Brush High School - Sagebrush Yearbook (Brush, CO)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1962 volume:

4m k Students of Brush High School will re- member the year of 1961-62 as being full of study and fun. The student body brought many awards and honors to the school. Not only did the teams bring home two state championships during the year, but also drew a record breaking number of scholar- ships and awards at the end of the year. Besides all of the work done behind the scenes by the school board, Mr. Lally, Mrs. Fries, three custodians and twenty faculty members worked to guide and edu- cate the 302 students. School opened on Aug. 29, 1961 and closed on June 1, 1962. 2 BRUSH HIGH SCHOOL A well ordered day at BHS began at 8:25 with the pledge of allegiance. Students then settled down to trigonometry problems, Spanish declensions, Latin conjugations and German tests. Students were also of- fered work in the English, science, business, social studies, music, vocational and physical education de- partments. During activity period students had a choice of clubs in which they could participate. Student Council granted one new charter to the Anna C. Petteys Chapter of the Future Teachers of America Club. There were local clubs such as IRC, pep club and B- club, and national clubs such as FFA, FHA, Na- tional Honor Societies and Thespians. In addition to these activities, the library was open to those who wished to study, or who didn't get their homework finished. During the late winter, February and March, a snowstorm gave the students an unexpected win- ter vacation. 3 BOARD OF EDUCATION Directs Brush Schools Brush's Board of Education has contributed many hoursof time to maintain the Brush School System's high academic standards and reputa- tion. It is the responsibility of the m e n on the Board of Education to determine the course of study, text books, and school equipment. They also consider financial matters and teaching assignments. From left to right are Mr. Don Mitchell, trustee; Mr. John Lindell, vice-president; and Mr. Harvey Bolinger, president Mrs. Grace Jeffers is acting secretary. Mr. John Howlett, trustee, and Mr. Raymond Fries, treasurer, await the beginning of a meeting. Mr. E. W. Thomson, Superintendent of Brush Schools, has served in the Brush School System for the past 37 years. 4 MR. LALLY Leads Faculty % May this book be the personal history of Brush High School for the year that will be remembered for orbiting astronauts, nu- clear submarines, and gyrations of the twist. It should serve as a record of the stu- dents, the faculty, the serious achieve- ments, the times of fun and frolic, the academic accomplishments, and the athle- tic attainments for the school year 1961-62. Mr. Lally participates in many varied ex- tra-curricular activities. At left he is shown during his most dangerous and unu- sual pastime, parachute jumping. MISS PATSY GERTGE Typing, Social Studies MR. DON HINTON Music MR. FRANKLIN MERCER Science MRS. VESPER BASS Arts and Crafts MRS. ELEISE BLOOM f FACULTY Strives To Guide Term papers, semester exams, and daily assignments; these were the obvious duties these teachers performed during the year. MR. LEEROY NEEDENS Coach, Phys. Ed. MR. EDWARD NEILL English MR. DON PRICE Music 6 MR. LELAND SCHANTZ English MR. REX SCHWEERS Mathematics MRS. MARTHA STABY Home Ec. , German MRS. MARGARET QUEEN English, Phys. Ed. MR. MARK RICHARDS Voc. Ag. , Science and Educate Students We, the students, recognize a greater value and service which these teachers perform guiding us, inspiring us, and making us want to be satisfied with nothing less than a job well done. MR. ERIC WENDT Industrial Arts MR. THOMAS WOOLLEY Pub. . Eng. . Mus. , W. His. MISS LORRAINE YOUNG Mathematics MRS. JANE VANDYKE American Problems MISS HILDRED WALTERS English 7 Reporters Rosie Schomerus, Rita Thomas, Robin Wankel- man, Sharyl Vondy, and Bar- bara Scholz strive to make deadline. Quill and Scroll for '61-’62 are: D. Gabriel, S. Vondy, J. Lebsock.L. Harbert, B. Scholz, R. Thomas, J, Watrous, A. C. Lusby, and C. Clay. Sagebrush Staff Numbers Fourteen Sagebrush staff members had a busy year during the 1961-62 school term. They put out fourteen issues of the Sagebrush Reporter, the B. H. S. newspaper. They also put out an annual of one hundred and five pages. Outgoing editor Clifford Clay, a member of the class of '62, is replaced by Robin Wankelman, a mem- ber of the class of '64. Janet Lebsockand Laurie Harbert, feature editors and yearbook editors, look over layout pages for the an- nual. Don Gabriel and Jess Freeman check their as signments. r—5«! A. C. Lusby and Bob Smith read copy for the Sagebrush. DUANE BAADE Football 3, Student Trainer; Basketball 3, Student Trainer; Band 2; Pep Band 2; Radio Club 2,3,4, pres. 3,4; Alamosa High School 1. KAY ASHEIM Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1, 2, 3,4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Choir4; Pep Band 1,2, 3; Jr. Usher; L R. C. 1,2, 3,4; Camera Club 1,2; Student Council. A WAYNE BRAMBLETT Football 4; Wrestling 1, 3; Cross-country 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 3,4; Pep Band 3,4; Radio Club 1. SANDRA BECKER Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Choir 1,2,3; FHA 1, School 1. Snyder High DENNIS BURT Safety Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3; Choir 4. ALICIA BENISH Buffalo High School, Buffalo, Mo. 1,2. 10 MARGARET BLAKE Pep Club 2; Choir 2, 3,4. LANCE CHRISTENSEN FFAl.2,3,4. Sentinel 3. ROBIN BOLINGER Pep Club 1, 2, 3,4, ; Jr. Honor Society 2, 3,4,; Fall Play 2, 3,; Jr. Class Play 3; IRC 1,2,3, 4, vice-pres. 3.4, ; Girls State 3; Camera Club 1; Thespians 3,4. CLIFFORD CLAY Basketball 1,2,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; B-Club 2, 3,4,; Choir 4; Fall Play 4; Jr. Class Play 3; Journalism 2, 3.4, Sports editor 3, Yearbook editor 3, Newspaper editor 4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; National Press Ass. 2, 3,4, ; Thespians 3,4. MELVA BROCK Pep Club 1,2, 3,4,; Band 1,2,; Orchestra 2; Choir 3,4,; IRC 2, 3, 4,; Camera Clubl. DAVE CROUCH Basketball 2; Band 1,2,3,4,; Orchestra 3; Pep Band 1, 2,; Radio Club 1. 11 LARRY DUCKWORTH Wrestling 1; Orchestra 1,2, 3,4; FFA 2; Model Air- plane Club 4; Camera Club 1, 2. THERESA CHAVATAL Pep Club 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3; Jr. Honor Society 1, 2,3,4; Cheerleader 1; IRC 1,2. SAM ECHELBERGER McCook, Nebr. 1,2,3. MARY CHAPMAN Pep Club 1,2, 3,4, treas. 3,4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Concert Choir 3; FHA 4, sec. 4. JOHN FLORIAN Model Airplane Club 1,2; Leathercraft 2. JUDY DOANE Pep Club 3; Band 3,4; Pep Band 3; Akron 1,2. 12 MARCIA DAVIS Pep Club 1,2,3, 4; Band 1,2; Orchestra 3; Choir 3; Jr. Usher 3; L R. C. 1,2,4; Student Council 3. JESSE FREEMAN Football 2,3,4; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Cross-country 4; B Club 1,2, 3,4; pres. 4fBand 1,2; Choir 2, 3, 4; Concert Choir 2,3; Fall Play 4; Journalism 3,4; Bus. Man. 4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; N. S. P. A. 3,4. MARY DAHMS Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2; Orchestra 2; Choir 3; Concert Choir 1,2; Class sec. 3,4; Cheerleader 1, 3,4; Fall Play 2,3,4; Jr. Class Play 3; Jr. Escort 3; I. R. C. 3; Thespians 3,4. Prom Queen 4; Home- coming attendant 4. Journalism 2, 3, 4; Sports Editor 4. DON GABRIEL Football 3,4; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Capt. 3,4; Base- ball 1; Track 1,2,3, 4; Cross-Country 1,2; B-Club 1,2,3,4; Jr. Honor Society 1, 2, 3,4; Sr. Honor Soc- iety 3,4; Class vice-pres. 4; Jr. Escort 3; Bus. man. 3, Quill and Scroll 3,4; NSPA 2,3,4; Radio Club 2. 3; vice-pres. 3. PAT DOMAN Choir 2,3,4; LR.C. 2. EDDIE HALL Football 1,2,3,4; Wrestling 2,3,4; Baseball 1; B Club 2,3,4; Choir 2, 3; F. T. A. 4. 13 DON KIRST Wrestling 1,2, 3,4; B Club 3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Or- chestra 1,2, 3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Concert Choir 2,3; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Radio Club 1. KATHY FRIEHAUF Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; pres. 2,3; Choir 2,3,4; Concert Choir 1,2,3; Jr. Honor Soci- ety 1,2,3,4; Sr. Honor Society 3,4; I. R. C. 2,3,4; F. T. A. 4; All-state choir 4; All-state orchestra 4; Thespians. 