Brush High School - Sagebrush Yearbook (Brush, CO)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1963 volume:

From the fun and excitement of the Homecoming bonfire, to the hushed still- ness of winter’s first snow fall, and finally to the silliness of Sadie Hawkin's Day, Brush High students have been continually on the go. Reminiscing over the past school year one thinks of the fun and excitement that pervaded throughout the year: the first football game, decorating the school Christmas tree, and the State Tournament. All share first place among the memories of the students. A little bit further back in the mind is the memory of those surprise American History tests, and the time the fumes from the Chemistry lab circulated about the rooms of the school. The dances, the classes, the work, and the play--all of these are very much a part of the past school year, and all will be equal- ly remembered. Office help was plentiful this year. Students wait for friends in light snow fall. One of things that we didn't have many of was snow storms. Student decorate annual Christmas tree for Student Council. 2 YOUR SCHOOL: Brush High Also, the football season comes first in the year. Here Bob Van Dyke goes for yardage in the first home game of the year with Wray. The first major celebration of the year is Homecoming. The wood for the bonfire is gathered by the Freshmen. Class work was and is still the most important object of going to school. Paul Hulkovich tries his luck at an experiment in Mr. Mercer's chemistry class. Bob Smith was crowned Mr. Beetdigger at the annual Sweetheart Dance by head cheerleader, Karen Howlett. Diana Richards hurries to make deadline. Rosie Schomerus and Robin Wankelman, co-editors read copies of the Sagebrush. SAGEBRUSH STAFF Numbers Sixteen John Harvey and Bob Smith, the staff's only seniors, work on the yearbook. Staff members Ed Loose, Kathy Von Riesen and Mike Mitchell check annual pages. Staff mem- bers fold issues of the Sagebrush. Paul Nulkovich checks yearbook pages. Mary Ann Callen and Jean Watrous type their stories for the newspaper. SCHOOL BOARD Sets Pace for Academic Year Members of the Board of Education try to give the students of the Brush School System a high scholastic standing. Their main purpose is to enforce rules, make regulations, approve a course of study and handle all financial matters. The members meet on the first Monday of every month to discuss the business of the school. Each member of the Board has a six year term. Mr. Harvey Bolinger is the President and is in his eighth year as a member of the Board. Mr. John Lindell is the Vice-President. Mr. Ray Fries and Mrs. Grace Jeffers are Treasurer and Secretary respectively. Mr. John Howlett and Mr. Don Mitchell are both Trustees. Mr. John Howlett Mr. Don Mitchell Mr. Harvey Bolinger Mrs. Grace Jeffers Mr. Ray Fries Mr. John Lindell 6 E.W. THOMSON Guides System To Students of Brush High School: We in America have the world's best machines but America is great, and will remain great, because of its people rather than because of its machines. You are greater than any machine because you have and, we hope may always have, the liberty of thinking and acting for yourselves. I hope your experiences in the Brush schools will aid you to be loyal to princi- ples, to work for the common good, and to accept responsibilities. These privileges and responsibilities a machine does not have. E. W. Thomson, Superintendent 7 ENGLISH During the 1962-'63 school year, the English students at B.H.S. have had many interesting assignments. Freshmen classes were faced with the further knowledge of grammar and Mr. Schantz's class above is going over their compositions. Mr. Neill explains the day's assignment. Mr. Neill looks on as Audrey Carlson gives her speech. Mr. Schantz Mr. Neill surveys his speech class. For the sophomore class it was a bit different. They started out with literature and grammar. Every sophomore was faced with the two books, TALE OF TWO CITIES and RED BADGE OF COURAGE. As for the juniors in Mr. Woolley's English III class things were new. The year began with Literature and short story material. During the middle part of the year, each student ex- perienced speech work. For some it was frightening to think about it but as time went on everyone enjoyed it. Mrs. Queen’s class did some speech work and also worked on grammar and lit- erature. Her class had to read MY ANTONIA, and MOBY DICK. Each junior in these classes had a research paper that had to be done sometime during the year. Required 4 Years book reports every six weeks. This continued throughout the year with additional literature. Mrs. Queen Patty Friehauf, in the front row, seems very interested in Karen Howlett's speech on the use of safety belts, pictured above. Mr. Woolley Jerry Butz, above, seems very interested in his book. The English II class listens tentatively to Mr. Schantz as he gives instructions. Pamela Fawcett had the job of timing speeches during her sixth period English IV class. Miss Walter's English IV class began the year with readings of Hamlet. They also read Guliver's Travels ■— and War and Peace. The end of the year was spent in speech work. Sharon Christensen is pictured below giving her speech on baby-sitting. STUDENTS Study For the juniors, American History can be interesting. Each week they look forward to reading their Newsweek Magazines and writing reports. This year while studying the Civil War, each person had to give a speech on a famous battle. They were thankful, though, for not having to do research themes. Mrs. VanDyke lec- tures the class on crimes and juvenile delinquency. Everyone enjoys Modern Problems. Each student receives the American Observer every week, which keeps them up on daily events. Most of the year is spent in lec- tures and panel discussions on topics facing the society today. Mike! says Ed, Where did you put the answer sheet? Mrs. VanDyke, Modern Problems teacher. Harley Sullivan makes use of his time by reading his monthly News Pointer. Above shows the American History class discussing errors made on the Screen News Digest test given previously. 12 Mr. Mills, American History and Social Studies Instructor The World During the year the World History classes find themselves very busy. Doing book reports every three weeks and a research theme every six weeks, the pupils don’t find themselves without anything to do. The problem, though, is finding enough books for everyone. Very frequently they held discussion groups on the chapters they were studying at the time. Shari studies hard on Chapter 28. Passing a test for Screen News Digest proves hard for Cathy Christensen. Merrie Wankleman tries hard to pass her test. Mr. Woolley, World History teacher Third period Social Studies class takes Screen News Digest test. Social Studies class hopes for right answers as Mrs Mitchell reads the answers. For the new freshmen. Social Studies is based on their previous learnings, only adding the study of social behavior and history of the community. MATH Develops At the left Terry Scoby demonstrates board techniques in math class. Students at the right are in a related math class under the direction of Miss Young. When a freshman enters BHS he is intro- duced to the math department by having a choice of Algebra I or related mathematics un- der the direction of Miss Lorraine Young. Al- though this is the only required year of math, many of the students continue in the study of higher math courses. John Sears attempts to work a problem in solid geometry. Above, Peggy County explains a problem to a related math class. Use of Logic Lawrence Gentry, hard at work, is Dictured above. Students in a normal day's class. Students in a senior math class are pictured above. Coleen Gade studies her geometry assignment. Barbara Chartier is shown studying consumer math at the right. Mr. Rex Schweers teaches the advanced classes of math. Plane geometry is offered to sophomores; juniors may take Algebra II; and solid geometry and trigonometry are the math classes available to seniors. Consumer math is also offered to junior and senior students who are not planning to attend college. Mr. Needens gives aid to a Science student. Two Biology students show their skill in dissect- ing a frog. 16 Mr. Needens SCIENCE Courses Science in the Brush High School is made up in four departments. These are General Science, Biol- ogy, Chemistry, and Physics. A Freshman can take General Science his first year, but it is not required. A Sophomore can take Biology or Chemistry. Juniors can take Physics or Chemistry. Seniors can also take Physics or Chemistry. Pictured above are the students in Mr. Needen's sec- ond period Science class. Above a Science student shows his ability as an artist. Develops Scientists The Science teachers in Brush High School are Mr. Richards, Mr. Needens, and Mr. Mercer. Mr. Mercer teaches General Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Phys- ics. Mr. Needens teaches General Science, and is also a coach. Mr. Richards teaches Biology, and is also the Ag instructor. Mr. Mercer explains problems to his second period Physics class. Sharon Taylor and Judy Olson try an experiment in third period Chemistry class. Bonnie Sandoz and Sue Osborn talk about Third period Chemistry class hard at work. Mr. Mercer 17 LANGUAGES Increase Students’ Culture Emmett Miller Spanish I class in session. During the 1962-63 school year, Latin, Span- ish, and German were the foreign languages offered at Brush High School. The curriculum included one Spanish I class, one Spanish II class, two Latin I classes, one Latin II class, and one German I class. Mrs. Eleise Bloom was the language instructor for all of these classes. Lynn Reynolds Tom Linker The Spanish classes had their annual Pinata Party and the Latin II class held a hamburger fry with the participating mem- bers dressed in the traditional Roman dress. Besides the usual textbooks, the language educational aids included tapes and records. The tapes included various subjects or conver- sations and drills in the foreign languages. At right Is the German I class in session. The classroom is equipped with earphones for individual listening. Another break in the monotony of a normal day was offered at frequent intervals when the school was sere- naded with Christmas carols sung in foreign languages. Below Mark Kastler and Tom Linker study German tapes attentively. Mrs. Eleise Bloom, Language Instructor Spanish I students at work are pictured above. 