Brush High School - Sagebrush Yearbook (Brush, CO)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1929 volume:

To Hie ace - asoiring students Of this Brush High school today, Whose propellol'S are substantial, Not relying on fa he's sway; Not for hero-worship longing. But success upon those wings; Not just sifting in their cockpits And awaiting other Hungs, Bat alert to every nimbus To each pocket in the air; Not air tramping or stunt flying, Ever heading straightway there; Streaking upward to the smoke fringe Of the winners cloud so fair; Landing on the field, successful, On a flight no others dare; To those someday hero-aces Mingled in oar number here. Do we dedicate this annual In this air-exploring year. -Vivian Hubbard- W?hen we hear Hie roar Of a D H 4 fs it zooms above the plain, Our blood runs high,, cAnd we long to fly $fh that bird in irs vast domain. Let us all prepare Nou; to fake the air In our crafts of new designs. Success depends On the odds and ends Vhich We build in their graceful lines Over land and sea Our one aim shall be To onward and upward fly Our thoughts will turn, dlnd we’ll often yearn fora landing df old Brush Frailly■jfoftvpfaty— CENTRAL PLATOON SCHOOL BRUSH HIGH SCHOOL O. B. Schooley C. A. Gray J. C. Malchow B. M. Madsen Dr. w. e. Turner An Appreciation to the School Board The Brush High School wishes to express its appreciation to the men who have served so faithfully and well on the school board. They not only have given us service and the best of whatever they could afford but also have taught us what the necessary qualities are if we, too, are to serve the public. By observing the characters and personality of these public-serving men we have learned that we must do the following things: Whatever we undertake to do. we must determine to finish it: we must be calm and meet the world in a human way: we must use good judgment and be dependable: we must be friendly and congenial: we must be jolly and enjoy life: if we wish to do our best toward helping an undertaking, we must be willing to give our time to it. Biush High School has a very friendly and appreciative attitude toward its school board, but how could our feeling be otherwise with such men as these as directors? Helen Hansen. Mr. R. D. Cash Superintendent Who hasn't seen his cheery smile, who hasn’t enjoyed his talks about “the finest thing in the world ? He has done much for our school and is always thinking of new ways to help the students to enjoy more fully their educational life. Miss Evangeline Anderson Secretary The busy secretary, who has charge of the “excuses in the office, is well-liked by all the students of Brush High School and is always interested in their inter- ests.” MR. A. E. Corfman Principal Here is a man! He is busy, kindly, sympathetic, always inter- ested; he is always for us. He is one who has done the best he can for the school and who. though he may be busy, has time for a friend- ly. helpful word with us! Through smiles and troubles his attitude is always one of loyalty to dear B. H. S. and to us. [6] THE FACULTY—See next page for write-up [7] T5he “ Daily c.Dozen Attention Let us introduce to you our “Daily Dozen”—the pilot instructors of the Brush Aeronautical School. As each one has an interest in the social as well as the business life of the school. Itt us introduce them personally. The pilot of the athletic and history departments is Mr. Volgamore. who is well-loved by his boys and who has successfully coached the athletic teams of the school. He is also a lover of history and imparts his knowledge to his pupils with long talks on the modern and ancient men of history. One of our best-known and best liked—the pilot instructor of agriculture. Carl Law—left early in the school year for a different field. His friendly smile and word is greatly missed by all the members of the community. Harold Johnson, a jolly, likeable fellow, came to take Mr. Law’s place. He knows his potatoes and is always busy teaching his boys how to judge livestock in the best way. The one who controls the “ups and downs” of the school is Everett Lane, who has charge of the music department. Because he is himself, he keeps his students interested in their work. He has sponsored several operettas and recitals for the different music organizations. We know you have met Isma Dickover. the one who trained our girls and sent them to state championship honors in 1927 and as mnners-up in 1929! She is also an ace in algebra and geometry. And Alberta Wolfe! Who of the “early birds” hasn’t seen Miss Dickover and Miss Wolfe hurrying to breakfast together? Some of her students pursue the studies of Caesar. Cicero, and Virgil: others are instructed in the ways and habits of “fishworms” and “potato bugs.” The students who experiment with hydrogen and nitrogen are instructed by Lilah Johnson. She is well-liked by all who know her. You who are seeking good cooks will be pleased to meet Miss Hirleman. pilot of domestic science. Lagging appetites are inspired about noon with the delicious odors that float mischiev- ously upstairs. Her classes have excelled in their art: this is due to her instructions. Then there's Mildred Harbaugh. another of our “3-H's.“ She is the pilot of Freshman English and Spanish. As Junior sponsor she helps the Juniors over their troubles. Where two H's are. there the other will be also: so let us introduce to you Georgia Haynes, the commercial pilot, who teaches her pupils how to fly high in the realms of the business world. Although she has been with us only a few months, her associates have learned to know and like her better every day. The instructor who first had her position was her sister. Alta Haynes, who. too. was well liked but chose to fly the ship of matrimony. She was wed to Mr. Malcolm Collier on New Year’s Day. Now. Julia Eriksen! Efficiency and Service might well have been her names, for she is always active, sponsoring the Dramatic Club and directing class plays. Of course she has other duties, too—teaching us the “do’s and don’t’s” of the English language. Who is that sweet, smiling woman with her? That is Mrs. Bass. who. through art. shows her pupils how to find the beauty in the world about them. So to the last—but in no way the least—George Whiteaker. the pilot of manual training. For several years he has been the “Seniors' Daddy.” and without him life would be dreary indeed. That is all! Each goes his way! But though the human form is gone, the spirit of them will always be cherished in our lives! “Great, let us call them, for they conquered the hearts of all of us!” f « 1 Mildred Young. Senior Class History Art Fritzler..................................President JACK Benson - -- -- -- - Vice-President Mildred Grondahl..............................Secretary Willis Graham - -- -- -- - Treasurer George Whiteaker................................Sponsor On August 31, 1925, about sixty recruits entered Brush High Training School to prepare for the “flight of life.” During the first year we took the ground tests under the supervision of Miss Eriksen and Miss Dickover. As there were some that could not withstand the aviation tests, they withdrew from the course. In the second year Mr. Law directed our solo flights, which we took in our green and white planes. A few had the misfortune to crash their planes. Miss Smith supervised our private pilot flights. One night we held a gay carnival in the hangar. A few weeks later we exhibited our dramatic ability in the play, “Daddy-Long-Legs'. In honor of those receiving their last ranks and leaving the school, we gave a banquet in the hangar, which was transformed into a Japanese garden for the occasion. Mr. Whiteaker superintended our flights as licensed commercial pilots during the last year, in which we all worked diligently to attain the rank of transport pilot. As each one climbs into the cockpit of his plane, ready for the “take-off on his flight of life, each will direct his ship toward a star to carry out the motto of the class, “Hitch your plane to a star.” Vivian Hubbard Elizabeth Simpson Helen Hansen [10] a Vivian Pearl Hubbard— Hubby” Likes to laugh, to play, to live: That’s just like our jolly ViV. Member B. H. S.. I-2-3-4; Class Officer. 2: Int. Basket- ball. 4; Glee Club. 3-4; Mixed Chorus. 4; Operetta. 3-4; Latin Club. 3-4. Officer. 3; Dramatic Club. 3-4; Class Play. 3: Class History. 4; Scholastic Meet, 1-2; National Honor Society. 3-4; School paper. 3. Requika Woodward— Rck Just a little, jovial lass. All a-whirl, and full of ”sass. Member B. H. S.. 1-2-3-4; Class Officer. I: Int. Basket- ball. 4; Band. 2; Operetta. 3: Dramatic Club. 4; Class Play. 3; Class Prophecy. 4; (lorn. Meet. 2-3; Annual Staff. 4. Victor LeRoy Stoops— Vic” A boy polite to everyone. He always leaves his work well done. Member B. H. S.. 12-3-4; Class Officer. 3: Football. 3-4; Basketball. 1-2-3; Dramatic Club. 3-4; Class Play. 3. James Giauque— Fat” Full of teasing, full of fun. Always a friend to everyone. Member B. H. S.. 1-2-3-4; Football. 2-3-B4; Int. Basket- ball. 4; Operetta. 4; Ag. Club. 1-2. Gertrude Mary Grady— Trudy” A black-haired lass with Irish tongue. She has a smile for everyone. Member B. H. S.. 1-2-3-4; Class Officer. 3; Orchestra. 1-2; Glee Club, 4; Mixed Chorus. 1-4; Operetta. 1-2-4; Dra- matic Club. 4; School Paper. 3. Irene Mitts Pleasant, hind, and very serene, Is this little maiden. Miss Irene. Member B. H. S.. 2-3-4. Margaret Altie Winger This basketball player, tall and nice. Is a true-blue friend, though quite precise. Member B. H. S.. 1-2-3-4; Basketball. 3-B4; Int. Basket ball. 1-2 4. Glenn Wind— Windy” The small, mischievous chap. Glenn Wind, Never said much, but he always grinned. Member B. H. S.. 3-4; Band. 3; Orchestra. 3-4; Class Play. 3. Alvin W. Stefeensen Our Alvin is a bashful chap. For girls he doesn't give a rap. Member B. H. S.. 1-2-3-4: Orchestra. 2; Ag. Club. 1-2- 3-4; Ag. Judging Team. 3. Melba Henderson— Melb Impulsive Melba, with joyful heart. In all activities takes a part. Member B. H. S.. 1-2-3-4; Band. 1-2-3-4; Orchestra. 1-2-3-4; Glee Club. 1-2: Mixed Chorus. 1: Operetta. 2-4; Dramatic Club. 2-3-4; Play. 4; Saxophone Band. 2. Helen Nicolene Hansen— Nickie A gentle lassie, fair and sweet. Who's always happy, calm, and neat. Member B. H. S.. 1-2-3-4; Class Offirer. 3: Glee Club. 1-3-4; Mixed Chorus. 1-4; Operetta. 1-2-3-4; Latin Club. 3-4. Officer. 3; Dramatic Club. 3-4. Officer. 4; Class History. 4; Com. Meet. 1-2-3: National Honor Society. 3-4; Glee Club Quartette. 3; School Paper. 3. : h i Blanche M. Middlemist— Bee Although not of the noisy sort. A friend to all and a good sport. Member B. H. S.f 1-2-3-4; Spanish Club. 2-3. Alice RASOR— Shorty In music. Alice does her share: They all miss her when she's not there. Member B. H. S.. 1-2-3 4; Band. 4; Glee Club. 2; Mixed Chorus. 2: Operetta. 2: School Paper, 3. Llewellyn Bass— Dutch’' Up and down the halls he strolled. Shying all the girls so bold. Member B. H. S., 1-2-3-4; Football. 1-B2-B3-B4: Basket- ball. 3-4; Int. Basketball. 4; Track. 4; Ag. Club. 2; National Athletic Society. 3-4. Florence Cassady Sauerbreit—- F or e riorence Cassady. maid of charm. Walked the aisle on a bridegroom's arm. Member B. H. S., 4. Ruth M. Cox—“Coxey Man delights not me. she said: One will never turn my head. Member B. H. S.. 3-4; Int. Basketball. 