4. PAUL LINTNER Wrestling 1; F. F. A. 3,4. SANDRA GORDON Pep Club 1,2; Choir 2, 3, 4; Concert Choir 3. DON KROUT Football 3,4; B Club 4; Band 1; Choir 3,4; Concert Choir 3. JACKIE GRIPPIN Choir 2,3, 4. 14 KAREN KOEHLER Pep Club 1,2, 3.4; Band 1,2, 3,4, Drum Major 4, pres. 4; Orchestra 1,2, 3,4; Concert Choir 2; Jr. Honor Society 1,2, 3, 4;Class treas. 2, 3,;Fall Play 2, 4; Jr. Class Play 3;Pep Band 3,4; IRC 2. 3,4; FT A 4, vice pres: 4; Student Council 3; Thespians 2,3,4; Sr. Honor Society; 4. MARK KJELDGAARD Football 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1.2,3, 4; B-club 1,2, 3,4; Jr. Honor Society 1, 2, 3,4; Sr. Honor Society 3,4; Class pres. 1; Fall Play 2,3,4; Jr. Class Play 3; Jr. Usher 3; Student Council 1,2,4; Thespians 2, 3, 4. LAURIE HARBERT PepClubl, 2,3,4; Band 1; Jr. Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Jr. Class Play 3; Pep Band 1; Jr. Usher 3; Journalism 2,3,4, Newspaper Editor 3, Feature Editor 4; Year- book co-editor 4, Quill and Scroll 3,4; National Student Press Association 2,3,4; IRC 2, 3; FT A 4; Camera Club 1,2; Student Council 4; Thespians 3, 4; Homecoming Attendant 4. Senior Prom Attendant 4. BYRON LARSEN Football 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; B-club 3,4; Band 1,2,4; vice pres. 2,4; Orchestra 1,2; Choir 1,3; Concert Choir 3; Fall Play 4; Jr. Class Play 3; Stu- dent Council 2; Thespians 3,4. JANICE HARTWIG Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,4; sec-tres. 4; Choir 2,3; Concert Choir 2,3; Cheerleader 3; Fall Play 4; Jr. Class Play 4; Jr. Usher 3; IRC 3,4, Program Chairman 4; FTA 4; Thespians 3, 4, sec-treas. 4; Homecoming Attendant 4. DON LUNDGREN Football 1,3,4; Wrestling 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Choir 3; Concert Choir 3; Fall Play 4; Jr. Class Play 3; Thespians 3,4; Leather Craft 2. 15 DENNIS LOOSE Football 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1, 2,3,4; B-Club 1,2, 3, 4; Choir 3,4; Concert Choir 3,4; Class sec. 2; Fall Play 3,4; Jr. Class Play; Jr. Escort; FTA 4, pres. 4; St u d en t Cou nc i 1 1,3; Thespians 3, 4. JANET LEBSOCK Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Band 1; Orchestra 3,4; Concert Choir 2,; Fall Play 4; Jr. Class Play; Pep Band 1; Jr. Usher; Journalism 2,3,4, NewspaperCopy-Editor 3, Feature Editor 4, Yearbook Co-editor 4, Quill and Scroll 3,4, National Student Press Association 2, 3,4; IRC 2,3,4; FTA 4; Camera Club 1,2, Thespians 4. A. C. LUSBY Basketball 1,2, 3.4; Track 1,2. 3,4; B-Club 2, 3,4; Jr. Honor Society 2,3,4; Sr. Honor Society 3,4; Class pres. 2,3; Jr. Class Play; Jr. Escort; Journalism 4; Boy's State 3. CAROL MERCER Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2,3; Choir 4; Concert Choir 2; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Jr. Escort; IRC 2, 4; Camera Club 1; Student Council 3,4; Homecoming Queen. JAY MASSEY Football 1,3,4; Wrestling 2,3; Baseball 1,2,4; B- Club 3,4. ANITRA LEIS Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1,2, 3, 4; Choir 2, 3,4; Concert Choir 2,3; Fall Play 3; Jr. Class Play; IRC 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3,4. 16 SHIRLEY LAGE Pep Club 1,2, 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Twirler3,4; Orches- tra 1,2, 3, 4; Choir 3; Pep Band 3,4; IRC 2. DAVE MERENESS Transfer from Rapid City, South Dakota, 4. DONNA MANNING Pep Club 2; Choir 3,4. DON MERENESS Transfer from Rapid City, South Dakota, 4. JEANNE MORTENSEN Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2; Orchestra 3,4; Choir 4; Concert Choir 2; Jr. Honor Society 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Band 2; IRC 2,4; FTA 4; Camera Club 1,2. THOMAS MONNAHAN Jr. Honor Society 2,3,4; Fall Play 4; Jr. Class Play 3; Boys State 3; FTA 4; Radio Club 3; Thespians 3, 4, vice-pres. 4; Leather Club 1,2. 17 HENRY RING Football 2; Basketball 2,3,4; Track 2; B-Club 3,4; Student Council 3. DIANNA MORSE Pep Club 1,2, 3. 4; Band 1.2. 3,4; Twirler 1,2, 3. 4, Head Twirler 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Choir 4; Jr, Class Play; Pep Band 3; IRC 2, 3, 4; FT A 4; Thespians 3, 4. DAVID OLSON Football 1, 2, 3,4; Wrestling 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; B- Club 2, 3, 4; Safety Club 3; Choir 3; Concert Choir 3; Class Officer 4, treas; Jr, Usher; Leather Club 2. JENNIFER PARKINS Pep Club 4; Choir 4; IRC 4; Princess From Far Away Lands Prom '62; Rutherglen Higher Elementary School, Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia 1,2,3; Started at Brush Jan. 25, 1962, to leave on Dec. 2, 1962. DOUG SCHOMERUS Football 3; Basketball 2; Baseball 2, 3; FT A 4; Camera Club 1,2, pres. 1,2. KAREN PEED Pep Club 1,2,3,4, sec. 2, vice pres. 3, pres. 4; Choir 3,4; FHA 1,2. 18 CAROLYN PLANK Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Choir 1,3,4; Concert Choir 3; Cheerleader 3; IRC 3, 4; FHA 2. RON STOOPS Football 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1,2, 3, 4; B-Club 1, 2, 3,4; Choir 3, 4; Concert Choir 2, Jr. Honor Society 1,2, 3, 4; Class Vice-Pres. 1,2; Fall Play 4; Jr. Class Play 3;Jr. Usher 3; FTA 4; Student Council 2,3,4, Sec. 2, Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Boys' State 3; Thespians 3,4. KAREN RAYBACK Pep Club 1,2,; Band 1,2,; Choir 2, 3,4,. PAUL STABY Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Sr. Class pres. 4;Model Airplane 3,4; Radio Club 1,2,3, 4, sec-treas. 2,3, vice-pres. 4. SANDRA SCHILLING Pep Club 4; Jr. Class Play 3; IRC 2,3,4; FHA 1.2. Corresponding sec. 2; Thespians 3,4. STANLEY THOMPSON Football 2, 3,4,; Basketball 1,2, 3,4,;Baseball 2,3, 4,; Track 4; B-Club 4; Choir 3,4,; Concert Choir 3; FTA 4. DON TOMASINI Football 2,3,4,; Wrestling 2,3, Captain 3; Track 1,2, 3,4,; B-Club 3,4,; FFA 2,3,4, treas. 3, pres. 4; Student Council 3; Leather Club 1,2,. ARLENE SCHIPPERT Pep Club 2, 4,; Choir 2, 3,4,. JOHN WATROUS Football 1,2,3,4,; Basketball 1,2, 3,4,; Baseball 1,2,3, 4,; Track 4; B-club 1,2,3,4, sec. 3, treas. 4; Jr. Honor Society 1,2,3, 4,; Sr. Honor Society 3, 4,; Class sec. 1, vice-pres. 3; Fall Play 4; Jr. Class Play 3; Jr. Usher 3; Journalsim 3,4, Copy Editor 4; Quill and Scroll 3,4, ; Thespians 3,4,; Boys State 3; FT A 4; Student Council 1,4, vice-pres. 4. CAROLYN SCHIPPERT Pep Club 2,4; Choir 2,3,4,; Concert Choir 3; Jr. Class Play 3; Journalism 3, 4,; Exchange Manager 4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; National Student Press Ass. 3,4; IRC 2, 3, 4,; FHA 2; Student Council 2. ELDON WEISS Jr. Honor Society 1,2, 3,4,; Sr. Honor Society 3, 4,; FFA 1.2,3,4, treas. 2, pres. 3, treas. 4, Dis- trict treas. 4; Leather Club 1. BARBARA SCHOLZ Pep Club 2, 3,4,; Orchestra 3,4, ;Jr. Honor Society 2,3,4,; Sr. Honor Society 3,4.; Fall Play 3,4,; Jr. Class Play 3; Journalism 4; Quill and Scroll 4; National Student Press Ass. 4; IRC 2,3,4, vice-pres. 2, sec. 3, pres. 4; FTA 4; Thespians 3,4; Girls State 3. 20 GAYLEEN TETER Choir 2,3,4,; Student Council 2. BEVERLEY HEAGNEY No picture available. BETTY THOMPSON Pep Club 1,2,3,4,; Orchestra 1,2,3,4,. RITA RAE THOMAS Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4,; Jr. Class Play 3; Journalism 4; IRC 3; FT A 4; Radio Club 4; Thespians 3,4,; Quill and Scroll 4; National Student Press Ass. 4. CARRIE WOLFE Choir 1,2, 3.4.; FHA 1,4, pres. 4. RICHARD WALTERS Football 2,3, Manager 2; Basketball 2,3, Manager 3; B-Club 2, 3,4, ; Band 1,2,; FFA 4; Student Council 4. 