130 Are Enrolled in Mr. Robert Mitchell and Miss Patsy Gertge were this year's business in- structors. They offered the courses of typing, shorthand, and bookkeeping. The total enrollment for the year was one hundred and thirty. Bonnie Bassett studies latest shorthand methods. Class discussions and practice aids stu- dents in developing best form in typing and bookkeeping. Miss Gertge The goals of the shorthand classes are to learn to take dicta- tion, and to put dictation to work for them. In bookkeeping the students learned to transfer materials from ledgers to journals, to distinguish the difference between different types of ledgers, and to use the fundamentals of bookkeeping. They also learned basic filing rules, and the proper methods of setting up new files. BUSINESS Courses The typing course had a two fold purpose this year, first, to develop typing ability for personal use, and second, the transfer of learning to a machine. There was no homework with the course. Emphasis was put on the student's ability to find his errors, and the last weeks the course had the requirement that all pa- pers were to be handed in with no errors. The last few weeks were also spent working on manuscripts and business letters. Miss Gertge helps students when they run into difficulties. Class discussions are part of the bookkeep- ing curriculum. Mr. Mitchell Most of the students in the business department find jobs in Brush or the surrounding area, or they go on to better busi- ness schools. Below, Jim Newlin, Stan Grippin, and Don Osborn practice proper typing posture and technique. HOME ECONOMICS Trains Future Homemakers Students listen attentively as the subject at hand is explained. Mrs. Staby, instructor Homemaking I class, second period Under the direction of Mrs. Staby, the Home Ec. classes learn home management skills such as sewing, cooking, table-setting, and housekeep- ing. In addition, they discuss social problems and etiquette. Child care and household etiquette are also very impor- tant in preparing for future homemaking. 1. to r. (below): B. Huhman, S. Reasoner, Mrs. Staby, N. Leach, M. Wankelman. (in foreground): C. Bane and J. Murrow. Mr. Richards demonstrates the proper use of the table saw to Steve Grooms. Many feed troughs are made during the shop periods. These feed troughs will be used to feed and water animal projects. Mr. Richards, the Brush High agriculture instructor, is repairing piece of shop equipment AG Works for Future Don Osborn is painting a saw horse in shop for a project. The first project in the shop is to make a nail box. This project is to help a new mem- ber with hammer ing nails and sawing boards. Using a square is a good way to learn how to saw a board straight. Students Learn TECHNICAL DRAWING and Applications Mr. Eric Wendt Classes in industrial arts consist of two main subject areas. The students spend part of the time in the drawing room mak- ing various pictures of certain objects and spend the rest of the time constructing various projects in the shop. In the classroom the students learn how to draw certain objects to scale or in perspective. In drawing the pictures the students use such tools as drawing boards, T-squares, 30-60 right triangles, equilateral triangles, and compasses and rul- ers which are contained in drawing sets. When the students are in the classroom they make plans for what they are going to build in the shop when the time comes. The Industrial Arts Classes and Ag Classes alternate every three weeks so that both groups of students have access to the shop and power tools. Each year more and more girls are becoming interested in Industrial Arts Class. If a student wishes to advance in this field he or she may take the subject for four years. This is a fine subject if one plans to go into a field of engineering or drafting. Besides these main fields the course prepares one for reading blueprints, simple drawing and aids in woodwork repairs around the house. Students at left are shown drawing in the class room. Students demonstrate wood finishing. Nate Guzman is shown taking accurate measurements. (Below) Knowledge of operating shop machinery comes in handy. ART Classes Complete Mural for Gymnasium Mrs. Bass, Instructor Many things the art students have learned to do include watercolor painting, oil painting, textile designing and ce- ramic work. The students not only learn how to paint, but before they start they are taught what makes a good picture, such as subordination, balance, and color. If you looked around B.H.S., you could not help noticing many of the murals the art department has painted for the decoration and attractiveness for the school. The exhibits in the showcase windows have added interest and culture and admiration from the students. This year the art classes contributed a large mural for the gym. The mural features indoor sports. Kyla Woodruff completes a still life painting in watercolor. Charles Newport 25 BAND Supplies Brush High School Band and instructors Hinton and Price. Music for BHS Students (above) must learn to play together. At left Brush High’s trumpet section seems hard at work. Under the direction of Mr. Don Hinton and Mr. Don Price the Brush High Band and Or- chestra put on a number of concerts. The highlight of the year was mass band concert which was held May sixteenth. This concert was put on for the public. High School Dance Band was on hand to entertain for various school activities. Brush High twirlers are left to right Nancy Stephens, Marcia Graham, Betty Hoxworth, and Shirley Gibson. Many band students have more than one instrument to play. Above is pictured part of the flute section while practicing in class. 27 P.E. Provides Physical Exercise Girl's P.E. is instructed by Mrs. Queen. The girls partic- ipate in volleyball, soccer, softball, basketball, archery, tumbling, tennis, and other minor sports. The girls take tests in physical fitness and over the rules of the various sports. They have a volley- ball tournament during the year and a party at the end of the year with the money earned from fines. Every girl is required to take at least education. (Left) Sharon Taylor and Sharlene Churchill display correct archery form in girl's P.E. (Below) Phyliss Vodehnal, Terry Waitman, Donna Pabst, Julianne Nielsen, Coleen Gade, and Bonnie Whitney form a pyramid. ■ ■■■■ Boy’s P.E. is instructed by Coach LeeRoy Needens. The main sports the boys participate in are flag football, softball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, track, tennis, and leadup games to the major sports. Tests for the boys come every six weeks, in the form of written exams and physical fitness tests. These tests include sit-ups, push-ups, softball throw, 50 yard dash, standing broad jump, pull-ups, and block transfer. For extra-curricular activities, the boys have Pepsi parties after every six weeks period. The losing team pays for the food and drink at the party. Harley Sullivan takes a vicious cut as Bob Smith, Red Gentry and Coach Needens wait their turn. t t Eunice Kolman shows proper form in serving in tennis. one year of physical (above) Coach Needens parked this one in Watrous' yard. 28 o ' . - • % - f A V . J • ♦ i ' .. V..X •“ , • • V . r f - , 5i i '.: • - � - v . . V • • ? V I - - z % L 9ft ‘ i wgmmt-K ififi' v N ; 5 b « . • • - • C r ; V' . . 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', :• -1 •■ - f .- w - •. ... • '. r -? vf! ‘•c-Jt - i I ’ - % . ? % - 5. 1« sty;.• ‘ i tV i 6 � A% Barbara Chartier Jerry Awmiller Jim Armstrong Sam Arroyo Jim Axtell Jerry Butz Jim Carlson Ernie Blackstun Sharon Christensen Ray Christensen Pam Fawcett Mary George Sharlene Chruchill k Pat James Helen Gill Nate Guzman Martha Harden Joyce Heermann Karen Howlett Sharon Hall John Harvey Herbert Leis Shirley Knight Mark Kastler Tom Linker Pam Meier Cheryl Madsen Linda Marietta Dayton Middlemist Sue Osborn Larry Mills Bonnie Sandoz Lyle Scott 34 John Sears Bob Smith Bob VanDyke Sharon Shawcross F. D. Stoops Glenda Swopes Gary Vodenhal Ginger Teter Sharon Taylor Activities, Honors, and Offices CLASS OF ’63 Jerry Awmiller...........B-Club 2,3,4, Sergeant of Arms 4; F.F.A. 1,3; Airplane Club 2,3; Thespians 3.4; Junior Class Play 3; All School Play 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Choir 2,4; Concert Choir 4; Modern Choir 4; Safety Club 2,3,4; Wrestling 3,4. Jim Axtell...............F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, President 4, Secretary 2. Ernest Blackstun.........Basketball 1,2; Choir 2,3,4; Concert Choir 2,3; Modern Choir 4; Cross Country 1. Jerry Butz...............Junior Honor Society 2,3.4; B-Club 4; Airplane Club 1,2; Track 1,2; Cross Country 1,2; Boys’ State 3; Wrestling 2,3,4. Jim Carlson..............Track 3,4; Choir 3,4; Concert Choir 3; Cross Country 1,2. Barbara Chartier.........Junior Honor Society 1,2,3,4; F.T.A. 3,4, Secretary 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 4; Choir 2,3; Concert Choir 2,3; Girls’ State Alternate 3; Junior Usher. Ray Christensen..........B-Club 3,4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Student Council 1; F.F.A. 2,3,4; Airplane Club 1; Junior Class Play 3; Football 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1.2,3; Choir 4; Concert Choir 4; Junior Usher. Sharon Christensen . . . Pep Club 2,3,4; F.H.A. 3,4, Secretary 4; Thespians 4; Junior Class Play 3; All School Play 4. Sharlene Churchill . . . Pep Club 2,3,4; F. H. A. 3, Historian; F. T. A. 4; Choir 2,3. Ruth Dine...............Honor Seminar. Pamela Fawcett..........Pep Club 4; Student Council 4; I.R.C. 4; Choir 4. Patty Friehauf..........Pep Club 2,3,4, Secretary 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; Thespians 4; Junior Class Play 3; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Concert Choir 2,3. Lewis Gentry............B-Club 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 2,3,4; Airplane Club 1; Football 3,4; Track 1,4; Basketball 2,3; Baseball 3; Cross Country 1,2; Wrestling 1. Mary George.............Pep Club 1,2,3,4; F.T.A. 