Brush High School - Sagebrush Yearbook (Brush, CO)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1964 volume:

THE SAGEBRUSH STAFF OF BRUSH HIGH SCHOOL, BRUSH, COLORADO PRESENTS TABLE OF II---------------------ACADEMICS ADMINISTRATION SPORTS Seniors 37 Juniors 51 Sophomores 55 Freshmen 59 CONTENTS ACTIVITIES Terry Shelton attempts to accomplish his schoolwork. BRUSH HIGH MEMORABLE Sleepy freshmen boys raised the flag every morning; while on the inside of the building students said the pledge of allegience. Below, Mike Lally and Tom Harbert utilize time in a biology class. A school is not a school without people, and dur- ing the 1963-64 school year, Brush High School had more than it could hold. The first day enrollment at BHS totaled 357, one of the largest on record. Students were everywhere. They filled the halls, classrooms, and lockers to over-capacity. The old building groaned and strained under the load as stu- dents did everything they had done in the past, but in a better way. New records were set; both scholastic and ath- letic. Among the proudest were the girls of the class of '66, who boasted seven 4.00’s on the semes- ter honor roll. Freshmen were more plen- tiful than ever at BHS. Physics class proved in- triguing to two senior girls. Sophomores, as well as others, became easily distracted. SAGEBRUSH PRESENTS EVENTS OF ’63-64 YEAR Dances, such as the Sadie Hawkins event, were at- tended by eager Brush High students. Faculty members, such as Mr. Price and Mrs. Van Dyke, displayed an avid interest in Brush High School and its students. Office provided many opportunities to gain practical experience for future years. Memories that remain from this year will be of people; students and teachers alike: the work they accomplished, the fun they had, and the trouble they devised. All who came to Brush High School contributed their share to a more-than-successful year. Faculty, freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors were all a little sad to see the end come. The high school's marching band, composed of ambi- tious students, excelled in various contests. Mr. Thomas C. Woolley was faculty advisor and photographer. Diana Nickum, Carolyn Brown, and Rosie Schomerus consult dummy to resolve point of conflict. Cynthia von Rie- sen, copy editor, reads copy. Eddie Loose, Ad Manager, assigns the ads for the Sagebrush. Rosie Schomerus, editor, as- signs stories for the paper. J-STAFF PRODUCES PAPER, YEARBOOK Headed by Rosie Schomerus and Paul Hulko- vich, the BHS Sagebrush Reporter staff of 17 worked under faculty advisor, Mr. Thomas Woolley during the 63-64 school year. Paul edited the yearbook of 136 pages while Rosie was in charge of the paper for her second year. Confined to the journalism room because of the larger sc h ool - w id e enrollment, the staff managed to function in the small amount of space. Often, they overflowed into the auditorium. Cynthia von Riesen will head next year's staff. Judy Scott was Exchange Mana- ger for the paper. Phyllis Vodehnal, Lynn Reynolds, and Mary Ann Callen work on yearbook assignments. Staff members fold ROTO's, the national scholastic magazine available to BHS students. Mike Mitchell, John Bloom, and Barb Foos strug- gle to meet deadline. BOARD M| John Lindell presided over each meeting as President of the Board of Education. Heading the board this year was the newly elected president, John Lindell. Vice-president and former trustee on the board was Don Mitch- ell. Grace Jeffers served as secretary and Ray- mond Fries took care of the financial matters as treasurer for the Board. This year' s trustees were Robert Wagers and George White. OF EDUCATION LINKS SCHOOL, COMMUNITY. Meeting on the first Monday of each month, the members of the Board of Education discuss different bills and procedures which might ben- efit the schools in District Two. At the first of the year, the board figures out a fiscal budget for the schools in the district to follow. There are five members on the board. Each member, not including the secretary, is elected for a six-year term. Pictured above are: Robert Wagers, trustee; Raymond Fries, treasurer. E. W. THOMSON SUPERVISES DISTRICT TWO To SENIOR CLASS OF 1964 Each individual is blessed with the power of making choices. You have chosen well so far in remaining in school to complete this chapter in your lives. I hope the school has done as well its part in your program of life. I wish for each of you, that by intelligent and responsible actions, you will write many successful chapters to your future endeavors. ' I I) E. W. Thomson, Superintendent MR. LALLY COMPLETES DECADE AS PRINCIPAL Dear Students, This past school year has been one of challenges and great events for our country and the world. History will record the assassination of President Kennedy and the war in Viet Nam for posterity. This annual will record the important events of your school year for your future. We hope it recalls more victories than defeats, more joys than sorrows, more achievements than disappointments. Sincerely, Thomas Lally Ten years ago, Mr. Thomas Lally moved into the office he now occupies Since then, his ability to handle the problems of Brush High School and its students has put his past knowledge to a test. Mr. Lally finished his secondary education at Central High School in Pueblo, Colorado. He then attended the University of Oklahoma and the University of South California, where he recieved his Bachelor of Science in education and his Master's Degree in education. After completing college, Mr. Lally taught freshmen math and coached basketball and baseball at Brush. He then assumed the position of principal, which he still holds. 