21 CLASS OF 1962 Evonne Kay Asheim Duane Ross Baade Sandra Kay Becker Alicia Rae Benish Margaret Janet Blake Robin Ann Bolinger Melva Jean Brock Wayne Cecil Bramblett Dennis Dale Burt Mary Ella Chapman Lance Stephen Christensen Theresa May Chvatal Clifford Maurice Clay David Fredrick Crouch Mary Maigaret Dahms Marcia Jane Davis Judy Ann Doane Patricia Velora Doman J. Larry Glen Duckworth Samuel Jay Echelberger John William Florian Jesse Owen Freeman Kathleen Kay Friehauf Donald Eugene Gabriel Sandra Nadine Gordon Jacquelyn lone Grippin Charles Edmond Hall Laurie Ann Harbert Janice Luelda Hart wig Beverly Ann Heagney Donald Edward Kirst John Mark Kjeldgaard Karen Lee Koehler Donald Clarence Krout Shirley Mae Lage Byron Kent Larsen Janet Lucille Lebsock Anitra Leis Paul Henry Lintner Dennis Dean Loose Donald Martin Lundgren Albert C. Lusby Donna Marie Manning Jeadie William Massey Jr. Carol Elaine Mercer Donald Norris Mereness David Mayo Mereness Thomas Dayton Monnahan Dianna Marie Morse Jeanne Ann Mortensen David Lynn Olson Karen Ann Peed Betty Carolyn Plank Karen Maxine Rayback Henry Walter Ruig Sandra Kay Schilling Arlene Luella Schippert Carolyn Jeanne Schippert Barbara Jean Scholz Douglas Barnes Schomerus Paul Andrew Staby Ronald Roy Stoops Carol Gayleen Teter Rita Rae Thomas Betty Lou Thompson Stanley K. Thompson Almo Donald Tomasini Arthur Richard Walter John Robert Watrous Eldon Keith Weiss Carrie Louise Wolfe 22 The class of 62 not only displayed their academic achievements by receiving a record number of scholarships and diplomas, but also displayed their music abilities and talents. Members of the girls triple trio which sang, You'H Never Walk Alone, were C. Plank, J. Hartwig, M. Dahms, C. Mercer, J. Mortensen, K. Koehler, R. Bol- inger, M. Davis, and J. Lebsock, and accompanist, K. Friehauf. Members of a quartet which sang, Ivory Pala- ces were J. Freeman, M. Chapman, C. Schippert, D. Krout, and accompan- ist K. Friehauf. Members of the girls chorus were, bottom to top, left to right, J. Grippin, S. Gordon, R. Thomas, C. Schippert, C. Plank, A. Schippert, K. Friehauf, K. Peed, J. Hartwig, B. Scholz, A. Leis, M. Chapman, M. Brock, K. Koehler, C. Wolfe, J. Lebsock, J. Mortensen, S. Becker, M. Dahms, M. Davis, D, Morse, C. Mercer, K. Rayback, S. Schilling. Don Kirst, Carlo Mercer, and Kathy Frie- hauf entered instrumental solos in the pro- gram while Jess Freeman contributed a vo- cal solo. When the Class of 1962 entered BHS in the fall of 1958, it had 113 members, electing Mark Kjeldgaard, Ron Stoops, and John Watrous to the offices of president, vice-president, and secretary-treasurer. They built the bonfire for Homecoming, and they also collected the first place ribbon for their float. As sophomores they again won the Homecoming float prize. A. C. Lusby, Ron Stoops, Dennis Loose, and Karen Koehler were elected class officers. At the junior level the class planned and presented the prom. The theme was Fascination. The class contributed four of the ten members on the state runner- up basketball team. All four of the senior cheerleaders were juniors. Class officers included A. C. Lusby, John Watrous, Mary Dahms, and Karen Koehler. Highlights of the senior year included participating in taking state basketball and track championships. The class officers were Paul Staby, Don Gabriel, Mary Dahms, and David Olson. The class chose Not the sunset, but the dawn as their motto. Shades of blue were their colors. The rose was the class flower. The Class of 1962 graduated on May 31, 1962. This year the Class of 62 selected Bonnie Sandoz, Karen Howlett, Mark Kastler and Larry Mills to escort the class during the commencement and baccalaureate exercises. It has been traditional to have four escorts. Because the Class of 62 has a large membership, it felt that twelve ushers instead of eight ushers were necessary to handle the many relatives and friends who would attend the formalities. Those elected were Barbara Char- tier, Jan Bostron, Sue Osborn, Patty Friehauf, Judy Olson, Pam Meier, Ray Christensen, Bob Van Dyke, Gary Wofford, F. D. Stoops, Bob Smith and Tom Linker. 24 P. Amsberry Pictured here are the class officers and sponsors: Mr. Shantz, Miss Young. Mark Kastler, president; Sue Os- born, vice-president; Jan Bostron, secretary-treasurer. S. Arroyo J. Axtell J. Awmiller E. Blackstun J. Butz G. Cabrera J. Carlson B. Chartier R. Christensen M. George L. Gentry H. Gill N. Guzman S. Hall M. Harden 26 R. Knuckles H. Leis L. Leis M. Lintner T. Linker C. Madsen L. Marietta D. Middlemist P. Meier L. Mills I. Olson B. Sandoz L. Scott J. Sears B. Smith 27 1961-1962 was a highly successful year for the juniors. At the beginning of the school year, they held a class meeting and elected the following as class officers; Mark Kastler as President; Sue Osborn, vice-president; and Jannifer Bostron, secretary-treasurer. Sources of revenue came from the football and basketball concessions while other juniors individually sold candy during the noon hours and after school. With all the money being made from these different sources the juniors didn't have to pay dues this year. The money the juniors made was spent on the Junior-Senior Prom. 28 Shawcross D. Stoops Swopes Taylor Teter SOPHS Complete Second N. Arroyo S. Bailey T. Bane B. Bassett A. Blum C. Bollig J. Boyles N. Brady C. Bramblett C. Brown M. Callen D. Campbell A. Carlson J. Cromwell At the first sophomore class meeting, the 1961-62 class officers were elected. They are: Mike Swinson, president; Eddie Loose, vice- president; Lyle Baade, secretary and Joel Sears, treasurer. In other business at the meeting the class of '64 with a membership of 70 set their class dues at $3. 00 for the school year. According to Mr. Woolley and Mr. Wendt, class sponsors, this will help offset the cost of the Prom in their Junior year. Later it was announced that unless the dues were paid by February 9th they would be raised to the sum of $4. 00. A. Daniels M. Dine J. Duckworth V. Fiscus K. Fleming G. Florian 30 Year of High School Sophomore class officers: Lyle Baade, secretary; Mike Swinson, president; Joel Sears, treasurer; and Eddie Loose, vice-president. Not pictured; sopho- more sponsors Mr. Woolley and Mr. Wendt. 31 Vf -' T 4 Z h a - D. Nickum L. Nincehelser C. Pilgrim L. Reynolds D. Richards V. Ruchti R. Schomerus J. Scott B. Spears J. Staby N. Stephen M. Tomasini K. Von Riesen D. Wagers G. Wehrly T. Wolf a Wooldridge Below: Mike Swinson, Mike Mitchell and Diana Fries work on the Homecoming float which took last place. G. Campbell C. Wofford 32 34 M. Amsberry E. Anderson J. Atkinson D. Axtell L. Bailey A. Baldwin G. Bolinger J. Borders R. Bostrom D, Bostron J. Bott D. Brenneman S. Cabrera V. Cabrera M. Callen P. Carlson T. Chandler J. Christensen S. Church B. Crouch S. Defenbaugh D. Delong T. Drahota R. Fuerst C. Gade V. Garber M. Garcia J. Garrett D. Gilchrist C. Gilliland F. Gordon G. Gordon M. Graham S. Green H. Gutierrez S. Gutierrez A. Guzman B. Guzman M. Guzman T. Guzman L. Hall R Hamilton T. Hammer V. Hampsten L. Hellyer P. Hoff P. Homeburg R. Horan R Howlett J. Hunt V. Jimeniz R. Kast V. Kittleman R. Knaus E. Kolman J. Krien M. Larsen S. Larsen M. Linter B. Livengood R. Lumpkin J. Maupin M. Mejia T. Mejia U Melvin R. Miller L Mitchell H. Morgan J. Murrow C. Newport J. Nielsen J. Olson D. Pabst D. Pedersen Bl Pickett A. Pribble S. Reasoner E. Ritchie T. Russell M. Sanders 35 R. Schilling M. Schreiner T. Scoby J. Sinclair L. Skinner B. Stein D. Strauch H. Sullivan G. Swopes On Sept. 8, 1962 the freshman class of BHS met in the auditorium for their first business meeting of the school year. The purpose of the meeting was to elect class officers. Bryan Howlett was elected president, and Marlin Amsberry was chosen vice-pres- ident. Larry Skinner was the favorite choice for the office of secretary and Terry Scoby for treasurer. The freshman class numbers 113 strong and are sponsored by Miss Walters and Miss Gertge. R. Teter A. Trujillo D. Tuttle FRESHMEN Number One- S. Uhlenhopp Hundred and Thirteen L. Vickers P. Vodehnal P. Waitman M. Wankleman J. Watrous S. Weiss S. Wheeler G. White M. Williams R. Woodruff D. Wright FOOTBALL: Brandon’s Busters Win Four Games in 1961 FIRST TEAM, LEFT TO RIGHT, back row, Buck Olson, John Watrous, Gary Wofford, and Mark Kjeldgaard. Front row, Ron Stoops, Don Krout, Eddie Hall, Dennis Loose, Don Tomasini, John Har- vey, and F. D. Stoops. Coach Pete Brandon, in his first year as head football coach at Brush High School, guided the Beetdiggers to a four won, five lost season. In the Diggers' initial game of the season. Brush lost to the defending state champions, Yuma 