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 3,4. Helen Gill..............Pep Club 1.2,3.4; Thespians 4; Junior Class Play 3; All School Play 4; Band 1; Choir 2, 3,4; Concert Choir 2,3; Journalism 2; All-State Choir 3. Nate Guzman.............Junior Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3; Airplane 1; Baseball 3,4; Cross Country 3; Boys' State 3. Sharon Hall.............Pep Club 1,2,3,4; F. H. A. 3,4, President 4. John Harvey.............B-Club 2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Airplane Club 1,2; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 4; Basket- ball 2,3,4, Manager; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Band 1; Modern Choir 4; Journalism 4. Joyce Heermann..........Pep Club 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 3, Parliamentarian; Choir 2,3,4; Concert Choir 2,3. Karen Howlett...........Junior Honor Society 2,3,4; Senior Honor Society 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 1, 2,3,4, Head Cheerleader 2,4; Student Council 1,2,3,4, Vice-President 4; F.T.A. 3,4; Thespians 3,4; Concert Choir 2,3; Modern Choir 2,3, Vice-President 2; Girls' State Al- ternate; Journalism 2; Prom Attendant 3; Junior Escort 3; District Student Council Secre- tary 4. Pat James..................B-Club 1; Airplane Club 3,4; Thespians 4; Junior Class Play 3; Football 3,4; Band 1,2,3, 4; Orchestra 2,3,4; Cross Country 2; Wrestling 2,3,4; Safety Club 2,3,4; Camera Club 1. Mark Kastler..............Junior Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Senior Honor Society 3,4; B-Club 3,4; Student Council President 4; Airplane Club 1,2,3,4; Thespians 3,4; Junior Class Play 3; All School Play 3; Football 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 3; Band 1; Orchestra 1; Concert Choir 3, President 3; Boys’ State 3; Junior Escort 3. 37 Shirley Knight. Herbert Leis . . Larry Leis . . . Cheryl Madsen Linda Marietta Pam Meier Dayton Middlemist . . . Larry Mills........... Judy Olson. Sue Osborn Jennifer Parkin Bonnie Sandoz Lyle Scott John Sears Bob Smith F. D. Stoops . Glenda Swopes Sharon Taylor . Pep Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2; Choir 2,3; Concert Choir 2. F.F.A. 2,3,4. B-Club 3,4; F.T. A. 4; Baseball 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 2,3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Concert Choir 2,3; Modern Choir 2,3; Cross Country 1; Safety Club 3,4. Junior Honor Society 2,3.4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Student Council 4; F.T. A. 3,4; I.R.C. 1; Band 1; Orchestra 2,3,4; Journalism 2. Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1; Thespians 3,4; Junior Class Play 3; All School Play 3; All School Play 2; Band 1,3; Choir 1,3,4; Concert Choir 3; Modern Choir 3; Journal- ism 2. Junior Honor Society 2,3,4; Pep Club 1.2,3,4; Student Council 1,2,3,4; Senior Honor Society 3,4; F.T. A. 4; I.R.C. 2,3,4, Secretary 3, District Vice-PresidentS, CHSAUN Rep. 4; Thespians 2,3,4; Junior Class Play 3; All School Play 2,3; Choir 1; Concert Choir 1; Junior Escort 3; State Student Council 3, Business Manager 3,4. Student Council 3; F.F. A. 2,3,4; Basketball 1; Safety Club 2,3,4. B-Club 2,3,4; Student Council 4; F.T. A. 3,4, Vice-President 4; Thespians 3,4; Junior Class Play 3; All School Play 3,4; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Choir 3; Concert Choir 3; Modem Choir 3; Boys' State Alternate 3; Junior Escort 3. Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 2.4; F.T. A. 4; Choir 1,2,3,4; Concert Choir 3,4; Mod- ern Choir 3; Vice-President 1; Junior Usher 3. Pep Club 1,2,3.4; Cheerleader 4; Outstanding P.C. Girl 3; Student Council 3; F.H. A. 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Thespians 4; Junior Class Play 3; All School Play 3, Vice-President 3; Junior Usher 3. Pep Club 4; F.T. A. 4; I.R.C. 4; Journalism 4; Australian Exchange Student. Junior Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Senior Honor Society 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4, Head Cheerleader 1; Student Council 2,4, Secretary 2; F.H. A. 1;F.T.A. 3,4, Treasurer 3, President 4, State Parliamentarian 4; Thespians 3,4; Junior Class Play 3; All School Play 3,4; Choir 2; Concert Choir 2; Secretary-Treasurer 1, President 2; Girls' State 3; Homecoming Attendant 3; Junior Escort 3. Junior Honor Society 2,3,4; Senior Honor Society 3,4; Airplane Club 1,2,4; Band 1; Boys' State 4; Radio Club 3; Honors Seminar 3. Junior Honor Society 1,2,3,4; B-Club 3,4, President 4; Student Council 2; Airplane Club 1.2,3,4; Thespians 3,4; Junior Class Play 3; All School Play 3; Football 1,2,3; Track 1; Band 1; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Choir 3; Secretary-Treasurer 2; Journalism 2; Honor Seminar 3. B-Club 1,2,3,4; Airplane Club 1; Football 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3,4, All-State 1; Basket- ball 1.2,3,4, All-State 2,3.4; Baseball 1,2,3.4; Choir 1,2,3; Concert Choir 1,2,3; Modern Choir 1,2,3; President 1; Journalism 2,3,4; Junior Usher 3; Mr. Beetdigger 4. B-Club 3.4; Football 1.2,3,4; Track 1,2,3.4; Basketball 1.2,3,4; Choir 2,3; Concert Choir 2,3; Junior Usher 3; Mr. Beetdigger Attendant 4. Pep Club 1,2,3,4; F. H. A. 1,2, Vice-President 3; F.T. A. 4; Thespians 3,4, Secretary- Treasurer 4; Choir 1,2,3; Concert Choir 2,3. Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 2; Band 1; Choir 1,3; Concert Choir 1,3; Modern Choir 1,3; Twirler 1; Homecoming Attendant 4; Journalism 2. 38 Bob Van Dyke............B-Club 2,3,4, President 4; Airplane Club 1,2,3,4; Thespians 3,4; Junior Class Play 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 4; Band 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Choir 4; Junior Usher 3. Gary Vodehnal...........Band 1,2,4; Boys' State 3; Radio Club 1,2. Sharyl Vondy............Pep Club 1,2,3,4; F.H. A. 3,4, Treasurer 4; Choir 3; Journalism 3; Quill and Scroll 3. Rick Von Riesen.........Airplane Club 1,2,3,4; Football 3,4; Track 2; Basketball 1. Gary Woffard............B-Club 2,3,4; Airplane Club 1,2,3; Junior Class Play 3; All School Play 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Band 1; Choir 3; Concert Choir 3; Journal- ism 2; Junior Usher 3. Linda Wolta.............Choir 3. Kyla Woodruff...........Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Thespians 4, Historian 4; Junior Class Play 3; Band 1; Choir 3; Concert Choir 3; Twirler 1. Sharon Shawcross .... Junior Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Senior Honor Society 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Outstanding Pep Club Girl 2; Thespians 3.4; All School Play 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 3,4. Ginger Teter............Pep Club 1,2; Orchestra 1. Tom Linker..............Student Council 4; Airplane Club 1; Thespians 4; All School Play 4; Choir 4; Junior Usher 3. Class of '63 chose Lilas Opp, Lynn Reynolds, Eddie Loose and Mike Swinson to escort the class during com- mencement and baccalaureate exercises. Also chosen were Robin Wankleman, Nancy Stephen, Diana Fries, Kathy Von Riesen, Mike Mitchell, John Boyles, Vic Fiscus and David Wagers to usher the guests. Class officers for the year 1959-1960 were President, Bob Smith; Vice- President, Judy Olson; Secretary-Treasurer, Bonnie Sandoz. The sponsors for their first year in high school were Miss Walters and Coach Autry. Their class started with 84 students. The job of these new freshmen was to build the bonfire for Homecoming, snake dance and respect their up- perclassmen. Brush lost their game to Windsor 21-14. Mr. Wendt and Mr. Woolley were the sponsors of their sophomore class. The officers for their second year included Bonnie Sandoz, Presi- dent; Karen Howlett, Vice-President; and John Sears, Secretary-Treasurer. At the beginning of their junior year Mark Kastler headed the class as President with Sue Osborn, Vice-President; and Jan Bostrom, Secretary- Treasurer. This junior class had various projects to raise money for the Junior- Senior Prom. Some of these projects were concessions at the football and bas- ketball games and selling candy during noon hour and after school. Highlights of their senior year included going to state for the third time and placing second in track at state. Officers for this year included Larry Mills, Presi- Class colors were purple and white. Their motto was Life is a picture so paint it well. Purple and white com- pleted the flower arrangement. dent; John Sears, Vice-President; Bob VanDyke, Secre- tary; and Dayton Middlemist, Treasurer. 39 Class of 1963 Program Herbert Dwayne Let Larry Fred Leis Thomas Paul Linker Cheryl Annette Madsen Pamela Jo Meier Dayton Theodore Middlomi.it Larry Lou Mills Judith Irene Olson Marcia Sue Osborn Bomue Lea S ndoz Lyle Ivan Scott John Joseph Sears Sharon Lee Shawcroas Robert Leo Smith Frank Dewey Stoops Glenda Rae Swopes Sharon Anona Taylor Robert Dean Van Dyke Gary Allen Vodehnal Sharyl Mane Vondy James Richmond von Riesen Gary Dale Wofford Linda Jean Wolta Kyla Sue Woodruff Shirley Irene Knight •Processional - Pomp and Circumstance . Elgar ............ Class of 1963 High School Orchestra — Mr. Donald Hinton. Director •Invocation ---------------------------------- The Rev. Reinhold Opp Introduction of Speaker ------------- Superintendent E. W. Thomson Commencement Address ...................... Dr. Edward J. Rozek Associate Professor of Political Science, Colorado University Vocal Selection - The Halls of Ivy ______________Senior Girls' Chorus Mr. Donald Price. Director Scholarships and Presentation ot Class _______ Principal Thomas Lally Presentation of Diplomas---------------------------- Mr. John Hewlett Vocal Selection - Moments to Remember ................. Senior Sextet Accompanist — Patty Friehauf •Benediction ------------------------------- The Rev. Relnhold Opp •Recessional - Pomp and Circumstance , Elgar ...