4. Edith Awmiller—“Eddie Yvonne and Edith are great chums: When one needs help, the other comes. Member B. H. S.. 1 -2-3-4; Spanish Club. 1-2; Cora. Meet. 3. Lenore Caroline Clark—“Norm A jolly maid with the voice of a lark. A lasting friend and a Latin shark. Member B. H. S., 1-2-3-4; Girls' Sophomore Quartette. 3; Girls’ Trio. 4; Glee Club. 3-4; Mixed Chorus. 4; Operetta, 3-4; Latin Club. 3-4; Dramatic Club. 3-4; Class Play. 3. Robert W. Samples— Bob He often keeps the class amused: Of all the pranks he is accused. Member B. H. S., 1-2-3-4; Class Officer. 2-3-B4; Basketball. 1-2-3-4; Spanish Club. Club. 4; Class Play. 3: Int. Basketball. Track. 1. 2; Football, 2; Dramatic 1-2-4; Int. Helen Edith Laugesen—“Slim Stately, gentle. dark-hatred lass. Always a booster for her class. Member B. H. S.. 1-2-3-4; Basketball. 1-3; ball. 1-2-4; Orchestra. 1-23-4; Glee Club. 3; Latin Club. 4; Dramatic Club. 4; Com. Meet. Int. Basket- Operetta. 2; 3. Alice Hildreth Loftily carrying her head in the air. A friendly maiden who always plays fair. Member B. H. S.. 1-2-3-4; Class Officer. 3; Int. Basket- ball. 1-2-4; Orchestra. 1-2-3 4; Glee Club. I - 2-3-4; Mixed Chorus. 1-2-4; Operetta. 1-2-3; Dramatic Club. 2-4; Class Play. 3; Annual Staff. 4; Girls’ Quartette. 3; Pep Orchestra. 3-4. 12] Arthur Fritzler—“Fritz Peppy, lively, full of vim. Seniors think a lot of him. Member B. H. S.. 1 -2-3-4; Class Officer. 3-4; Football. 1- B2-B4; Basketball. B1-B2-B3-B4: Track. B1-B2-B3-B4; Boys' Glee Club. 1-2: Mixed Chorus. 1-2-4: Operetta. 3-4: Dramatic Club. 2-3-4: Class Play, 3: Annual Staff. 4; Yell Leader. 3: Int. Basketball. 1-2-4; Int. Track. 1-2-3. Elizabeth Morrissey (Nichols)—“Lizzy” Her pleasant smiles dreiv friends in flocks. Then she signed a contract to mend socks. Member B. H. S.. 2-3-4; Carnival Play, 3. ELVA HAGLER—“Tuffy” One of the jolliest of all maids! Never worries about her grades! Member B. H. S., 3-4; Basketball. 3: Glee Club. 3; Dramatic Club. 4. Eugene Brownlee—“Jerry” Often wily, sometimes wise— A dashing Romeo in disguise. Member B. H. S.. 1-2-3-4; Class Officer. 1: Football. 2- B3-B4; Int. Basketball. 4; Operetta. 4; Ag. Club. 1-2; Dramatic Club. 3-4. Play. 4; Class Play. 3: Class Prophecy, 4. Mabel Vaughan A studious little maid we all adore. A whirlwind on the gymnasium floor. Member B. H. S.. 3-4; Basketball. B3-B4; Int. Basketball. 4; Glee Club. 3: Mixed Chorus, 3: Operetta. 3: Scholastic Meet. 3. Mildred Pauline Grondahl—’Dewey” A senior who excels in art. Who has a loving, generous heart. Member B. H. S.. 1-2-3-4; Class Officer. 4; Glee Club. 4; Mixed Chorus. 4; Latin Club. 3-4; Class Prophecy. 4; Com. Meet. 2-3; State Com. Meet. 3; Annual Staff. 4. HOLGER E. GADE—”Gade” Genial, friendly farmer's son. A studious lad who's full of fun. Member B. H. S.. 2-3-4; Ag. Club. 2-3-4: Ag. Judging Team. 2-3. Hilda M. A. HONEBEIN—“Honey” Tall and friendly, quiet maid. Of scampering mousies not afraid. Member B. H. S.. 1-2-3-4; Glee Club. 1-2-34; Mixed Chorus. 3-4; Operetta. 3-4. Mildred Edith Young—“Napoleon” A happy girl, with romantic aim. As an author seeks never-ending fame. Member B. H. S.. 1-2-3-4; Class Officer. 2: Basketball. 1: Glee Club. 4; Mixed Chorus. 1-4; Operetta. 1-2-4; Latin Club. 3-4. Officer. 4; Class Play, 3; Class Poem. 4; Com. Meet. 2-3: Annual Staff. 4; School Paper. 3: Dramatic Club, 3-4. Officer. 4. Jack Benson—“Hook” Tall and handsome Jack of Hearts. Always dodging Cupid's darts. Member B. H. S.. 1-2-3-4; Class Officer. 4; Football. 2-3-4; Basketball. 1-2-3-B4; Track. 2-3: Dramatic Club. 4; Class Play. 3: Com. Meet. 1; Int. Basketball. 1-2-4; Int. Track. 1-3. [13] Carlyn Frances McNeill— Carrie She's never very often sad: She likes to make her friends be glad. Member B. H. S., 4. Gerald Gurn He's a pleasant, busy little lad Who of perseverance plenty had. Member B. H. S.. 3-4. Matilda Fritzler—“Tillie” Curly hair, and eyes so bright. Make a charming picture quite. Member B. H. S.. 1 -2-3-4; Class Officer. 1: Glee Club. 2-3-4; Mixed Chorus, 3-4; Operetta. 2-3-4; Dramatic Club. 2-3-4. Ida Sorensen— Idee” Always alert and full of pep. And one who helps the Seniors' rep. Member B. H. S.. 1-2-3-4; Basketball. 3; Int Basketball, 1-2: Glee Club. I -2-3-4; Mixed Chorus. 1-2-4; Operetta. 1-2 .3-4; Latin Club. 3-4: Dramatic Club. 2-3-4, Officer, 3-4; Class Play, 3; Class Will. 4; National Honor Society. 3-4; Annual Staff. 4; Girls' Trio. 4; Girls' Quartette. 3; Dramatic Club Play. Tommy. 4. Ortice R. Ray—“Rudy” Tho' lacking Valentino's grace. As a lover he might lake hts place. Member B. H. S.. 3-4; Football. 3: Basketball. 3: Int. Basketball. 3: Track, 3; Int. Track. 3-4; Mixed Chorus. 3; Dramatic Club, 3. Opal Foiles—“Pal” A clever student is Miss Foiles. Who always wears her hair in coils. Member B. H. S.. 1-4. Florine Ella Thomas Connor—“Bill” Florine Thomas, once a single lass. Now has joined the married class. Member B. H. S., 4. Alma Lackner—“Al” Sedate and kindly, friendly, too. To school and colors ever true. Member B. H. S.. 12-3-4; Glee Club. 1-2-3 4; Mixed Chorus. 1 - 2-3-4; Operetta. I-2-3-4; Dramatic Club. 2-3-4; Play. Tommy, 4; Senior Class Will; Newspaper Staff, 3; Girls' Trio, 4; Girls’ Duet. 3. Robert Willis Graham—• Willie” See the cause for Cupid's darts! Also freshmen’s broken hearts: Member B. H. S.. 3-4; Class Officer. 4; Football. 3-4; Basketball. 4; Track, 4; Dramatic Club. 4; Class Play. 3. Irving Mock When of football you may talk. Think of the Tackle. Irving Mock. Member B. H. S.. 1-2-3-4; Football, Basketball. 1-2; Ag. Club. 1-2. 2-B3-B4; Int. [H] Amelia Elizabeth Simpson— Redhead” A studious red head, full of fun. When we're all through, she’s just begun. Member B. H. S.. 1 -2-3-4: Glee Club. 1-3-4; Mixed Chorus. 1-4; Operetta. 1-2-3-4; Latin Club, 3-4; Dra- matic Club. 3-4; Class Play. 3: Class History. 4; Com. Meet, 3. Mildred Bernice White— Joke’ She always lends a helping hand; Is quite a worker in the band. Member B. H. S.. 1-2-3-4: Class Officer. 1: Band. 1 -2-3-4; Orchestra. 1-2-3-4; Glee Club. 4; Mixed Chorus. 4; Operetta. 4; Class Play. 3; Class Will, 4; Pep Orchestra. 2-3-4. Bernard Eugene Foote— Foote” Bernard Foote, a cunning fox. Surveys with pride his “curly locks. Member B. H. S., 1 -2-3-4; Football. 2-3-4; Operetta. 4: Ag. Club. 1; Dramatic Club, 4; Class Play. 3; Int. Track, 3. Cecil Wadsworth— Pete She is as pleasant as can he; One always likes her company. Member B. H. S.. 4. EDYTHE Rose MALCHOW—“Giggles” F.dythe is a faithful worker; Never known to be a shirker. Member B. H. S.. I-2-3-4; Glee Club. 12-3-4. Mixed Chorus. 4; Operetta. 1-2-4; Latin Club. 4; Dramatic Club, 2-3-4; Com. Meet. 3. Esther Peak A jolly senior. Esther Peak. Tho’ not forward, never meek. Member B. H. S.. 1 -2-3-4; Int. Basketball. 1-2-4; Op- eretta. 2: Class Play. 3. Bernita Hays Her fellow-classmates she amuses. For she generally does just as she chooses. Member B. H. S.. 1 -2-3-4; Operetta. 2: Spanish Club. 2-3; Com. Meet. 3. Ralph J. Scott— Scott” Silent, like our friend, the Sphinx: He sits and thinhs and thinks and thinks. Member B. H. S.. 2-3-4; Band. 2. Yvonne Looney— Bonnie” A friendly maid, her classmates thought. Who speaks and does just as she ought. Member B. H. S.. 1-2-3-4; Spanish Club. 2-3; Com. Meet. 2-3. r 15 Qlass Will We. the Senior Class of 1929. have safely piloted our plane through four years of high school days. As a successful class we have ful- filled our duties and now wish to will our abilities for success to the Junior Class of '28. I. Edith Awmillcr. do hereby will my boisterous ways to Maxine Burbridge. I. Llewellyn Bass, will my ardent glances to Kenneth Stcinfort. Jack Benson does bequeath his acting abilities to Clyde Nuss that the school may ever be entertained. Eugene Brownlee wills his football ability and winning disposition with the girls to Wayne Howe. Lenore Clark wills her timid ways to Beulah Sorenson that 'Red’' Rasmussen may ever bz disciplined. Ruth Cox bequeaths her long glossy tresses to Nelda Baughman so that she can economize on haircuts. I. Bernard Foote, will my shieky ways to Gordon Marble that he may ever entertain Mabel. Art Fritzler bequeaths his ability to lead yells to John Lindell that B. H. S. may never be lacking in pep. I. Matilda Fritzler. will my laugh to Elsie Grismore that she may be good company when entertaining her boy friend. I. Opal Foiles. do hereby leave my coquettish ways to Marvis Epperson. May Eddie ever be occupied. Holger Gadc wills his pig-judging powers to George Fritzler. James Giauque bequeaths his temper to Annie Lee Gibbs. May she control it as well as he! I. Willis Graham, will my agility on roller skates to Lloyd Schooley that he may never have to walk home. Gertrude Grady leaves her inability to ex- press herself to Max Sorenson. I. Mildred Grondahl. bequeath Harry Madsen to his intimate friend. Frank Sampson. Gerald Gum wills his chemistry grades to Egon Hansen. Helen Hansen bequeaths her curly hair to Rose Foos that she may no longer use a curling iron. I. Bernita Hays, do hereby will my sedate walk to Frances Witter. Long may her shoe soles last! I. Melba Henderson, will my impulsive ways to Marguerite Hesseltine. Hilda Honebein leaves her track ability to Mildred Hildreth so that she won't have to exercise at noon. I. Alice Hildreth, will my place on the an- nual staff asbusiness manager toRaymond Doty. Vivian Hubbard bequeaths her studious ways to Harold Jensen. May he use it to a good advantage! I. Elva Hagler. leave my ability to do the Varsity Drag to Sylvia Spafford. Alma Lackner bequeaths her ability to sing to Inez Fries. May she take advantage of it! Helen Laugesen leaves her violin to Gerald Hogsett that he may utilize his talents. I. Yvonne Looney, will my position as private secretary of A. E. Corfman to Otto Sauer. May he fill the position faithfully! I. Edythe Malchow. bequeath my extreme corpulence to Marie Hunt. Blanche Middlemist leaves her many slangy expressions to Lucille McNeill. I. Irene Mitts, will my diamond ring to Marie Doty and wish her good luck. I. Irving Mock, will Frances Mitts to Frank Sampson that he may not miss certain members of the Class of '29. I. Esther Peak, bequeath my freckle lotion to Homer Mote, hoping that he will make good use of it. Ortice Ray wills his wide-ranging knowledge of baseball players and movie actors to Glenn Grimes. I. Alice Rasor. will my ever-flourishing abil- ity to lie awake nights, thinking of questions to ask in civics to Ruth Thompson. Bob Samples wills his perfect discipline to Loren Richard that classes may never lack entertainment. Ralph Scott leaves his athletic talents to Byron Holman. May he go over his hurdles in safety! I. Elizabeth Simpson, bequeath my red hair to Bernice Mack, hoping that her hair will al- ways have that ruddy glow. Ida Sorensen wills her pep to Rosalie Stewart. May the pep club prosper next year! Alvin Steffenscn wills his place in the Ag Club to Muriel Hansen. I. Victor Stoops, will my palmolive com- plexion to Hank Anderson. May he treat it with care! I. Mable Vaughan, will my place on the basketball squad to Julia Sorensen that she may be a second Anna Honebein. Mildred White bequeaths her saxophone playing to James Carmichael that he may ever entertain Virginia. Glenn Wind leaves his breezy ways to Agnes Kirkham. I. Requika Woodward, bequeath my out- standing height to Gladys Winger. Margaret Winger leaves her basketball ability to Harry Bolinger. Cecil Wadsworth wills her skill in sewing to Louis Norman in case of emergency. I. Mildred Young, will my poetic phrase- ology to Victor Middlemist with hopes that it will increase his use of the vernacular. And to the remaining classes we leave our faithful sponsor. George Whiteaker. to success- fully pilot the future graduating classes. Ida Sorensen. Mildred White. Alma Lackner. 