Brush High School - Sagebrush Yearbook (Brush, CO)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1959 volume:

The Annual Staff of BRUSH HIGH SCHOOL BRUSH, COLORADO PRESENTS SAGEBRUSH 1959 . I TTn? 'T ROAD CONSTRUCTION f AHEAD 2 v •J7r 4 v '• � _ Hf !'• V - - . ' . 5 . « f' £7 . _ r Jr.tjrT K -.. 5. - fcw KA3)SVvIPji , K' 1 V ' 1 -S ■%=. :W L.Ml Av- • BOARD OF EDUCATION Works for School Betterment Taking time out from their discussion the Board of Education members from left to right are Mr. E. V. Thomson, Mr. Alex Lebsock, Mr. Raymond Fries, Mr. Harvey Bolinger, Mr. John Lindell, and Mr. Dan Kjeldgaard. Mr. Thomson, Brush Su- perintendent of Schools, has been associated with the Brush School System for 36 years. These men have contributed much time and thought towards maintaining Brush High School's high aca- demic standards among the schools in the North Central Association. Mrs. Grace Jeffers, Sec- retary of the Brush Board of Education. MR. THOMAS LALLY Directs High School This Sagebrush should serve as the log of your educational tour of 1958-59. It will be a permanent record of the events, sights, experiences, traveling companions, and tour guides of your journey with Brush High School from September until May. It was a deluxe tour, and we nope you took advan- tage of all it offered and enjoyed it as well as profited by it. Mr. Lally seated at his desk in the principal's office. Mr. Thomas Lally has been in association with Brush High School as a teacher, coach, counselor, and principal for eight years, five of which have been spent as principal. Some of the responsibilities involved in the principal- ship are the making of school policy, and ad- ministration of the school. FACULTY INCREASED IN 1958-59 Coach, Science, and P. E. MR. STANLEY PIVIC English and Library MISS HILDRED WALTERS Office MRS. VIRGINIA FRIES Business MISS ELIZABETH JENSEN Foreign Language and English MRS. ELEISE BLOOM Science MR. FRANKLIN MERCER Business MR. ROBERT MITCHELL Industrial Arts MR. ERIC WENDT Miss Elizabeth Jensen and Mr. Dave Autry, be- coming members of the B. H. S. faculty in the year 1958-59, increasing the staff to twenty members. Mr. Warren Rasmussen also returned this year, after a year's worktowardhis Doctoral degree at Washing- ton University in St. Louis. The faculty's main objective is to develop the youth of our community. The teachers try to reach this goal by guiding the students through teaching, counseling, coaching and supervision. Mathematics MISS LORRAINE YOUNG Vocational Agriculture and Science MR. MARK RICHARDS MR. WARREN Social Studies RASMUSSEN MRS. JANE VAN DYKE DEDICATION We, the staff, would like to take this op- portunity to express our appreciation, and that of the student body and faculty, to the members of the Board of Education for their many years of dedicated service to their community. To them we dedicate this book, the 1959 SAGEBRUSH. BOARD OF EDUCATION School District 2, Brush, Colorado Left to right: MR. DANIEL KJELDGAARD MR. HARVEY BOLINGER MR. JOHN LINDELL MR. DANIEL KJELDGAARD MR. RAYMOND FRIES MR. ALEC LEBSOCK MR. HARVEY BOLINGER MR. JOHN LINDELL MRS. GRACE JEFFERS, Secretary Left to right: MR. ALEC LEBSOCK MR. RAYMOND FRIES J-STAFF PRODUCES PAPER, ANNUAL MR. WOOLLEY, Sponsor EARL TETER, Ad Mgr. The journalism department has the purposes of publishing tht age- brush Reporter, the school new JULIE ROCHA. Copy Editor paper, an J the Sagebrusht the Brush High annual. In the 1958-1959 school year, the staff was headed by Margaret Hoffman, editor. Miss Hoffman was the editor of the bi-weekly pap and the annual, which was composed of two shipments to the Taylor Publishing Co. The annual was distributed in the spring of 1959. MARGARET HOFFMAN, Editor Shown in this typical J-Class scene are Edna Harper, Karen McGlynn, Julie Rocha. Donna Spillman, Shirley Clay, Ruby Middlemist, Margaret Hoffman, Tim Lally, Clive Jones, Earl Teter, Renee Blessing, Jerry Kolman, and Bill Scott. CLASS OF 1959 fi I DOROTHY ADAMS Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Dramatics 1,2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Twirler 4; Orchestra 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; IRC 3,4; Program Chairman 4; Thespians 1,2,3, 4; Junior Usher 3; Dance Band 3. JOE ALFORD DOROTHY ADAMS JOE ALFORD FRANCES ALMERAZ Spanish Club 1,2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 3,4; Cheer- leader 2; IRC 4. KAREN AMSBERRY Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Dramatics 1; Choir 3,4; Cheerleader 1,2,4; IRC 4; FHA 2; Thespians 4; Homecoming Queen 1958. FRANCES ALMERAZ KAREN AMSBERRY ELEANOR BICKERT VERNON BOWMAN ELEANOR BICKERT Spanish Club 1; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Dramatics 1; Choir 2,3,4; FHA 1.2. VERNON BOWMAN Football 2; Basketball 1; Baseball 1,2; Spanish Club 3; Dramatics 2; Choir 3,4; FFA 1.2,3.4. FRANK BUTCHER Basketball 1,2,4; Baseball 3; Safety Club 4; Spanish Club 2; Dramatics 3; Band 1,2,3, 4, Property Manager 3; Choir 3; Fall Play 3; Pep Band 2,3,4; Boys' State 3; Math Club 2,3, President 3; Blackwell High School, Black- well, Oklahoma 1,2,3. BOB CHARTIER Cross-Country 3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4; Sentinel 4; Ping Pong Club 1. FRANK BUTCHER BOB CHARTIER GARRY CHARTIER Track 2, 3; Cross- Country 2,3,4; B- Club 2; Safety Club 1,2,3; FFA 1,2,3,4, Reporter 2, President 3. JERRY CHRISTENSEN FFA 1,2,3,4. GARRY CHARTIER JERRY CHRISTENSEN FRANCES CHVATAL CONNIE COOPERRIDER FRANCES CHVATAL Pep Club 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 4; Junior Honor Society 2; Senior Honor Society 3,4; Class Officer 3, Treasurer 3; Junior Class Play 3; Girls' State 3; FHA 1,2,3,4; Corresponding Secretary 4; Student Council 2; Representative 2. CONNIE COOPERRIDER Pep Club 1,2,3,4, Vice President 3; Presi- dent 4; Dramatics 1,2,3; Choir 3; Fall Play 4; Junior Class Play 3; Junior Escort 3; IRC Club 4; FHA 1,2,3,4, Secretary 2, Historian 3, Vice President 4; Thespians 2,3,4, Presi- dent 4. ESTHER DINE Orchestra 1,2,3, 4; Choir 4; FHA 1. REX EAVES Football 1,2,3,4; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Base- ball 1; Track 3,4; B-Club 1,2,3,4; Dramatics 3. ESTHER DINE REX EAVES TERRY EVANS Football 1; Wrestl- ing 1; Track 2; Safety Club 2; Tennis 3; B-Club 3; Band 1; Choir 1, 2; Model Airplanes 3; Radio Club 4; Lusk, Wyoming. CECIL FASICK Safety Club 2; Spanish Club 2, 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Orch. 3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Radio Club 2, 3,4; Dance Band 3,4. TERRY EVANS CECIL FASICK RITA FISCUS JANICE FLORIAN RITA FISCUS Pep Club 2,3,4; Dramatics 1; Choir 1,2,4; FHA 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 3, President 4; Thespians 4. JANICE FLORIAN Choir 3,4; FHA 1,2,3. RICHARD HAMILTON Football 3,4; Wrestling 1,2, 3,4; Choir 3, 4; Leather Club 4; Rifle Club 2, 3; Sterling 1,2,3. JACK HARMAN Football 2; Basketball 1; Cross-Country 1; Safety Club 1,2,3,4; Choir 4; Model Air- planes 3,4; Camera Club 3. CHARLENE HENRY Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 1,2, 3; Choir 4; IRC 4; Thespians 4. GARY HOFFMANN Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 3; Cross- Country 1,2; B- Club 3,4, Treas- urer 4; Class Offi- cer, Vice President 3, President 4; Junior Play 3; Junior Escort 3; Journalism 2, 3; Quill and Scroll 2, 3; NSPA 2,3; Student Coun- cil 4; Thespians 3,4. CHARLENE HENRY GARY HOFFMANN MARGARET HOFFMANN SHIRLEY HUNT MARGARET HOFFMANN Pep Club 1,2,3, 4; Dramatics 2; Journalism 2,3,4; Ad Manager 3, Editor 