� ......... Class of 1963 •—The Audience Will Please Stand. Class Officers Larry Mills ------------------------------------------------------ President Pat James ------------------------------------------------ vice President Bob Van Dyke ------------------------------------------------- Secretary Dayton Mlddlemlst ---------------------------------------------- Treasurer Jim Lloyd Armstrong Jerry Eugene Awmillcr James Wilbur Axtell Jr. Ernest LeRoy Blackstun Jerry Duane Butz James Larry Carlson Barbara Ann Chartier Ray Stanley Christensen Sharon Anine Christensen Sharlene Ann Churchill Ruth Ann Dine Pamela Sue Fawcett Patricia Ann Friehauf Lewis Wayne Gentry Mary Rita George Helen Lorene Gill Natividad Joseph Guzman Sharon Colleen Hall Martha Marie Harden Joltn Fredrick Harvey Joyoe LaRee Heermann Karen Irene Howlett Patrick Midtcal James Mark N. Kastlcr FACULTY Mr. E. W. Thomson _______ Mr. Thomas l al)y----..... Mrs. Vesper Ha� • Mrs. Eletse Bloom Miss l'atsy CJertge Mr. l'onald Hinton Mr. Franklin Mercer Mr. James Mills Mr Robert Mitchell Mr. Lee Roy Needens Mr. Edward Neill Mr. Donald Price --------- Superintendent ---------------- Principal Mrs. Margaret Queen Mr. Mark Richards Mr. Leland Schants Mr. Re Schweers Mrs. Martha Staby Mrs. Jane Van Dyke Miss Mildred Walters Mr. Erie Wendt Mr. Thomas Woolley Miss Lorraine Young Class Moffo Life is like a picture, so paint it well Class Colors Class Flower Purple and White Mums Mrs. Dean Van Dyke Lilas Opp Lynn Reynolds Class Sponsors Mr. Lee Roy Needens Junior Escorfs Eddie Loose Mike Swinson Mr. John Llndell ... Mr. Donald Mitchell Mr. Raymond Fries Mrs. Grace Jeffers Mr. John Howlett Mr. Robert Wagers BOARD OF EDI,'CATION .... President Vice Preeldent ..—„ Treasurer ..... Secretary ---Truster ----- Trustee Junior Ushers Diana Fries Nancy Stephen Kathy von RJeeen Robin Wankelman John Boyles Vic Fiscus Mike Mitchell David Wagers 40 A. Fox B. Friehauf Junior officers are, from left to right: Mike Tomasini, President: Nancy Stephen, Sec- retary; Lynn Reynolds. Treasurer; and Chuck Gale, Vice President. Mr. Richards, class sponsor Mr. Price, class sponsor N. Arroyo L. Baade T. Bane B. Bassett A. Blum C. Bollig a Jh V J. Boyles N. Brady C. Bramblett C. Brown M. Callen A. Carlson J. Cromwell M. Dine J. Duckworth V. Fiscus K. Fleming G. Florian . ■ i ■■■ 42 C. Gale J. Garcia L. Gentry J. Graves S. Grippin C. Grose B. Hoxworth P. Hulkovich G. Kammerzell E. Knox N. Leach Mr. Schantz, class sponsor Miss Young, class sponsor 43 J. Sears J. Staby N. Stephen M. Swinson M. Tomasini K. Von Riesen D. Wagers T. Waitman R. Wankelman J. Weber T. Wolfe B. Wooldridge A. Palmer C. Pilgrim L. Reynolds D. Richards R. Schomerus J. Scott Not pictured: Linda Burrell, Cheryl Cade, and Karen Vawter At the second meeting of the Junior Class, the following officers were elected: President, Mike Tomasini; Vice President, Chuck Gale; Treasurer, Lynn Reynolds; and Secretary, Nancy Stephen. As usual, the Junior Class had to face a grave problem--raising money to sponsor the Prom. Their money-making projects included the Junior Class play, selling candy during the noon hour, and managing the concession stand at football and basketball games. Meet Me At My Locker was the title of the play, put on November 16, 1962. Twelve members of the class were included in this three-act comedy. The class decided not to sponsor a Junior-Senior Banquet due to the cost. The queen and her attendants were selected by the juniors. It was also decided to make the rule that one person of the couple would have to be a member of the Junior or Senior class, unless they received invitations. The committees for the Prom and their chairmen were as follows: Joel Sears, Chairman of the Prom; Terry Waitman, Chairman of the Theme Selection and Decoration Committee; Nancy Stephen, Chairman of the Orchestra Committee; Diana Nickum, Chairman of the Queen Coronation Committee; Kathy Von Riesen, Chairman of the Invitations Committee; Mike Mitchell, Chairman of the Punch Committee; Stanley Grippin, Chairman of the Miscellaneous Committee. 44 M. Amsberry E. Andersen J. Atkinson D. Axtell L. Bailey J. Watrous A. Baldwin R. Barngrover G. Bolinger J. Borders V R. Bostrom D. Bostron J. Bott M. Callen D. Campbell ■'T D. DeLong R. Fuerst L. Hall 5 V. Garber P. Garrett D. Gilchrist G. Swopes SOPH Places C. Gilliland M. Graham J. Christensen M. Guzman C. Gade B. Hamilton T. Hammer V. Hampsten P. Hoff P. Homeburg W. Mata Float First Miss Patsy Gertge L. Melvin R. Miller L. Mitchell H. Morgan J. Murrow C. Newport J. Nielsen J. Olson D. Pabst J. Krien M. Larsen S. Larsen B. Livengood B. Lumpkin Mr. Eric Wendt J. Maupin ) M. Palmer D. Pedersen A. Pribble S. Reasoner E. Ritchie T. Russell M. Sanders R. Schilling M. Schreiner H. Sharp L. Skinner B. Steen Sophomores elected officers for the 1962-63 school year at their first meeting. They were: Terry Scoby, president; Terry Drahota, vice-president; Tim Chandler, secretary; Jean Watrous, treasurer. A committee was appointed to plan the class Homecom- ing float. The float consisted of a Beetdigger holding a gun aimed at a Bobcat. The cab, back and sides were covered with twisted crepe paper of fall colors, also featured on either side was the float theme Hunt Em Down. The float took the first place ribbon. During the second meeting class dues were set at $1.00 and a committee was appointed to think of money-making projects. Class sponsors were Miss Patsy Gertge and Mr. Eric Wendt. Pictured above is the class float that received M. Wankelman the first Place ribbon’ S. Weiss S. Wheeler G. White M. Williams R. Woodruff V. Kittlemen CLASS OF ’66 Enters BHS President, Tom Harbert; Vice-President, Linda Schilling; Secretary-Treasurer, Shirley Gibson. Sponsors, Miss Walters and Mr. Woolley A. Abram September 21, 1962, the class of '66 held their first class meeting. The freshman class, which is the largest in BHS for the school year 1962-'63, consists of 48 boys and 45 girls. The ninety-three members of the class elected Tom Harbert to the office of president. Linda Schilling as vice-president, and Shirley Gibson was chosen to perform the duties of secretary-treasurer. Dues were set at $1.00, and the activities for the coming year were discussed. The freshmen are traditionally in charge of gathering wood and building the bonfire for the snake dance and pep rally on Homecoming night, and the class of '66 was no exception. The class won third place for their float in the Homecoming Parade. Sponsors for the freshman class are Miss Walters and Mr. Woolley. M. Almeraz L. Anderson P. Baldwin D. Blake E. Borders J. Bott M. Bruhn C. Burback S. Cabrera W. Campbell J. Carlson W. Carlson K. Christensen L. Christensen B. Acosta D. Alexander t m P. County S. Davis C. Deel S. Defenbaugh L. DeHerrera L. Felzien R. Friehauf D. Fuller J. Garrett T. Harbert P. George S. Gibson S. Grooms P. Herman S. Hook R. Horan P. Lebsock D. Leis C. Lively R. Lundgren L. Me Fall T. McGlynn 51 mim P. Pfost S. Patton A. Reiser P. Norwood E. Olson C. Pabst B. Peed J. Nab S. Newlin L. Nincehelser R. Ott F. Mercer C. Miller J. Mohrlang M. Morgan J. Murrow 52 BOTTOM ROW: C. Von Riesen L. Wade K. Wagers R. Weimer L. Wuertley B. Ybarra M. Ybarra NO PHOTOS: D. Cameron J. Garcia J. Gebauer R. Hunt V. Jiminez C. Reich r. J. Strauch J. Sullivan A. Trujillo H. Vickers C. Vickery J. Schilling L. Schilling J. Steyaert L. Stolte DIGGERS Complete Winning Season 6-3 Beetdigger’s First Winning Season Since 1956 Coach Bob Hayes, who is now the head football coach for Brush, has been coaching for Brush for four years. When Coach Hayes is not coaching football, he is the assist- ant coach for basketball, and the head coach for track. Coach Robert Hayes led the Brush Beetdiggers to a winning season of 6 wins and 3 losses. Brush lost three well-played ball games to the Lafayette Bobcats, the Eaton Reds, and the Windsor Wizards. The Beetdig- gers beat all the other conference teams. They in- cluded: the Weld Central Rebels, the Valley-High Vikings, the College High Bulldogs, and the Fort Lupton Bluedevils. Brush also beat two non-confer- ence teams. They were the Akron Ramblers and the Wray Eagles. The Brush Diggers started practice on Saturday, the 25th of August, and turned in their gear on the 26th day of November. 54 Bob Van Dyke L. Halfback Larry Mills R. Halfback Gary Wofford Fullback Larry Skinner Quarterback Marlin Amsberry L. End Pat James R. Guard Jerry Awmiller L. Guard John Harvey L. Tackle Mike Tomasini Center Jerry Graves R. Tackle 55 Mike Swede Swinson fin- ished out the season at full- back for first team fullback Gary Wofford, after Wofford hurt his knee. Mike is a Junior this year. Larry Mills picks up yardage as a fine block is put on by John Harvey. Top Row, L. to R.: Mgr. M. Schreiner, V. Fiscus, R. Christensen, T. Scoby, M. Kastler, T. Chandler, B. Howlett, L. Nincehelser, M. Mor- gan, T. Drahota, L. Gentry, L. Christensen. Bottom Row, L. to R.: D. Bostrom, T. Harbert, D. Osborn, L. Baade, D. Wagers, M. Mitchell, R. Hendricks. Fullback Gary Wofford stiff-arms a Bluedevil defender in the game against Fort Lupton. Quarterback L. Skinner shows the power of a quarterback as he runs through Lafayette's strong second- ary defense. 