10 INTERESTS VARY Due to the rather pleasing results of last year's academic section, the publica- tions staff decided to run to section again this year. It is designed to give an idea of the daily schedules of the students of Brush High School. Concentrationis the key to success for Mike Stimson. Top: Reubenetta Ickes, Larry Eskew, bottom; Bob Blackburn, and Sherrill Bostron find individual study to be an important part of daily class work. AT B.H.S. Clifford Pabst ponders on dissection of his frog. Pictured throughout the section are stu- dents who are listening to lecture, partici- pating in class discussion, or studying indi- vidually. Instructors, too, are shown exe- cuting their daily activities. Dian Olson and Paulette McCracken register concentration during classroom demonstration. Joel Sears, Tom Wolfe, Lyle Baade, and Mike Meier show great interest in a demonstration of television operation. Alva Baldwin checks his typing paper with the manuscript. Brush High's massive Pep Club cheers the Beet- diggers on to victory at the state tournament. The students lis- ten attentively to Mrs. Queen's instructions. The competition in Mrs. Woolley's P.E. classes is very keen. Mike Tomasini and Lyle Baade check roll sheets in the office. Band students practice diligently for next concert. The senior English stu- dents, under the supervi- sion of Miss Walters, work to complete their assignment. Mr. Neill lectures to his freshmen English classes. Mr. Mercer gives the Brush High School Band a helping hand on the drums at state. 15 MRS. VAN DYKE HEADS COUNSELING Mrs. Jane VanDyke became a full time counselor at B.H.S. this year, having served as teacher-counselor in former years. During her year as counselor, she taught units on careers and education to the seniors. Throughout the lessons, the students of the senior class broad- ened their knowledge of careers and the many opportunities for education beyond the high school. Much of her time was spent in individual counseling and guidance, and giving tests. Throughout the year, eight tests were given to the students of B.H.S. Starting in September, the Orientation Tests were given to the freshmen and, in October, the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Tests were given to the juniors. The PSAT is a fore-runner to the SAT, college entrance test. The California Mental Maturity Tests, given in December, were given in two steps; the intermediate form was given to the freshmen, and the advanced form to the seniors. Early in the new year, the junior class took the Kuder Interest Inven- tory which helped them to know their own interests. Also in January, the sophomores took the Sequential Test of Educational Progress- The STEP and CMM tests were graded by the State Guidance Department. Mrs. VanDyke gave the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Tests to the juniors in March. College bound stu- dents in the senior class were given the Scholastic Aptitude Tests, which are required to be taken when applying to most colleges or universities in Colo- rado; or the American College Tests, which are required for applying to jun- ior colleges. Above Mrs. VanDyke is briefing Ed Loose on the selec- tion of his college. 16 SPEECH OFFERED FOR FIRST TIME Speech, offered this year for the first time as a separate class, was taught by Mr. Thomas Woolley, and was opened to juniors and seniors only. As the year started, the class was taught the basics of public speaking. Later, speech construction and presenta- tion were studied. In April, sixteen members of the class attended their first and only speech meet. They returned with one first place pin and eleven excellent ratings. Those who attended The Speech Meet await the results of the first two rounds. Mr. Woolley said that he worked on a small class basis in order to allow more indivi- dual participation. During debate work, partners took notes on what was being said while spectators listened for a point to cross examine. GRAMMAR, COMPOSITION, LITERATURE CONSTITUTE Mr. Schantz completes one of his lectures on the com- position of paragraphs. Mr. Neill checks through some of his freshmen English papers during the day. David Wagers works to complete an assign- ment during his sixth period English IV class. FOUR YEAR PROGRAM From the moment a student enters Brush High School, he begins his four year re- quired study of English. Freshmen, under the guidance of Mr. Neill, reviewed the fundamentals of gram- mar and composition and submitted book reports every six weeks. They also made a general study of literature, which included such works as David Copperfield and Treas- ure Island. The sophomores made a more detailed study of grammar with a small amount of work on composition. They also went into a type of fundamental analysis of litera- ture, which took in all types of stories by many noted authors. One of the novels, A Tale of Two Cities, told the story of the French Revolution and the fall of the government of France. For the juniors, under Mrs. Queen, the work consisted of some grammar at the first of the year; speech around the beginning of the second semester; and spelling and lit- erature near the end of the year. Mr. Schantz’s class, for the most part, worked on the analysis of American literature. Some of the stories that were read were The Last of the Mohicans and Moby Dick. Mr. Schantz's junior English class prepares the fol- lowing day's assignment. Mr. Neill demonstrates sentence diagramming to one of his freshmen English classes. Miss Walters instructed the seniors and enlarged their vocabularies by having them study the construction and formation of words. Her classes read some literature during the year; but also spent some of the time on composition. One of the books read was Nicholas Nickelbv. by Charles Dickens. Checking over the seniors' assignments was one of the duties of Miss Walters. 19 HISTORY CONNECTS PAST WITH PRESENT Brush High School's Social Science department includes the courses of so- cial studies, world history, American History and American Problems. These courses of study are instructed by Mr. Larry Kahle, Mr. Thomas Woolley, and Mr. Paul Stimson. World history is the only social science subject that is not required for graduation. Throughout the year, the freshmen spent six weeks on the teenagers book, learned many important facts about government, and were required to read a current events magazine each week. In World History, Mr. Woolley required his students to read a novel and write a short research paper each six weeks. At the end of the year they wrote a longer research paper. Mr. Stimson oversees Ameri- can History classes. Mike Mitchell poses with the plaque. Mr. Stimson spent most of the year giving lectures with the students taking notes. The juniors were also expected to keep American History notebooks. These notebooks contained names of famous people, dates, and answers to the questions given in the text book. In American Problems the seniors read their News- weeks every week and discussed the problems that con- cerned the citizens of the nation. The American Prob- lems class was under the direction of Mr. Kahle. Pictured above is