4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; NSPA 2,3,4; IRC 3,4, Secretary- Treasurer 3; FHA 1,2; News Reporter 2. SHIRLEY HUNT Pep Club 1,2, 3,4. Secretary 2; Choir 3; Junior Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Senior Honor Society 3,4; Class Officer, President 1, Secretary 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Junior Escort 3; Junior Prom Attendant 3; Girls' State 3; FFA Chapter Sweetheart 2; FHA 1,2,3, Sec- retary 3; Student Council 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2. PEGGY KRIEN Choir 1,3,4. ALYCE KRUEGER Pep Club 1,2,3, 4; Dramatics 1,2,3; Junior Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Senior Honor Society 3,4; Junior Play 3; FHA 1,2, 3,4; Correspond- ing Secretary 3; State Parliamentarian 4; Student Council 4; Thespians 2,3,4. i t PEGGY KRIEN ALYCE KRUEGER KATHY LINKER Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Dramatics 1,2,3; Twirler 3,4; Head T wirier 4; Choir 2,3, 4; Junior Es- cort 3; IRC 4; Thes- pians 4. BOB MACKE Football 1. KATHY LINKER BOB MACKE JIM MARIETTA MARY MEJIA JIM MARIETTA Football 1,2, 3,4, Captain 4; Wrestling 3; Track 1,2, 3, 4; B-Club 1,2, 3,4; Spanish Club 2,3; Dramatics 2,3,4; Junior Play 3; Model Airplanes 4; Camera Club 1,2; Stu- dent Council 1; Thespians 3,4. MARY MEJIA Spanish Club 1; Pep Club 1,2,3, 4; Dramatics 1,2; Choir 1,2; FHA 1,2. GAIL MORSE Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; Dramatics 2,3; Choir 3; Junior Play 3; IRC 4; FHA 1,2,3; Thespians 3,4. SHARON NOFFSINGER Choir 1,4; GAA 1; Fort Morgan, Colorado 2. v r GAIL MORSE SHARON NOFFSINGER CECIL OLDHAM Wrestling 3,4; Dramatics 3; Band 2, 3,4; Junior Play 3; Pep Band 2 2, 3,4; Model Air- planes 4; Camera Club 1; Radio Club 1; Thespians 4; Leather Crafts 1. DONALD OTT Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Track 3; B-Club 4; Safety Club 2, 3,4, President 3, 4; Spanish Club 2; Junior Play 3; Model Airplanes 4. CECIL OLDHAM DONALD OTT HARRY PARKHILL PATTY PARRISH HARRY PARKHILL Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Wrestling 1; Baseball 1,3,4; Track 2; B-Club 1,2,3,4; Safety Club 4; Dramatics 1,3; Model Air- planes 3,4. PATTY PARRISH Spanish Club 1; Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; Junior Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Senior Honor Society 3,4; Junior Play 3; IRC 3,4; Camera Club 1; Student Council 1. KAY PEDERSEN Pep Club 2,3,4; Dramatics 1; Band 1,2,3, 4; Orchestra 3,4; Choir 1,2,3, 4; All-State Choir 4; Pep Band 1,2, 3,4; IRC 3,4; Camera Club 1; Thespians 4; Leather Crafts 1. ELEANOR REASONER Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; Junior Play 3; FHA 1,2, 3, 4, Parliamentarian 4. KAY PEDERSEN ELEANOR REASONER MARY LOUISE REPP Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Band 3,4; Orchestra 3,4; Choir 2; Junior Honor Society 1,2, 3, 4; Senior Honor Society 3, 4; Pep Band 3, 4; Journal- ism 2; NSPA 2; IRC 3,4, President 3; FHA 1,2,4; Camera Club 1,2, Secretary 2; Student Council 2; Dance Band 4. MARLENE RICHARDS Pep Club 1,2,3; Choir 3,4; FHA 2, 4; Camera Club 2; Student Council 4; Art Club 4; Bowling Club 3; Music Club 2; Bear Creek 3. MARY LOUISE REPP MARLENE RICHARDS JULIE ROCHA STAN SCHIPPERT JULIE ROCHA Spanish Club 1,2; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Dra- matics 1; Choir 2,3,4; Junior Play 3; Journal- ism 2, 3,4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Journeyman 3; Exchange Editor 3; Copy Editor 4; NSPA 2,3,4; IRC 3,4, Vice President 3, President 4; Camera Club 1. STAN SCHIPPERT Basketball Manager 1,2; Baseball Manager 2; B-Club 2,3; Junior Play 3; Model Airplanes 3,4; Student Council 1,2. DONALD SCHULTZ Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Base- ball 1,2, 3, 4; B-Club 2,3,4, President 4; Dramatics 2,3; Class Officer 4, Vice Presi- dent 4; Junior Play 3; Junior Prom Attendant 3; Model Airplanes 3,4, Vice President 3; t Radio Club 1,2, Secretary 2, Treasurer 1; Student Council 4; Thespians 4. r % y SAM SCHWINDT Wrestling 4; Cross-Country 4; Choir 1,2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4, Secretary 4; Conservation Club 1,2; Fire Squad 2,3; Fort Morgan 1,2. DOROTHY SHARP Pep Club 1; Dra- matics 1, 2, 3; Band 2,3,4; Or- chestra 3,4; Choir 2, 4; Pep Band 2,3,4. DOROTHY SHARP CARL SLATER CARL SLATER Tennis 1, 2,4; B- Club 2; Spanish Club 2, Secretary- Treasurer 2; Band 1,2,3, 4; Junior Honor Society 1, 2,3,4; Senior Honor Society 3, 4; Class Officer 2, Treasurer 2; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Boys' State 3; Camera Club 1; Radio Club 4; Stu- dent Council 2, 3, 4; Business Man- ager 3, 4; Junior Usher 3. JUDY STABY TOM TAYLOR JUDY STABY Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; Dramatics 1,2; Band 3,4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Junior Honor Society 2,3, 4; Senior Honor Society 3,4; Pep Band 3, 4; Journalism 1,2; NSPA 2; Thespians 2,3, 4; Leather Crafts 3. TOM TAYLOR Football 2,3,4; Wrestling 1,2, 3,4; Track 3, 4; Cross-Country 3; Tennis 1,2; B-Club 2, 3,4, Vice President 4; Dramatics 2,3; Junior Honor Society 2,3,4; Senior Honor Society 3,4; Class Officer 4, Treasurer 4; Junior Play 3; Model Airplanes 3; Camera Club 1,2; Radio Club 1,2. EARL TETER Football 3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 1; Track 2,3,4; B-Club 3,4; Junior Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Class Officer President 2, 3; Junior Escort 3; Journalism 2,3,4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Journeyman 3; NSPA 2,3,4; Boys' State 3, Mayor and Commissioner 3; Model Airplanes 4; Radio Club 1,2; Student Council 3,4, President 4; President League Council 4. RUTH THURMAN Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Dramatics 3; Choir 2, 3,4; FHA 1; Camera Club 2. EARL TETER RUTH THURMAN HELEN TRUJILLO Spanish Club 1,2; Dramatics 3; Choir 3,4; FHA 1.2. PEGGY VAN DYKE Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Dramatics 2,3,4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Twirler 4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Choir 2; Junior Play 3; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; IRC 4; Student Council 4; Thes- pians 3, 4; Dance Band 3,4. HELEN TRUJILLO PEGGY VANDYKE MARY WANGLER ARDIS WETZBARGER MARY WANGLER Dramatics 2,3; Choir 1,2,3, 4; IRC 4; FHA 1, 2,4; Thespians 4. ARDIS WETZBARGER Pep Club 1,2,3; Choir 2; Class Officer Vice President 3; Junior Play 3; Student Council 2; Woodrow 1,2, 3. JOANN HALL Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Junior Honor Society 2, 3,4; Senior Honor Society 4; FHA 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 3; Student Council Secretary- Treasurer 4; Montana 3. BENNY MARSHALL Wrestling 3,4; Cross-County 3,4; Safety Club 4; Spanish Club 1; Dramatics 1,2,3; Model Airplanes 3,4; Ping Pong Club 1. JOANN HALL BENNY MARSHALL LELAND RIPLEY Football 1; Safety Club 4; Choir 4; Model Airplanes 4; Boxing 1,2; Belle Fourche, South Dakota 1,2. KENNETH KROUT Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 3,4; Choir 4; Pep Band 4. LELAND RIPLEY KENNETH KROUT KAY DRISCOLL KAY DRISCOLL Pep Club 1,2,3; Dramatics 1; Choir 2,3,4; FHA 1. JAKE KAUFFMANN (not pictured) Cross-Country 2,3; FFA 1,2,3, 4, Treasurer 4. MLi ORGANIZ D. Adams, H. Adams, R. Anderson, A. Asheim, K. Asheim, M. Asper, D. Bassett, H. Bostrom, M. Boyles, W. Bramblett, M. Brock, D. Burt, B. Chandler, D. Christenson, T. Chvatal, D. Crouch, M. Dahms, S, Davis, M. Davis, V. Edson, J. Fairbanks, C. Fasick, J. Freeman, G. Friehauf, C. Friehauf, F. Fries, L. Graves, C. Gray, F. Guzman, C. Hamilton, L. Harbert, J. Hartwig, E. Hoxworth, B. John- son, D. Kirst, D. Krout, K. Krout, K, Koehler, S, Koehler, A. Krueger, S. Lage, B. Larsen, P. Larsen, J. Lebsock, S. Lee, B. Lindell, M. Marietta, K. Martens, C. Mercer, L. Mercer, D. Morse, E. Morse, P. Mortensen, J. Mortensen, C. Oldham, B. Osborn, J. Ott, K. Pedersen, A. Petty, K. Rayback, K. Reasoner, M. Repp, E. Robinson, M. Ruggles, J. Scheideman, D. Sharp, B. Skinner, J. Slater, B. Smith, J. Staby, A. Steffensen, P. VanDyke, R. Walter, M. Whelan, V. Wood, F. Butcher, E. Arroyo. U WiF i M ' • flu . 