116] Senior Qlass Prophecy The airplane of ’29 has been safely piloted around the world by George Whiteaker. In this year of 1939 he has just returned to the great airdrome at Cincinnati. We are greatly indebted to him for undertaking such a daring venture in order to find the whereabouts of his former passengers. To all parts of the world, by highways and skyways, he went. We shall put this down just as he related it to us. Mademoiselle Lenore Clark, the world's most cele- brated soprano, and her skilled accompanist (both formerly of Brush) have not yet decided to sail the sea of matrimony. Gerald Gurn is still a quiet, peaceable little fellow. He is now President of the United States Bureau of Investigation. Cecil Wadsworth is running a woman's clothing establishment in the jungles of Africa. Helen Laugesen is a public speaker at Silent Burg, where she gathers great audiences. Victor Stoops is an electric fan salesman in Alaska. Alice Hildreth is residing in St. Petersburg with her royal husband, the Czarevitch Callitoffsky. Bernard Foote has become a world renowned orato and also a second Blue-beard. He has taken upon himself another wife. Alice Rasor. who learned to play the bass drum in her Senior year, is now playing in the United States Military Band. Elizabeth Morrissey. Florine Thomas, and Florence Cassady have long since changed their names. They are dutifully and peaceably mending their hubbies' socks. Bob Samples is running a fruit stand on I.arimer Street in Denver, and he is supporting hi wife, the former Annie Lee Gibbs of Brush. Edith Awmiller and Yvonne Looney have opened a new hat shop in Paris. Several Seniors have had their spring bonnets enlarged there. Art Fritzler is president and acts as father to all the orphans in the Fritzler Orphanage. Alvin StcfTcnsen is brigadier-general of the Salvation Army. Mildred Grondahl. who has become famous in her art work, has several pictures in the Hall of Fame. It is rumored that she will soon be married to Harry Madsen. Ralph Scott and his wife, formerly Elsie Peterson, have a large string of fine race horses and have been very successful at the Kentucky derby, which is held each year. When we stopped at Brush, we saw Melba Henderson and T iHie Fritzler. They have made a new discovery of Non-kum-off face powder, which they developed in the chemistry lab. of B. H. S. Llewellyn Bass, upon Buddy Rogers' recent death, has stepped into his place very well. His latest picture was Lovers. and his leading lady was Sylvia Spafford. Margaret Winger is jumping center on the Notre Dame basketball team. Gertrude Grady is living in Cork. Ireland, where she is manufacturing bottle stoppers for a ketchup concern. Glenn Wind is in Hollywood now. taking up the movies for his career and is attempting to fill the shoes of Harold Lloyd so that the world will not lack in comedians when Harold is gone. We are very sorry to hear of the divorce which Mrs. Alfred Giauque. formerly Mildred White of Brush, is seeking from her husband. B. H. S. can only hope that amends will be made. Irving Mock has just landed from another one of his famous flights. He says he doesn't feel right unless he's in the air away from all of the women. Mrs. Goddard, formerly Irene Mitts, and her loving husband are raising turkeys in Greece. Blanche Middiemist is a world known bronco buster at a dude ranch in Argentina. Holger Gade is farming his many acres at Hillrose with the help of his little wife, formerly Rose Foos. Mildred Young is reaching the Tower of Fame, as she is a famous poet classed with Sara Teasdale and Amy Lowell. Ruth Cox and Opal Foiles arc hunting antiques for the B. H. S. museum. The latest relic found is a check drawn against the Egyptians on the Bank of the Red Sea. Elizabeth Simpson is running a day nursery in Paris for all the Scotch children. James Giauque is back to work at his studio in Hollywood. He just got out of court, where he was sued for divorce the sixth and last time so he says. The women just won't stay with me. so I'm through with ’em, said James to a reporter. Mable Vaughan is a Hula Hula dancer in Hawaii. Jack Benson is now exploring the wilds of the South Sea Islands and Africa for a new type of woman. Edythc Malchow is Mr. Alfred Giauque's private secretary at the Rolling Pin factory in Egypt. Hilda Honcbcin has recently c ditcd a seed catalogue entitled How to Plant and Cultivate Tulips. Elva Hagler is a beauty operator in the city of Messex. Colorado. Esther Peak has just arrived at her home town. Brush, from France, where she has been devoting her earnest efTorts in nursing the wounded during the second World War. which has just taken place. Alma Lackner is a famous toe-dancer at Elbow's Bend. Tripoli. Bernita Hays has taken up the course of astronomy in the lowlands of Holland. She does her best to keep the midnight hour. Willis Graham's affair with the girl from Sterling has come to a conclusion, and he now has an affair at a climax with the great movie star. Clara Bow. Requika Woodward is now traveling with the Barnum fcf Bailey circus as the tallest woman in the world. Her height is estimated at 7 feet 6-Lj in hes Gene Brownlee is devoting all his spare moments in attempting to become a pianist and is taking instruc- tions from the Sing Sing Music Academy. Vivian Hubbard is Dean of Girls at the Woodrow High School. Helen Hansen is the organist in the Foursquare Gospel Church of Brush. Carlyn McNeill is now an aviatrix and through her merits has become one of Ruth Elder's friends. Ortice Ray at the present time is driving one of the Denver-Los Angeles busses. Ida Sorensen is leading lady in the success of Broad- way. The Yankee San.” After Mr. Whiteaker had told us of his flight and informed us concerning his passengers of '2 9. we hoped that some time we might meet a few of our old class- mates of the Class of '29. Requika woodward Mildred Grondahl Eugene Brownlee. [17] tip’s and Down's Seven Up Up in SmoKe Going' Up Up jn the Air Down Junior Class History Frank Sampson...............................President Miss Mildred Harbaugh.........................Sponsor Fay Paxton.............................Vice-President Muriel Hansen...............................Treasurer Raymond Green.............................. Secretary Class Flower—Yellow tulip. Class Colors—Yellow and White. Class Motto—The road called Toil leads to the city called Success. “Saw the heavens filled with commerce, argosies of magic sails. Pilots of the purple twilight.”—Tennyson. About fifty “little argosies of magic sails” started at dawn on an August morning, in 1926, to begin a flight lasting a whole day, which is four years on the calendar of man. A few minutes after the take-off a plane, “Sopho- more,” swooped down upon us and engaged in a sham battle. We were some- what unnerved by this encounter, as we had not yet learned the mastery of our crafts. They told us fun was the cause of this warfare. A treaty was made, and the “Sophomores” continued on their way. Some of us could not handle our little planes so well as others: therefore, the laggards were left behind, each one trying in some way to fly out of the airpockets of Latin, English I and algebra. Others fell to the ground, never to be seen again. At noon we flew higher in the heavens. It seemed warm to us, because we had to work hard in order to guide our planes through the disastrous air- currents, geometry, history, biology, English II, and the languages. We are now soaring in the heavens on this cool, peaceful afternoon. As we have adapted ourselves to changing air conditions, we are now able to pass through these difficult air pockets which we encounter on our journey with less difficulty. During this afternoon we stopped several times: first, to join in a carnival: second, to give a play, “All-of-a-Sudden Peggy ; and third, to give a banquet. As we are flying in this quiet afternoon, we are thinking of the later part of the day when we shall be “pilots of the purple twilight.” Muriel Hansen Betty Glassey [2(1] Leona Jensen Raymond Doty Hubert Rasmussen Frank Sampson Annie Lee Gibbs Alice Vancil Lorraine Purcell George Diehl John Lindell Harold Jensen Sylvia Spafford Irma Painter Betty Glassey Theodore Kraemer Edward Hauserman Harald Gadf. Beulah Sorenson Margaret Rasmussen Margie Parks [21 ] Wilda Messer Harry Madsen Rosalie Stewart Agnes Kirkham Mildred Hildreth Alice Bach Fay Paxton Halsey Forrest Glenn Grimes Maurine Shay Helen Norman Hazel Keller Gerald Hogsett Loren Richard Raymond Green Muriel Hansen Eris Marie Natle Mabel Schwanke Waldemar Langholz ti i Our ft ltfV“ JOLLY JUNIORS Q -p the ground Tre. p 3riruS por a DL«I O o me o n. flpfrr t’Vir First ('lile (“I er F i n.«-t 'So. n C.riri CP f ei mor n n 5 Latfcst [ ?3 ] % Sophomore History George Fritzler...............................President Miss Alta Haynes. Miss Georgia Haynes Sponsors Kenneth Fuller. Inez Fries - - Vice-President Elizabeth Kammerer ------ Secretary Lloyd Schooley................................Treasurer Actions speak louder than words has often been said. As this was the way we felt when we started high school, instead of doing a great deal of talking, we decided to build an airplane. We decided that all of us should paint our planes the same colors, old rose and gray, as they were all going to belong to the squad of '31. They bore the insignia. “Over the Top. Of all the oils and gasolines to use in airplanes, we found the sweetpea brand to be the best. We had to use many boards in our first year to make up the foundation. Instead of using oak. pine, and walnut, we used algebra boards. English I boards, language boards, and many others. While we were busy working one day, the Seniors. Juniors, and Sophomores stole down upon us and smeared green paint all over our faces. Because we had been looking for some- thing of the sort, we weren’t so very much surprised. They stole our working clothes and made us dress as babies. Well, we thought we could go on working in these clothes, but— they took us away and made us parade around before everyone. We had to carry their tools to the airplane factory one morning. They soon grew tired of bothering us; consequently, we decided to relieve the monotony of life. We forgave the Senior. Junior, and Sophomore workmen and invited them to our party on Hallowe’en. We worked hard during the year, trying to find out if “x“ meant a board of our plane or a bolt in our engine and if a paragraph meant a new set of working tools or just a spoke in a wheel. We received a receipt in the form of a pennant from the