26-6. Re- bounding from the Yuma game, Brush upended Wray 53-12. On Sept. 22, Limon invaded Brush, and returned home with a 53-12 victory. Opening conference play, Brush lost to defending conference champions, Windsor 21-6. Brush found themselves once again on the victory trail, as they dumped Ft. Lupton 41-12 a week later. In the Homecoming game, Brush beat Valley High 40-12. One week later the Diggers beat College High 26-7. With the possibility of tying for the conference championship, Brush in- vaded Lafayette, Oct. 27. In a tightly defensed game, Brush lost 14-6. The Diggers ended the season by losing to Eaton 20-13. Mr. Brandon Head Football Coach C - Second String Adds Hope for Next Year SECOND TEAM, left to right. BACK ROW: Bobby VanDyke, Larry Mills, Jesse Freeman, Mark Kastler. FRONT ROW: John Sears, Mike Tomasini, Jay Massey, Don Lundgren, Jerry Awmiller, Pat James and Marlin Amsberry. Ron Stoops catches a touchdown pass in the Val- ley High game. LEFT, THIRD TEAM, back row, left to right: Mike Mitchell, Ray Christensen, Mike Swinson, Vic Fiscus. Front row, By- ron Larsen, Lewis Gentry, Rick Von Riesen, Lyle Baade, David Wagers, Jerry Graves, and Terry Bane. BELOW, FRESHMAN TEAM, front row, left to right: Dennis Bostron, Terry Scoby, Lar- ry Skinner, Terry Drahota, and Tim Chand- ler. Managers, Joel Sears, left, and Brian Howlett. 40 BASKETBALL Teams Are UNDEFEATED; VARSITY Takes STATE Mark Kjeldgaard (30) scores against College High. All-Stater Stoops shoots his jump shot against Ft. Lupton. Ron Stoops scores on an easy layin Coach LeeRoy Needens' basketball team completed against Ft. Lupton. the school's first undefeated season and also captured the school's first State Championship in the 1961-62 season. The record-breaking Diggers shattered all school records in completing the season with 21 victo- ries and no losses. In compiling such a record, the Diggers' offensive punch was an amazing 70. 9 points per game. This is compared to their opponents’ offensive average of only 39. 2 points per game. Four members of the team were selected to the All- State team. Along with repeating members Ron Stoops and Bob Smith were John Watrous and Mark Kjeldgaard. Not only was the varsity team undefeated, but the B” squad and Freshmen were also unbeaten with 18-0, and 9-0 records respectively. This gave the school combined records of 48-0 in interscholastic competi- tion. Right, Bob Smith receives a hard left to the chin from defender Fetters of Ft. Lupton. 41 FIRST TEAM: Mark Kjeldgaard, John Wat- rous, Bob Smith, Ron Stoops, and Dennis Loose. Left: Showing his ability as a guard, John Watrous scores as Bob Smith, 40, and Ron Stoops, 34, come in to rebound. Left: Bob Smith scores on a drive shot with the approval of Ron Stoops, 34, and John Watrous, 32. SECOND TEAM: John Garvey, mgr. ; Stan Thompson, A. C. Lusby, F. D. Stoops, Henry Ring, Sam Arroyo, and Larry Mills, Richard Walter, mgr. 42 THE B” SQUAD: Bryan Howlett, Bob Van Dyke, Gary Wofford, Tom Wolfe, Joel Sears, Jerry Graves, Larry Skinner, and Marlin Amsberry; bottom row: Louis Gen- try, John Boyles, Tim Chandler, Eddie Loose, Mike Swinson, Mark Kastler, and Ray Christensen. Ron Stoops, 34, fights for the ball while Dennis Loose, Mark Kjeldgaard, 30, and Bob Smith, 40, watch the violent action. Above: Mark Kjeldgaard tries to steal the ball from a Fort Lupton player. Left: Driving through Fort Lupton’s defense, Mark Kjeldgaard scores, and John Watrous, 32, and Ron Stoops, 34, prepare to rebound the ball. 43 WRESTLERS Hold Third in District Front Row: R. Morse, S. Grippin, D. Gabriel, A. Baldwin, V. Fiscus, J. Butz. Back Row: D. Tomasini, J. Freeman, M. Tomasini, P. Staby, D. Kirst, D. Olson, E. Hall, and D. Lund- gren. Brush's wrestling team ended their season with a record of 6 wins and 1 loss which gave the grapplers a second place in the Tri-Valley league conference. With a total of 64 points the wrestlers captured third place in competition at the Wray district wrestling tour- nament Feb. 17. At the district wrestling tournament Jesse Freeman and Mike Tomasini captured the championship while Don Gabriel, Don Tomasini, and Stan Grippin placed second. Jesse Freeman and Mike Tomasini took part in the State tournament held at Engelwood on Feb. 23-24. Jesse who earned a third place was the only one of the two to place. Following is the Tri-Valley league conference standings for '61-’62: Fort Lupton...................................7 0 BRUSH.........................................6 1 LaPorte.......................................5 2 College High..................................4 3 Lafayette.....................................3 4 Valley High...................................2 5 Johnstown.....................................1 6 Weld Central..................................0 7 44 Mr. Stolte, wrestling coach Front Row: J. Olson, M. Mitchell, D. Wagers, P. James, B. Woolridge, D. Bostron. Back Row: M. Mejia, L Hall G. Cab- rera, D. Lazo, M. Guzman, and V. Cabrera. David Olson, 127 lbs., receives two points after switching on Greiss of Holyoke. Mike Tomasini, Heavyweight, at- tempts a two-leg- ged takedown. Mike pins Fisher of Holyoke in 4:38. Paul Staby switches on Anderson in the second period. David Olson attempts to breakdown his opponent. Jess attempts for a pin in the third per- iod. Jess Freeman, 180 ids. , rides Millage of Holy- oke. Don Tomasini, 165 lbs., tries to break away from Schmidt. Don Kirst, 154 lb., runs into trouble against Schrage. Vic Fiscus, 103 lbs., shakes hands with Ja- cohs of LaPorte after gaining a pin in 1:53. Referee Les Meiers pro- claims Vic as the win- ner by holding up his hand. Roger Morse, 112 lbs., runs into trou- ble with last years runner-up in State- Bob Trujillo. Brush's wrestling team congratulates Vic on his victory. Jerry Butz, 95 lbs., looks for an open- ing to gain a takedown against Coyte of LaPorte. David Olson, 120 lbs., is given two points for a takedown against Salazar of LaPorte. Da- vid won by a decision 7-2. Jerry makes an attempt but fails for a takedown. Brush's wrestling team watches attentively as Don Gabriel wrestles Jim Young of LaPorte. gainst Jim Young. Don Gabriel, 127 lbs., tries for a takedown a- Don tries to block Young from switch- ing in the third per- iod. Gabriel and Young drew. TRACKMEN Take State Two fine hurdlers, Larry Skinner and Bob Smith, clear the first hurdle. During his two years as head track coach, Mr. Robert Hays has led his teams to two consecutive confer- ence titles and a state title. At the Colorado High School Track and Field Meet, Brush won its first state track cham- pionship. This is the second state championship that Brush has won this year. Mike Tomasini led the Diggers in scoring points by winning both the shot put and discus. Don Tomasini was fourth in the shot and fifth in the discus. Ron Stoops took second in the 120-yard high hurdles, and he was fifth in the 180-yard low hurdles. In the high jump Bob Smith tied for third, and he placed fourth in the 120-yard high hurdles. Brush's 880-yard relay team took fourth, and A. C. Lusby took third in the broad jump. In the district track meet that preceded the state meet, Brush retained its championship by defeating its nearest opponent, Lafayette, by 30 points. Mark Kjeldgaard won the 220-yard dash, and he tied for second in the 100-yard dash. In the 120-yard high hurdles Ron Stoops took first and set a record in 15.4 seconds; he also won the 180-yard low hurdles. F. D. Stoops placed third in the 120-yard high hur- dles, and he was second in the low hurdles. Setting a record in the high jump at 5 ft. 10 1 4 in., Bob Smith won this event and was sec- ond in the high hurdles. Mike Tomasini set a record in the discus with a toss of 145 ft. 4 1 2 in., and he won this and the shot put. Don Tomasini placed second in both the shot and dis- cus. A. C. Lusby placed second in the broad jump, and Larry Mills was fourth in the pole vault. Jim Armstrong was second in the 440- yard dash, and Gary Wofford was third. Mike Tomasini shows the form that helped him take first in the shot put at the state track meet. 47 Jim Armstrong, Gary Wofford, and Ray Christensen ran the 440-yard dash; Barney Livengood and Roger Morse ran the 880- yard run. A. C. Lusby prepares for a landing while broac jumping. High jumper Bob Smith kicks as he clears the bar in fine form. Brush's sprint men were Jim Carlson and Mark Kjeldgaard. 