9 i m 9 z- xAi w m Band Receives a Superior Rating In the foreground is Kathy Linker, the Head Twirler. Standing in the background are Twirlers, Dianna Morse, Jean Fairbanks, Peg Van Dyke, and Dorothy Adams. BUS Rates Only B” Orchestra in State Enrollment in the music department hit record high in the year 1958-59. Compared to fifty eight band members in 1957 and 1958, eighty one students played in the band this year. Sixty four vocalists make up the choir and there are fifty instrumentalists in the orchestra. Each year the music department presents three concerts, the Winter Concert in January, Mid-Winter in March, and the Spring Concert in May. The band presented an additional concert this year besides furnishing the music for all the foot- ball and basketball games held at home. The choir participated in the Nativity and Christmas program and the orchestra pro- vided musical entertainment between acts of the Fall play. Officers were elected in band for the 1958-59 year. Hold- ing these offices are Kay Pedersen, president; Carl Slater, vice president; Joyce Slater, secretary; and Kay Martens, treasurer. Journeying to Boulder September 28, for the annual Band Day, the Brush High School Band received a superior rating. CD WINTER CONCERT tr Brush High School Music Department Jonoory 19. 1959 — • o'clock f. M. CoiKort -•nut WATKK NUMC b IUmM MO AKT rAXTAOTie- iKxiia mnu rmt notmoverr t o ®rr« manM M'Kaj M JtCU KIT ---------- . AIA TKXOUUH TO KICOFT - ur. U � f •DO UMUT In Lya vocal cKfir.tmut «OON AN WllJ. nc MWJC Map ■ton ocounr --------------------------------- nt«ar -«� � wwr . .... n.tr «■HOIK MSXX M COJKTRT KAKCVT T� OI CKL'itADWUr _ _ . TTT n T mumw - by -JOM«VA . 't-A roxtJA' ur. bf Put Tod� r ------by real r«o .- MVB D. Adams, A. Ashiem, K. Ashiem, S. Bash, B. Bassett, H. Bostrom, M. Boyles, M. Callen, B. Chandler, T. Chvatal, S. Clay, M. Dahms, E. Dine, M. Dine, L. Duckworth, R. Errett, C. Fasick, C. Ferguson, G. Friehauf, K. Friehauf, F. Fries, M. Garicia, D. Goeken, T. Goeken, L. Gossen, C. Gray, D. Grippin, E. Harper, D. Kirst, S. Koehler, K. Krout, B. Larsen, S. Lee, A. Leis, K. Martens, L. Mercer, B. Morse, J. Ott, K. Pedersen, L. Pollock, M. Ruggles, D. Sharp, S. Smythe, J. Staby, A. Steffensen, G. Teter, B. Thompson, P. VanDyke, E. Wilson, J. Wilson, M. Repp. CHOIR D. Adams, V. Almeraz, K. Amsberry, A. Asheim, D. Bersch, E. Bickert, C. Blake, R. Blessing, C. Bolt, V. Bowman, M. Boyles, D. Deem, E. Dine, K. Driscoll, R. Fiscus, J. Florian, P. Fuller, B. Gentry, T. Glover, A. Guzman, C. Hamilton, R, Hamilton, M. Hammer, J. Harman, C. Henry, P. Higgins, L. Kirst, S. Koenig, J. Kolman, K. Krien, P. Krien, K. Krout, B. Larsen, L. Lage, M. Leis, K. Linker, J. Mejia, M. Mejia, R. Middlemist, S. Noffsinger, P. Olson, K. Pedersen, A. Petty, C. Plank, S. Ramirez, M. Richards, M. Ripley, L. Ripley, J, Rocha, S. Schwindt, D. Sharp, L. Spears, D. Spillman, N. Teter, E. Thomas, R. Trotter, H. Trujillo, R. Trujillo, B. Wahlert, M. Wangler, C. Wolfe. Two Singing Groups Now at BHS D. Adams, A. Asheim, F. Butcher, M. Dahms, C. Fasick, C. Friehauf, G. Friehauf, D. Hamilton, j. Keener, K. Koehler, E. Morse, K. Pedersen, A. Petty, J. Staby. ri i —tz vn 7T ir ft 7 • i ■ w b. V J f • K Z. F. Butcher, A. Steffensen, P. Mortensen, and H. Bostrom. Popular and Brass Advocats Play for Fun Through the efforts of Mr. Hurrell, music director, and his assistant, Mr. Sparks, a trombone quartet and a vocal ensemble have been established this year. A Dance Band had been developed in 1957-58 and was continued in 1958-59. This group was organized to play for school activities, such as noon-hour recreation and school dances. K. Ashiem, M. Asper, H. Bostrom, F. Butcher, B. Chandler, C. Fasick, G. Friehauf, D. Kirst, P. Larsen, L. Mercer, P. Mortensen, B. Osborn, M. Repp, M. Ruggles, A. Steffensen, V. Wood. FRONT ROW; Doug Christensen, Mark Kjeldgaard, Dennis Loose, John Watrous, Ron Herbst, Renee Bless- ing, Frances Fries, Virginia Almeraz, Don Schultz, and Gary Hoffman. SECOND ROW; Peggy Krien, alternate for Bill Scott, Alyce Krueger, Clifford Henry, Marlene Richards, and Mrs. Van Dyke, Sponsor. STUDENT COUNCIL LAUNCHES Y.E.S. Y. E. S., Youth Employment Service, was one of the major projects undertaken by the student council for this year's Colorado High School Student Council Week. This program was designed to provide stu- dent employees for the townspeople, whenever the employer has a job that can be done by the student during non-school hours. Student Council Officers for the '58 -'59 year include Earl Teter, President; Jayme Keener, Vice President; Carl Slater, Treasurer, counting School Picture Money; Barbara Skinner, Secretary; and John Watrous, Fresh- man Representative. Student council delegates volunteer to supervise standing committees, which the student council is responsible for each year. Doug Christensen volunteered to oversee the Noon-Hour Recreation Committee. The Social and Welfare Committee is directed by Frances Fries. Ron Herbst is in charge of the bulletin boards. Alyce Krueger schedules school dances, and Bill Scott attends to the scheduling of the concession stands. The color bearers are Mark Kjeldgaard and Dennis Loose. Carl Slater handles the activity tickets and does the school bookkeeping. In- forming the public of school events is the responsibility of Jayme Keener, Public Re- lations chairman. John Watrous supervises the help offered the national assembly artists to set up their equipment. Senior Honor Society: Left to right include, Shirley Hunt, Judy Staby, Frances Chvatal, Joann Hall, Alyce Krueger, Patty Parrish. SECOND ROW; Edna Harper, Margaret Hoffmann, Frances Fries, Joyce Slater, Julie Rocha, and Tom Taylor. FIRST ROW: Tim Lally, Jayme Keener, Arnie Steffensen, Carl Slater, Doug Christensen, and Jerry Kolman. Not pictured: Mary Repp. HONOR SOCIETIES Acknowledge Scholarship and Leadership Boys' Junior Honor Society include - TOP ROW; Gary Friehauf, Tim Lally, Earl Teter, Carl Slater, Dick Andersen, Arnie Steffensen, and Larry Mercer. SECOND ROW: Jayme Keener, Doug Christensen, Joey Keener, Bill Smith, Ellis Er- rett. Bill Scott, and Bob Lindell. FIRST ROW: Ron Stoops, Mark Kjeldgaard, Dick Baird, Eldon Weiss, Don Gabriel, Tom Taylor, and Thomas Monnahan. Not pic- tured: Blair Gay and John Watrous. Girls' Junior Honor Society: TOP ROW: Shirley Hunt, Judy Staby, Frances Chvatal, Joann Hall, Alyce Krueger, Pat Parrish, and Carollyn Wofford. SECOND ROW: Barbara Skinner, Linda Graves, Frances Fries, Joyce Slater, Ruth Errett, Judy Scheideman, and Barbara Chandler. FIRST ROW: Ann Petty, Amy Asheim, Karen Koehler, Kathy Friehauf, Jeanne Mortensen, and Theresa Chvatal. Not pictured: Mary Repp. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB BROUGHT together students interested in National and International problems to discuss them together. I. R. C. proposed a constitution and requirements for its members. 