the fifth period American Problems class. Kathy Von Riesen speaks to the class on her topic in economics. Above is pictured Mr. Kahle, the teacher of Social Studies and American Problems. Mr. Woolley, pictured above, teaches World History. The fifth period American Problems class saw a Screen News Digest on the pipeline cutting of the water connection between Cuba and Guantanamo. After seeing the film, the class then decided to write and inquire about purchasing this pipe. Mike Mitchell volunteered to write the inquiry. On April the 27th, Mike re- ceived word from Rear Admiral John D. Bulkeley, Commander of Guantanamo Na- val Base that, in response to their request, they were sending a memento of the cut- ting of the water pipeline. On May 8th, the plaque was received. Mike then pre- sented the plaque to the high school on the 21st of May. The pipe will be displayed in the trophy case along with the letter from Admiral Bulkeley and the history of the plaque. MATH DEPARTMENT Laura Bolinger concentrates on her Algebra I. Upon entering B.H.S., the Freshmen Class is obligated to enroll in Algebra I or Related Math. Though this is the only year of required math, many students continue their study in this field. Freshmen mathematics is under the direc- tion of Miss Young while Mr. Schweers teaches the advanced classes which include Geometry, Algebra II, Solid Geometry, and Trigonometry. In the picture at the left Lyle Baade, Mike Meier. Alden Amsberry, Glen Florian, Charles Gale, Mike Tomasini, and Roger Morse are among the students of the Solid and Trig. Class. Students of the Related Math class listen attentively to Miss Young’s instructions. Joel Sears explains a Trig, problem to the class in the picture at the left. FEATURES NEW PROGRAM N s Shown above, Mike Mitchell demon- strates accurate work on the board. Miss Young, assignments. Mr. Schweers explains ways a cone may be cut. instructor of Algebra I and Related Math, plans her daily Mama Toft, Mike Morgan, Larry Chris- tensen, and Richard Ott are shown below in the sixth period Modern Geometry class. Mr. Mercer explains the theoretical and real mechanical advantages of the pulley and lever. FOUR SUBJECTS OFFERED General Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics are taught in the Science department at Brush High School. Mr. Franklin Mercer teaches classes in all four fields. Mr. Mark Richards, Mr. Joe Edson, and Mr. A1 Hawthorne complete the science department instructors. Four science credits are required of all students in order to graduate. Freshmen are offered only General Science, but Sophomores can take either General Science or Biology. Juniors and Seniors have their choice between Chemistry and Physics. BY SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Lectures, demonstrations, and diagrams prove to be an essential part of Mr. Edson's, Mr. Richards’, and Mr. Hawthorne's classes. Rosemary Schomerus and Marcia Maupin concentrate on the material being presented. Marty Guzman, Barbara Foos, Sharon Hook, Dian Defenbaugh, Linda Christen- sen, and Hazel Northrup dissect frogs and other small animals in an attempt to un- derstand circulation, digestion, and respir- ation. Members of the class also draw pic- tures of the phases of dissection. Above, students in 5th period Latin I class are shown hard at work. LANGUAGE As interest in foreign languages increased, a new teacher was added to the Brush High School language staff. Mrs. Queen taught two classes of Spanish I while Mrs. Bloom was in charge of Spanish II and III and Latin I and II classes. Mrs. Staby instructed one class of German I. In addition to teaching the languages, the instructors tried to acquaint the students with the people of the countries in which the lan- guages were spoken. This was accomplished by teaching the native customs, history, and geography. At right, 3rd period German class is in session. INTEREST RISES Aside from the regular books, tapes were used as a language lab, enabling the students to hear, as well as read, the language. Mrs. Bloom taught five language classes during the 1963-64 school year. Mrs. Queen was added to the language staff and taught two classes of Spanish. Mr. Mitchell teaches clerical prac- tice, shorthand, bookkeeping, and typing. Mr. Mitchell instructs the third period bookkeeping class on interest and rate problems. Angelica Hansch proofreads a business letter which was given as one of the various typing assignments. CLERICAL PRACTICE ADDED TO BUSINESS COURSE Business courses in BHS included typing, book- keeping, shorthand, and clerical practice. Typing was divided into three classes. The stu- dents taking typing numbered seventy-seven. In typing, the students learned a valuable skill, as well as how to construct themes and manuscripts. Bookkeeping was divided into two classes, with forty-six students in both classes. The students in bookkeeping learned how to keep a set of books and how to fill out financial reports. Twenty students made up one class of shorthand, this year. Students in shorthand I learned the princi- ples and fundamentals of shorthand. Clerical practice was the new course which was introduced this year. Six students made up the class of clerical practice. In clerical practice, the stu- dents learned advanced typing, filing, calculating, how to use the add in g machine, and office procedure. At left: Ruthie Bostrom checks her bookkeeping ma- terials. They were part of a practice set of books. Below: Tom Wolfe ponders over some bookkeeping problems. By working on practice problems, the students learn the principles of keeping ledgers. Karen Opp corrects an error on her typing paper. Left: Linda King whips up a bowl of batter. Right: Vivian VanKalkren demonstrates how to open a con- tainer of cinna- mon rolls. HOME ECONOMICS PREPARES HOMEMAKERS OF TOMORROW Barbara Foos shows Vivian VanKalkren how to fry sausage. Teaching home economics this year was Mrs. Martha Staby, In her classes, Mrs. Staby teaches the students in various fields. These different fields include: food and nutrition; clothing, which in- cludes sewing, cutting out patterns, and studying materials; child care; home furnishings; home man- agement; health and safety; and family relations. Left: After the meal Marilyn Norwood washes the dishes. Right: Mrs. Martha Staby, Home Ec sponsor, opens a package of sausage. w Left: Ag II stu- dents and in- structor, Mr. Mark Richards, work on a motor and learn how to set points properly. AG NUMBERS 35 Left: Larry Wade puts on an under- coat before he paints his ladder in Ag II class. Right: James Duckworth works on his car during Ag III class. Mr. Mark Richards, instructor for Ag I, II, and III, checks to see the livestock prices. Below: Don Osborn shows the proper techniques used when sawing a board. Under the direction of Mr. Mark Rich- ards, the Ag classes are taught by the motto, Learning by DoingThe students learn in class and then apply this know- ledge in farming experience. In Ag I they learn about livestock, in Ag II the students learn about the different crops, and in Ag III they go into the actual farm management and apply what was learned in the previous classes. 