48 Left: Brush's 880-yard relay team was composed of Jim Carlson, Jim Armstrong, A. C. Lusby, and Mark Kjeldgaard. Ron Stoops and F. D. Stoops show the form that made them strong competitors at the meets. In the front row are Jim Armstrong, Mike Tom- asini, Don Tomasini, Jim Carlson, Mark Kjeld- gaard, and Ron Stoops. In the back row are A. C. Lusby, Ray Christiensen, Larry Mills, Gary Wofford, Bob Smith, and Coach Bob Hays. These were the members of the track team that qualified for the state track meet. Larry Mills strains to clear the bar while pole vaulting. 49 Top Row, left to right: John Watrous, John Sears, John Harvey, Jerry Awmiller, Bob Smith, Dennis Loose, and Larry Leis. Middle Row: Ed Loose, Terry Scoby, Earl Black, Stan Thompson, Bobby VanDyke, Clif- ford Clay, and Larry Mills. Bottom Row: Emmett Miller, John Boyles, Ron Miller, Nate Guzman, Mark Kastler, Jay Manney, and Mike Swinson. BASEBALL Team Takes Conference Brush High School's baseball team completed its finest season on record as they went undefeated throughout their conference season. Clay, Arroyo, Watrous, Smith, Loose, VanDyke, Awmiller, Thompson, and Mills all had the fi- nest high school season of their careers as they led the Beet- diggers to their first undefeated conference campaign. The highlight of the year was defeating the powerful Eaton Reds 4-0 on the Brush field. Other conquests were Weld Central 25-0, College Hi 3-2, Valley Hi 9-2, and Fort Lupton 12-5. Head Coach, LeeRoy Needens John W a t r o u s, below, and Bob Smith, right, demonstrate power that enabled them to lead the team in homeruns. John and Bob towered many baseballs out of the Brush Stadium both in practice and in games. Bob VanDyke, Watrous, Smith, and Clay led the team in hitting as they compiled averages of . 500, . 444, . 444, and . 333 respectively. VanDyke also led the team in hits with 9. Watrous was the lead- ing slugger as he hit 3 doubles, belted two home- runs, and scored 8 runs. Smith, VanDyke, and Loose also hit one homer each. — Dennis Loose, above, and Clifford Clay, left, pound out doubles against Eaton, and Valley Hi respectively. Clay was one of the leading sin- gles hitters on the Brush nine, and the flashy- fielding Loose was the top infielder. 51 Clifford Clay, left, and Sam Arroyo, be- low, score two important runs against the Eaton Reds. The Diggers went on to win the game 4-0. Other departments saw Clay, Arroyo, Smith, and VanDyke leading in singles with four each; Smith and Awmiller led in triples with one each. Arroyo was the leading base stealer as he burglarized five sacks. Clay, Mills, and Loose led the team in errors with three each, and Mills and Watrous compiled the most strikeouts. Bob Smith winds and delivers as he pitches a five hitter a- gainst Valley Hi. Smith was the leading pitcher followed by Loose and Arroyo. Homecoming Highlights Fall Social Season Carol Mercer was elected Homecoming Queen by the football team. She was first announced and crowned as queen at the halftime of the Homecoming game with Valley High. Eddie Hall, captain for the evening, had the honor of. crowning Carol. Carol was escorted off the field by Eddie Hall and Ron Stoops to her waiting white convertible. Each of the captains escorted two queen candidates onto the field. One of the four candidates selected by the B club was Mary Dahms. She personifies the ex- citement of the game as she cheers. Jan Hart- wig and Mary Dahms await the beginning of the parade. 54 The theme of the 1961 Home- coming was, The Space Age. Dance decorations were done by the Student Council committee headed by Jan Bostron. Queen Carol Mercer reigned over the Homecoming Dance following the game. Music was provided by the Mellowmen. The queen was attended by Mary Dahms, Janice Hartwig and Laurie Harbert, Carol was crowned a second time at the dance by Student Body President Ron Stoops. 55 The entrance into this red and white fairyland featured a white picket gate decorated with ar- tificial greens. Sweetheart Dance: Carol Mercer, head cheerleader, crowned Don Tomasini, football player, wrestler, and track man, Mr. Beetdigger for 1962. The Pep Club elected Mr. Beetdigger on the basis of athletic participation, good sportsman- ship, and general character. Don’s name will be engraved on the plaque which the Pep Club purchased in 1961. S9H Don's crown was fur- nished by Tom Tay- lor, Mr. Beetdigger of 1959. 56 Tomasini Crowned Mr. Beetdigger Carolyn Plank, head of the refreshment committee, had the Pep Club members bring punch, cookies, and candy, which the Mothers' Council served. The music was presented by the Mellomen. Janice Hartwig headed the decoration committee. The decorations consisted of a large red heart across from the entrance with the theme of the dance, Let Me Call You Sweetheart emblazed across it, a false ceiling, and a false wall with alter- nating patches of streaming red and white crepe paper with a heart at the bottom of each streamer. The tickets were made by Judy Scott and were sold for $1. 50 per cou- ple. The members of the Mothers’ Council were chaperones. 57 The class of 1963 honored the class of 1962 with the annual prom and banquet on May 5, 1962. The jun- iors chose Romantic Rome as the theme for the gala event. Prom Climaxes Junior Class President Mark Kastler wel- comed the seniors. Sue Osborn presented the farewell speech to the class of 1962. 58 John Sears was the Master of ceremonies. School Year To complete the decora- tions, lilacs were placed in appropriate places. The ro- man chariot also added fla- vor to the atmosphere. The recreation room was transformed into a setting of Romantic Rome by the deco- ration committee chairman Tom Linker and his helpers. The usually bare balcony was supported by columns imported from the local stores. They were bedecked with garlands of leaves and grapes. Draped net along the top of the columns gave an airy effect and met the cloudy sky of cheesecloth. A mural of the old colisium faced the en- trance. The parents were invited to visit the prom. Mothers of the juniors chaperoned. Although the girls were bejeweled and the boys were formally attired, they were not prevented from doing the twist. The music was presented by the Mellomen. 59 The highlight of the evening came when Mark Kdstler crowned Mary Dahms as Queen of the 1962 Prom. Mary was chosen by the student body. She has been a cheer- leader. officer, and committee member. Laurie Harbert was announced to be the senior attendant. Bill Giaque escorts Karen How- lett, Junior Prom Attendant, to the royal court. To honor BHS's exchange student, the sta- tion of Princess of Far Away Lands was created. Jenny Parkin from Victoria, Australia, was crowned by Paul Staby, senior class president. 