company, saying we were to be recognized as the squad of '31. Lloyd Schooley. commander-in-chief, gave a short talk of presentation. During our vacation, we forgot about our new planes: but when we came back this year, we were soon at work. Some of us found things rather unsatisfactory. We found our algebra boards so weak that when we placed our geometry boards on them the structure crashed. Some ofcher weak foundation boards caused trouble too. This meant finding better boards and work- ing an extra year or a half. We have many more parts to add to our planes during our remaining two years. We hope that when we have them finished, they will be useful products. We expect to be able to go soaring up into the clouds and keep the pace of other planes. Perhaps some of us will venture into unfamiliar territory, but we shall never forget the place. B. H. S.. where we started to build our planes. Marie Hunt. [ 20 1 Sophomores Top Row—Elsie Peterson. Max Young. Alice Steinfort. Wayne York. Gladys Winger. Lloyd Schooley. Lucille McNeill. Marion Winger. Pearl Warden. Center Rous Homer Mote. Katherine Kress. Gordon Marble. Frances Witter. Scvcrt Sorensen. Ruth Thompson. Harold Segelke. Opal Oldemeyer. George Pabst. Front Row—Louis Norman. William Stover. Vivian Morford. Vernon Vancil. Victor Middlemist. Theodore Pollock. THE SOPHOMORE AIRSHIP Do take a look at the Sophomores' ship: They've built a good plane for the flight of the year. Each part is durable, engine and tail skid, Fuel tank, control stick, wings, landing gear. Miss Haynes, the pilot, holds the control stick. Propellor substantial does George Fritzler make. Instrument board is Elizabeth Kammerer. Well-filled fuel tank is Lloyd Schooley's stake. The trustworthy rudder is Inez Fries' part. Kenneth Fuller was a stanch rudder bar. Alice Steinfort and Marguerite Hesseltine Make sturdy ailerons of equal par. Ribs of the wings are of great number, Hazel Hunt, George Pabst, and Mildred Johnson, Lucille McNeill, Elsie Peterson. Wayne York, Homer Mote, Ted Pollock, also Ruth Thompson. Hence strength to the wings—poor flying without them. Of longerons, too, the many to name are Pearl Warden. Gladys Winger. Katherine Kress, Byron Holman, Marie Hunt, also Gene Kraemer, Sophomores Top Rou -Eugene Kraemer. Hazel Hunt. Egon Hansen. Inez Fries. Henry Anderson. Elizabeth Kammerer. Byron Holman. Mildred Johnson. Clarence Harness. Center Rouf—James Bolinger. Lisetta Christensen. Howard Boillot. Marguerite Hesseltine, Kenneth Fuller, Arvella Bazer. Doyle Clark. Nelda Baughman. Valiant Chandler. Front Roiv—George Fritzler. Lester Kast. Glenn Hersinger. Marie Doty. Marie Hunt. Howard Davis. Ivan Danielson. Lon Foote. Howard Boillot, Bill Stover, and Opal Oldemeyer; They form a frame that makes the plane firm. Severt Sorensen and Valiant, the aileron wires. Are very essential to effect a turn. Hank Anderson makes a good elevator: He’s just what they need when they want a tailspin. Vivian Morford is a firm stabilizer. Lisetta Christensen is the fixed fin. For the exhaust pipe there’s Victor Middlemist. Egon and Doyle—each a pneumatic tire. There’s Nelda Baughman, also James Bolinger, And Marie Doty—spark plugs that fire. Then Sleepy Norman, he is the joy stick: Lon Foote, the leading edge; trailing edge, Hersinger; Tachometer, Harness, chronometric type: The much needed pressure gauge, Marion Winger. Arvella Bazer, Kast. Vancil, Danielson, Young, Marble, Davis, and Witter—landing gear; What a terrible landing there’d be without them When the plane comes back from the flight of the year.” fas] Vivian P. Hubbard. [ 29] [30] The Infant Aircraft Corporation Virginia Armstrong.....................President Howard Keener...........................Vice-President Clark Yauger - -- -- -- - Secretary James Carmichael ............................Treasurer Miss Ruth Hirleman......................Sponsor The corporation was organized September 24, 1928, so we might realize our desire to fly high.” The christening of the plane, “The Infant Zeppelin,” took place September 28, 1928, A. M. At the same time we chose our colors, blue and gold, and our motto, “Esse quam videri.” During its first week of existence, the corporation was put on parade. Green was the predominating color. The boys brought their little horses, and the girls brought their dollies. We attracted the whole city by our wonderful marching. Yes, we were so attractive that a “Denver Post” reporter took our picture! Another incident took place one nice, balmy day, just before noon, when the corporation gathered on the lawn west of the high school to entertain the upper classmen. The boys, driven by the girls with green streamers, rolled apples across the grass. A real “hot dog” was awarded the champion horse, Howard Keener, and his driver, Eva Christensen. If no one mentions or thinks sand burrs, each will say he had a good time, especially all the upper classmen. The initiation was summed up by good-will speeches in the assembly, and the Infant Zeppelin was a full-fledged eagle of the air. The stockholders of the corporation took turns with the Sophomores in entertaining each other. These programs were given in the assembly. One cold, frosty evening in January, the Infants” gave a skating party at the armory. A few poor landings were made, but no lives were lost. We were also invited to attend a theatre party at the Emerson Theatre. A clever scheme to create enthusiasm was carried out at the time the class dues were to come in. The girls challenged the boys to see who would get these in first. Because the boys lost in the race, they had to do the bidding of the girls for one day. The first year of the cruise has been quite successful; we hope our three remaining flights will be even better. ( 32 i Alice Walker Eleanor Paxton Freshmen Girls Top Rout—Marvis Epperson. Frances 'Mitts. Julia Sorensen. Eva Christensen. Rose Koehler. Mary Zurawski. Eleanor Paxton. Helen Amen. Hazel Howard. Esther Kauffman. Second Row'—Gladys Holman. Ardath Harman. Beulah Petersen, Esther Howard. Margaret George. Ruth Ruhl, l.ouise McMullen. Maxine Burbridge. Marie McGrew. Third Row—Martha Pabst. Thelma Mitts. Alice Walker. Ruth McMullen. Virginia Armstrong. Elsie Grismore. Genevieve Person. Glenna L.anham Front Row— Bernice Mack. Jennie Smith. Glenda Mosher. Rose Foos. Marjorie Peterson. Jean Middlcmist. Velma Chandler. Bernice Messenger. Geneva Masters. FRESHMEN F is for freshmen, full of fun: R is for Rosie, ready to run: E is for Epperson, ever elfin: S is for Sauer, stadium sportin’: H is for Howard, havoc hatching; M is for Max, mimicry matching; E is for Eldon, Esther’s encore; N is for nuisances, not named before. Vivian Hubbard. Freshmen evergreens are we, Sophomore saplings soon to be, Laughed at by Junior Juniper tree, Cause of the Senior Sycamores’ glee. Vivian Hubbard. f 33 3 Freshmen Boys 7op Row—James Carmichael. Harold Whisler. Kenneth Larsen. Herman Carlson. Lloyd Burrous. Merle Stallsworth. Jake Klippert. Lester Lindell. Second Row Rex Beaty. Gordon Joppa. Clark Yauger. Wayne Howe. Howard Keener. Maynard Cole. William Martindale. Phillip Greenwood. Third Row—John Vancil. Thorvald Laugesen. Eldon (Howard. Max Sorenson. Otto Sauer. Warren Myers. Dale Morford. Harry Bolinger. Front Row—Clyde Young. Kenneth Steinfort. Martin Heifer. Clyde Nuss. Edwin Jensen. Henry Eichorn. Howard Bach. Robert Johnson. FAVORITE SONGS One day I sat by my window': ’Twas of an afternoon. Freshman came by from th? school house: Each hummed his plaintive tune. DO YOU REMEMBER— Mary had a large “Bouquet of Memories”? Eddie alw'ays hummed “The Prisoner's Song ? Maynard said. “If Tears Could Bring You Back to Me ? Rose Foos was “Makin’ Whoopee” all day long? Frances Mitts sang “Red Lips Kiss My Blues Away ? Elsie “Swept the Cobwebs Off the Moon ? Lloyd Burrous found himself in “Happy Go Lucky Lane ? Asking just “Give Me a Night in June”? Bernice Mack adhered to “Flaming Mamie ? Howard Bach was “Ten Little Miles from Towm ? Warren Myers sang. “Hand Me Down My Walking Cane ? John Vancil said. “The Melody Lingers On ? Robert Johnson wanted to “Muzzle the Back Seat Driver ? Clyde Nuss ever mused on “Miss Anmbelle Lee ? Marjorie Peterson always built her “Dream House ? Geneva Masters sang “Tonight You Belong to Me ? Jimmie Carmichael always thought of his Beloved”? Otto Sauer was ever chiming in with “Rain ? Wayne Howe was always “Walkin' With My Sweetness”? “Down Among the Sugar Cane ? And still I sat by my window'. Noting each little favorite tune. Till all of the Freshmen left me. And night drove away afternoon. Vivian P. Hubbard. r 3i] [ CC ] )|oo J oj dSOOl dtUtoH£ sTl 4oJ iJlvD dtiS I % u -!00il II! °M( attwg-jo apuojg _ j I 1W X f A S.SW [ OS 3 The Athletic Council Top Row—Mr. Volgamore. Boys' Coach: Miss Dickover, Girls' Coach: Margaret Rasmussen, Girls' Basketball Captain: Mr. Corfman. Principal. Bottom Row—Eugene Brownlee. Football Captain: Art Fritzler. Boys' Basketball Captain: Egon Hansen. Track Captain. The Athletic Council is composed of the principal of the school, the coaches, and the captains of the athletic squads in season. It is the principal's duty to maintain a well-rounded athletic program for his school in the league to which it belongs. To promote athletic interests among the students of the school is the coach's responsibility. The captain of the squad is representative of the personnel of the team. All three work together to promote the best interests of athletic activities. Such awards as sweaters, letters, and certificates for athletic service are made by the Athletic Council. Vivian Hubbard. [ax] 192 7 Football Season Hack Row—Jack Benson, Glenn Grimes, Hubert Rasmussen. Eugene Brownlee. Coach Volgamore. Henry Anderson. Charles Leete. Art Fritzler. Forrest Baughman. Egon Hansen Middle Row Walter Slocum. Victor Follete. Emanuel Martin. Emra Butler. Ernest Cunlao. Captain Eugene Pifcr. Raymond Fries. George Diehl. Wayne Hines. Irving Mock. Richard Follctt. Dixie M.Sween Front Row—Bernard Foote. James Giauque, Theodore Kraemer, Ward Woodward. Robert Samples, Kenneth Fuller, Willis Graham. Doyle Clark. Llewellyn Bass. Brush High School began a very interesting season of football on September 2 3. I he Beetdiggers played the Alumni on the local field. The alumni scored 1 3 points, but the Beet- diggers were unfortunate and did not score. On September 30. Brush met I.imon here on a very muddy field. I he squad showed a wonderful improvement in both offense and defense since the last game. The final score of 26-0 showed a victory for Brush. Brush journeyed to Akron on October 3 for a conference game. Akron's team was heavier, but it had no effect on the winning spirit ot the Beetdiggers. The half ended 7-0 with Brush ahead. Brush's winning score was 13-0. The ball was in Brush territory only twice during the entire game. Brush won a close and hard fought battle from South Denver on October 1 5 on the home football field. The game was scoreless until in the last quarter: a pass from Diehl to McSween over the goal line made the score 6-0. Wray played on our gridiron on October 21. Both teams scored during the first half, which ended with a tie. 6-6. During the second half our line tightened, and two more touchdowns were