1958-59 was the second year of I. R. C. in Brush. ROW 4: Frances Almeraz, Ruby Middlemist, Amy Asheim, Mary Boyles, Cynthia Gray, Marcia Davis, Priscilla Olson, Karen Ams- berry. ROW 3: Mary Wangler, Mary Hammer, Pat Fuller, Valerie Woods, Theresa Chvatal, Kay Asheim, Robin Bolinger, Linda Graves, Charlene Henry. ROW 2: Mary Repp, Margaret Hoffman, Judy Staby, Sue Smythe, Karen McGlynn, Eldora Thomas, Kathy Linker. ROW 1: Peggy VanDyke, Connie Cooperrider, Kay Pederson, Judy Scheideman, Roberta Trotter, Gail Morse, Ruth Errett. SEATED: Sponsor, Miss Matthews. STANDING: President, Julie Rocha; Vice President, Maralyn Schwindt; Treasurer, Ann Petty; Program Chairman, Dorothy Adams; Secre- tary, Carolyn Wofford. Sponsored by FARMER'S ELEVATOR SAFETY CLUB Helps Protect the School Mr. Lally tests new safety chute which he designed for a safe exit from the science and math rooms. Sponsor: MR. MERCER Studying principles of Civil Defense and applying these principles during drills, as- sisting in promoting general safety practice in the school, and studying the basic prin- ciples of first aid are the main duties the Safety Club tried to fulfill this year. Other projects the club participates in are checking all the fire equipment in the building and making sure that it is in good working order, discussing The Governors Conference on the Colorado Survival Plan, and helping in the evacuating of the building more efficiently during a drill. Under the supervision of Mr. Mercer Safety Club meets Wednesday of every week. This year the club changed from the use of the officers system to the use of the chair- man system. Standing on the Ladder Truck: G. Cridlebaugh and B. Koehler. In the foreground: V. Bowman, D. Ott, L. Mercer, and F. Butcher. Standing on the City Fire Truck: D. Burt, D. Bassett, A. Hoff, and B. Marshall. Sponsored by STARR'S CLEANERS Standing on the Rural Fire Truck: J. Schippert, E. Morse, H. Sharp, and M. Hoff. W. Bramblett, D. Crouch, D. Kirst, D. Krout, T. Evans, P. Staby study code. Operating on a Johnson-Viking-Two transmitter, the Radio Club can transmit on any meterband to anywhere in the world. Their receiver is a Hallicrafters' Model S-76. Of the ten members in the organization, four are expecting to receive their ham operators license. To earn this a government test given by the F. C. C. over the technical parts of radio and International Morse Code must be passed. RADIO CLUB Fosters Creative Student Hobbv. IK II ICS II Colorado High School MIKE AND KEY CLUB W0IXE Mr. Schweers, E. Errett, Secretary; B. Scott, President; C. Jones, Vice President prepare to transmit. Sponsored by GAMBLES The members have not done much transmitting this year. Most of the time has been spent learning the code. However, they have talked to Washington, Los Angeles, Iowa, and Texas. C. Fasick, C. Jones, J. Butz, B. Scott, E. Errett receive code for practice. Further Interest in Home Economics Goal of FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA M. Whelan, S. Hoff, E. Thomas, N. Kissler, C. Wolfe, M. Richards, S. Wade, S. Schilling, M. Call, K. Peed, M. Bash, G. Padilla, A. Martinez. Mrs. Staby, Mrs. Blessing, Mrs. Clay, Mrs. Krueger, Mrs. Cox, not pictured. Under the direction of Mrs. Staby, homemaking teacher, the F. H. A. girls participated in many pro- jects. They made candy apples and sold them at Homecoming, sold tinned Christmas candy, and filled a Thanksgiving box, in co-operation with Thespians, for the needy families in town. Alyce Krueger was State Parliamentarian from the Brush Chapter. R. Middlemist, R. Trotter, D. Spillman, M. Wangler, A. Krueger, J. Scheideman. R. Errett, Historian; C. Cooperrider, Vice President; B. Cox, Recreation Leader; F. Chvatal, Corresponding Secretary; R. Fiscus, President; E. Reasoner, Parliamentarian; R. Blessing, Secretary; S. Clay, Reporter; M. Schwindt, Treasurer; J. Scheideman, Recreation Leader. F.F.A. members taking up shop projects are: L. Christensen, L. Thomas, E. Chandler, R. Andregg, J. Irwin, and P, Swinson, pictured with Mr. Richard. F.F.A. Furthers Modern Agriculture The results of a summers work are examined by S. Schwindt, B. Chartier, Mr. Richards, sponsor; G. Chartier, J. Hoffman, P. Larsen, L. Larsen, D. Kitchen, L. Lage, G. Gimble, and C. Henry. F. F. A. is the national organization of, by, and for boys studying voca- tional agriculture. Organized in 1928 it has served to motivate and vitalize the instruction offered to students of vocational agriculture. F.F.A. constitutes one of the most efficient agricultural teaching de- vices that has been put into practice. Some of the Brush F. F. A. activities during the past year have been: par- ticipation in the various judging events, a trip to the Western Stock Show, and installation ceremonies. Bob Chartier and Pat Swin- son select future pork chops. Future Farmers D. Kitchen, L. Lage, L. Larsen, C. Henry, B. Chartier, S. Schwindt, and G. Chartier, examine pork. Sponsored by ASMUS TRACTOR COMPANY MODEL AIRPLANE Club Stimulates Interest in Aviation Left to right are Don Ott, Vice President; Cecil Oldham, Secretary and Treasurer; and Harry Parkhill, President. Left to right are M. Morton, D. Baird, H. Schippert, B. Krueger, R. Gilliland, G. Cridlebaugh, L. Pachner, M. Asper, B. Lindell, B. Macke. Model Airplane Club elected Harry Parkhill, President; Cecil Old- ham, Secretary and Treasurer; Don Ott, Vice President; with Mr. Mercer as Sponsor. The club’s purpose, which is to stimulate interest in aviation, was fulfilled during Model Airplane Club’s second year. This was done by constructing and building model airplanes. Science of aeronautics was stressed and the principles were demonstrated by flying model air- planes. Behavior of planes in flight was learned by direct observation and manipulation. Students designed their own planes and gliders to test their own theories. The annual glider contest was held to determine the most efficient glider. At right is Mr. Mercer, Sponsor. IN BACK ROW: J. Butz, G. Friehauf, B. Hazuka, E. Ring, R. Brunker, L. Mercer, C. Friehauf, A. Kitchin, C. Oldham. IN FRONT ROW; D. Ott, R. Mohrlang, G. Smith, J. Harman, S. Schippert, E. Teter, D. Schultz, H. Parkhill, D. Basset. BACK ROW; Doug Schomerus, Larry Duckworth, Robin Bolinger, Laurie Harbert, Jeanne Mortensen. FRONT ROW; Sharon Lee, Kay Asheim, Janet Lebsock. Billie Harrison in foreground with camera. Above is Mr. Woolley, Sponsor Camera Club elected officers at the beginning of the year. Doug Schomerus was elected President; Jeanne Mortensen, Vice President; Sharon Lee, Secretary; and Billie Harrison, Treasurer. The year was spent studying methods of taking and develop- ing pictures. Different cameras and types of films were stressed. Photographs taken by different members were studied for helpful criticism. Composition was studied along with other photographic techniques. CAMERA CLUB Develops Photographic Talent Sponsored by LEBSOCK'S FOOD Margaret Hoffman has an editor's pin and has fulfilled her duty as editor of the Sagebrush Reporter and Annual. Earl Teter has served as sports editor and ad manager for the Sagebrush Re- porter and Annual. Julie Rocha has an editors pin and has ful- filled her duty as copy editor of the Sagebrush Reporter and Annual. Not pictured are Gary Hoffman and Carollyn Wofford who were members of Quill and Scroll from the preceding year. Miss Walters was director of the journalism department from 1948-1954 and is now an honorary member of this Society. Mr. Lally has also become an honor- ary member of this Society. QUILL AND SCROLL Promotes Journalism International Quill and Scroll