60 Second St. Pat’s Dance Lauded At the second annual St. Patrick's Day Dance, Robin Wankelman and Mike Swinson were crown- ed queen and king. Each class elected a boy and a girl by regular ballot. From there on, balloting was limited only to those who had plenty of pen- nies. The candidates having the most penny votes won the election. All of the votes were donated to UNICEF. Other candidates for the honor were Jan Hartwig, Don Gabriel, Bonnie Sandoz, Larry Mills, Eunice Kolman, and Marlin Amsberry. Students Present Fall Play Stagecrew, Buck Olson, Cliff Clay, Byron Lar- sen, Ed Hall, and Don Lundgren made it possi- ble for all the properties needed in the produc- tion to be on stage. The dean and members of the faculty get together to discuss problems of the school. From left to right are Gary Wofford, Mark Kjeldgaard, Barb Scholz, Mark Kastler, Karen Koehler. Impossible U was the name of the all school play presented on Nov- ember 17th at the Central School Auditorium. Portraying Impossible U's cheerleaders were Karen Howlett and Laurie Harbert. Pictured to the left are a few of the main charac- ters of the play. This year's pageant consisted of the different ways people in other countries celebrate the yule tide sea- son. The countries that were represented were the Northern European countries with our own way of people waiting for Saint Nick to come down the chimney. Members of the choir front row left to right are: E. Blackstun, T. Wolfe, G. Wofford, F. D. Stoops, C. Clay, D. Mereness, R.. Stoops, B. Smith, J. Freeman. Second row: M. Swinson, D. Krout, L. Mills, J. Carlson, D. Burt, L. Leis, D. Kirst, J. Sears, D. Loose. S. Thompson. Third row: C. Plank, J. Grippin, K. Peed, C. Wolfe, M. Callen, S. Taylor, A. Leis, M. Brock, C. Mercer, J. Mortensen, C. Schippert, J. Olson. Fourth row: D. Fries, B. Lusby, B. Chartier, P. Friehauf, J. Cromwell, D. Man- ning, S. Gordon. K. Rayback, P. Ledbetter. P. Doman, L. Nin- cehelser, S. Knight. Fifth row: C. Gade, D. Morse, K. Asheim, S. Baily, M. Linter, B. Basset, K. Woodruff, J. Heermann, M. Chapman, K. Friehauf, C. Gross, T. Hammer, D. Pabst, H. Gill, G. Swopes. L. Marietta, S. Churchill, M. Dahms, C. Gilliland, B. Pickett. Once again the Brush High School choir, under the direction Of Mr. Woolley, presented the music pro- gram. 63 Members of the cast are from left to right: Sue Os- born, Gary Wofford, Mark Kastler, Helen Gill, Sharon Christensen, Larry Mills, Pat James, Jerry Awmiller, Linda Marietta, Patty Friehauf, Bonnie Sandoz and seated Karen Howlett. The Jury As the Annua Larry Mills, a middle aged man, looks on as the other members re-enact the crime. Linda Marietta and Patty Friehauf as they portrayed two old ladies. 64 Room” Was Presented Junior Class Play The Jury Room was this year’s Junior Class Play. The action begins when the Actress, played by Karen Howlett, refuses to go along with the rest of the jury mem- bers in their verdict of guilty. As a result, the members decide to re-enact the crime, and because of this re-enactment, discover that a member of the jury, the Angry Man is the actual murderer. Helen Gill looks on in amusement as the rest of the jury continues working. Larry Mills receives a brutal beating from Gary Wofford and Bonnie Sandoz. 65 Had a rough game girls? RUSH! Recognition is given to the foot- ball boys by the cheerleaders. PEP ASSEMBLIES Don Tomasini gives speech for the wrestlers. Ron Stoops gives speech for bas- ketball boys. Give Team Spirit ’Call a doctor quick! ’Going some place? Junior cheerleaders for the 1961-62 school year pictured from left to right were: C. Grose, D. Fries, R. W ankle man (head cheerleader), and B. Hoxworth. BELOW are Senior cheerleaders for the 1961-62 school year. Pictured from left to right were: M. Dahms, B. Sandoz, C. Mercer (head cheerleader), and K. How- lett. Officers for the 1961-62 school year pic- tured from left to right were: N. Stephens, secretary; M. Chapman, treasurer; P. Frie- hauf, vice-president; Karen Peed, presi- dent; and Mrs. Queen, sponsor. N. Arroyo, L. Bailey, B. Bassett, G, Bolinger, R. Bos- tron, N. Brady, C. Bramblett, C. Brown, M. Callen, J. Christensen, J, Cromwell, B. Crouch, A. Daniels, C. Defenbaugh, D, Delong, K. Fleming, C. Gade, P. Garrett, C. Gilliland,, M, Graham, S. Green, C. Grose, B. Hamilton, T, Hammer, P. Hoff, P. Home- burg, J. Hunt, U. Kolman, S. Larson, N. Leach, K. Lee, B. Lusby, J. Maupin, L. Mitchell, H. Morgan, J. Murrow, J. Neilson, D. Nickum, L. Ninchelser, D. Pabst, D. Pedersen, E. Andersen, S. Reasoner, L. Rey- nolds, D. Richards, E. Ritchie, M. Sanders, R. Scho- merus, J, Scott. J. Sinclair, B. Spears, B. Steen, C, Uhlenhopp, P. Vodehnal, K. Von Riesen, P. Waitman, T. Waitman, M. Wankleman, J. Watrous, G. Wehrly, M. Williams, D. Wright. CLUB Boosts Athletic Teams P. Amsberry, K. Asheim, R. Bolinger, J. Bostron, M. Brock, B. Chartier, S. Christensen, S. Churchill, K. Friehauf, M. George, H. Gill, S. Hall, L. Harbert, J. Hartwig, J. Herrmann, K. Koehler, S. Knight, J. Leb- sock, C. Madsen, L. Marietta, P. Meier, D. Morse, J. Mortensen, J. Olson, S. Osborn, S. Shawcross, S. Schilling, S. Scholz, G. Swopes, S. Taylor, R. Tho- mas, B. Thompson, S. Vondy, K. Woodruff. February 10 the Pep Club sponsored the annual Sweetheart Dance with Let Me Call You Sweetheart as the theme. Don Tomasini was crowned Mr. Beet- digger by Carol Mercer, head cheerleader, and was given a trophy cup with his name engraved on it. Dur- ing the basketball tournament in Denver, the Pep Club boosted spirit and morale giving Brush better odds for walking off with the trophy. 69 B-CLUB Promotes Team Spirit and Sportsmanship First Row: left to right. John Watrous, Treasurer; Ed Hall, Vice President; Jesse Freeman, President. Sec- ond Row: Don Gabriel, Jay Massey. Byron Larsen, David Olson, Gary Wofford, Larry Mills. Third Row: Mark Kjeldgaard, A. C. Lusby, Jerry Awmiller, Clifford Clay, Don Lundgren, Dennis Loose, John Harvey. Fourth Row: Bob VanDyke, Sam Arroyo, Don Krout, Mike Tomasini, Don Tomasini, Ron Stoops, and Bob Smith. Brush High School's B Club launched many, varied money making projects this year. These included concessions, dances, etc., and the money from these went to- wards the B Club hayride and annual ban- quet. The highlight of the year was, as us- ual, the initiation of new members. Coach Needens Sponsor 70 Above: Tom Monnahan, Vice Pres. ; Mrs. Bloom, Sponsor; Karen Koehler, Pres. ; Janice Hartwig, Sec- retary; Rita Thomas, Historian. Above: Mary Dahms, Robin Bolinger, Janet Leb- sock, Karen Koehler, Sandra Schilling, Sue Osborn, Sharon Shawcross, Karen Howlett, Bonnie Sandoz, Laurie Harbert. THESPIANS Promote Dramatic Works Above: John Watrous, Barbara Scholz, Ron Stoops. Janice Hartwig, Diana Morse, Anitra Leis, Rita Tho- mas. Thespian Troupe No. 968 presented various out- standing productions during the school year 1961-62. These included the Fall Play, The Christmas Pro- gram, and the Junior Class Play. One of the high- lights of the year was the annual banquet during which the new members were initiated into the troupe. Officers for this year were Karen Koehler, President; Tom Monnahan, Vice President; Janice Hartwig, Secretary; and Rita Thomas, Historian. At right: Mark Kjeldgaard, Byron Larsen, Dennis Loose, Tom Monnahan, Cliffie Clay, Don Lundgren, Mark Kastler, John Sears, Larry Mills. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Promotes Scholarship Senior National Honor Society members: Eldon Weiss, Karen Howlett, Don Gabriel, Pam Meier, Lyle Scott, Sharon Shawcross, Mark Kastler, Bonnie Sandoz, Paul Staby, Kathy Friehauf, Mark Kjeldgaard, Barbara Scholz, John Watrous, Karen Koehler, Ron Stoops, Mary Dahms, and A. C. Lusby. Junior Honor Society members, Freshmen: E. Anderson, C. Gade, P. Vodehnal, and J. Watrous. Sophomores: D. Richards, J. Scott, and K. Von Riesen. Juniors: J. Bostrom, B. Chartier, K. Howlett, C. Madsen, P. Meier, B. Sandoz, and S. Shawcross. Seniors: R. Bo- linger, K. Friehauf, L. Harbert, K. Koehler, J. Mor- tensen, B. Scholz, and T. Chvatal. Freshmen: D. Brenneman, T. Chandler, T. Drahota, B. Livengood, L. Melvin, T. Scoby, and L. Skinner. Sophomores: L. Baade, C. Gale, J. Graves, P. HulRo- vich, E. M i 11 e r , J. Sears, J. Staby and D. Wagers. Juniors: J. Butz, M. Kastler, L. Scott, J. Sears, Sen- iors: D. Gabriel, M. Kjeldgaard, A. Lusby, T. Mon- nahan, R. Stoops, J. Watrous and E. Weiss. 72 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Look Toward New Horizons” Towards New Horizons is the motto of the Brush Chapter of the Future Home- makers of America, and its goal is to create better homemakers of tomorrow. The club with a membership of 14 com- pleted many projects this year including: writing to children overseas in their own language, helping the elderly to live bet- ter, and distributing valentines to children. Pictured above are; Mary Chapman, secretary; Carrie Wolfe, president; Mrs. Staby, sponsor; Glenda Swopes, vice president; and Judy Scott, treasurer. Joyce Heermann, parliamentarian; Sharlene Churchill, historian; Judy Scott, treasurer; Mary Chapman, secre- tary; Carrie Wolfe, president; Glenda Swopes, vice president and Sharon Hall, recreation leader. 