made. The final score was 18-6. another victory for Brush. November 4 found Yuma traveling to Brush. As this game was played well, the final score found Brush ahead. The score was 26-0. On November 9. Brush journeyed to Ft. Morgan. The day was ideal for football, and vhe Maroons felt very confident that they would win. After trailing 13-0 at the end of the half, the Beetdiggers intercepted two of Morgan's passes and turned what looked like a sure defeat for Bruch into a decisive victory of 19-13. This ended a glorious football season as Brush was the only undefeated team in the con- ference. Owing to a mistake in eligibility on the part of two members of the squad, we forfeited the championship to Wray. Brush folks will remember that that was the year Wray played Ft. Collins and lost with a 3-0 score. In a previous game we trounced Wray with an 18-6 victory. We have always had the satisfaction of feeling that if we had played Ft. Collins, we could have won and possibly played for state championship. Alma Lackner. r 30 ] 1928 Basketball Season Back Row—Wayne Hines, Emanuel Martin. Lloyd Schooley. Coach Volgamore. Robert Mitchell. Glenn Karrick. front Row—George Diehl, Walter Slocum. Captain Raymond Fries. Emra Butler. Art Fritzlcr. Brush High School opened the basketball season on January 13 by defeating Ft. Morgan on the local floor. Brush was ahead at the end of the half by a score of 14-11. Brush’s winning score was 22 to the Maroons' 14. It was a very exciting game and the same old Beat Morgan’’ spirit was shown as usual. On January 20. Roosevelt was a visitor of Brush. The Beetdiggcrs led during the first quarter. The visitors tied the score during the second quarter, but the Bcetdiggers started shooting baskets freely. The final score was 30-21 in Brush's favor. The Akron team was scheduled to play a game with Brush on January 27. The game was postponed on account of illness. Otis played the Beetdiggers instead. Brush won with a large score. 4 7-14. The Beetdiggers journeyed to Yuma on February 3 to play a game, which promised to be very interesting. The boys possessed all the vim and pep that it takes to make a fast team. The final score was 25-18 in Brush’s favor. On February 4. the Beetdiggers traveled eastward to play a game with the Wray Cliffdwellers. Brush played a good brand of basketball. The Beetdiggers shot baskets freely. The final score was 5 7-18 in the Beetdiggers' favor. February 20 brought the Julesburg team to Brush. This was the initial showing of the Julesburg boys in Brush. The opponents proved to be a strong team and played well. At the half the Beetdiggers were leading by a score of 19-11. Julesburg played exceptionally well during the last half and brought the score up con- siderably. Brush managed to keep ahead, and the final score was 23-21. On February 17 the Beetdiggers lost their first con- ference game to Ft. Morgan. The game was played in Morgan, and the final score was 25-19. On February 2 2 the Roosevelt basketball squad journeyed to Brush. Both teams possessed pep. The half ended in favor of Brush with a score of 2 7-7. The second squad played the third quarter for Brush. The final score was 57-25 in Brush's favor. On February 28 the Akron team journeyed to Brush. The real fighting spirit of the team was exhibited throughout the game, and Brush won with a score of 39-11. Brush's second squad played almost the entire second quarter. March 2 found the Yuma boys journeying to Brush. Yuma started the game with a basket, but Brush was not long tying the score. The score stood 18-16 in uma s favor with one and one-half minutes to play. A Brush basket in the last few minutes of regular playing time resulted in a tie score. As the first extra period did not eliminate the tie. another extra period was necessary. T he final score found Brush ahead with a score of 23-19. On March 3 the Wray Cliffdwellers” came to Brush. The game was interesting throughout. The Beet- diggers started the game with a lead that the Wray boys were unable to overcome. The score ended 29-2 3 in Brush’s favor. The Beetdiggers journeyed to Akron on March 10 for their last conference game. Brush kept the lead during the entire game. The final score was 30-12. Another N. E. C. championship was brought to B. H. S. that year. We were very proud of our team, which was complimented very highly on their most successful season. Brush played in the District Five Tournament at Morgan: but in spite of the fact that we were league champions, we were unable to place. We shared honors with Ft. Morgan and Grover. Alma Lackner. [40] 1928 Oracli Season Coach Volgamore. Theodore Kraemer. Wayne Hines. Capt. Diehl. Art Fritzler. Emra Butler. Lloyd Schooley. Hubert Rasmussen. Egon Hansen. Byron Holman, Raymond Doty. Glenn Karrick. The track season for 1928 opened with a showing of twenty-five boys. Diehl was elected captain for the season. An inter-class track meet was held in which the Seniors took first place. April 21 the N. E. C. track meet was held at Brush. Brush placed first in the meet with a total of 43.5 points. Diehl was high point man. making 17.5 points for Brush. April 28 the relay team made a trip to Boulder. Brush totaled three points. The Beetdiggers made their points in the 880-yard relay and in the javelin throw in which Diehl placed third. On May 5 the Brush track squad journeyed to Ft. Collins, where they took part in the Northern Colorado Field and 1 rack Meet. Brush placed fourth in the meet with a total of seven points. Our points were gathered by our relay team's placing second, Diehl’s placing third in the javelin throw and fourth in the 220-yard dash, and Butler's scoring in the pole vault. This ended the track season for 1928. The showing made was not sufficient to enter candidates in the meet at Boulder. However, we felt very proud of the team. Alma Lackner. Ml 1 1928 Football Season lop Row- Theodore Kracmer. Kenneth Fuller. Eugene Kraemcr. Clarence Harness, Jack Benson. Victor Stoops. Bernard Foote. Max Young. Doyle Clark, Coach Volg.imore. Center Row Llewellyn Bass. Irving Mock, James Giauque. George Diehl. Art Fritzler. Captain Eugene Brownlee. . Egon Hansen. Robert Samples. Lloyd Schooley, Paul Simmons. Hubert Rasmussen. Front Row Robert Johnson. Lloyd Burrous, Theodore Pollock. Gerald Hogsett, Waldemar Langholz. Howard Keener, Ottc Sauer. On September 28. 1928. the Beetdiggers journeyed to Limon for their first game of the season. All the squad fought hard, but the final score was 0-0. On October 5 the Beetdiggers were guests of Sterling. The ‘Tigers'’ had a very strong team that year. The Brush boys played hard, but the Tigers managed to score three touchdowns while we were unable to score. Final score was 18-0. October 1 2 was the date of the first home game. Although the Otis game was not a con- ference game, it was a good one. Each boy played his best. The final score was 12-0 :n Brush's favor. Brush journeyed to Wray on October 19 for their first conference game. The game was very fast and very exciting. I he “Cliffdwellers” made the first touchdown. Not long after, the Beetdiggers made a touchdown and the extra point. This somew'hat upset the dope. The Beetdiggers fought hard to defend their score. The game ended 7-6 in Brush’s favor. The high school pep preliminary to the game was a help to the team. We had a large bonfire and a night-shirt parade. Everyone agreed that it was a pep-inspiring act. October 26 found Brush journeying to Yuma to engage in a battle with the Cornhuskers. The game was expected to be easy, but it proved to be somew'hat “the jinx. The score ended 0-0. November 2 brought the Akron squad to Brush. The game was scoreless the first quarter. The Beetdiggers finally made tw'o touchdowns. The final score ended 12-0: this scored another victory for Brush. The game was played well in spite of the fact that the field was very muddy. On November 12 the Morgan Maroons played the Beetdiggers on the local field. The Beet- diggers fought hard, and they held the invaders through the first three quarters. During the fourth quarter the Maroons made the only touchdown during the game. The final score was 6-0. About 2.000 people saw the game. This ended the football season for 1928. We were very proud of our team. Brush wras doped to place last in the conference standing. Instead, the team played for N. E. C. championship: this showed that B. H. S. still had the same “old” fight. “Fight ’em. boys. Fight ’em! Alma Lackner. [42] 1929 Girls1 Basketball Season Back Row—Margaret Winger. Velma Chandler. Ruth McMullen. Coach Dickovcr. From Row—Leona Jensen, Mabel Vaughan. Gladys Winger, Captain Margaret Rasmussen. Mildred Hildreth. Irma Painter. The first conference victory was won from Roosevelt on January 4. The Brush Beet- diggerettes staged a thrilling contest, which ended with the score of 29 to 26. This was one of the fastest games that Brush has ever seen played at the first of the season. On January 1 1 the girls’ team journeyed to Akron. The game was much more closely conrested than the final score of 24 to 8 would indicate. All the girls played a good game. On January 18 the Beetdiggerettes played the Yuma girls on the local floor. The teams were very evenly matched. At the end of the third quarter the score was tied. 14 to 14. I he Brush girls played some fast basketball during the last quarter, and the winning score for Brush was 24 to 1 5. On February 2 the Beetdiggerettes defeated the Morgan girls at the Ft. Morgan gymnasium with a final score of 19 to 17. Neither team displayed the brand of basketball that they had been used to playing although the score was close throughout the entire game. On February 8 the Brush girls played Roosevelt on the local floor. I he girls played a good game and nosed Roosevelt out with a 34 to 22 victory. The Akron girls traveled to Brush on February 12. I he Brush girls managed to keep their score ahead, and at the half the score stood 15 to 10. The final score was 36 to 1 4 in Brush s favor. The Beetdiggerettes went to Yuma on February 23. The Yuma girls defeated the Beet- diggerettes with a score of 43 to 3 6. Both teams were fouled considerably. The Beetdiggerettes played Morgan on March 8 on the local floor. Both teams fought diligently, but Brush emerged as the winners with a score of 34 to 19. On March 15 Haxtun came to Brush, hoping to defeat the Brush girls for a chance to play Gilcrest for Northern Colorado championship. However. Brush defeated Haxtun with a score of 26 to 12. The game was exciting throughout. On March 19 Gilcrest traveled to Brush. During the first quarter the Beetdiggerettes put up a good fight. There was a little slump during the second half in which Gilcrest scored several points, but Brush emerged on top with a score of 4 1 to 28. This made them Northern Colorado champions. March 26 the Beetdiggerettes went to Las Animas, where they played for state championship. Both teams played an unusually good brand of basketball. I he game was fought hard by both teams, and at the end of the half the score was 17 to 16 in Las Animas favor. The final score was 32 to 29 in favor of our opponents. About 150 Brush fans went to Las Animas to see the game. . 