Society operates in close con- nection with the journalism department. Members of this Society must be in the upper third of their class and are selected by the recommendation from the journalism sponsor. Along with the recommendation, the number of inches of copy print- ed in their paper is submitted and their best story is retyped and sent to be judged. This year, four new members were selected for the coming year to boost the membership to twelve including the honorary members. : Nft3N TlONAi , Left to right: Jerry Kolman, Tim Lally, Shirley Clay, and Edna Harper are the new Quill and Scroll members selected for this year. THESPIANS Devote Time to Theatrics Official National Thespi- an members meet on stage. Standing, left to right: R. Trotter, K. Pedersen, G. Morse, F. Fries, S. Lee, C. Oldham. Seated: D. Christensen, C. Wofford, A. Krueger, C. Cooperrider, J. Keener. B. H. S. Thespians are a group of students interested in the study of the dramatic arts. During their membership students have a chance to earn an official pin, guard, and emblems through participating in theatrical productions. Under the direction of Mrs. Eleise Bloom, Troup 968 of the National Thespians began the 1958-59 year by electing offi- cers and planning the year's activities. The schedule included sponsoring the fall play, giving a Thanksgiving Basket, and planning the Thanksgiving assembly. Later in the year a banquet was held. Thespian officers and sponsor talk over the fall play project. Left to right: Roberta Trotter, Treasuer; Dorothy Adams, Vice President: Mrs. Bloon, Sponsor; and Connie Cooperrider, President. B. H. S. Thespians assemble in the auditorium. Row 1, front to back: K. Pedersen, F. Chvatal, J. Keener. Row 2: M. Wangler, J. Staby, G. Morse, C. Henry, S. Lee, E. Hoxworth. Row 3: G. Hoffmann, P. Van Dyke, G. Friehauf, R. Fiscus, J. Scheideman, C. Wofford. Row 4: J. Marietta, M. Ruggles, K. Linker, K. Amsberry, M. Boyles, C. Oldham. Seated front: D. Adams, R. Trotter, C. Cooperrider. ROW 7: Rita Thomas, Karen McGlynn, Sandy Gordon, Sharon Davis, Marcia Marietta, Anitra Leis, Carol Mercer, Carolyn Plank, Patty Cox, Sharon Koehler, Donna Manning. ROW 6: Karen Peed, Vickie Edson, Janice Hartwig, Betty Thompson, Mary Dahms, Theresa Chvatal, Valerie Woods, Karen Koehler, Jean Mortenson, Laurie Harbert, Ruth Thurman, Anita Martinez. ROW 5: Ruby Hayes, Martha Holt, Mable Kitchen, Janet Lebsock, Melva Brock, Sharon Lee, Dianna Morse, Marcia Davis, Cynthia Gray, Virginia Almeraz, Karen Homburg. ROW 4: Ruby Middlemist, Mary Chapman, Arlene Ernest, Sally Newlin, Phyllis Larsen, Pat Fuller, Kathy Friehauf, Kay Asheim, Carolyn Wofford, Loretta Kirst, Linda Graves, Ruth Errett. ROW 3: Judy Scheideman, Roberta Trotter, Maralyn Schwindt, Amy Asheim, Donna Stallings, Janice Ott, Jean Fairbanks, Barbara Skinner, Lani Spears, Donna Spillman, Mary Boyles. ROW 2: Patty Parrish, Eleanor Bickert, Gail Morse, Dorothy Adams, Judy Staby, Ann Petty, Margaret Hoffman, Joyce Slater, Jo Ann Hall, Rita Fiscus, Eleanor Reasoner, Alyce Krueger. ROW 1: Mary Rug- gles, Sharon Lee, Shirley Lage, Margaret Swanson, Edna Harper, Karen Reansoner, Frances Fries, Pat Larson, Pat Newlin, Julie Rocha, Mary Repp, Kay Pederson. NOT SHOWN: Frances Almeraz, Dorothy Bersch, Robin Bolinger, Betty Bone, Mary Garcia, Charlene Henery, Susan Hoff, Marilyn Lee, Mary Ann Leis, Kathy Linker, Mary Mejia, Jessie Mejia, Priscilla Olson, Karen Rayback, Eva Robinson, Fleeta Robinson, Carolyn Thomas, Eldora Thomas, Peggy VanDyke, Carolyn Privette. PEP CLUB Promotes School Spirit Sponsored by BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Senior Cheerleaders left to right are: Shirely Hunt, Ellen Hox- worth, mascot; Ruth Marietta, Kay Martins, and Karen Ams- berry. During 1958 and 1959 the Brush High Pep Club sponsored its annual Sweetheart Dance at which they named Mr. Beetdigger. Pep club had a concession at the Windsor game and sponsored a dance after it. The officers and senior cheerleaders were elected in the spring and announced at the banquet. The banquet was also given in honor of the graduating seniors that were members of the pep club. Junior Cheerleaders are Barbara Skinner, Mary Dahms, Theresa Chvatal, and Cynthia Gray. Coop’s Troop’s Leaders Sponsor, Miss Matthews; President, Connie Cooperrider; Vice President, Barbara Chand- ler; Treasurer, Frances Chvatal; Secretary, Renee Blessing were the officers for 1958- 1959. 'ET' CLUB Promotes Athletics Officers leading B Club this year were: Vice President, T. Taylor; Treasurer, G. Hoffman; Presi- dent; D. Schultz; and Secretary, J. Kolman. STANDING: L. Mercer, E. Teter, R. Morh- lang, J. Marietta, J. Alford, R. Eaves, R. Herbst, P. Ybarra, H. Parkhill. KNEELING: G. Smith, B. Giauque, A. Hoff, D. Ott, M. Hoff, C. Maupin, C. Friehauf, B. Wah- lert, M. Bresnahan. Coaches Autry and Pivic sponsored the Let- terman's Club in 1958-59. B Club is a service organization which promotes athletics at B. H. S. Requirements for membership in the Letterman's Club is the earning of an athletic letter along with being voted in by B” Club members. The members of B Club elected Don Schultz as their president in the early part of the school term. Other officers assisting Don and sponsors Autry and Pivic were: Vice President, Tom Taylor; Treasurer, Gary Hoffmann; and Secretary, Jerry Kolman. Let- termen also paid dues for the year of one dollar. The projects undertaken by the B Club were: the handling of two basketball concessions as a money raising project; the B Club dance; initiation and letterman's picnic in the spring; and services to athletes of B. H. S. and visiting teams. Sponsored by the FARMERS STATE BANK. Custodian work at the Gymnasium-Auditorium, includes keeping the gym floor shiny for Mr. Walter Strauch. Maintaining the buses of the Brush Public Schools is the occupation of Elmer Neilsen. Custodians Serve BHS and BHS Organizations The three custodians at Brush High School spend the majority of their time caring for school property. This work much of the time deals with various clubs and organizations at BHS. Custodial duties often include cleaning after social and athletic events such as wrestling matches and basketball games. Transportation handled by Mr. Neilsen also plays a large role in the attendance of various out of town meetings and athletic events. Mr. Orville Eicher cleans and polishes all rooms and halls in the main building. CLASS OF 1960 JUNIORS Three Down, One to Go Beginning their third year of high school life, the Class of 1960 elected Jerry Kolman as president, Maralyn Schwindt as vice president, Douglas Christen- sen as treasurer, and Joyce Slater as secretary. The nominating was done by the previous year’s officers as to give the time usually taken by the nominating of officer candidates to more important topics. At the next meeting, the class decided to have a party to supplement the class funds. Maralyn Schwindt and Judy Scheide - were chairmen for this dance, and it was successful. The class also entered a float in the Homecoming Parade, and it received fourth place by the judges voting. On New Year’s Eve, a dance was held in the rec- reation room, and the semi-formal affair was as merry a place as any on the jovial occasion. In the spring of the year, the crowning achieve- ment of the junior year, the Prom, was the focus of attention. At the banquet and at the dance follow- ing, the juniors honored the out going Class of 1959. The theme was chosen, and a number of committees went to work to prepare for the coming event. This years