73 At right are Audrey Carlson, Louise Nincehelser, Sha- ron Christensen, Maxine Larsen, Sharyl Vondy, and Phyllis Carlson. The officers for the FFA are Mike Tomasini, sentinel; Ed Loose, vice- president; Eldon Weiss, treasurer; Don Tomasini, president; Tom Wolfe, secretary; Herb Leis, reporter; and Terry Bane, photographer. FFA Spurs Farming As Profession FFA is a national organization that pro- motes vocational agriculture. During the summer before the 1961-62 school year the Brush Chapter of the FFA won the Grand Sweepstake trophy at the Colorado State Fair. For the school year, the FFA spon- sored a cattle project that made $200 for the organization. Other activities have been participation in crop and livestock judging and work on concessions. Jim Armstrong inspects his FFA project while John Harvey watches. 74 After the sight is surveyed, a stake is placed in the ground. John Harvey inspects some of the shrubbery that grows around the school building. First Row: Mr. Richards, Don Toma- sini, Vic Fiscus, Mike Mitchell, Paul Hulkovich, Terry Bane, Ed Loose, Ray Christensen, John Harvey, Dayton Middlemist, Jim Newlin, Robert Knous, and Don Axtell. Back Row: Paul Lintner, Tom Wolfe, Don Strauch, Jim Duckworth, Mike Toma- sini, Richard Walter, Eldon Weiss, Jim Axtell, Bill Wooldridge, Stan Grippen, George Kammerzell, and Larry Vickers. 75 After students expressed their interest in a Future Teachers Club last year, Mrs. Queen and Mr. Neill worked together to g e t information about membership in the national club. The club first met in the fall of 1961. Since then, the club gained membership in the national organization and was granted a charter by the BHS student council. The club set up an observation program in which students observed and taught the dif- ferent grade levels which interested them. FT FTA officers were Dennis Loose, president; Ka- ren Doehler, vice-president; Bonnie Sandoz, treasurer; Mary Dahms, secretary. 76 The members of this year’s FTA were; First row: Stan Thompson, Ron Stoops, Tom Monnahan, John Watrous. Second row: Barbara Scholz, Kathy Friehauf, Karen Howlett, Mary George, Cheryl Madsen. Third row; Rita Rae Thomas, Laurie Harbert, Janet Lebsock, Dianna Morse, Janice Hartwig, Jean Mortensen. Mrs. Anna C. Pettys addressed the club. She urged the club to work for the joy of learning beyond the reward of a grade. She also stated that peace, joy, learning and God come from with- in a person. To keep these traits a- live, people should express them. She quoted the poet Tagore in saying that you go forward in the stream of learning into ever-widening thought and action. ’’ Debuts in 1961 The Fort Morgan chapter installed the Brush club and officers. The installation took place at the Cen- tral School Auditorium on Novem- ber 28 at 8:00. 77 SENIOR AND JUNIOR HIGH MUSICIANS Combine To Make Up the Orchestra Members of both the Junior and Senior High Schools combined to form the orchestra. Members from the High School are Barb Scholz, Betty Thompson, Mike Meier, Cheryl Gross, Mary George, Ellen Anderson, Donna Pabst, Diana Morse, Janet Lebsock, Diana DeLong, Shirley Lage, Kay Asheim, Betty Crouch, Wayne Bramblett, Pat James, Chuck Gale, Jean Mortensen, Kathy Friehauf, Mary Ann Callen, Bonnie Basset and Larry Leis. Once again the twirlers par- ticipated at the home foot- ball games, and gave pro- grams at the home basketball games. They are: Betty Hoxworth, Marcia Graham, Shirley Lage, Diana Fries, Nancy Stephen and Diana Morse, head twirler. 78 BANDS Supply Concerts Under the direction of Mr. Hinton and Price, the Brush High band gave numerous con- certs, one of which was the spring concert. The band combined with the choir to give the final concert of the year. At the right, Mr. Price directs one of the num- bers during the last con- cert of the year held in the Brush High Gym. This year a dance band was formed, and sup- plied the music for three of the school's dances. This group played for one of the biggest dances of the year, that being the Sweetheart Dance. Members are Mr. Brandon, Chuck Gale, Joel Sears, Larry Skinner, Terry Scoby, Larry Leis, Bryan Howlett, Donna Pabst, Mike Meir, Cheryl Gross played the piano. 79 Through the Year Brush CHOIR Participates in Four Concerts Once again under the direction of Mr. Woolley, the Brush High choir gave four concerts of their own and helped in at least two others. The purpose of this group is to give the students a better working knowledge of the arts of music, also the members listened to different types of Folk Music so they could distinguish between the types of music. 80 RADIO CLUB Ends Tenth Year Paul Staby prepares to get in contact with one of the many members of the Amatuer Radio Association. Paul received his first year license for his radio. Photo at left shows the equipment the radio club puts into use during their twice a week meetings. At these meetings, members try to carry on conversations with ham radio members in other states. For the first time in many years girls be- came members of the radio club spon- sored by Mr. Schweers, head of the math department at Brush High School. Below, Chuck Gale hams it up on the radio after corresponding with a friend during a weekly meeting. Rita Thomas prepares to try her skill at sending codes at the clubs last meeting of the year. 81 Above: G. Wehrly, S. Schilling, J. Hart wig, K. Koehler, J. Leb- sock, and J. Mortensen. At right: J. Watrous, M. Callen, D. Pabst, and S. Green. At right: Victor Garber in his oriental costume. Mrs. Anna C. Petteys guest speak- er at the International Banquet entranced the members with her talk on Israel. At right: J. Mortensen, R. Bolinger, M. Brock, C. Mer- cer, S. Schilling, J. Hartwig serving themselves. IRC Has an Members: P. Meier, A. Leis, D. Morse, C. Plank, C. Brown, D. Nickum and B. Scholz. Above president Bar- bara Scholz thanks Mrs. Petteys as the banquet ends. As their first major project of the year, the Brush International Relations Club initiated an International Banquet. Mrs. Anna C. Petteys was guest speaker and entertained and informed the members with an interesting talk on Israel. Members dressed in foreign costumes and brought authentic foreign foods. 82 Active Year At right: Members of the club enjoy some lively conversation. Pictured below: The International Relations Club's officers for 1961-62 are Barbara Scholz, president; John Staby, trea- surer; Pam Meier, secretary; Janice Hartwig, program chair- man; and Rosemary Schomerus, CHSAUN representative. Their successors for 1962-63 are John Staby, president; Rose- mary Schomerus, vice president; Diana Nickum, treasurer; Jean Watrous, secretary; Victor Garber, program chairman; and Pam Meier, CHSAUN representative. Above: Devotion to her club is shown as Mary Ann Callen braves the elements to peddle seat cushions. Below: The banquet was held in the Central Cafeteria teacher's lounge with 21 members present. Below: Banquet guests enjoy the fine the IRC spring banquet. 83 Left To Right: Mr. Tom Lally, Laurie Harbert, and Richard Walters. Left To Right: Barbara Lusby, Sec.; Mrs. VanDyke, Sponsor; Ron Stoops, Pres.; Robert Watrous, Vice Pres.; Pam Meier, Business Manager. Left To Right: Mark Kjeldgaard, Evonne Asheim, Carol Mercer, and Lyle Baade. STUDENT COUNCIL Benefits School Right: Mrs. VanDyke, sponsor Left To Right: Karen Howlett, Jan Bostron, Sue Osborn, Barney Livengood, and David Wagers. Left To Right: Dayton Middlemist, Sam Arroyo, and Dennis Bostron. 84 SADIE HAWKINS WEEK Is a Ragged Success Dennis Loose shows surprise as he finds that Janet Lebsock will be his master for the af- ternoon. The Student Council of BHS spon- sored the 3rd annual Sadie Hawkins Week. The activities began April 2nd with clean up day, which was fol- lowed by the slave auction on Thursday. The bidders were the girls of the student body. No one was allowed to bid over $. 