31 SHOP CLASSES EMPHASIZE MECHANICAL DRAWING The industrial arts class, under the supervision of Mr. Eric Wendt, con- sists of two main areas: shop and mechanical drawing. The class starts out with three weeks in the drawing room. This is where the students learn the basic requirements in mech- incal drawing. During the next three weeks, the time is devoted to the shop. Here the stu- dents learn woodworking. They get to choose a project and build it. The class alternates every three weeks so the ag classes get to use the shop also. This class is open to all students, boys and girls. Each year more and more girls enroll. If the student wishes to advance more in this field, he may take it for four years. This subject is required if a person were to enter the field of engineering. In addition to these main fields, they learn blueprint reading, woodworking, and household repairs. MRS. BASS HEADS 40TH. YEAR AT BHS The art classes of 1963-64, under the supervision of Mrs. Bass, started out with texture, designing, landscape drawing, water color painting, leather crafts, life drawing, portrait drawing and pastels. In addition to the different areas, the classes learn how to figure balance and color. They learn to find the right texture, dominant objects, and other important basic skills of art. 33 The band, shown at left, made approximately 35 to 40 public appear- ances during the school year of 1963- 64. Among these were three concerts and halftime entertainment for all home football games. The band also performed at many pep rallies and basketball games. Members of the band journeyed to Denver for the state basketball tourna- ment in March and participated in Band Day at Colorado State University in October. The Brush band received a 1 (excellent) rating at Band Day. Officers of the band were Nancy Stephen, president; Chuck Gale, vice-president; and Ellen Andersen, secretary- treasurer. 34 The orchestra, shown above, consisted of 35 musicians from the grade and high schools. It met extra-curricularly on Monday evenings throughout the school year and performed at the fall, winter, and spring concerts. MUSIC DEPART OFFERS VARIED PRO Vocal music, under the direction of Mr. Thomas Woolley, consisted of a class choir and a concert choir. The concert choir, shown at right, was composed of interested students from the class choir and from the student body at large. P.E. OFFERS PHYSICAL FITNESS David Johnson attempts to hit the volleyball over the net as Adam Blum watches. Dean Giauque shoots while Sid Davis and Jerry Strauch go after the rebound. Girls' and boys' P.E. classes were under the instruction of Mrs. Woolley and Coach Hawthorne. Boys' classes have participated in many of the major and minor sports, football, basketball, track, tennis, and baseball. Physical education tests are given through- out the year. Girls’ taking Physical Education this year took part in a volleyball tournament at the first of the year. They have also participated in basketball, tennis, softball, and Yoga exercises. Students attending B.H.S. are required to take one year of P.E. during their four years at high school. Sherrill Bostron helps Carol Miller off the floor. Harold Sharp hauls down a rebound in P.E. class. Janice Sullivan finds out that tumbling doesn't mean staying on your feet. Alden Amsberry Neomi Arroyo Lyle Baade Terry Bane Bonnie Bassett Adam Blum Charles Bollig John Boyles Nancy Brady Carol Bramblett Carolyn Brown Cheryl Cade Mary Ann Callen Audrey Carlson Mary Dine James Duckworth Vic Fiscus Kathy Fleming Glenn Florian Betty Friehauf Charles Gale Lawrence Gentry Jerry Graves Stanley Grippin Mike Meier Emmett Miller Mike Mitchell Roger Morse Jim Newlin Diana Nickum Louise Nincehelser Lilas Opp Alan Palmer Charles Pilgrim Lynn Reynolds Diana Richards John Staby Nancy Stephen Don Strauch Harley Sullivan Mike Swinson Mike Tomasini Kathy Von Riesen David Wagers Not pictured: Jean Kissel Linda Sears Bill Wooldridge Shari Plant Clydina Harrison Sponsors: Mrs. Jane Van Dyke Mr. Paul Stimson ALDEN AMSBERRY Safety Club 4; Snyder High School, S-Club 1,2,3; F.F.A. 1,2, Sec- retary 2; Student Council 1,3; Junior Escort 3; Boys State Alternate 3; Junior Class Play 1,3; Christmas Play 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3; Football 2,3; Track 2,3; Baseball 1,2,3; Senior Class Play 2. NEOMI ARROYO.................Pep Club 2,3,4; Choir 3,4. LYLE BAADE.................Safety Club 4; B-Club 3,4; Thespians 3,4; F.T.A. 3,4, Treasurer 3, President 4; Student Council 2; Honor Seminar 1; Junior Honor Socie- ty 2,3,4; Senior Honor Society 3,4; Boys State Representative 3; Con- cert Choir 4; Junior Class Play 3; All School Play 4; Christmas Play 4; Basketball 1; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1; Class Vice President 4; Class Secretary 2. TERRY BANE...................F.F.A. 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2; Football 1,2,3; Track 1; Baseball 2, 3,4. BONNIE BASSETT.............I.R. Club 3,4, Secretary 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Radio Club 2; F.T.A. 4; Journalism 4; Orchestra 1; Choir 2,3; Concert Choir 3. ADAM BLUM..................B-Club 4; F.F.A. 1,2; Christmas Play 4; Wrestling 2,3,4. CHARLES BOLLIG.............Safety Club 3,4; Radio Club 2,3,4, President 4; Honor Seminari; Junior Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Choir 4; Concert Choir 4; Christmas Play 4. JOHN BOYLES................Safety Club 4; B-Club 3,4; Honor Seminar 1; Junior Honor Society 1, 2,3,4; Junior Usher 3; Band 1,2; Choir 4; Concert Choir 4; Christmas Play 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Cross Country 3,4. NANCY BRADY................Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1.2,3,4; Christmas Play 4. CAROL BRAMBLETT............I.R. Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; F.T.A. 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4. CAROLYN BROWN..............I.R. Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Thespians 3,4; F.T.A. 3,4, Treasurer 4; Senior Honor Society 3,4; Journalism 3,4, Business Man- ager 4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Girls State Representative 3; Junior Class Play 3; All School Play 3,4; Christmas Play 4. CHERYL CADE................Pep Club 4; I.R. Club 4; F.T.A. 4; Arvada High School, Pep Club 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2; Choir 1,2. MARY ANN CALLEN .... I.R. Club 1,2,3,4. CHSAUN Representative 3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4, Outstanding Pep Club Girl 1; Thespians 3,4; F.T.A. 3,4; Journalism 3,4; NASP Award 3,4; Orchestra 1,2; Choir 2,3; Concert Choir 2,3, 4; Junior Class Play 3; All School Play 4; Christmas Play 4. AUDREY CARLSON.................F.H.A. 2,3,4, Degree Chairman 3, President 4; Choir 1; Christmas Play 4. MARY DINE......................F.H.A. 1; Orchestra 1,2; Choir 1,3. JAMES DUCKWORTH .... F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Band 1; Junior Class Play 3. VIC FISCUS.....................B-Club 2,3,4, President 4; F.F.A. 2,3,4; Student of the Month 4; Mr. Beetdigger Attendant 4; Junior Usher 3; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Foot- ball 1,2,3,4. KATHY FLEMING................Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 3; Concert Choir 3; Christ- mas Play 4. GLEN FLORIAN...................Safety Club 3,4. 46 BETTY FRIEHAUF.............F.H.A. 1,3; Choir 2,3. CHUCK GALE.................Safety Club 4; I.R. Club 3,4, President 4; Airplane Club 2,3,4, Treasurer 2; Radio Club 1,2; F.T.A. 4; Honor Seminar 1; Student of the Month 4; Junior Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Senior Honor Society 3, 4; Boys State Representative 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Concert Choir 4; Christmas Play 4; Football 1; Frontiers of Science Institute 3; Swing Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Class Vice Presi- dent 3; Class President 4. LAWRENCE GENTRY.................Christmas Play 4; Basketball Manager 2; Baseball Manager 2. JERRY GRAVES....................B-Club 3,4; Thespians 3,4; Radio Club 1; F.T.A. 4; Junior Honor Society 2,3,4; Senior Honor Society 3,4; Boys State Representative 3; Safety Club 1,2,4; Junior Class Play 3; All School Play 4; Christmas Play 4; Basketball 1,2,3; Football 1,2,3,4, Lineman of the Year 4; Track 4. STANLEY GRIPPIN...................B-Club 2,3,4, Vice President 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Vice President 3, President 4; Wrestling 1,2,3,4. CHERYL GROSE.................Pep Club 2,3,4; Cheerleader 2,4; F.T.A. 3,4, Historian 4; Band 2, 3.4, Secretary-Treasurer 3; Orchestra 2,3,4; Choir 2; Christmas Play 4; Swing Band 2,4. CLYDINA HARRISON.............Pep Club 1,3,4; Band 1,3,4; Choir 1,3,4; Concert Choir 1,3,4. BETTY H OX WORTH.............Pep Club 1,2,3.4, Cheerleader 2; Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 1.2,3.4; Twirler 1,2,3,4. PAUL HULKOVICH.............Safety Club 3,4; Airplane Club 3,4; Radio Club 1; F.F.A. 1,2, Re- porter 2; Honor Seminar 1; Junior Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Journalism 3.4, Yearbook Co-Editor 3, Yearbook Editor 4, Quill and Scroll 3,4; Christmas Play 4. GEORGE KAMMERZELL . . . F.F.A. 2,3; Band 1,3,4. JEAN KISSEL..................Choir 4; Simla High School, Choir 1; Honor Society 1,2,3,4. EARL KNOX....................F.F.A. 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3. NANCY LEACH..................I.R. Club 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; F.T.A. 3,4, Secretary 4; Band 1, 2. KAREN LEE....................Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Student Council Representative 1. ED LOOSE.....................B-Club 3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3, Vice President 2; Student Council 1; Journalism 3,4; Junior Escort 3; Safety Club 3,4; Concert Choir 4; Christmas Play 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2; Baseball 1,2,3, 4; Class President 1, Class Vice President 2. MIKE MEIER...................Safety Club 3,4; I.R. Club 3,4; Airplane Club 1,2,3,4; Radio Club 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Choir 4; Christmas Play 4; Wrestling 1,3; Swing Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2. EMMETT MILLER................Safety Club 4; Radio Club 3,4; Student Council Representative 4; Honor Seminar 1; Junior Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Senior Honor Society 3,4; Boys State Alternate 3; Junior Class Play 3; Christmas Play 4; Basketball 1,2; Baseball 1,2,3,4. 47 MIKE MITCHELL...................B-Club 3,4, Secretary 4; Thespians 3,4, President 4; Radio Club 2; F.F.A. 1,2; Journalism 3,4, Sports Editor 4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Junior Usher 3; Safety Club 3,4; Junior Class Play 3; All School Play 3,4; Christmas Play 4; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Cross Country 1. ROGER MORSE.....................B-Club 2,3; Junior Class Play 3; Wrestling 1,2,3; Track 2,3; Cross Country 1,2,3. JIM NEW LIN.....................F.F.A. 1,2,3, Reporter; Wrestling 1,3. DIANA NICKUM...................I.R. Club 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Thespians 3,4; Radio Club 2; F.T.A. 3,4, Historian 3, Vice President 4; Student Council Representative 4; Journalism 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Girls State Alternate 3; Safety Club 3,4; Band 1; Concert Choir 4; Junior Class Play 3; All School Play 3,4; Christmas Play 4. LOUISE NINCEHELSER .... Pep Club 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 2,3,4, Outstanding Girl 2, Treasurer 4; Choir 1,2. LILAS OPP....................Pep Club 3,4; Thespians 3,4, Vice President 4; Student of the Month 4; Homecoming Attendant 4; Prom Attendant 4; Junior Escort 3; Choir 3; Concert Choir 3,4; All School Play 3; Christmas Play 4. ALAN PALMER.................Safety Club 3,4; Band 2; Choir 2; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3. CHARLES PILGRIM............F.F.A. 1,2. SHARI PLANT.................Pueblo Centennial High School, Pep Club 1,2,3; F.H.A. 1,2; Sev- enteens 1,2; Contemporary 3. LYNN REYNOLDS................Pep Club 1,2,3,4, Cheerleader 4; Thespians 3,4, Historian 4; Stu- dent of the Month 4; Journalism 4; Homecoming Queen 4: Junior Es- cort 3: Band 1,2; Choir 3,4; Concert Choir 3,4; Junior Class Play 3; All School Play 4; Christmas Play 4; Class Treasurer 3,4; D.A.R. Award 4. TOM SACHS..................Safety Club 4; Track 2,3,4. ROSEMARY SCHOMERUS. . . Pep Club 1,2,3,4, Outstanding Girl 2,3; I.R. Club 1,2,3,4, CHSAUN Representative 2, Vice President 3; Thespians 4; F.T.A. 3,4; Stu- dent of the Month 4; Journalism 2,3,4, Editor 3,4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Concert Choir 4; Junior Class Play 3; All School Play 4; Christ- mas Play 4. JUDY SCOTT.....................I.R. Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Th es pi an s 3,4; F.T. A. 3,4; F.H.A. 2, Treasurer 2; Junior Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Journalism 3, 4, Exchange Manager 3,4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Girls State Repre- sentative 3; Safety Club 4; Junior Class Play 3; Christmas Play 4. JOEL SEARS....................Safety Club 3,4; I.R. Club 4; B-Club 3; Thespians 3,4; Radio Club 2; Airplane Club 1,2; Student Council Business Manager 4; Honor Semi- nar 1; Student of the Month 4; Junior Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Senior Honor Society 4; Boys State Alternate 3; Band 1,2; Orchestra 2; Con- cert Choir 4; Junior Class Play 3; All School Play 3,4; Christmas Play 4; Basketball 1,2,3; Football Manager 2,4; Frontiers of Science Insti- tute 2; Class Treasurer 2; Tri Valley Student Council President 4. 48 UNDA SEARS.....................Pep Club 1,2,3; Thespians 2,3; Student Council Representative 1; Journalism 2; Band 1,3; Choir 2,3; Concert Choir 3;Junior Class Play 3; All School Play 2,3. JOHN STABY....................Safety Club 3,4; I.R. Club 1,2,3,4, Program Chairman 1,4, Treas- urer 2, President 3, Model U.N. Secretary General 4, D.U. Confer- ence Vice President; Thespians 3,4; Airplane Club 2,3,4; Radio Club 1,2; Honor Seminar 1; Student of the Month 4; Junior Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Senior Honor Society 3,4; Boys State Representative 3; Con- cert Choir 4; Junior Class Play 3; Christmas Play 4. NANCY STEPHEN.................Pep Club 1,2,3,4, Secretary 2, Vice President 3, President 4; Junior Usher 3; Band 1,2,3,4, Vice President 3, President 4; Twirler 1,2,3, 4, Co-head 3,4. DONALD STRAUCH..................F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. HARLEY SULLIVAN................Airplane Club 3; F.F.A. 1,2; Student Council Alternate 4; Band 2,3; Christmas Play 4; Wrestling 3; Football 4; Track 1. MIKE SWINSON....................B-Club 3,4; Student Body President 4; Student of the Month 4; Jour- nalism 3; Mr. Beetdigger 4; Junior Escort 3; Choir 2,3; Concert Choir 2,3; Christmas Play 4; Basketball 2,3,4, All Conference Team, All State 3,4, All Star Game 4; Wrestling 1; Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3; Class Secretary-Treasurer 1; Class President 2; St. Patrick's Day King 2. MIKE TOMASINI...............Safety Club 3; B-Club 1,2,3,4, Sergeant of Arms4; F.F.A. 1,2, Sentinel 2; Student of the Month 4; Mr. Beetdigger Attendant 4; Wrestling 1,2,3,4, State Champion 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1, 2,3,4; State Champion 2,3; Class President 3. KATHY VON RIESEN .... Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Thespians 3,4, Secretary 4; Student Council Rep- resentative 4; Student of the Month 4; Junior Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Senior Honor Society 4; Journalism 3; Homecoming Attendant 4; Prom Queen 4; Junior Escort 3: Girls State Alternate 3; Band 1,2; Concert Choir 4; Junior Class Play 3; All School Play 4; Christmas Play 4; Class Secretary 4. DAVID WAGERS................Safety Club 3,4; Thespians 3,4; Airplane Club 1,2,3,4; Radio Club 2; Student Council Alternate 1.4; Student Council Representative 2; Junior Honor Society 2,3,4; Senior Honor Society 4; Junior Usher 3; Boys State Representative 3; Concert Choir 4; Junior Class Play 3; All School Play 3,4; Christmas Play 4; Wrestling 2,3; Football 1,2,3,4. TERRY WAITMAN..................Pep Club 2,3,4; Radio Club 2; Student Council Representative 4; Christmas Play 4. JANETTE WEBER..................Pep Club 4; F.H. A. 1,2; Junior Class Play 3; Christmas Play 4. TOM WOLFE.....................Safety Club 3,4; B-Club 4; Radio Club 1; F.F.A. 1,2,3, Secretary 2, Sentinel 3; Choir 1,2,4; Concert Choir 4; Christmas Play 4; Bas- ketball 1,2,3,4: Boys State Alternate 3. BILL WOOLDRIDGE................F.F.A. 1,2,3; Student Council Representative 3; Wrestling 1,2. 49 Class of 1964 Aldrn Andrew Am sherry Neoml Beatrice Arroyo Lyle Kdwtn Baade Terry Glen Banc Bonnie Joan Bassett Adam David Blum Charles Jamea Bollig John Wayne Boyles Nancy Jo Brady Carol Winona Bramblett Carolyn Ruth Brown Cheryl Lynn Cade Luy Ann Callen Audrey Lucille Carlson Mary Peart Dine James Emery Duckworth Victor Lowell Fiscus Kalhryn Louise Fleming Glen La Vera Flonan Betty Jo Fnehauf Charles William Gale IB Lawrence Arthur Gentry Jerry Dean Graves Stanley Wayne Grlppin Cheryl Kay Groee Clydina Sue Harrison Betty Louise Hoot worth Paul Kart Hulkovtch. Jr. George Conrad Kammerzell Charlotte Jean Kissel Earl Ervin Knox Nancy Jayne Leach Karen Lou Lee Leslie Wayne Loose Michael Gene Meier Gnmett Eugene Miller. Jr. Michael Melroy Mitchell Daniel Roger Morse Jimmie Lee Newlin Diana Lynn Nickum Louise Mae Nincehelser Lilas Valerie Opp Willard Alan Palmer Charles Earl Pilgrim Sharon Lea Plant Lynn Smith Reynolds Morgan Thomas Sachs Rosemary Schomerus Judith Kay Scott Joel Lee Sears Linda Marietta Scars John Staby Nancy Elizabeth Stephen Donald Lee Strauch Harley Donald Sullivan Glenn Michael Swinaon Michael Hugh Tomaxini Kathleen Kay Von Riesen David Alder Wagers Teresa Louise Waitman Helen Janette Weber Lloyd Thomas Wolfe William Lee Wooldridge Mr. E. W. Thomson , ... lfr. Thomas Lolly ____ Mr� Vssptr Bass Mrs. Elclss Bloom Mr. Jos Edsoa Mr. Allen Hawthorns Mr. Dosald Hinton Mr. Larry Kahls Mr Franklin Mercer Mr. Robert Mitchell Mr Edward Neill Mr Donald Pries Mrs. Margaret Queen FACULTY ——— ■ ■ Superintendent ■ ■ ■■ ......... .......— Principal Mr. Mark Richards Mr. Leland Schants Mr. He Hchwssrs Mrs. Martha Staby Mr. Paul Stlmson Mrs. Jane Van Dyke Misa Hildred Walters Mr. Erie Wendt Mrs. Donna Woolley Mr Thomas Woolley Mies Lorraine Young HOARD OK EDt'C TIOt Mr. John Undell -.....