prom was as successful as any ever held. MISS YOUNG Maralyn Schwindt, Vice President; Doug Christensen, Treasurer; Jerry Kolman, President all confer with Secretary Joyce Slater. MR. RICHARDS Pat Larsen, Ruth Errett, Joey Keener, Larry Mercer, Maralyn Schwindt, and Judy Scheideman celebrate in post party activi- ties following the success of their decorations at the New Year's Eve dance. John Irwin, ex- change student from New Zealand talks to student body near the time he returned home. ROW 1: Robert Andregg, Donald Bassett, Dorothy Bersch, Carol Bott, Vernon Brady. ROW 2: Richard Brunker, Jack Butz, Barbara Chandler, Shirley Clay, Charles Deem. For the Homecoming parade the juniors entered the float at the right. This float had the theme in- spired by the famous Alfred E. Nueman, and won third place in the judging. The float committee was Pat Larsen, Joyce Slater, Barbara Chandler, Larry Mercer, Gary Friehauf, and Tim Lally, chairman. ROW 3: Ruth Errett, Joe Freeman, Clyde Friehauf, Gary Friehauf, Frances Fries. ROW 4: Gilbert Gimbel, Carol Hamilton, Mary Lou Hammer, Edna Harper, Billie Harrison, Ruby Hayes. ROW 1: Bob Hazuka, Lyle Hennebeck, Clifford Henry, Arthur Hoff, Martha Holt, Ellen Hoxworth. ROW 2: John Irwin, Bennie Johnson, Bonnie Johnson, Jayme Keener, Joey Keener, Loretta Kirst. To raise money for the Annual Junior-Senior Prom, the junior class sold concessions at all home football games, and it was a profitable venture, due mainly to the sponsors and hard working volunteers. Shown at the left are Pat Newlin, Mr. Richards, and Ruby Hayes, all of whom are looking for likely prospects for their concessions. ROW 3: Dale Kitchin, Tony Kitchin, Sally Koenig, Karolyn Krien, Bill Koehler. ROW 4: Leonard Lage, Tim Lally, Larry Larsen, Pat Larsen, Sharon Lee, Mary Ann Leis. TOP ROW: Kay Martens, Larry Mercer, Ronald Mohrlang, Pat Newlin, Clyde Newman, Priscilla Olsen. ROW 2: Janice Ott, Eugene Ring, Margi Ripley, Mary Jane Ruggles, Judy Scheideman, Smith Gary. In a swell of zealous activity, the juniors sell a myriad of concessions to Beetdigger fans and backers of visiting schools. Hard at work are Pat Newlin, Gary Smith, Edna Harper, Bruce Wahlert, and Mary Leis. All are ready for a quick sell of the goods in the booth. ROW 3: Lani Spears, Donna Spillman, Arnold Steffensen, Maegaret Swanson, Pat Swinson, Fred Swopes. ROW 4: Roberta Trotter, Ray Trujillo, Bruce Wahlert, Mary Whelan, Bonnie Cox, James Merrill. J. ALFORD D. HAMILTON R. HAVES T. TAYLOR COACH AUTRY A. HOFF J. MARIETTA J. KOLMAN R. MOHRLANG MERCER Fullback Ron Mohrlang sprints for yardage as Earl Teter runs inter- ference. R. ANDERSON T. COON B. G1AUQUE R. HERBST C. MAUPIN M. KJELDGAARD R. STOOPS It’s James Marietta picks up a gain around right end in the Eaton game. Plagued b-y injuries throughout the season. Brush High's football team ended their 1958 campaign with a two won, seven lost record. Mr. David Autry and Mr. Stanley Pivic coached this year's squad. In the season opener. Brush lost to a tough Regis team, of the Denver Parochial League, the score being 25 to 0. On the next Friday night, an injury hampered Digger squad lost to Julesburg at Julesburg, the score at the gun read- ing 44 to 7. The team rebounded from two straight defeats to stump the Wray Eagles 25 to 6, at Brush. In the first Tri-Valley tilt of the season, the Lafayette Bobcats stomped the Beet- digger gridders 38 to 18. College High of Greeley beat the Brush crew 42 to 13, the second con- ference defeat of the season for the Diggers. A close contest between the Eaton Reds and Brush on Homecoming re- sulted in a 26 to 6 score, with Eaton winning. Next the Diggers skunked the Beat Creek Bears 40 to 14 in a non-conference tilt, this being the second win of the season for Brush. In the season's final, Windsor de- feated Brush, 53 to 7. The football captain was Jim Marietta during the duration of the season. Seniors other then the cap- tain alternated as co-captains. Fighting for possession of the ball are Diggers R. Mohrlang (32) and B. Wah- lert (25). At left: The Diggers re- bounding strength is shown as E. Teter (42), D, Schultz (35), T. Lally (24). R. Mohrlang (32), and B. Wahlert (25) sur- round the defensive basket. Basketball Personnel Lacks Experie T. Lally (24) clears the boards as E. Teter (42) and B. Wahlert (25) hold the rebounding cup. E9 B squad, left to right: M. Hoff, D. Loose, A. Lusby, M. Kjeldgaard, J. Watrous, R. Lindell, R. Stoops, F. Schultz, C. Clay, J. Schippert, R. Gilliland, and D. Baird. Personnel on the 1958-1959 Brush High School basketball team consisted of seniors Don Schultz, Earl Teter, who were team captains and high scorers for the Diggers throughout the season. ’ Joe Alford, Frank f Butcher, Gary Hoffmann, and Harry Parkhill were also seniors and saw action. Ron Mohrlang, Tim Lally, Bruce Wahlert, Jerry Kolman, and Art Hoff were juniors on the team, whith Mohrlang high scorer among them. wy.. • JH Underclassmen on the varsity who also played were Bill Giauquc, Ron Herbst, Blair Gay, Dick Ander- son, all of whom played on the B” squad also, and contributed to the B squad’s fine record. The '59 team's speciality was the late rally, which they displayed during the season in games with Windsor, Lafayette, and College High. ■ flS Late Rally Is 59 Team Specialty January 2 College High January 9 Ft. Lupton January 16 Lafayette January 23 Windsor January 30 Eaton February 6 College High February 13 Ft. Lupton February 20 Lafayette February 27 Windsor March 6 Eaton Sponsored by NOFFSINGER MOTOR COMPANY R. ANDERSON J. ALFORD F. BUTCHER DIGGERS SPLIT CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Brush’s Beetdiggers started their 1958-59 season with a win as the varsity basketball team rolled over the Wray Eagles, 54 to 25, on December 5 at Wray. The follow- ing evening December 6 the Yuma Indians choked a late Brush rally to beat the Diggers, 61 to 53, on the Brush hardwood. After cancelling the Haxtun game Brush suffered their second defeat of the sea- son at the hands of the Holyoke Dragons, 51 to 35 on December 19. The Brush quintet then re- bounded from two straight defeats to stomp Akron of the Northeastern League, 52 to 34, on December 20. Brush then lost to Ft. Morgan, a triple A power on January 3 as snow caused the cancellation of the first league game on January 2, which was made up later in the season. On January 9 Brush beat Ft. Lupton, 60 to 54, to open their play in the Tri-Valley League. The following week Lafayette's Bobcats gave the Diggers their first conference defeat, 38 to 30. In an action packed game January 23 Brush upset the Windsor Wizards, 49 to 47, for their second conference win. Brush defeated the Eaton Reds, 55 to 53, on the following Friday, January 20. In an overtime game the College High Bulldogs of Greeley slipped by the Diggers, 55 to 53. Ft. Lupton suffered defeat at the hand of Brush, 41 to 40, on Feb- ruary 13. The Brush squad dropped a conference double header on February 20 and 21. These defeats came from the Lafayette Bobcats, 42 to 41, and on Saturday evening College High knocked out the Beet- digger's hopes for a return trip to the state tournament and another conference crown by downing Brush, 62 to 58 in a make-up game, which went into an overtime contest. HERBST Sponsored by B B PHARMACY Wrestlers Place 4 in Dist Wrestling co-captains for the 1958-1959 season were Larry Mercer, Pete Ybarra, Dick Hamilton, and Bill George. Dick Hamilton, 133 lb. wrestler, takes the offensive in a match at Brush. DAVID OLSON 103 lb. Sponsored