56 Records Fall to DIGGER CAGEMEN B. Smith B. VanDyke J. Armstrong Coach Needens M. Swinson Coach Lee Roy Needens led the Brush Beetdiggers to their second con- secutive undefeated season in Tri- Valley conference play, and an 18-0 all season record. At the end of con- ference play the Diggers held the rec- ord in Colorado for the most consecu- tive wins with 39 straight. The team will lose six seniors because of gradu- ation: B. Smith, J. Armstrong, L. Mills, B. VanDyke, F. D. Stoops, and G. Wofford. L. Skinner and M. Swinson will be the only returning starters from last year’s team. With six returning boys from last year's team and a fine B Squad the Diggers' hopes of having another fine season in 1963-64 are very probable. L. Mills L. Skinner 57 T. Chandler B. Howlett G. Wofford M. Amsberry L. Skinner hits lay-up. F. D. Stoops Above: J. Armstrong des- perately fights for a loose ball. T. Wolfe Front Row, L. to R.: L. Loose, T. Harbert, T. Guzman, M. Lally, K. Wagers, J. Krien, T. Scoby, G. White, Mgr. R. Schilling. Back Row, L. to R.: D. Alexander. A. Rieser, B. Livengood, A. Palmer, J. Boyles. S. Davis, J. Sears. T. Drahota, J. Graves, M. Morgan. Above: I. Graves goes high for a rebound. F. D. Stoops takes swing to protect the ball. B. Smith flies high for another score. L. Skinner and F. D. Stoops fight for a jump ball. 59 WRESTLERS Place Third at District Brush's wrestling squad came through the 62-63 season with a record of four wins, eight losses and one tie. Brush had four returning lettermen and lettered several others: Larry Hall, Fred Mercer, Mike Mitchell, Denny Bostron, and Butch Awmiller. Brush's returning lettermen for next year are Vic Fiscus, Mike Mitchell, Larry Hall, Fred Mercer, Mike Tomasini, Stan Grippin, and Denny Bostron. District was held at Holyoke with seven teams partici- pating; they were Brush, Wray, Yuma, Holyoke, Arick- eree, Burlington, and Akron. Wray placed first with 99 points, Yuma was second with 70 points and Brush was third with 64 points. Denny Bostron blocks takedown attempt of Hackel man of La Porte. Denny won 9-8. Jerry Butz, Brush's 103 pounder, is breaking down L. Conklin, who Jerry decisioned 6-0. Brush was represented at the state wres- tling tournaments by three wrestlers, (L. to R.) Butch Awmiller, Mike Tomasini and Stan Grippin. Butch wrestled in the 165 lb. class, Mike wrestled Hvy. and Stan Grippin wrestled in the 154 lb. class. Mike and Stan will be seniors for the 1963-64 wrestling season. The wrestling squad will have a very expe- rienced team next year. Adam Blum. Brush’s 138 pounder, is attempting to pin Heustis. Adam de- cisioned the La Porte wrestler 5-0. M. Mitchell J. Butz V. Fiscus M. Meier D. Bostron S. Grippin J. Awmiller P. James 61 Top Row, L. to R.: A. Baldwin, W. Campbell, L. Nincehelser, H. Sullivan, A. Abram, S. Church. Bottom Row: P. Baldwin, R. Morse. J. Bott, J. Olson, M. Al- merez, D. Wagers. M. Tomasini Brush sent three wrestlers: Mike Tomasini, Stan Grippin, and Butch Awmiller, to the state tournaments. Stan Grippin placed third and Mike placed first. Mike's first match was with Steve Oakley of Lafayette; Mike won 8-1. Mike had to go into an overtime with Monks, whom he beat 1-0. Mike pinned Bill Hannigan of Swink in 3:36. Mike decisioned Jim Carver, the former state champ by a score of 4-2. Coach Stotle Mike Mitchell attempts to gain top position on B. Conklin of La Porte. Mike won 11-3. Stan Grippin is switching on Hart of La Porte, whom Stan decisioned 7-2. 62 Take Sixth Straight Conference Meet Gary Wofford finishes well ahead of the rest of the pack, as he hits the tape to win the 880 yard dash. Mike Tomasini puts everything into the discus to set a new rec- ord. Mike also won the shot put. Brush retained its conference championship, defeating its nearest opponent Windsor. 59 to 50 in the district track meet held in Greeley on the 6th day of May. This was the sixth straight championship for the Beetdiggers. Coach Hays, who has coached the Diggers to the last four championships, made this year a success with this victory. Pictured above is Bob Smith winning the low hurdles. Bob also won the high hurdles, and high jump. To the left is F. D. Stoops. Jim Armstrong prepares to start Brush’s mile relay team. DIGGERS Place Second at State F. D. Stoops High and Low hurdles. B. Smith High and Low hurdles Also high jump and the broad jump. R. Christensen 440 and mile relay. Coach Hays Rifle fought off a late surge by Brush to take the State track championship away from defending champs Brush. Mike Tomasini won both shot and dis- cus. Bob Smith won the high jump, placed third in the high hurdles, and fourth in the broad jump. F. D. Stoops ran fourth in the low hurdles, and Brush's 880-yard relay team placed fifth, to round-out the points for Brush. J. Carlson 100-yard dash. Al- so the 880 yard relay M. Tomasini Shot and Discus. G. Wofford Open 440, 880, and mile relay. 64 Prospects for 6th District Championship M. Morgan 100-yard dash and 220 yard dash. R. Morse Mile run. Larry Skinner Hurdles and the mile relay. The boys on this page are all underclass- men, and should present fine potential for next year’s squad. There will be nine lettermen returning. S. Church Mgr. V. Kittle man Mgr. 65 Lewis Gentry (cf) Earl Black (p,3b) Coach LeeRoy Needens 1963 BASEBALL RECORD Brush 9 Weld Central 7 Brush 1 Ft. Morgan 1 Brush 0 Sterling 3 Brush 6 Eaton 5 Brush 2 Valley Hi 9 Brush 6 Ft. Lupton 5 Brush 2 College Hi 9 Nate Guzman (ss) j0hn Boyles (rf) Larry Mills (p,3b) Jerry Awmiller (If) Marlin Amsberry (lb) 66 BASEBALL Team Records 3-3-1 Top Row, L. to R.: Managers, Dwight Cameron, Joe Bott, Perry Baldwin, John Harvey, Mark Kastler, Bryan Howlett, Tim Chandler, Don Alexan- der, Terry Bane, Larry Nin- cehelser. Bottom Row, L. to R.: Gene Swopes, Ronnie Miller, Emmett Miller, Tim McGlyn, and Terry Scoby. Lewis Gentry (above) and John Boyles (left) show their batting styles. Jerry Awmiller steals third (above), then prances home for a run against Weld Central (below). Larry Mills, starting pitcher, shows determina tion while hurling for the Diggers. 67 Earl Black (left), comes into home standing up but Lewis Gentry (below) slides into home while Weld Central's catcher and umpire look on. (Above) Coach Needens and catcher Bob Van Dyke hold summit meet- ing at third. Nate Guzman comes into third standing up as Coach Needens(30) gives him the stand-up sign. Brush won the game 9-7. Nate Guzman (left) slides safely into second against Weld Central. 68 1962 Homecoming began with the bonfire which was held on October 4, at the fairgrounds. HOMECOMING Celebrated The bonfire, a parade, and a downtown assembly were first on the agenda for the Homecoming. Wood for the fire was gathered by the class of 1966, and Reu- benetta Ickes made the dummy. The parade consisted of floats from the classes .and clubs, the pep club, and both the high school and grade school bands. Ar- riving downtown, cheerleaders led the pep club in some cheers, Homecoming 1962 appeared to be a large success. The snake-dance and bonfire had a major turnout, and so did the game. After the annual parade, winning floats were announced. After the game, celebrations were saddened by a defeat for Brush, but all were revived by the time the dance started. During the inter- mission, Queen Sue Osborn was officially crowned, and the Queen Attendants were intro- duced. They were Karen Howlett, Sharon Tay- lor, and Bonnie Sandoz. Cheerleaders (left to right) Bonnie Sandoz, Karen Howlett, Judy Olson, and Sue Osborn led the pepsters in cheers at the downtown assembly. Pep Club girls journey to the downtown as- sembly in the Homecoming Parade. At left L. Hall rides the Class of 1965's winning float. Page sponsored by KRUEGER’S DRIVEIN in Traditional Fashion Queen candidates were introduced, and the winning float announced. Brush Beetdiggers played host to the Lafayette Bobcats that evening, and during intermission Captain Butch Awmiller crowned Sue Osborn Homecoming Queen. At the after-game dance, Mark Kastler crowned Sue with the traditional kiss. Minutes before the half time, the queen candidates await the results. They are (left to right) Sue Osborn, Sharon Taylor, Bonnie Sandoz and Karen Howlett. Butch Awmiller escorts Home- coming Queen, Sue Osborn, off the field. Bob Smith Crowned MR. BEETDIGGER Mr. Beetdigger receives the traditional kiss. Bob Smith. Mr. Beetdigger for the 1962-63 school year, was crowned by head cheerleader, Karen Howlett at the annual Sweetheart Dance, held February 2. Bob Van Dyke and F. D. Stoops were honored as the rest of the King's court. Sponsored by EAVES' JEWELRY The decorations committee was headed by Sharon Shaw- cross. The theme, Moonlight and Roses was carried out in the decorations. Mr. Beetdigger's throne and the band, the Chessmen from Denver, filled the west end of the dance floor, and a garden scene with a fountain decorated the gym's east end. A false wall of streamers and rose trellises, adorned with pink, white, and red roses, enclosed the dance area. Refreshments were furnished by the sponsors of the dance, the members of the B.H.S. Pep Club. Members of the Moth- er's Council chaperoned the dance. Football player, baseball player, track man, and basket- ball player Bob Smith, was chosen Mr. Beetdigger by the Pep Club. He was chosen on the basis of athletic participa- tion, good sportsmanship, and general character. Patricia Lebsock and Larry Mills enjoy dancing to the music of the Lamplighters. Seniors were honored at the 1962-63 Junior-Senior Prom on May 11. No banquet was held this year, in order to focus more attention on the dance. Music for the Prom was pro- vided by a seven-piece band, The Lamplighters. Juniors decorated the recrea- tion room using Came lot as their theme. Decorations were mostly blue; a mural picturing a castle was at one end of the room, and the thrones were at the opposite end. Coats of Arms were placed on the walls. Tommy Linker and Barbara Steen were among those having fun at the Prom. 74 Gary Wofford and Sue Osborn are seen here jig-twisting. John Boyles and Maureen Ruby try the refreshments. Bonnie Sandoz Chosen QUEEN Mike Tomasini, Junior Class President, lead the grand march (right). He then opened a sealed envelope containing the names of the junior attendant, Robin Wankelman, the senior attendant, Karen Howlett, and the Prom Queen, Bonnie Sandoz. After escorting the girls to their thrones, Mike officially honored them by tapping each one on the shoulder with a sword, and crowning them. Following the traditional kiss. Mike and Bonnie danced together in the spotlight dance; the attendants and their escorts joined them. Mike Tomasini chooses Bonnie Sandoz from the an- xiously-awaiting crowd. Attendants, Karen Howlett and Robin Wankelman. Juniors Host Annual PROM Dancing, left to right, are: Lynn Reynolds, David Wagers; Maureen Ruby, John Boyles; Pam Meier, and Mark Kastler. (left)- Students enjoy dancing to a slow number. Tired of dancing for the moment, a few attending the Prom take time out to watch the others for awhile. 