- -_____________ Mr Don Mitchell ■— __ Mrs Grace Jeffers -- - Mr. Raymond Fries Mr. Robert Wagers ■ Mr Oeorgs White - —---President Vice President ---- Secretary — Treasurer — __ Trustee ------ Trustee Program Music under the direction of Mr. Donald Hinton Mr. Donald Price Mr. Thomas Woolley •Processional - Pomp and Circumstance , Elgar • Class of 1964 High School Orchestra •Invocation------------------------------------The Rev. Reinhotd Opp Clarinet Duet - Andantlno . StamlU — Cheryl Groee — Mike Meier Introduc lien of Speaker --------- Superintendent E. W. Thomson Commencement Address-------------------------- Dr. Eugene KopliU Professor at Colorado State College Vocal Selection - Land of Hope and Glory , Elgar - Senior Choir Scholarships and Presentation of Class______Principal Thomas I ally Presentation of Diplomas --------------- —----- Mr. Donald Mitchell Board of Education Trumpet Solo - Carnival Petite , Clmera_______________Charles Gale •Benediction--------------------------------- The Rev. Relnhold Opp •Recessional • Pomp and Circumstance , Elgar ________ Class of 1864 High School Orchestra • — The Audience Will Please Stand. All students listed as members of the Class may not have met the requirements for graduation. Clast Officers Charles Gale_____ Lyle Baade Kalhy Von Riesen Lynn Reynolds----- -----President Vice President -----Secretary ----- Treasurer Class Moffo “Finished, yet beginning. Class Flower Class Colors Mums Mrs Dean Van Dyke Ruthie Bostrom Carol Hergenreter Lynn Bailey Shari Uhlenhopp Merele Wankclman Jean Watrous Bronze and Olive Class Sponsors Junior Escorfs Junior Ushers Mr. Paul Stlmson Terry Drahota Larry Skinner Martin Amsberry Dennis Boatron Tim Chandler Dean Gtauque 50 E. Andersen D. Axtell L. Bailey A. Baldwin E. Black G. Bolinger R. Bostrom J. Bott P. Brown M. Callen P. Carlson J. Christensen S. Church D. Conover L. Cordova P. Cordova B. Crouch D. De Long R. Fuerst C. Gade 52 V. Garber P. Garrett D. Giaque M. Graham R. Guzman L. Hali T. Hammer C. Hergenreter P. Hoff P. Homeburg HOMECOMING, CLASS PLAY, PROM J. Hunt D. Kinnison V. Kittleman E. Kolman J. Krien S. Larsen B. Livengood B. Lumpkin L. Martinez W. Mata J. Maupin L. Melvin R. Miller L. Mitchell H. Morgan J. Murrow C. Newport J. Nielsen J. Olson D. Pabst ARE JUNIORS’ MAIN GOALS M. Palmer D. Pedersen A. Pribble E. Ritchie R. Schilling M. Schreiner H. Sharp T. Shelton L. Skinner B. Steen 53 G. Swopes R. Teter F. Toft D. Tuttle S. Ulenhopp L. Vickers P. Vodehnal P. Waitman M. Wankelman J. Watrous S. Weiss S. Wheeler G. White B. Whitney M. Williams After electing officers at their first meeting, the 82 juniors commenced work on the year's projects. To earn money for the annual prom, they sold candy, operated the football concession stand, and hosted af- ter-game dances. For the second successive year, the class won first place with their homecoming float. Their theme was Autumn Air 'em Out. Twenty members of the class took part in the Junior Class Play, All in the Family. It concerned a family containing a genius. Juniors also received their traditional class rings. Pictures Not Available: J. Garcia, M. Guzman, M. Larsen Sponsors for the year were Miss Young, Mr. Schantz, Mr. Richards (not pictured), and Mr. Edson (not pictured.) It was their job to oversee the class activities and to see to it that they were run smoothly. They also supervised the financial matters for the class. Terry Drahota was elected President: for the year: Denny Bostrom, Vice President: Tim Chandler, Secretary: and Marlin Ams- berry, Treasurer. A. Abram D. Alexander M. Almeraz L. Andersen C. Arroyo P. Baldwin C. Bane B. Bass D. Blake S. Bostron D. Osborn A. Rieser M. Morgan T. Harbert J. Bott M. Bruhn C. Burback S. Cabrera D. Cameron SOPHS HEAD HONOR ROLL 56 W. Campbell J. Carlson W. Carlson K. Christensen L. Christensen C. Clark P. County K. Crosthwait S. Davis D. Defenbaugh S. Defenbaugh A. Doughty L. Felzien R. Friehauf D. Fuller J. Garrett J. Gebauer P. George S. Gibson B. Green S. Grooms B. Guzman J. Hagen P. Herman B. Herrmann S. Hook R. Horan R. Hunt R. Ickes L. Johnson Listing of the first semester honor roll showed the class of '66 leading with 20 mem- bers. Seven of these honor students had 4.00 averages, and all of the seven were girls. Cumulative records for the sophomores re- vealed that 26 students had a 3.00 average or above. This is over one fourth of the sopho- more class. Mr. Kahle and Mr. Wendt were class sponsors for for the year 1963-64. M. Karpe A. Knox L. Kulp M. Lally P. Lebsock D. Leis C. Lively B. Lundgren P. McCracken L. McFall T. McGlynn J. Menke F. Mercer C. Miller J. Mohrlang 57 J. Murrow J. Nab S. Newlin L. Nincehelser P. Norwocxi E. Olson R. Ot: B. Peed P. Pfost C. Reich M. Riter M. Ruby The sophomore class of '66 held its first meeting September 20. At that time officers were elected and homecoming was discussed. Don Osborn was elected president. Also elected were Art Rieser, vice president; Mike Morgan, secretary; and Tom Harbert, treasurer. The homecoming committee chose Easy As Pie for the theme of the float. It took second place in the competition. With 24% of the enrollment of Brush High School, the class of '66 claims 27% of the club mem- bership. This includes B-Club, 30%; Pep Club, 26%; F.H.A., 22%: F.F.A. and I.R. Club, 28%; Radio Club, 36%: and Student Council, 29%. 58 30% of the boys lettering in football were sophomores as were 45% of the boys going out for basketball. The class of '66 has the honor of being the first group of sophomores admitted to F.T.A. Prior to this year only juniors and seniors were admitted to this club. With Mr. Kahle and Mr. Wendt as sponsors, the class had a successful year. T. Schafer L. Schilling J. Steyaert L. Stolte Not pictured: Linda Christensen Barbara Foos Hazel Nothrup Margrito Ybarra J. Strauch J. Sullivan M. Toft H. Vickers C. von Riesen L. Wade K. Wagers L. Wuertly BRUSH ICH SCHOOL B. Acosta E. Baade C. Banks C. Bass B. Blackburn J. Bloom L. Bolinger P. Branson D. Burt K. Chard R. Christensen E. Clark S. Cook G. Cordova D. Crowe C. Dahms Freshman class sponsors were Miss Walters and Mr. Woolley. FRESHMEN 60 N. Davis P. Davis C. Deel R. Defenbaugh D. DeHerrera B. DeLong J. Drahota E. Duckworth L. Eskew R. Franco C. Gibson D. Graham K. Groves C. Gutierrez M. Guzman P. Guzman S. Guzman D. Halcomb D. Hall A. Hansch L. Heagney C. Herbst C. Herrmann B. Hill B. Hoff J. Hunt R. Hunt D. Johnson L. Jones K. Karpe S. Kittleman H. Koehler S. Latta L. Larsen K. Lively N. Lopez J. McCann L. McDaniels W. McLean TOTAL 105 B. Macht T. Martinez M. Maupin S. Melvin D. Melbum M. Morgan L. Mortensen M. Norwood B. Oldham The class of '67, under the sponsorship of Miss Walters and Mr. Woolley, elected George Sears as their president on September 9, 1963. The other officers included Marilyn Tomlinson, who was chosen as vice-president, and Karen Opp, who was elected as secretary-treasurer. The main duty of the freshman class, num- bering 105, was to assemble firewood and make a dummy for the Homecoming bonfire. Also, the freshman entered a float, which took third place in the Homecoming parade. Class dues were set at $1.50, and a con- cession and a dance were planned as money- making class projects. 