by JOHN’S CASH MKT. PAT SWINSON 138 lb. TOM TAYLOR 112 lb. JIM WRIGHT 175 lb. DALE KITCHIN Heavyweight In state Pete Ybarra won his third con- secutive state title, this time in the 112 lb. class. Bill George lost his consolation final match to Urano by a score of 5-3 in a close match. Those attending the state tourney were Ybarra, George, Hamilton, Mercer, and Coach Stolte. PAUL LITNER 127 lb. CHUCK MAUPIN 120 lb. BENNIE MARSHALL 154 lb. [ iMir iAau «rev b? id; Ybarra Wins in State 16 wrestlers saw action in the 1958-1959 season. Although individual success was frequent, the team as a whole did not win any matches. They entered the district tournament with a 0-9-1 record, and in that tourney Ybarra, George, Hamilton and Mercer succeeded in getting first, first, sec- ond and fourth places respectively. JESS FREEMAN 175 lb. JOE FREEMAN 145 lb. Sponsored by BRUSH MOTOR SALES CLYDE FRIEHAUF 138 lb. DON GABRIEL 103 lb. LYLE HENNEBECK 95 lb. COACH STOLTE HOWARD BOSTROM 120 lb. MIKE BRESNAHAN 145 lb. LARRY DUCKWORTH 154 lb. Bill George, 127 lb. wrestler, takes riding position on his opponent after a take-down. CLASS OF 1961 SOPHOMORES Quality Not Quanity Is SOPHOMORE’S Slogan Sophomore class officers from left to tight are Clive Jones, President; Chuck Maupin, Secretary; Bill Os- born, Vice President; and Bob Lindell, Treasurer. The Class of 61's first meeting as sophomores was taken up electing officers. At the second meeting shortly after the dues were set at $2. 00 and the activities for the coming year decided upon. Carol Blake Renee Blessing Howard Bostron Mary Boyles In the Homecoming Parade the class’s Vespa float placed second in the judging. The traditional class party was held with only Sophomores and their dates invited. Donald Grippin Earl Grippin Aurelia Guzman Linda Graves Richard Gilliland Ron Herbst Milton Hoff Karen McGlynn Jessie Mejia Victor Brady Mike Bresnahan Tom Coon Gary Cridlebaugh Neva Dine Ellis Errett Jean Fairbanks Blair Gay Barbara Gentry Bill Giauque Billie Mason Kent Jolly Clive Jones Alvin Krueger Sponsor MRS. STABY Ruby Middlemist Ernest Morse Philip Mortensen Bill Osborn Ann Petty Sady Ramirez Karen Reasoner Bill Reynolds Sponsor MR. WENDT Sue Smythe Donna Stalings Carolyn Thomas Nancy Teter Rudy Tapia Forest Wetzbarger James Wright Larry Pachner 1959 • G u Stepping down the street to martial strains, the Brush High School band led the Homecoming parade to start the Homecoming festivities. Of the four class floats entered in the parade this year, first prize was awarded to the class of '62. As the parade reached the center of Main Street, a circle was formed by the Pep Club, and the cheerleaders, in the center of the circle, led them in yells. A pep stunt was then given by the Dra- matics Club. The parade then marched back to the high school. Next came the Snake Dance and bonfire. To begin with, the cheerleaders led the student body in the Snake Dance from the high school to the center of town where a circle was again formed and a few more cheers were given. The Snake Dance then continued to the site of the bonfire. mm Homecoming Queen, Karen Amsberry and her attendants, Peggy Van Dyke, Shirley Hunt, Kathy Linker, and Dorothy Adams. HOMECOMING Is the Highlight of Football Season. Wood for the bonfire must be collected by the freshman class, and their work was almost in vain as a prankster set fire to the wood two days ahead of time. The fire was put out, however, and enough of the wood remained to serve its purpose. During the bonfire, an effigy of a player on the opposing team, which was Eaton, was burned to represent victory. The Homecoming game was played the following night, with Eaton High School taking the victory by 26-6. Although the game was lost by the Beetdiggers, the Homecoming dance was held as scheduled in the Central School gymnasium to con- clude the annual Homecoming event. After the game, students dance in the Cantral School gymnasium. Sweetheart Dance Has Large Attendance Members of the Mothers Council chaperoned. Music was furnished by Hank Levato and His Demons. Right: Ruth Ann Marietta, Pep Club mascot, escorts Tom to his throne. Sponsored by FIRST NATIONAL BANK The Sweetheart Dance, sponsored by the Pep Club, was held Feb. 7 in the Re- creation Room from 8:00 P. M. to 12:00. Decorations were done by the Pep Club girls and a total of nineteen hours was spent doing the task. The color scheme was done in red and white. Tom Taylor was crowned Mr. Beetdigger of 1959 by Ellen Hoxworth, head cheer- leader. He was chosen on the basis of athletic partic- ipation, good sportsmanship, and general character. LEFT TO RIGHT: M. Wangler, M. Repp, H. Trujillo, R. Fiscus, D, Adams, E. Dine, K. Pedersen, K. Driscoll, F. Almeraz. Seniors Present Annual Pageant The 1958 Nativity was presented by the class of '59 at 8 P. M. Dec. 16. Dramatic direction was handled by Mrs. Bloom while Mr. Hurrel and Mr. Sparks lead the choir and singing roles. With the exception of singing parts of Gabrial, the Angel Choir, and the Three Kings, all roles were filled by the vote of the senior class. The role of Mary was played by Connie Cooperrider, and Earl Teter appeared as Joseph. Dorothy Adams sang the role of Gabrial. Angels accompaning her were Helen Trujillo, Mary Wangler, Rita Fiscus, Mary Louise Repp, Esther Dine, Kay Pedersen, Frances Almeraz, and Kay Driscoll. The Three Kings were portrayed by Gary Hoffmann, Frank Butcher; and Dick Hamilton. Trio of innkeepers included Bob Chartier, Benny Marshall, and Pete Ybarra. Wives and children were played by Frances Chvatal, Carollyn Wofford, Gale Morse, and Margaret Hoffmann. Portraying the father of the shepherds was Rex Eaves as Simon with his sons, Benjamin, Cecil Oldham; Enoch, Tom Taylor; Ben Asser, Don Ott; and Issacher, Jerry Christensen. Jim Marietta played King Herod and the slave girls were Kathy Linker and Karen Amsberry. The Roman soldier was played by Joe Alford, and Terry Evans was the Poor Boy. Taking the part of reader was Alyce Krueger. Mary and Joseph watch over the Cradle. BACK ROW, left to right: J. Christensen, F. Butcher, D. Hamilton, G. Hoff- mann, C. Oldham, D. Ott, T. Evans. FRONT ROW; J. Alford, T. Taylor, R. Eaves, P. Ybarra, B. Chartier, B. Marshall, J. Marietta, C. Wofford. F. Chvatal, M. Hoffmann, G. Morse. SEATED; K. Amsberry, K. Linker. Bill Smith and Amy Asheim posed as teenagers with a romance problem. Bird fanciers portrayed by John Irwin ai Sharon Lee admire a feathered friend. Frances Chvatal and Alaine Krueger pass by the scene. Laurie Huntingdon gets her man. Actors are Carollyn Wofford and Carl Slater. Roberta Trotter, Eleanor Reasoner, Gale Morse, Alyce Krueger, and Connie Cooper- rider played the ladies who came to tea and were psychoanalized. FALL PLA Is All School Activity State crew of Cecil Oldham, Don Schultz, and Tom Taylor plan destruction of the set. Tryouts for the first play of the school year were held on Tuesday and Thursday, Oct. 14 and 16, in the high school auditorium with members of all classes trying out. This is the first time that this method has been used, giving all those students with acting ability a chance to try out. After all the tryouts, Mrs. Bloom, Thespian sponsor, chose the following as the cast: Carol- lyn Wofford, Laurie Huntington; Doug Christensen, Sidney Hunt- ington; Barbara Chandler, Martha Huntington; Bill Smith, Wally Huntington; Sharon Lee, Miss (Gus) Gustavesky; Amy Asheim, Joan Wood; Joey Keener, Ted Wood; Kay Pedersen, Lillian Wood; Carl Slater, Mark Brad- ford; John Irwin, Horatio