76 Students show their skills at jig twisting, above, and below. Lilas Opp and Bob VanDyke were crowned queen and king at the third annual St. Patrick's Day Dance. Each class selected one boy and one girl, making eight candidates. A week before the dance the candidates were li- mited to one boy and one girl by paying a penny for each vote casted. All votes were donated to UNICEF. Other candidates were Patricia Lebsock, Tom Harbert, Marianne Palmer, Bryan Howlett, Mike Swinson and Bonnie Sandoz. Voting was held during noon hour and after school. Those in charge were Mary Ann Callen and Carolyn Brown. Annual ST. PATRICK’S DANCE Celebrated at B.H.S. Victor Garber was in charge of the decora tions and Pam Fawcett the food. ’’Erin Go Braugh” meaning Ireland Forever was a suit able theme. Students enjoy music of the Imperials 77 CLASS OF '64 Presents This years’ Junior class presented Meet Me At My Locker, by Hal O. Kesler, on November 16. The story takes place in an old abandoned storage room where twelve students, six boys and six girls, had been assigned lockers. The girls, after finding out how many boys there were, decided to make the room into a club, the Hammermocker Hammer lockers, for steady couples who had lockers there. Above. Grainger Kantwell denies stealing Ida Shirk's ticket money while Ida Shirk, Connie James, and Stretch Vanoosey look on. Gary Kaplan explains to Mooch Mathis that he lent Grainger Kantwell five dollars, which was from the Science Club Treasurer, and that Kant had given him a watch for interest. Cast and crew for Meet Me at My Locker are (back row, left to right) M. Mitchell, L. Baade, K. Von Riesen, J. Staby, D. Wagers, C. Brown, J. Graves, D. Fries, K. Reynolds, D. Nickum, J. Scott, J. Sears, (on floor); R. Morse, E. Loose, and J. Duckworth. Mrs. Bloom directed it, and Miss Young acted as prompter. R. Schomerus handled props, and E. Miller was Business Manager. Meet Me at My Locker” Trouble developed when Roger Ives, Lyle Baade, made it known that he never would go steady. After a time, Roger and Peggy Landes, Lynn Reynolds, started going steady and all was well for the club for a time. Then Ida Shirk, Diana Fries, came up missing five dollars, which Grainger Kantwell, Jerry Graves, was accused of stealing. The play finally ended when Jerry was proven not guilty, and he and Phylis Hughes, Carolyn Brown, started going steady. Before the play started , Lilas Opp and Cheryl Grose sang Meet Me At My Locker. Tryouts for the play were held on October eighth and ninth, and the cast was announced on the tenth. During intermission, Judy Scott and Mike Mit- chell gave Mrs. Bloom and Miss Young gifts of ap- preciation which the cast had bought. Music between the acts was furnished by the Brush High swing band under the direction of Mr. Hinton and Mr. Price. The group also entertained between acts. Others in the play included Judy Scott as Blanche Malooley, Kathy Von Riesen and Norma Hendricks, Diana Nickum as Connie James, Mike Mitchell as Rush Noonin, Joel Sears as Strecth Vanoosey, and John Staby as Mooch Mathis. The entire cast expressed joy in working on the play, and with Mrs. Bloom. Mrs. Bloom also stated that she enjoyed working with the cast, and that it was the best cast she had ever worked with. 79 The students were played by (L. to R.) Gary Wofford, Pa- The teachers were played by (L. to R.) Sharon Shawcross, Mike tricia lebsock, Larry Skinner, Lilas Opp, Bonnie Sandoz, Mitchell, Terry Scoby, Carolyn Brown, Diana Nickum, Sharon Helen Gill and Tom Linker. Christensen and Joel Sears. 80 Tom Linker explains how the money from the play was stolen. Gary Wofford tries to get out of his dress while Lilas Opp and Bonnie Sandoz look on. No More Homework was put on by a cast of 17, two stage crew, three property managers, one sound effects man, two prompters. Miss Young and Diana Fries and Mrs. Bloom, director. David Wagers and Lyle Baade (seated) were the stage crew, Kathy Von Riesen and Diana Fries were property mistresses and Lyle Scott was sound effects manager. No More Homework” Is Presented by THESPIANS Sponsored By WEST SIDE GROCERY Bonnie Herrman attempts to get her bucket back from Jerry Butz. 81 Seniors Present CHRISTMAS PLAY Under the direction of Mrs. Eleise Bloom and Miss Lorraine Young, the Christmas play was presented by a cast composed entirely of Seniors. It was entitled, The Shepherds’ Star and was written by Janet Katherine Smjth. The presentation told the story of the birth of Christ and had a tape recorded musical background. Above are the angels, Mary, Joseph; (1. to r.) Pam Fawcett, Kyla Woodruff, Barbara Chartier, Linda Marietta, Bonnie Sandoz, Sue Osborn, John Sears, Glenda Swopes, Helen Gill, and Karen Howlett. At the left are the stage crew. They were Lyle Scott, Jim Armstrong, Lewis Gentry, and Jim Axtell. Pictured above are the shep- herds: (1. tor.) Larry Mills. Pat James, Ray Christensen, Jim Carlson, Mark Kastler, Jerry Butz, Tom Linker, and Bob Van Dyke. Left to right are: Gary Woffard, Jim Armstrong, F. D. Stoops, John Sears, and Sue Osborn. PEP CLUB Boosts School Morale SENIORS: S. Churchill, S. Christensen, P. Fawcett, M. George, H. Gill, S. Hall, J. Heermann, S. Knight, C. Madsen, L. Marietta, P. Meier, J. Parkin, S. Shawcross, G. Swopes, S. Taylor, S. Vondy, K. Woodruff. JUNIORS: N. Arroyo, J. Atkinson, B. Bassett, N. Brady, C. Bramblett, C. Brown, M. Callen, J. Cromwell, K. Fleming, D. Fries, R. Fuerst, C. Grose, B. Hoxworth, N. Leach, D. Nickum, L. Nincehelser, L. Opp, L. Reynolds, D. Richards, R. Schomerus, J. Scott, K. Von Reisen, T. Waitman, R. Wankelman. SOPHOMORES: E. Andersen, L. Bailey, G. Bo- linger, J. Borders, J. Christensen, B. Crouch, D. DeLong, C. Gade, P. Garrett, M. Graham, S. Green, A. Guzman, B. Hamilton, T. Hammer, L. Hellyer, P. Hoff, P. Homeburg, J. Hunt, S. Larsen, J. Maupin, L. Mitchell, J. Murrow, J. Neilsen, D. Pabst, M. Palmer, D. Pedersen, S. Reasoner, E. Ritchie, M. Sanders, B. Steen, S. Uhlenhopp, P. Vodehnal, P. Waitman, M. Wan- kelman, J. Watrous, M. Williams. FRESHMEN: C. Bane, C. Burback, K. Christensen, P. County, C. Deel, S. Gibson, P. Herman, B. Herrmann, S. Hook, B. Huhman, R. Ickes, M. Karpe, C. Lapp, L. McFall, C. Miller, J. Mohrlang, J. Murrow, P. Norwood, P. Pfost, J. Schilling, L. Schilling, M. Ruby, L. Stolte, J. Sullivan, C. Von Riesen, L. Wuertley. Officers and senior cheerleaders for the 1962-63 school year were elected in the spring. They were announced at the annual banquet on May 15. 1962. This year's Pep Club numbered 114 as compared to 100 the previous year. February 2, the Pep Club sponsored the annual Sweet- heart Dance with Moonlight and Roses as the theme. Head Cheerleader. Karen Howlett, crowned Bob Smith Mr. Beetdigger. He was presented a trophy cup and his name was engraved on the Mr. Beetdigger plaque, which is on display outside the door of the main office. The Pep Club also sold Brush banners, pep club pins and ribbons, and megaphones as a money making project. As a group the club did its part to boost the BHS teams during the athletic seasons. Complete coverage of Sweetheart Dance on pages 92-93. The Senior cheerleaders from left to right were: Bonnie Sandoz, Judy Olson, Karen Howlett (head cheerleader), and Sue Osborn. At the right are the Junior cheerleaders for the 1962-63 school year. From left to right they were: Blaine Olson, Pat Lebsock, Ruthie Bostrom (head cheerleader), and Harriett Morgan. Pictured above are the 1962-63 officers. They were: Patty Friehauf, Pres.; Nancy Stephens, Vice-Pres.; Barbara Chartier, Treas.; Eunice Kolman, Sec.; and Mrs. Queen, Sponsor. B-CLUB Forms Con Eliminates Initia Pictured at left are the officers and their sponsors. Sponsors are: Coach Bob Hays and Coach LeeRoy Needens. Officers are: (Left to right) J erry Aw- miller, Sergeant of Arms; Ray Christensen, Secre- tary-Treasurer; John Sears, Vice-President; and Bob Van Dyke, President. Pictured below are the B-Club members. Front row, left to right: Joel Sears. F. D. Stoops. Roger Morse, Larry Mills, Jerry Butz, and Mark Kastler. Back row: Mike Tomasini, Bob Smith, Vic Fiscus. Gary Wofford, Marlin Amsberry, Pat James, Larry Leis, and John Harvey. EATON nTON A CENTRAL Members of B-Club have been very ac- tive this year. They have done such things as sold advertisements for programs, spon- sored dances and this year they sponsored the Harlem Clowns. The Clowns played the Jack Boxer and Son's team on February 7. An activity such as this usually brings in a great deal of money , so the B-Club benefited from this. Some of the meetings held during the months of January and February dealt with such things as writing a constitution. The members felt that the club should have one written up since, up until now, they haven't had one. Another thing was that the mem- bers thought of dropping the annual initia- tion which has aroused some ctiticism. In- stead of the initiation, the members of B- Club and the candidates would hold a for- mal banquet and dance. 86 stitution tion. After the dinner was served and eaten the new members were formally brought into the club. The entertainment would be the dance. At the present time there are fourteen members of B-Club. The officers consists of a president, vice-president, secretary-treas- urer, and sergeant-of-arms. Tom Harbert and Don Osborn are shown on clean up duty. B-Club members enjoy coffee after the main course. 87 HONOR SOCIETY Numbers 45 Junior Honor Society boys are Back Row, L. to R.: L. Baade, J. Staby, J. Graves, C. Gale, L. Skinner, B. Livengood. Front Row: L. to R.: T. Scoby, T. Chandler, P. George, J. Steyart, and T. Harbert. Members not shown are: T. Drahota, P. Hulko- vich, J. Sears, D. Wagers, and J. Butz. Senior Honor Society Members are Back Row, L. to R.: J. Graves, J. Staby, C. Gale, S. Osborn, L. Baade, B. Sandoz, C. Brown, P. Fawcett, P. Meier, B. Chartier, and K. Howlett. Members not shown are L. Scott, M. Kastler, and E. Miller. Junior Honor Society girls are Back Row, L. to R.: J. Wat- rous, B. Sandoz, E. Kolman, K. Christensen, K. VonRiesen, C. Madsen, B. Chartier, S. Hook, B. Herrmann, J. Scott, E. Andersen, P. Lebsock, K. Howlett, D. Richards, C. Von Riesen, P. Meier, P. Vodeh- nal, W. Mata, J. Nielsen, J. Murrow, and M. Palmer. 