25. Mr. Mitchell auctions senior boys to the girls. That sure is a pretty smile, Nancy. On Friday, April 6th, the final day of Sadie Hawkins week took place. Everyone dressed in rags or something which closely resembled rags. The regular class routine was followed throughout the entire day. The week was ended with a dance which was held that night. Grama Wherly is all dressed up in her Sun- day best. Eunice Kolman is all smiles and freckles on Rag Day. Carll Mercer and Melva Brock demonstrates the proper technique of bub- ble blowing. Somebody Goofed I 87 Sub Dub members are: Top row, L. to R. Chuck Gale, Mike Meier, Jerry Graves, Second row, L. to R. Lyle Baade, Pat James, and John Staby. Sharon Shawcross and Jim Armstrong were chosen as Daisy Mae, and Li'l Abner, respectively. Dance Sadie’s At the dance, which was held April 6th, Robin Wankleman re- ceived the title of Miss Flirtation and John Olson received the honor of Mr. Irresistible. A dance climaxed the week. This was held on the 6th of April. 88 Exhausted couples rest between dance numbers. Cut off jeans, sloppy shirts and the twist were the mode of the day. Byron Larson demonstrates excellent twist techniques. Climaxes Week 89 Kastler Heads Council At left are the new officers for the upcoming year who head the Student Council. Left to right are Karen Howlett, vice-president; Ellen Andersen, secretary; Mark Kastler, president; and Pam Meier, business manager. Below, Mark Kastler campaigns at assembly. Laurie Harbert gives Karen Howlett's qualifications for vice-president. Student body elections were held on Tuesday, April 24, 1962, at Brush High School. The results of the balloting showed Mark Kastler. president; Karen Howlett, vice-president; Pam Meier, business mana- ger; and Ellen Andersen, secretary; victo- rious. Candidates nominated for the office of president were Mark Kastler, Pat James, John Sears, and Bob VanDyke. Nominated for vice-president were Ka- ren Howlett, Barbara Lusby, Larry Mills, and Joel Sears. The four nominated for secretary were Ellen Andersen, Eunice Kolman, Donna Pabst, and Jean Watrous. Incumbent Pam Meier ran unopposed for the office of business manager. Voting line awaits opening of polls. Replacing the usual voting of the Prom Queen, which has taken place in the classroom in the past, the Queen was elected on a sepa- rate ballot placed with the Stu- dent Council ballot. Campaign posters add color to elec- tions. Bonnie Sandoz campaigns for Donna Pabst. 59% Vote The campaign assembly was held Monday during activity period and the voting followed on Tuesday, April 24. Only 59°]o of the students voted. Of the faculty, 50“7o voted. Forty-five of the 71 seniors visited the polls. While 32 of the 69 juniors marked their ballots, 43 of the 70 sophomores exercised their privilege. A little more than half of the freshmen voted, the fig- ures being 62 of 114. 91 Honored SCHOLARS Receive AWARDS; SEPTEMBER 1961 NOVEMBER 1961 Left: Eldon Weiss Right: Karen Koehler, John Watrous. OCTOBER 1961 Left: Carol Mercer, A. C. Lusby. DECEMBER 1961 Left; Pamela Meier, Don Gabriel. During the 1961-62 school year, the students of BHS elected 17 Students of the Month. At the beginning of the year, after the September Student had been chosen, it was decided to elect a girl and a boy for Students of the Month for each of the remaining eight school months. Students of the Month are elected by the Student Coun- cil after the representatives have submitted several nomi- nees’names. An honored student is usually selected be- cause of some outstanding achievement in a particular field, such as a scholastic achievement, athletic honor, or unusual recognition. 92 Council Elects STUDENTS of MONTH JANUARY 1962 FEBRUARY 1962 i MAY 1962 Left: Mary Dahms, Ron Stoops. Right: Karen Howlett Don Tomasini. MARCH 1962 Left: Sue Osborn, Mark Kjeldgaard. Right: Jenny Parkin, Mark Kastler. Right: Bonnie Sandoz, Jesse Freeman. APRIL 1962 93 Class of 62” Sets Record Mary Dahms, DAR a- ward. Babe Ruth sportsmanship award. Joint Honor scholar- ship. John Watrous, Best Thespian. Kathy Friehauf, Dan- forth award, Out- standing musician. Eldon Weiss, Agri- culture award, Union Pacific award. Gates scholarship. 94 for Scholarships on Awards Day Laurie Harbert, PTA scholarship. Jess Freeman, Lamar college scholarship. END EM HOME Blast the Vikings into orbit. The freshmen say Send 'Em Home! TAKE ME TO TUF LEAD'JLl Seniors Win Annual Award Seniors display their winning float. Take me to your leader. 1 96 Faculty gives one of the funniest pep skits of the season. 97 98 B.H.S. The three pictures above and to the left depict the before- game tenseness, the after game joy, and the school spirit.. Many people such as this sta- dium policeman, were awed by the enthusiasm shown by the Brush team, students, and towns people. Coach Needens was head of the nail-chewing league during the season and the last tourna- ment games. Pilgrims to State The Pep Club and band came in full force to see the Diggers take the Class A State Title. Journey Tourney When the triumphant Diggers returned home, the townspeople met them at the KFTM radio station and escorted them home where they held a special downtown assembly to honor the coach and team. Sponsored by B. B. PHARMACY 99 Brush Brings Coach Needens gives his team a chance to rest while he changes the team's defense. In the State class A championship game on March 24, the Beetdiggers topped Yuma's Indians, 62-59 for the school's first state championship. Brush led by six points, 19-13, at the close of the first eight minutes. The Diggers seemed to be coasting to their 21st victory of the season, as they led at halftime 36-27. Colorado’s only undefeated basketball team raced to a 50-39 lead at the three-quarter mark. Then suddenly the complexion of the game be- gan to turn. Brush scored only two points in the first five minutes of the final stanza, and Yuma suddenly came to life. Yuma rallied to battle back to only 52-51 with 4:51 to go. After cal- ling time out to reunite their forces, Coach Needens'quintet proceeded to wrap up their first Class A title. In the clinching rally, Brush collected seven straight points. Ron Stoops was the game's leading scorer with 21 points, with Bob Smith close behind with 20. Bob Smith scores two against Yuma. Mark Kjeldgaard, 31, watches the ball while John Watrous and Ron Stoops, 35, go after the ball. Four members of the Digger team were selected to the All-State tourney team. Along with repeaters Ron Stoops and Bob Smith were seniors Mark Kjeldgaard and John Wat- rous. Arriving home Sunday evening, the Diggers were greeted at radio station KFTM in Fort Morgan, and from that point were escorted in a motor cavalcade through Fort Morgan and then to Brush. 100 Bob Smith takes a jump shot. Home First Class A Title John Watrous, 33, and Bob Smith break up a play of Glenwood Springs. Bob Smith tries to take the ball from two Glen- wood Springs players. The members of Brush's state championship team in the front row are F. D. Stoops, Bob Smith, Ron Stoops, and Hen- ry Ring. In the back row are John Watrous, Stan Thompson, A. C. Lusby, Larry Mills, Den- nis Loose, Mark Kjeldgaard, and Sam Arroyo. MUSH Windsor [valley Hf EATON !- I LUPTON |3IT |w. CENTR' This year there were many good pic- tures which weren’t used on any pages. There also happened to be money enough for three extra pages on which to put these pictures. The following three pages, there- fore, contain an odd assortment of pictures. The pictures have caught people being themselves and also have captured some memorable moments. 104 IN YOUR HANDS Your savings are in good hands when you save at STERLING SAVINGS AND LOAN. 203 Clayton Street, Brush Phone 842-2873 |jSAVlNG l| FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Brush. 122 Clayton Street Phone 842-2814 FARMERS ELEVATOR FOR FARM EQUIPMENT 102 Custer Street, Brush. Phone 842-2879 THAT mil PLEAS EVERYONE A. L. DUCKWALL STORES George Holmes, Mgr. Phone 842-2638 106 FARMERS STATE BANK 200 Clayton Street ConqRatuUtions mens Stoce Ice Cream Sandwiches Home Made Chile 121 Clayton Street Brush, Colorado I LEBSOCKS CLOTHING STORE 121 Clayton Street Brush, Colorado Phone 842-4268 OLD ENGLISH PASTRY Shop 304 Edison Phone 842-4917 AUTOGRAPHS 108