1 . This ended the basketball season for another year. We congratulate Coach Dickover and her team for fighting for B. H. S. and showing the rest of the state that we play a real game of basketball. ALMA LACKNER. : 43 ] 192 9 Boys'1 iBas etball Season Back Row—Robert Samples. Llewellyn Bass. Egon Hansen. Wayne York. Severt Sorensen. Coach Volgamorc. Front Row—Jack Benson. Hubert Rasmussen. Captain Art Fritzler. Lloyd Schooley. Henry Anderson. The first conference basketball game was played on January 4 in Brush. Brush usually draws Roosevelt as their first opponent in basketball. The game was not a very fast one. but the boy expected to play better basketball before the next game. The final score was 17-11 in Brush’s favor. January 1 1 found the Beetdiggers journeying to Akron. The game was much more closely contested than the final score of 26-9 would indicate. The guarding was exceptionally well done throughout the entire game. Yuma journeyed to Brush on January 18 to play in a game, which proved to be very interesting. The game was hard fought and very exciting. The Brush boys held the Com- huskers throughout the first three quarters and piled the score up to 18-15. During the last quarter both teams fought hard, but Brush came out with the short end of the score. The final score was 20-1 9. On January 25 Brush fought a hard battle with Wray on the local floor. The Beetdiggers displayed better team work than in the former game and totaled a 1 0 point lead the first half. 20-10. In the second half. Wray came back stronger than Brush, but we managed to make the winning score 27-25. On February 1 the Ft. Morgan Maroons won a conference game from Brush in the Brush High School gymnasium. The Maroons exhibited a good defense during the entire game. The final score was 3 5-15. On February 8 Brush and Roosevelt played their second conference game of the season on the home floor. The Beetdiggers played a good game and defeated their opponents 45-20. The Akronites journeyed to Brush on February 12 to play in another game with the Beet- diggers. At the end of the half the score stood 13-12. with Brush one point ahead. The winning score for Brush was 27-18. On February 22 Brush traveled to Wray. Brush was outplayed during the first half as the score of 1 7 to 3 indicates. Brush fought harder in the last half and made a total of 14 points, the same as the Wray boys did. The final score was 31 to 17 in Wray’s favor. The Beetdiggers went to Yuma on February 23. The boys played a very good game, and at the end of the third quarter the score stood 26-9 in our favor. The final score was 30 ;o 19 in favor of the Beetdiggers. On March 8 the Beetdiggers journeyed to Ft. Morgan. The Maroons outplayed Brush, and a large score in Morgan’s favor was the result. 63-18. Alma Lackner. 192 9 Trac Season Back Row—George Green, Frank Sampson. Lester Kast. Llewellyn Bass. Jack Benson. Lloyd Schooley, Byron Holman. Egon Hansen. Willis Graham. Doyle Clark. William Stover. Lon Foote, Coach Volgamore. Front row—Theodore Kraemer, Raymond Green. Eldon Howard. Eugene Kraemer, Gerald Hogsett, Gerald Gum, Glenn Hersinger, Victor Middlemist. At the beginning of the 1929 track season about twenty-five candidates re- ported for duty. Egon Hansen was elected captain. All members of the squad were inexperienced; none were letter men. On April 8 the interclass meet was held in which the Sophomores succeeded in winning first place with a total of 63 1 3 points. The Seniors took second place with 37 1 3 points; the Juniors placed third with 36 1 3 points: and the Freshmen, fourth with 5 points. Captain Hansen, who had a total of 31 1 4 points, was the high point man of the meet. Hubert Rasmussen placed second with 24 points. April 1 3 found the Beetdigger relay team journeying to Sterling The day was exceptionally cold and windy, but in spite of this, our boys ran the 440- yard race in as good time as some larger schools that were entered in the race. Ft. Collins placed first, and Scotts Bluff finished a close second. On April 20 the Brush boys went to Akron. This was the third N. E. C track meet. Brush placed fourth. The squad was made up entirely of green material”; they have possibilities of doing big things in the future. Alma Lackner. 1 45 ] 33 trailers and £ oo efrS U SMf« ' Get Your Man Honey $s 4G The ? [dtional Honor Society The National Honor Society of Secondary Schools was granted to the Brush High School on the twenty-seventh day of October, nineteen hundred and twenty-four. The purpose of this organization shall be to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of American secondary schools. The Constitution of this national organization recognizes four cardinal objectives as fundamental in all educational practice: Scholarship. Character. Leadership, and Service. To exalt these objectives and hold them ever before the school as goals toward which all should strive, is the purpose of this society. Those who were admitted into the society in 1928 were: Helen Hansen. '29: Vivian Hubbard. ’29: and Ida Sorensen. '29. In 1929 the new members ad- mitted were: Lenore Clark. ’29; Mildred Grondahl. ’29; Alice Hildreth. '29: Edythe Malchow. '29: Elizabeth Simpson. '29; and Mildred Young. '29. The National Athletic Scholarship SOCIETY OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS School administrators throughout the country have worked faithfully and long to crystallize into one organization the efforts of many to at once reward and encourage the thousands of boys and young men who carry their school colors into athletic events of all kinds. Such earnest endeavor was finally rewarded in the formation of a society, not at all prohibitive in its requirements and yet of such nature as to make mem- bership in the society one to be highly desired. NAME AND PURPOSE Section I. The name of this society shall be the National Athletic Scholarship Society of Secondary Schools. Section II. The purpose of this society shall be to foster high scholarship among boy athletics, to stimu- late a desire for balanced training, and to develop more outstanding leaders in the Secondary Schools of the U. S. MEMBERSHIP Section I. Eligibility to membership in this society shall be limited to those boys whose average in their school work for three consecutive semesters is equal to or higher than the general average of the school. Llewellyn Bass. '29. was admitted into the society in 1928. Those who became members in 1929. were James Giauque. '29: Egon Hansen. '31 : Hubert Rasmussen. '30: and Robert Samples. '29. The Latin Club Back Row—Mildred Johnson. Helen Hansen, Edythe Malchow. Ida Sorensen. Muriel Hansen. Alice Steinfort. Helen Laugesen. Middle Row—Lenore Clark. Mildred Grondahl. Vivian Hubbard. Beulah Sorenson, Mildred Young. Betty Glassey. From Row—Elizabeth Simpson. Miss Wolfe. Marguerite Hesseltine. Louise McMullen. 1928 Helen Hansen - - - Consul Mildred Grondahl - Praetor Vivian Hubbard - - Quaestor 1929 Muriel Hansen - Lenore Clark - - Mildred Young - Consul Praetor Quaestor Miss Alberta Wolff. Sponsor The airplane, Excelsior,” took off at the first of the school year, 1928. It has been soaring onward and upward ever since its take-off. As swift as an eagle this blue and white plane has flown. All passengers of this plane may be recognized by their blue and white badges. Only passengers who have taken Latinam linguam are taken aboard. On Friday morning of every other week the plane takes off for ancient Rome, where those aboard investigate and study the ancient customs of this famous city. All passengers were very much astonished upon hearing their fates from the immortal gods on Mt. Olympus. Along with these educational trips the passengers have also enjoyed some social flights. They will always hold in memory these parties and picnics. Although this is a new plane, may it rise by means of a competent pilot and mechanic ad astra. Mildred Grondahl i� i T3he Girls1 Glee Club Top Row—Matilda Fritzlcr. Alma Lackncr. Muriel Hansen. Hilda Honebein. Alice Hildreth. Maurine Shay. Ida Soren- sen. Edythe Malchow. Second Row—Julia Sorensen. Gertrude Grady. Mildred Young. Helen Hansen. Mary Zurawski. Beulah Sorenson. Mildred White. Third Row Helen Amen. Velma Chandler. Vivian Hubbard. Mildred Grondahl. Betty Glassey. Ruth Ruhl. Front Row—Elizabeth Simpson. Lenore Clark. Annie Lee Gibbs. Alice Walker. The Girls' Glee Club under the direction of Mr. Everett R. Lane has been a recognized success the past two years. The officers of the club are: President, Helen Hansen: vice-president, Mildred White: secretary-treasurer. Lenore Clark. There are now twenty-two active members. The regular practices are held twice a week with attendance regu- lations the same as any other class. Each year the club has presented an operetta. Last year Rings in the Saw- dust. a story of the circus, was given. Pickles was produced this year. The Glee Club gave a program at three of the Brush churches last year. On March eleventh, with the orchestra, the Glee Club made a trip to Greeley, where a program was given at the Greeley High School in the forenoon: an- other program was given at the Loveland High School in the afternoon. That evening the two organizations broadcasted over the Greeley Radio Station. On April tenth they went to Denver, where a program was broadcast over Station KOA. This trip was thoroughly enjoyed by the participants in the program. This year the musical organizations of the school gave a recital in which the Glee Club took an active part. The Glee Club sang the cantata, In Woodland,” before the Morgan County Teachers' Association on March sixteenth. The Glee Club will be entered in the annual contests held at Denver during National Music Week. The members of the club are putting forth real effort in view of making this attempt a success. This will be the first time the Glee Club of our school has entered these contests. The Girls’ Glee Club is looking forward to achieving a great many more things in the next few years. EDYTHE MALCHOW [50 ] Orchestra Back Row—Howard Malchow. Mildred White, Melba Henderson. Emmett Thomason, Severt Sorensen, Glenn Wind, Ardath Harman. Maynard Cole. Middle Row—Maurine Shay. Thorvald Laugesen. Helen Laugesen. Velma Chandler. Ruth Ruhl. Agnes Kirkham. Otto Sauer. Valiant Chandler. Front Row—Alice Walker. Alice Hildreth, Kenneth Fuller. Alice Steinfort. Ruth McMullen. Betty Glassey. Crash! bang! hear the sound of the cymbals! Plink! plink! the violins are tuning up! No doubt you will recognize the sound of all these different instruments as one by one they take their turns tuning up. Don't get worried: this isn’t all that happens between eight and nine o'clock every Tuesday and Thursday. With a membership of about twenty-five the orchestra produces many melodious pieces. This group plays various kinds of pieces. Some of them are overtures: others are marches, waltzes, and almost any kind or any selection that one would ask for. The orchestra has been very successful in its activities in both 1927-1928 and 1928-1929 under the direction of Mr. Lane. Besides playing at home, the orchestra took many interesting trips in 1928. These were to Fort Lupton. Denver, Greeley, Loveland and Merino. The orchestra took part in a recital given in the latter part