell And now, dear reader, you come to the end of the book which has taken nine months of patient work to bring about. If you think the task is easy, try one yourself. If its success were to be measured by the time spent on it, it would be a “howling” success, but such, alas, is not the case. We trust you will judge gently and hope your disappointment will not be hard to bear. We tender our heartiest thanks to those- the adver- tisers who made it possible, financially, to publish our book, and to Miss Dandridge and the Art Class; Mr. Madison, the printer, and to the many others we wish to express our ap- preciation of the efforts you have expended in behalf of The Sage Brush. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF. 1