P. Honeywell; Alyce Krueger, Amelia Dennis; Roberta Trotter, Caroline Blakely; Eleanor Reasoner, Grace Schoenbeck; Connie Cooperrider, Walola Breckenridge; and Gail Morse playing the part of Theresa Brown. The play, “The Little I)og Laughed” is a comedy about a sophomore girl studying psychol- ogy at college who comes home, psychoanalyzes her family, her mother’s friends, and almost wrecks her brother’s romance. Nov. 14 is the date of the play, and tne time has been set for 8:00 p.m. at the gymnasium-auditor- ium. Earnest Morse carries his news paper route on stage. Frances Fries poses with play book. A family dance session includes Bill Smith, Bar- bara Chandler, and Doug Christen sen. A paint fight including Kay Pedersen, Joey Keener, Doug Christensen, and Barbara Chandler was a highlight of The Little Dog Laughed. Pep Assemblies Promote School Spirit Promoting school spirit and helping to back the teams were the purposes of having pep assemblies before games. Lusty yells by the pep club, a comical bit or two in a skit, and a rousing note by the pep band were the essentials. Skits varied, as shown by the photographers. Various comical bits were displayed at the pep assemblies by clubs, classes, and the faculty. Sponsored by the FIRST NATIONAL BANK Varied Activities Accent Student Life Ooh, it tickles! Benny Marshall decides he needs a new razor. Spring house cleaning? Leonard Lage, Larry Bostron, and Clifford Henry clean bus after game. What? No elevator? B. H. S. at Christmas. May I have this dance? Rasmussen decided to sit this one out. Pennies from heaven. Howard Bostrom highlights the party by breaking pinata. Sponsored by LEBSOCK’s CLOTHING Take us to your leader! Boys look cold as they warm the bench. Wrestling Nights Bring Action to Brush My dentures are loose, whispers Larry Mercer to his opponent as feet of Pep Club look on. Jim Wright, 175 lb. wrestler, dis- plays the powers which enabled him to win this match. Pat Swinson threw his man down so hard he squashed the referee's head and knocked over a junior cheerleader. Gary Friehauf and unidentified wrestler engage in mortal com- bat, encouraged by Pep Club cheers. Larry Mercer, 165 lb. class, secures top position while an intent crowd looks on. The attention of the fans is captured by a per- plexing hold between Gary Friehauf and opponent. 59’ers Have Come Long Way The Class of '59 began its years at BHS as a group of 43 girls and 44 boys. Under the guidance of sponsors Miss Walters, Mr. Schreiner, and officers Shirley Hunt, president; Bill Hammer, vice president; and Barry Linder, secretary-treasurer; the class voted 50 dues and held a dance for a money making project. Mrs. Stratton, and Mr. Wendt, sponsored the class of '59 their soph- omore year while Earl Teter performed the duties of president; Bill Hammer, vice president, Carollyn Wofford, secretary; and Carl Slater, treasurer. The main concern of the group which now numbered 81, was ordering class rings. The following year, presenting the Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet and raising funds for these events occupied the time of the 67 juniors. President, Earl Teter, vice president, Bill Hammer; secretary, Gary Hoffmann; treasurer, Frances Chvatal; and corresponding secretary, Carollyn Wafford joining with Miss Young, Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Richards to form the advisory staff. During the senior year Gary Hoffmann, president; Don Schultz, vice president; Tom Taylor, treasurer; and Shirley Hunt, secretary; forming the executive committee with Mrs. VanDyke and Miss Jensen. One of the outstanding events of the junior year was the arrival of the class rings. Ring prices varied from $16. to $22. BACK ROW, left to right: D. Pickett, D. Miller, N. Ervin, H. Trujillo, S. Shippert, G. Morse, G. Lujan, J. Brandt, Miss Leise, T. Taylor, M. Roybal, P. Garcia, K. Amsberry, V. Bowman, S. Gavin, L. Kaiser, G. Knowles, R. Burham. THIRD ROW, left to right: D. Lujan, D. Jones, R. Thurman, B. Wells, D. Ott, C. Oldham, G. Sigmon, B. Hammar, B. Marshall, J. Guest, P. Ybarra, J. Harman, K. Krout, B. Carmicheal, J. Florian, L. Bolinger, J. Richards. SECOND ROW, left to right: N. Ford, K. Linker, D. Teter, C. Henry, L. Krehmeyer, S. Hunt, B. Linder, F. Montoya, R. Hayes, D. Statley, E. Reasoner, R. Stilwell, L. Teter, D. Strauch. FRONT: M. Wangler, C. Fasick, C. Cooperrider, R. Eaves, M. Hoffmann, E. Dine, B. Guzman. STANDING LEFT, left to right: M. Mackey, D. Knox, J. Wall, P. VanDyke, Mr. Skinner, P. Parrish, K. Driscoll, J. Christensson, D. Schultz, R. Blackstun. SEATED LEFT, left to right: D. Kirkham, E. Bickert, J. Rocha, J. Hall. STANDING RIGHT, left to right: L. Brown, E. Teter, D. Adams, R. Dye, Mrs. Skinner, B. Miller, C. Davis, L. Wall, K. Peder- sen, F. Almeraz. SEATED RIGHT, left to right: F. Chvatal, B. Woodruff, J. Marietta, A. Krueger. Seventy-nine students composed the eighth grade graduating class in 1955. CLASS OF 1962 FRESHMEN One-hundred and twelve member of the 1958-59 freshman class elected their class officers in September. Mark Kjeldgaard was chosen as class president with Ronnie Stoops, vice president; and John Watrous, secretary-treasurer. Freshman sponsors were Miss Hildred Walters and Mr. David Autry. This class is the largest freshman class on record in the Brush High School files. During the homecoming festivities the freshman class was presented the first prize ribbon for the best float entered in the parade. They also were in charge of gathering wood and making a dummy to be thrown in the fire at the fairgrounds during the Snake Dance. Freshman officers and sponsors meet. Left to right: John Watrous, Mark Kjeldgaard, Ronnie Stoops, Mr. Autry, Miss Walters. Harold Adams Virginia Almeraz Sammy Arroyo Kay Asheim Dick Baird Marilyn Bash John Blake Margaret Blake Robin Bolinger Betty Bone Judy Bowen Wayne Bramblett Melva Brock Leo Bueno Dennis Burt Mary Ann Call Eldon Chandler Mary Chapman Lance Christensen Theresa Chvatal Clifford Clay Patty Cox David Crouch Mary Dahms Marcia Davis LARGEST FRESHMAN CLASS ON RECORD ROW 3: John Florian, Jesse Freeman, Kath- leen Friehauf, Pat Fuller. ROW 4: Don Gabriel, Mary Garcia, Dale Garrett, Sandy Gordon. ROW 5: Cynthia Gray, Jacquelyn Grippin, Benito Gutierrez, Fred Guzman. ROW 6: John Guzman, Mary Hahley, Eddie Hall, Laurie Harbert. ROW 1: Sharon Davis, Diana Deem, Patricia Doman. ROW 2: Larry Duckworth, Vickie Edson, Arlene Ernest. ROW 7: Janice Hart wig, Judy Hirsch, Susan Hoff. ROW 8: Karen Homeburg, Don Kirst, Nancy Kissler. ROW 9: Mabel Kitchin, Don Krout, Karen Koehler. ROW 1: Sharon Koehler, Shirley Lage, Byron Larsen. ROW 2: Phyllis Larsen, Janet Lebsock, Marilyn Lee. ROW 7: Leroy Ormsby, Larry Pachner, Genevieve Padilla. ROW 8: Karen Peed, Carolyn Plank, Karen Rayback. ROW 3: Sharon Lee, Anitra Leis, Paul Lintner, Dennis Loose. ROW 4: William Donald Lundgren, Albert Lusby, Macke, ROW 5: Marcia Marietta, Anita Martinez, Carol Mercer, Thomas Monnahan. ROW 6: Dianna Morse, Jeanne Mortensen, Sally Newlin, David Olson. ROW 3: Barbara Scholz, Douglas Schomerus, Freddy Schultz, Norman Smith. ROW 4: Paul Staby, Gayleen Teter, Leland Thomas, Rita Thomas. ROW 1: Henry Ring, Eva Robinson, Fleeta Robinson. ROW 2: Sandra Schilling, Arlene Schippert, Carolyn Schippert. ROW 5: Betty Thompson, Stanley Thompson, Don Tomasini, Mary Trujillo. ROW 6: Shirley Wade, Richard Walter, Eldon Weiss, Elizabeth Wells. ROW 7: Carrie Wolfe, Valerie Wood, Eldora Thomas. ROW 8: Bob Lujan, Sandra Becker. 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