88 Sponsored By CARPET CENTER FUTURE HOMEMAKERS Spend a Busy Year Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Andrew Staby the Future Homemakers of America, who numbered 17, spent another busy year. To make money the girls sold meat cookbooks and candy. On September 13, the members held a party where they had a scavenger hunt and played an assortment of games. At right are Sharon Hall, pres.; Sharyl Vondy, treas.; Sharon Christensen, sec.; and Sue Osborn, vice pres. At left are Audrey Carlson, degree chair- man; Phyllis Carlson, recreation leader; Barbara Hamilton, historian; Sherry New- lin, parliamentarian; and Betty Crouch, reporter. At right are shown pictures from the pot luck supper which was held in the fall. The sup- per was held for initiation, and the girls mothers were invited. Some of the different activities on the agenda for the year were sending money to the training school in Grand Junction, sending money to the Save the Children Program, making room decorations and running errands for the people at the Old Folks Home. Sponsored By VOGUE 89 President Jim Axtell Vice-President Stan Grippin BRUSH FFA in State Pictured above are: Larry Anderson, Larry Vickers, Bruce Bass, Den- nis Bostron, Jerry Carlson, Dennis Fuller, Steve Grooms, Larry Hall, Larry Johnson, Alvin Knox, Don Osborn, Steve Patton, Jim Steyaert, Darwin Tuttle, Larry Wade. Richie Weimer, Gary White, Don Axtell, George Kammerzell, Earl Knox, James Duckworth, Stan Grippin, Jim Newlin, Don Strauch, Tom Wolfe, James Axtell, Dayton Middlemist, Ray Christensen, Paul Hulkovich, Bill Wooldrige. Treasurer Dayton Middlemist Many students who take vocational agriculture in high school benefit from the extra help in later years of life. During the year, members of the FFA take part in many varied activities. Through the summer students take part in exhibiting live- stock and farm crop projects at local county fairs and the state fair held each year! During the 1962-63 term, members of the Brush Chapter placed well in many fields at the state judging contest which is held at CSU in Fort Collins. Again the students of the Chapter have bought feeder cattle for a Chapter proj- ect. Mr. Richards thinks that the boys will benefit from the experience in buying, feeding, and selling. Members keep accurate records on cost of gain per pound and figure an estimated profit. Advisor Secretary Reporter Sentinel 90 Mr. Richards Larry Vickers Tom Wolfe Paul Hulkovich Wins Awards Judging Contest Tom Wolfe, left, and Dayton Middle - mist, right, display awards won at a judging contest held in Ft. Collins. Greenhand Initiation Supper was one of the first important annual events of the F.F.A. Through the winter members takd care of stock, plan ahead for shows which will be held in the spring and usually attend the National Western Stock Show in Denver each year. When spring comes the members get their stock ready to show at the spring fairs. During the summer students attend sum- mer shows and take care of their crops. If the students have good crops they may show them at county fairs. By this time fall shows are in full swing and the members enter many items. Soon winter arrives and the entire cycle is repeated with aims to improve the quality of livestock and crops. Eldon Weiss, center, demonstrates sheep shearing to members of F.F.A. (Eldon is an honorary member) Bill Wooldridge, left, and Stan Grippin, right, show a registered Hampshire ram. 91 FTA Ends Second Year Pictured at the left are the officers for the year. L. to R.: Diana Nickum, historian; Lyle Baade, treasurer; Bonnie Sandoz, presi- dent; Barbara Chartier, secretary; Mr. Neill, sponsor; and Larry Mills, vice-president. Anna C. Petteys' division of the Future Teachers of America completed its second year during the 62-63 school term. Sponsored by Mr. Neill, the club is for the benefit of students who are interested in teaching as a career. Since its debut in 1961, the club has gained membership. It now has 19 members. The members spent several days observing and teaching on the grade levels that interested them. The F.T.A. sponsored a banquet at the end of the year at the Colonial Restaurant. Members of the F.T.A. in the 1962-63 year are pictured above. They were: Lyle Baade, Carol Bramblett, Carolyn Brown, Mary Ann Callen. Barbara Chartier. Sharlene Churchill. Mary George, Cheryl Grose, Karen Howlett. Nancy Leach, Larry Leis, Cheryl Madsen, Pam Meier, Larry Mills, Diana Nickum, Bonnie Sandoz, Rosie Schomrus, Judy Scott, and Glenda Swopes. 92 At the right Bonnie Sandoz, local presi- dent and state par- liamentarian of F.T. A. , presents Mr Neill a gift from the club. Above Pam Meier lights the candles before the formal initiation of new officers. Mr. Lally, at the left, is giving a talk on his exper iences as a teacher. The members above are shown enjoying the evening's meal. The invited guests, pictured below, were IR CLUB Spends Twenty-one members of the International Relations Club spent a very busy year in 1962-63. They attended three major conferences, hosted two banquets, and held two dances. At the International Banquet, members of the club brought dishes from the countries which they represented. The school board and faculty were invited to the banquet, and Mrs. Maria Parez gave a talk on her native country of Cuba. Members of the club posed in their native costumes, in area blocs. At the banquet each member told what country he represented. The meal was served in a cafeteria style so that all who attended could sample each of the foreign foods. At top: New officers for 1963-64 are Chuck Gale, President; Victor Garber, Vice Presi- dent; CHSAUN Representative. Jean Murrow, Program Chairman , John Staby; Secretary, Bonnie Bassett; and Diana Nickum, Treasurer, re-elect. Above; This year's officers were John Staby, President; Rosie Schomerus, Vice President; Program Chairman, Victor Garber; Secretary, Jean Watrous; Diana Nickum, Treasurer; and Mary Ann Callen, CHSAUN Representative. At left: Members of the club enjoy the all member banquet and program held April 30. Busy Year New officers were announced at the all member banquet held in April. Chuck Gale gave a talk on the year's events. The conferences were the DU World Affairs Con- ference in November, and the CSC Model UN and the CU World Affairs Conference in March. The dances were an after-game dance and the an- nual St. Patrick's Day Dance. At right: Members for this year included Phyliss Vodehnal, Pamela Fawcett, Nancy Leach, Sandra Green, Patricia Leb- sock, Mike Meier, Coleen Gade, Pamela Meier, Judy Scott, Julie Neilson, Jean Murrow, and Charles Gale. The members finished out the year by having a farewell party for Mr. Mills, the club's sponsor, who won't be back next year. ___2 RADIO CLUB Ends Eleventh Year Pictured at left, is Mr. Schweers, who has been head of the radio club for the past eleven years. Mr. Schweers is also head of the math department. He teaches Plane Geometry, Algebra II, and Solid and Trig. Mr. Schweers has been part of the Brush school system for the past twenty-six years. Mr. Schweers is a member of the Amateur Radio Association. Photo at right shows two of the four members of radio club, Paula Wait man and Charles Bollig trying to make contact with any one of the many members of the Amateur Radio Club. Emmett Miller and Jerry Carlson practice taking down code as it comes over the newly purchased novice re- ceiver. Equipment for the radio club is bought by the club itself by the selling of book covers, and conces- sion sales. THESPIANS Number 31 Members of Thespians for the 1962-63 school year included J. Awmiller, L. Baade, C. Brown, M. Callen, S. Christensen, P. Fawcett, P, Friehauf, D. Fries, H. Gill, J. Graves, K. How- lett, P. James, M. Kastler, P. Meier, L. Mills, M. Mitchell, D. Nickum, S. Osborn, L. Rey- nolds, B. Sandoz, J. Scott, L. Scott, J. Staby, G. Swopes, K. Von Riesen, D. Wagers, R. Wan- kelman, G. Wofford, K. Woodruff, S. Shawcross, B. VanDyke. Annual projects of the Thespians were the Thespian banquet in the spring, attending the workshop in Greeley in the fall, and electing an Outstanding Thespian. The Thespians also as- sisted in the production of the Junior Class Play, the All-School Play, and the Christmas Pageant. The group made a trip to Denver to see Cin- erama March 19. Pictured at left are: Mrs. Bloom, sponsor; Miss Young, co-sponsor; Kyla Woodruff, historian; Gary Wofford, president; Pam Meier, vice-president; Glenda Swopes, treasurer. 97 COUNCIL Continues Main Projects Student Council Officers from left to right are secretary- treasurer, Ellen Andersen; Business Manager, Pam Meier; Vice President, Karen How- lett; and President, Mark Kastler. Student Council had a busy year as their main projects were carried on. The first project was the organization for Homecoming. The council members were given the task of organizing the parade and decorating for the dance. The theme of the dance was Indian Summer. The second major project was preparing for Christmas. Some of the members helped the Ag department set up the nativity outside the Gymna- sium-Auditorium. Also, the council members purchased the Christmas tree and decorated Freshman and Senior Represen- tatives are left to right, Karen Howlett, Pam Meier, Pam Fawcett, Cheryl Madsen, Bon- nie Sandoz, Mark Kastler, Tom Linker, Larry Mills, and Tom Harbert. it. The members decorated the halls and put on a short skit before the Christmas vacation. The last major chore for the council was to select stu- dents of the month and present them with their pins. Junior and Sophomore representatives are left to right. Dian Delong, Ellen Andersen, Bill Wool- dridge, Sherry Larsen, Den Bostron. Dencia Pedersen, and Larry Skinner. Participating in tree decora- ting are Larry Mills, Cheryl Madsen, Pam Fawcett and Dencia Pedersen. Mrs. VanDyke-sponsor «w Pam Fawcett attempts to get a better view. SADIE HAWKINS WEEK Is a Ragged Success The Student Council of B.H.S. sponsored the 4th annual Sadie Hawkins Week. The activities began Wednesday, March 24th with a slave auc- tion. All girls were entitled to bid up to $.50 on a number and con- sequently the highest bidder received the boy who matched the number. All slaves were volunteers from the class of 63 and were auc- tioned off by Mr. Mitchell. Linda Mitchell returns after paying for her slave. All slaves work hard, even though there was a limit of six books. On Wednesday, March 24, the auditorium was packed with prospective buyers and on-lookers. Nancy Stephen poses for her picture. Paula Waitman finds that seeing is fairly difficult. Cheryl Madsen is all bows and freckles on Rag Day. Freckles, spots, and a droopy bow highlight Jean Maupin's outfit. Tommy Linker, the Robin Hood of B.H.S. Pat Carter relaxes after a hard day at school. Eunice Kolman smiles as Mr. Woolley snaps her picture. 