of May. This ended a most successful school year of orchestra work. When the school year of 1928-1929 opened, the orchestra started out with its usual routine of practicing and playing at different entertainments. The orchestra again took part in a recital, February 22, in the new Central Auditorium. As yet the orchestra has not taken any trips, but it is looking forward to a trip to Denver, April 12. The orchestra members have enjoyed practicing the new pieces and playing at different entertainments and hope that this year is not the end of all of these activities. MILDRED WHITE Band Top Rou,'—Melba Henderson. Valiant Chandler. Seven Sorensen, Emmett Thomason. Maynard Cole. Mildred White. Middle Row—Thorvald Laugesen. Ardath Harman, Alice Rasor. Kenneth Larsen. Maxwell Sorenson. Howard Malchow. Front Row—Earnest Kraemer. Edwin Lebsock. This year the band hasn't been so large, but we have made up in pep and loyalty what we lacked in numbers. We played at all the conference football games. Our one game away from home gave us an opportunity to go to Wray. We didn’t think that we received a square deal” at this game, as we were charged the regular admission, fifty cents. Some of the younger members didn’t have the money so Papa Lane offered to be responsible for them. During the basketball season the members were very loyal. Whether the weather was good or bad, they appeared to back the teams. Again we made only one trip away from home. This was to the boys’ game at Morgan. The Civic Club sent us to Las Animas when the girls played for the state championship. Some of the boys were frightened on the way down when the car in which they were riding seemed to be headed for the ditch. We arrived in Las Animas about four o’clock; and, after exploring the town, we had supper at the hotel. About six-thirty we went over to the gym. The officials wouldn’t let us in until most of the seats were taken. I think, though, that the people sitting near Mr. Case and the bass drum wished that they were in another section. We arrived home about four-thirty Wednesday morning. Although most of us were too tired to come to school that morning, some of us managed to come in the afternoon. Alice Rasor Top Row—Lester Kast. Clarence Harness. Valiant Chandler. Paul Pollock. Gene Kraemer. George Fritzler. Merle Stallsworth. Lloyd Schooley. Theodore Kraemer. Maxwell Sorenson. Kenneth Larsen. Second Row—Bernice Messenger. Lois Waters. Esther Howard. Beulah Sorenson. Matilda Fritzler. Muriel Hansen. Helen Amen. Julia Sorensen. Maurine Shay, Melba Henderson. Virginia Armstrong. Rose Koehler. Third Row—Doyle Clark. Martin Heifer. Betty Glassey. Lloyd Burrous. Alice Walker. Vivian Hubbard. Thorvald Laugesen. Velma Chandler. Art Fritzler. Ruth McMullen. Elizabeth Simpson. Eugene Brownlee. Mildred Young. Edythe Malchow. Hilda Honebein. Maynard Cole. Gertrude Grady. Mildred White. Max Young. James Giauque. Front Row—Ida Sorensen. Helen Hansen, Alma Lackner. Lenore Clark. Clark Yauger. “Pickles, Pickles! Fifty-nine varieties of pickles,” The gay theme song of “Pickles”! High school operetta for 1928 Given in Central Auditorium Artistic stage setting Colorful costumes Harmonious choruses Gypsy love story Directed by Professor Lane Music furnished by Pep Orchestra Opera s story well liked by public Given on December 6 and 7, 1928. [ 53 ] ‘Dramatic Club' ictive VYCcmbers Top Row—Alma Lackner. Melba Henderson. Mildred Young (Treasurer), Kenneth Fuller, Helen Hansen (Secretary), Muriel Hansen. Edythe Malchow. Middle Row—Matilda Fritzler. Lenore Clark. Alice Hildreth. Miss Eriksen. Ida Sorensen (vice-president), Nelda Baughman, Elizabeth Simpson. Bottom Row—Frank Sampson (president), Betty Glassey. Vivian Hubbard. Annie Lee Gibbs. Maurine Shay. Mabel Schwanke. Arthur Fritzler. Hello! Hello!! Central! Hello!! Brush 238F33 please! Hello, Requika? This is Bernita talking. I did? Well, it's about time you’re getting up! Did you go to that party last night? What did Esther wear? Oh, she had a new dress? Well, that's just what I called you up about. I want you to go shopping with me tonight. You can't go? Why? Oh, surely you're not going to that dumb dramatic club play, Tommy”? This is the first time I ever heard of any such organization. I don't think it will be very good. What? Well, you needn't get angry. I certainly didn't mean to insult you. How was I to know you were in the club? You never told me. Who’s in the play cast? Melba Henderson, Frank Sampson. Eugene Brownlee, Henry Anderson, Ida Sorensen, Victor Stoops, Jack Benson and Alma Lackner. Yes, that isn't such a bad play cast. Who is directing it? Oh, Miss Eriksen? She's the Dramatic Club sponsor? Say, I don't know—I believe that play will be all right if she has a hand in it. How long has the club been going? Three years. Say, I’ll bet it was your club that gave that group of three one-act plays just a little while after Christmas. Yes, they gave Little Red Shoes, Sauce for the Goslings,” and the Fort Morgan Dramatic Club gave On Vengeance Height.” I surely enjoyed them. What???? Do you mean to tell me that the members of the club direct the one-act plays! What’s the point in having the members direct the one-act plays? What? I suppose it does give them training and experience, but whatever made you organize the club in the first place? To promote better dramatics? Yes, I agree with you, it’s something every school needs. [5-1 ] Dramatic Club' Associate Members Top Row—Helen Norman. Halsey Forrest. Margaret Rasmussen. Bernard Foote. Elizabeth Kammcrer. Llcyd Schoo'.ey. Inez Fries. Harry Madsen. Mildred Johnson. Gerald Hogsett. Thorvald Laugcsen. Second Row Edward Hauserman. Robert Samples. Mildred Hildreth. Doyle Clark. F.lva Hagler. Victor Middlemist. Helen l.augesen. Howard Boillot. Alice Steinfort. Third Row—Theodore Kraemer. Velma Chandler. Phillip Greenwood, Gladys Holman. George Fritzler. I.ucille McNeill. Maynard Cole. Marie Doty. Fourth Row—Mildred Grondahl. Waldemar Langholz, Julia Sorensen. Egon Hansen. Beulah Sorenson. Martin Heifer. Helen Amen. Glenn Hcrsingcr. Marguerite Hesseltinc. Front Row—Gertrude Grady. Mildred White. Alice Walker. Marvis Epperson. Charlotte I.ouise Edwards. Frances Witter. Hazel Howard. Maxine Burbridge. What’s that, Central? Oh, I don’t believe we’ve had this line quite three minutes yet! Good Heavens!! Such telephone service! Terrible, isn’t it, Requika? I’m really interested in this club. Tell me some more about it. How often do you put these plays on? You try to put one one-act play on every two weeks? That’s pretty good if you can do that. I guess it must have been your club that put on that series of Christmas plays last year for the assembly. Now don’t tell me that the members devised and wrote them. They did? Really?? My word!! We’re using this line right now, if you please!! You do?? Well, hang up, and maybe we ll let you have it. Requika, I’ve just about decided to go to that play with vou. if you'll let me and if you’ll promise to go shopping with me Monday. Fine!! Say, by the way, Requika, have you seen that new man working down at the Men’s Ready-to-Wear Store? Isn’t he---------------- Oh. all right, Central!! Seven minutes? I’m sure we’ve talked only three minutes at the most. I suppose we’ll have to stop. Rek. Will you reserve the seats or shall I? No, it won’t be a bit of trouble. Where do you get them? Oh. yes. Say, what are you going to wear?—Rek?—Hello? Hello? Central?! Central!! Can you imagine? She’s gone and cut us off, and I don’t know what Requika is going to wear! IDA SORENSEN [ 55 ’ The Ag Club Top Roiv—Paul Pollock. Gerald Hogsett. Harry Madsen. Holger Cade. Hubert Rasmussen. Marion Winger. Egon Hansen. Gordon Marble. Paul Simmons. Center Row—Harald Gade. Howard Davis. Theodore Pollock. James Bolinger, Halsey Forrest, Vernon Vancil. Louis Norman. Fay Paxton. Front Row—Warren Myers, John Vancil. Gordon Joppa. Ivan Danielson. Mr. Johnson. Lester Kast. Alvin Steffensen. Howard Bach. Homer Mote. Early in the school year of 1928-29 we had our first Ag meeting of the year with Mr. Law as our leader. Upon his resignation as Ag teacher he left to take up his new work on ex-Governor Sweet's ranch. His vacancy was filled by our present Ag man. Mr. Johnson. One great event of our school year is our going to the National Western Stock Show at Denver. Seven of us, including Mr. Johnson, went. We had a good time while we were there and looked at all the purebred stock. We went through the packing plants; we also attended several good shows. The worst part of it was that we did not stay so long as we wanted to stay. It soon became time to initiate our seven new members. It was not so bad after they took the solemn oath of the Ag Club. Our one ambition is to put out a champion judging team. Our judges for the district contest were as follows; Stock, Alvin Steffensen, John Vancil, Vernon Vancil and Ted Pollock; grain, Fay Paxton, Harold Gade and Homer Mote: poultry. Louis Norman and Holger Gade. We took third place in the whole meet and were fortunate enough to take first place in live stock judging. Alvin Steffensen was first in live stock; and John Vancil, fifth. We took third place in grain and potatoes and sixth place in poultry. Fay Paxton placed fifth as individual man in grain and potatoes. The State meet will be April 11 and 12, and we are doing our best to make a good showing. LESTER Kast [56] 192 9 Sagebrush Staff Top Rout Frank Sampson. Alma I.ackner. Mildred Young. Requika Woodward. Maurine Shay. Art Fritzler. Bottom Row—Fay Paxton. Jda Sorensen. Alice Hildreth. Mildred Grondahl. Miss Wolfe. Mr. Corfman. The above staff, honored greatly in being chosen by the student body, has endeavored to produce an annual worthy of the name “Sagebrush.'' Utmost in the minds and hearts of the staff members was the development of loyalty and love for the “Alma Mater.'' In the completing of the fifth annual to be edited by Brush High School, we take the opportunity to speak for the student body in stating that we are proud of Brush High School, accredited in the state of Colorado since 1920. From 1900. the date that the first high school was established in Brush, until 1920, we held a secondary rating. We sincerely thank the taxpayers, the school board, our fathers and mothers, and all those responsible for setting the equipment, gathering the faculty and making possible the opportunities for gaining knowledge, which we may in after years use to advantage and advancement for ourselves and others. The student body appreciates greatly the efforts of our faculty in their endeavoring to educate the young people of Brush so that we may contribute our little bit to honorably uphold in future years the educational system and civilization established by the pioneers of our community. Only with the help of the faculty can an annual be completed. It is their efforts and co- operation that prompt the staff in its work. We especially thank Miss Wolfe, who was our sponsor: Mr. Corfman. who was our faculty advisor: Miss Eriksen, who was of great help in criticizing write-ups: and Mrs. Bass, whose advice was invaluable to our art theme. The editor is greatly indebted to the members of the staff and the student body for their cheerful help and cooperation. Although we have fallen somewhat short of our first ambitions, yet we sincerely hope that we have produced an annual that will provide pleasant memories for the faculty and students in years to come. Frank Sampson, Editor The Sagebrush [57] IQ28 Commercial Contest In Brush on April 1 3. 