101 Ruthie Bostrom and Gay Bolinger talk outside the main building. Bryan Howlett shoots peas at pedestrians. Betty Hoxworth takes time out to rest. RAG DAY Successful Lynn Bailey, Dencia Peder- sen and Har- riet Morgan demonstrate the proper way to skate. Shari stops for repairs. On Friday, March 29th, the final day of Sadie Hawkins week took place. Everyone dressed in rags or something which closely re- sembled rags. The regular class routine was followed throughout the entire day. A dance climaxed the week. This began at 8:07 p. m. and was over at 11:14 p.m. Ad- mission was free as proceeds from the slave auction provided the needed finances. 102 Stilts and barrels amuse B.H.S. students during the noon hour. Climaxes Week Terry Waitman and Dean Campbell were chosen as Daisy Mae. and Li 1 Abner at the annual Sadie Hawkins dance which was held March 29th. Tin can snatcher at work. J.T. Couples socialize between dance numbers. 103 Mike Swinson helps John Harvey put up Mike's cam- paign poster. Mike is the student council president for 1963-64. Terry Scoby was elected the business manager for 1963-64. 84 0 of the students voting is a new record for Brush High. 88 0 of the seniors voted. 82of the juniors voted, 87°Jo of the freshmen voted, and 19°Jo of the sophomores voted. So«Ks Are Too Gdosjy 1 Socks ft re Too Drear M fire too Sporzg Tnd Ninons fire Too Sheer hJeed ft Sock Thai's Witty Writing is cleaf Sock holl do Ker duty fis SEC, next year j°BS t W T-0 L E Patricia Lebsock was voted Brush High Student Council Secretary. 84% Vote for Student Council Officers Shown is Larry Skinner’s campaign poster. Larry was elected student council vice-president. Eddie Loose, Joel Sears, and David Wagers were presidential nominees. The nominees for vice-presi- dent were Lynn Reynolds. Jerry Graves, and Jean Wat- rous. Running for business manager were Ellen An- derson, Emmett Miller, and Phyllis Vodehnal. Sec- retary nominees were Bonnie Herrman, Jean Murrow, and Cynthia VonReisen. Next year's student officers are (L. to R.) are Terry Sco- by, business manager; Patri- cia Lebsock, secretary; Larry Skinner, vice-president; and Mike Swinson, president. At left is Mark Kastler, last year's president of the Brush Student Council, who was the master of ceremonies for the elections. Charles Gale, who was the cam- paign manager for Lynn Reynolds, is telling BHS students why she would be a good business manager. Pictured at right is Joel Sears' campaign poster. Coach Needens is marking his ballot for whom he thinks will be the best officers. Pictured at left is Lynn Reynolds' poster. Lynn was running for vice- president. Sharon Shawcross is giving a cam- paign speech for Phyllis Vodehnal. Alan Palmer is shown placing his ballot in the ballot box during the stu dent elections. Honored SCHOLARS Receive Awards October 1962 Bob VanDyke and Sue Osborn December 1962 Larry Skinner and Barbara Chartier 106 Sixteen students were elected during the 1962-63 school year as Students of the Month. These students were selected on the basis of outstanding achievement in a particular field. November 1962 Mark Kastler January 1963 F. D. Stoops and Bonnie Sandoz Council Elects STUDENTS OF THE MONTH February 1963 Students of the Month are elected by the Student Council after the representatives have submitted several nominees' names. March 1963 Larry Mills and Pam Fawcett May 1963 Bob Smith and Karen Howlett Pat James and Pam Meier John Sears and Sharon Shawcross Joyce Heermann Hollywood Beauty College Nate Guzman Jack Pettys Joslin-Needham Award Honor Scholarship to NJC Mark Kastler American Legion Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Student Council Award Boetcher Scholarship Larry Leis Sousa Music Award Gary Wofford Best Thespian Mechanical Arts Award Lyle Scott American Legion Regent's C.U. AWARDS Cheryl Madsen Gustavus-Adolphus Jim Carlson Danforth Award Girls' State Carolyn Brown Judy Scott Kathy Von Riesen (Alternate) Diana Nickum (Alternate) Barbara Chartier Commercial Dept. Award Business Professional Women's Club Pat James Jack Pettys Joslin-Needhams Award Colorado School Sharon Shawcross Outstanding Senior band member Joint Honor Gates Gary Vodehnal Joint Honor of Mines Scholarship P.E.O. Boys' State Charles Gale John Staby Jerry Graves (Alternate) Pam Meier P.T.A. Presentation Patty Friehauf Danforth Award Bob Smith Outstanding Senior Athlete Bonnie Sandoz Sue Osborn Home Ec. Babe Ruth Sportsmanship D.A.R. Good Citizen Award Judy Olson Americana Beauty College Glenda Swoopes Honor NJC Sharon Christensen March of Dimes Brush Community Auxiliary Hospital Award Lyle Baade David Wagers Dayton Middlemist Agriculture Award The band also contributed very much to school spirit at the bas- ketball games. Nancy Stephen. Judy Olson, and Patty Friehauf cheered the basketball team to a record 41 wins 110 in a row. Head cheerleader, Karen Howlett, had many an- xious moments at B.H.S. A new dance invaded B.H.S. Mary George and Marianne Palmer try it. The Mother's Council was always present and ready with refreshments at all B.H.S. dances. Students gathered around tables to cast votes on election day. Ill Football players board a truck every year for the pep rally downtown before the Homecoming football game. School spirit was never lacking at good ole B.H.S. Band Day this year was at Ft. Collins. Many new things were learned, right Peg! B-Club members voice their opinion at bon-fire. It seems that band drummers get older and older every year. Mr. Price. We had plenty of new trophies to fill the newly pur- chased trophy case. 112 Jungle Jim Armstrong brings the ball down court in the first half of the game against Paonia. STATE Comes Cheerleaders start pep-rally down town before first game Brush High’s team waits to warm up before the starting game of the tourney for Brush. Brush Beetdigger's pep club shows enthusiasm which helped their team to win the first game with Paonia by a record setting score of 94 to 29. As in the past two years, March was the month for the Brush High School bas- ketball team to travel to the Denver Coli- seum for the school-boy classic, the State Basketball Tournament. Besides the usual excitement of going to the State play-offs, the fact that we were going into the tour- ney with the longest winning streak of 39 straight games, added it's share of pressure to the players and to the whole student body. In the first game. Brush was faced with Paonia of the Southern Peaks League. It proved to be an easy victory for the over- whelming Diggers. 114 TOURNEY Again Brush High's band plays at intermission. Larry Skinner passes the ball to Bob Smith under the basket against Faonia, while Bob Van Dyke looks on. Coach LeeRoy Needens got to play all of his team in the game with Paonia. The game got interesting as the Beetdiggers neared the Class A state record as to the num- ber of points scored in one game. The record was set by the Diggers when they reached the mark of 94 to crumble the hopes of the Paonia team. At the end of the first day of tournament Brush had set one record and defeated their opponent by a score of 94 to 29. The Paonia Eagles were completely outclassed by the mighty Diggers. Gary Wofford and Tom Wolfe look at ball rebounding off the rim. Brush reserves wait impatiently. Brush Enters Second Day of Tournament Larry Skinner goes in for a lay-up while Larry Mills and F. D. Stoops watch for a possible rebound. The scene changed in the dressing room as the Dig- gers were once again victorious as they beat the Wiggins Tigers soundly by the score of 64 to 48. The dressing room was the scene of intense excitement before the second game of the tourney for Brush. Bob Smith gets ready to pass the ball as Mike Swinson sets a screen for Bob. Larry Skinner fights for the ball against two de- fending Wiggin's players. 116 BRUSH FACES YUMA in Final Contest Brush's fabled basketball team faced the same team they beat last year in the last game of the 1962 Tournament for the championship game in the Class A contest. Bob Smith and Mike Good struggle for a loose ball in the early minutes of the first period. Brush’s coaches. John Smith and Robert Hays look over newspaper's accounts of previous games with Paonia and Wiggins before dressing for the championship game with Yuma. -oach Needens' starting five stop to ■egroup forces in the final game of the tourney for the luckless Diggers. A portion of the fans at the final game at the Auditorium. 117 Brush High School's band adds its share of noise and pep to the Brush Is Defeated To the dismay of the town's people plus the student body and many other followers, the Brush High Beetdiggers were defeated in the final game of the Colorado State Basketball Tournament for Class A schools. Although the team didn't come home with the first place trophy, the boys of the 1963 team gave the town, high school, and the state tourney crowd one of the finest ex- hibition of ball handling and shooting that has ever been ex- hibited at the school boy classic in years and won't be topped for many more. Along the way leading to the tourney, the team set rec- ord after record and had all members of the varsity team play enough playing time to letter, which shows the power of the reserves and ability of the team to work together. Once again Bob Smith is captured as he is about to make two more points against Yuma by stuffing the ball. F. D. Stoops stands by to add insurance. excitement and confusion at the tourney at the Denver Auditorium. by Yuma Indians The game was a closely fought game from the starting jump ball to the final second of play. Although Brush played a tough ball game, Yuma played an almost perfect game with few mistakes to beat Brush by a score of 57 to 54, the same big three points that Brush ended Yuma's hopes with, last year, in the final game of the 1962 tourney. Bob Van Dyke and Mike Swinson enter dressing room after the championship game. 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