1928, a Northeastern Colorado Commercial Track meet was held. The high schools who took part in it were Sterling. Morgan, Williard, St. Anthony and Brush. Brush placed second in the meet. In Brush those who took part were chosen by the results of a local contest held here and conducted by Miss Edna Rhen. Those from Brush who placed were as follows: Berenice Shay, first place in shorthand 1: Helen Laugesen, third place in shorthand 1; Mildred Grondahl. second place in penmanship: Helen Hansen, third place in penmanship: Mildred Young, fifth place in penmanship: Annie Pabst, first place in rapid calculation: Mildred Grondahl, second place in spelling: Helen Roe. third place in spelling: Helen Roe, fourth place in bookkeeping 1 : Mildred Young, fourth place in typewriting 1: Helen Cross, first place in typewriting 2. IQ28 Scholastic Activities Brush took part in an Every Pupil Contest sponsored by the Kansas State Teacher’s College on January 1 1. 1928. Brush was found in the lead with six firsts and one tie for first and a tie for second in the high median class in comparison with the other Colorado Schools who took part. In Brush those subjects in which there were high medians were as follows: Physics, biology, English 9, English 10. English 11, English 12, a tie for high median in general science, and a tie for second high in geometry. The following persons were high individuals: Gerald Hogsett, Betty Glassey, Wilda Messer, Helen Hansen, Alberta Harness, Pearl Painter and James Bolinger. Brush took part in another Every Pupil Contest on April 1 1, 1928, a dual meet with Fort Morgan. The five high contestants from each school of the meet mentioned above were taken. Winning by a large margin. Brush again showed their superiority to Fort Morgan in scholastics. In the annual Northeastern Colorado Scholastic Contest held at Akron and sponsored by the Gunnison Western State College, Brush tied for fourth place with Joes. The following persons are those from Brush who placed: Vivian Morford tied for fifth place in algebra: Wayne Hines tied for fifth place in physics: Mable Vaughan won first place in Spanish 1 ; Alberta Harness won first in English mechanics: Maurine Shay, fifth in geometry: Alice Steinfort, fourth in Latin 1: Betty Glassey, second in Latin 2. [ 58 ' [09] . School (Calendar SEPTEMBER I 8—School opened. Teachers welcomed all of the good little youngsters back. OCTOBER 14—Erosh initiation continued until the Freshmen learned how to conduct themselves properly. NOVEMBER 1—Mr. Law abandoned the teaching profession in order that he might run a ranch. 9—Football rally before the Morgan game. The bonfire was so large that some people thought it was the “aurora borealis.” Everyone was full of pep and ready to go. 1 1—The big game with Fort Morgan. Most B. H. S. students had sore throats after straining their vocal cords so much. 16—Freshman party. Many new species of animals were viewed at the circus. Pop was served to steady the nerves of the spectators. 21—The liquid air man was here. Gene Brownlee can demonstrate how to freeze ice cream over a fire now. DECEMBER 6 and 7—The operetta. “Pickles.’’ was one of the greatest events of this year. A large crowd attended, and all were delighted with it. 1 9—The Seniors had a roller skating party at the armory. Since they are such skilled skaters, no broken limbs were received. 25—We have noticed that for the past week all of the naughty little students have behaved unusually well. Wonder why? Oh. of course! It's because Santa is coming. JANUARY 1—Miss Alta Haynes' marriage. We regret that she is leaving B. H. S.. but we extend the best of wishes to her. 14—Football banquet. It was rumored that the boys ate so much that no more food was needed by the boys for the rest of the week. 16— Junior play. All-of-a-Sudden Peggy. Everyone taking part in this play seemed out- standing. 17- 31—Crapshooting. Bob Samples lost most of his estate; but he still has hope, because be says the tables will have to turn in his favor some time. 28—Just think! The Freshmen actually sweated a little over semester exams. FEBRUARY 1—Domestic science department staged a style show. Most of the high school girls were there. However, the boys didn't come: because they are always so well posted on the styles, they didn't think their presence necessary. MARCH 6—Morgan basketball game. Brush High pen was at its best. Rah! Rah! 20— Dramatic Club presented Tommy. a three-act play. This was full of humor, action, and romance. A play of this type has never before been given by the club. APRIL 1—The basketball girls were entertained with a banquet by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Winger. 19—Northeastern Track meet at Akron. In our other athletic contests we stopped to fight, but this time we ran and jumped. MAY 21— Senior play. Laff That Off. The biggest play hit of the year! Now. laff that off! 24—Juniors honored the Seniors with a wonderful banquet. 30— Distribution of annuals. All B. H. S. members have been patiently waiting for their copies. 31— Commencement. Seniors regret leaving dear old Brush High. However, some are not so sure that they are leaving. Mildred Grondahl. The Brush High School Agricultural Judging Team Enjoys a Successful Tear Each year the boys in the department of vocational agriculture spend about a month in pre- paring for the district and state judging contests. This year the Northeastern Judging Contest was held at Brush on March 23. 1929. Nine schools from northeastern Colorado were represented at this meet. There were nine boys from each school: four of them judging livestock: three, grain and potatoes: and two. judging poultry. Brush, who did very well in the district contest, took first in livestock, third in grain, third in potatoes, and sixth in poultry. We placed third in the total score and were excelled by Yuma and Crook. In livestock Brush was represented by Alvin Steffensen. Ted Pollock. John Vancil, and Vernon Vancil: in grain and potato judging, by Fay Paxton. Homer Mote, and Harald Gade: in poultry, by Holger Gade and Louis Norman. Alvin Steffensen had the honor of being the best livestock judge in northeastern Colorado and won the high score trophy. After the district contest every one went to work preparing for the state contest. A slight change was made in the judges: Louis Norman was put on the live stock team with John Vancil and Alvin Steffensen. This was a wise move, for Louis made a fine showing at the state contest. The grain and potato judges were Homer Mote and Fay Paxton with Harald Gade as an alternate. Mr. Johnson had a hard time deciding between Fay and Harald for the alternate, but it came out the day before we left that Harald was the alternate. Holger Gade was the one selected for poultry and egg judging. On Wednesday noon. April 10. we left for Ft. Collins. We made the journey in two old Fords without mishap. We stopped at the Greeley Court House to see the county agent’s dis- play of corn and other farm products. We drove to Ft. Collins and secured our sleeping quarters and our meal tickets. It happened that we had sleeping quarters with the Ft. Morgan team. Our coaches told us to be in bed by the time the hands of the clock showed 8:30. but we went to the show and then came home and had pillow fights until ten o’clock. (The coaches came in at ten o’clock.) The next day. Thursday. April 11. was the day that we judged. Everyone was nervous and worried during the entire day. and all were glad when the judging was over. The following day. which was Friday, the judges were to tell us their decisions and reasons for their decisions on each class. This took the entire forenoon. After learning our mistakes, we went into the cafeteria to get our dinner, only to get rid of another meal ticket and some cash. In the afternoon we went riding and drove up Poudre Canon several miles. We visited several oil wells also. We came to a cider stand, where we had a little fun. Before we got home, all we had was an empty jug. We hurried back to Ft. Collins to get in on the annual bath in the college plunge. In the evening the results of the contest were given at the banquet in the cafeteria. After we heard several good speeches, the trophies and banners were given out to the winners. Brush was surprised when the large cup was presented to Mr. Johnson, our coach, who then had to make a little talk in behalf of the Brush livestock team. The livestock banner also went to Brush. We were second in the sweepstakes: Yuma was first. Brush won fourth in potatoes, ninth in grains, and sixth in poultry. Fay Paxton won a medal for being second in market potatoes. Yuma’s total score was 4021 : Brush’s total score was 3978. Friday morning we left Ft. Collins after the members of the livestock team had their pictures taken. We came home by the Loveland dam on the Big Thompson River. We went to Greeley from the dam. After eating our dinner in Greeley, we drove to Brush in the afternoon. It rained on us most of the way home. Monday morning some of the boys were a little nervous because they knew that they would have to make speeches in the assembly before the high school student body. The following week we attended a splendid dinner at the expense of the Brush Civic Club, who certainly gave us an excellent meal and entertained us in fine style. This concluded a very successful judging year, and we are now planning on a big trip to Kansas City next fall. Fay Paxton Harald Gadf. [62 1 The 1929 “Sagebrush” recognizes the following local busi- ness organizations are especially friendly toward the high school annual. In recognition thereof the staff urges readers of the “Sage- brush” to remember in a business way the firms that have so kindly supported the annual. RY LAND-GROVES “Dress Well and Succeed” GEO. A. McMULLEN JEWELER AND OPTOMETRIST SNODGRASS FOOD CO. Sells for Less C. A. GRAY The Insurance S’ Loan Man THE PITKIN STORE Dry Goods, Shoes, Ready-to-Wear FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BRUSH Every Banking Facility JOHN H. PRICE DENTIST E. J. DOYLE Phone 194W [B3] PETE’S RESTAURANT Pete Zurawski. Proprietor Open Day and Night BRUSH MOTOR SALES CHEVROLET New and Used Car Sales and Service BRUSH SHOE SHOP C. O. STROEBEL, Proprietor WOODWARD’S GROCERY Groceries, Meats and Vegetables The Clatworthy Hardware Company INTERNATIONAL IMPLEMENTS REPAIRS AND GENERAL HARDWARE HARNESS AND SADDLERY Start Savings Account! Railway Savings Building Association R. H. STENBACK. Agent BRUSH BAKERY BETTY ANNE BREAD Fine Pastries of All Kinds THE BELL PHARMACY Service and Quality Served with Smiles THE FARMERS STATE BANK Seeking New Business On Our Record EMERSON THEATER John C. Anderson. Proprietor “Always a Good Show THE TWICE-A-WEEK TRIBUNE An Unequaled Advertising Medium C. P. SCHMIDT, Editor and Owner LINCOLN HIGHWAY SERVICE STATION Tom Mitchell, Proprietor CONOCO GASOLINE. 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