61 D. Olson K. Opp D. Osborn J. Pabst T. Peterson V. Pilgrim J. Queen S. Reidle D. Richards R. Sachs C. Schilling J. Schilling E. Scott B. Schreiner G. Sears H. Sharp B. Shawcross P. Spears L. Staley G. Stephen Pictures Not Available L. Bradley W. Carlson F. Hunt R. Durns R. Hunt M. Stimson K. Swinson J. Toft M. Tomlinson M. Torrez T. Travis V. VanKalkeren R. Wadsworth J. Walker J. Wallace K. Walter P. Weber 62 J. Graves V. Fiscus D. Bostron M. Mitchell T. Chandler M. Swinson G. Swopes L. Skinner BRUSH UNDEFEATED Brush's football team had an over-all record of five wins and four losses. The league record was four wins and three losses. This record se- cured third place in the conference standings. The senior lettermen on the 1963-64 foot- ball squad are Lyle Baade, Vic Fiscus, Jerry Graves, Mike Mitchell, Mike Swinson, Mike Tomasini, and David Wagers. The junior let- termen are as follows: Marlin Amsberry, Denny Bostron, Tim Chandler, Terry Drahota, Larry Hall, John Krien, Larry Skinner, and Gene Swopes. The sophomore lettermen are Tom Harbert, Mike Morgan, Larry Nincehelser, Don Osborn, Art Rieser, and Jerry Strauch. No freshmen lettered. Mike Tomasini kicks Mr. A1 Hawthorne, Coach Coach Hawthorne was Brush's head football coach for the 1963-64 season and baseball coach. During the winter sports season he coached the B-squad basketball team. 64 J. Strauch M. Tomasini L. Baade J. Krien L. Nincehelser D. Wagers M. Amsberry A. Rieser ON HOME FIELD extra point. Jerry Graves assists as Larry Skinner tries to evade a College High opponent. R. Defenbaugh Larry Skinner carried the ball 79 times for 532 yards, which was an average of 6.7 yards a cany. Mike Swinson made 71 carries in five games, for a total of 236 yards which was an average of 3.3 yards a carry. Gene Swopes had fifteen carries for 53 yards for an average of 3.5 yards a carry. Vic Fiscus averaged 2.6 yards a carry with 51 carries for 133 yards. B-SQUAD HAS UNSUCCESSFUL YEAR Bottom row (L. to R.) Jack Queen, Sonny Defenbaugh, David Johnson, Richard Ott, John Bloom, Dale Hall. Top row(L. to R.) Gary White, Max Morgan, Don Osborn, Larry Hall, Terry Drahota, Curtis Clark, George Sears, and Mike Morgan. Bottom row (L. to R.) Managers Jim Wallace and Dale Osborn- Players David Graham, Steve Cook, Mike Stimson, Scott Latta Toprow(L. to R.) Managers Dwight Cameron and Joel Sears Players Herb Koehler, Perry Baldwin, Alvin Baldwin, and Tom Travis. Team Record BHS Score Eaton 6—1 31-12 L Valley Hi. 5—2 34-13 W Ft. Lupton 5—2 13-0 L Brush CO 1 1 Lafayette 3-4 24-0 L Windsor to 1 1 Cn 32-13 W College Hi. 2-5 20-8 W Weld Central 1--6 23-19 W A College High opponent interferes with a pass thrown to Tim Chandler. BRUSH TAKES SECOND IN LEAGUE Brush High School’s basketball team finished out a good season with 18 wins and 4 losses. Brush came in second in the Tri-Valley League while Eaton placed first. Eaton took the Class A trophy away from Yuma. Brush was able to re- ceive the Class A consolation trophy by defeating Castle Rock by a score of 74 to 47. Mike Swinson was placed on the Class A All-State team. The Diggers were able to score 1431 points during the season. Larry Skinner was the high rebounder with 158, while Mike Swinson was the high scorer with 394 points, making an average of 17.9 points per game. The best field goal shooter was Larry Skinner who had 96 with an average of 57 per cent. The leading free throw shooter was Art Rie- ser, scoring 73 with a 68 per cent average. The most points scored by one player in a single game was Larry Skinner with 31 points against Windsor. The most points scored by Brush in one game was 93 against Bear Creek. The Diggers were able to defeat every team in the Tri-Valley league in the first round, but lost to College High, Eaton, and Windsor in the second round. Art Rieser shows fine form as he scores two points against the Yuma Indians. The B squad was able to come up with 13 wins and 5 losses during the season. Curtis Clark led the B squad in points with 193 and in rebounds with 164. The total points scored during the season were 1011. All-Stater Mike Swinson shows his skill at dribbling as he Mike Swinson adds two more points against drives past a Bear Creek defender. the Windsor Wizards. 68 B. Livengood D. Giauque Coach Edson B SQUAD Back row, L to R: G. Sears, G. White, C. Clark, S. Davis, M. Lally, and M. Morgan. Bottom row, LtoR: T. Travis, K. Wagers, H. Koehler, T. Harbert, and G. Swopes. Mike Swinson attempts a lay-up but is fouled by a Bear Creek player. Marlin Amsberry attempts a lay up against Windsor as Tim Chandler follows. Curtis Clark hits a jump shot against Bear Creek. Larry Skinner gets two against the Bear Creek Bears as Art Rei- ser comes in to rebound. Sponsored by B B REXALL PHARMACY 69 This has been one of Brush's best seasons for wrestling in many years. The wrestlers took second at district compe- tition against eight towns. District tourney took place at Yuma on February 8, 1964. Wray placed first with Brush following and Yuma third. Margrito Ybarra took first place which qualified him for the state tournaments. Next, Dale Hall wrestled and took third place and was permitted to challenge for second and won. John Olson took fourth place. Following was Vic Fiscus placing third who challenged and lost. GRAPPLERS ON D. Hall V. Fiscus M. Ybarra P. George F. Mercer J. Olson L. Hall Larry Nincehelser is trying to pin his op- ponent from Limon. Larry won by decision. Larry Hall took third and also lost at the challenge matches. Fred Mercer wrestled after Larry and took second. Denny Bostron placed third and came back Monday to win his chal- lenge match. Last to wrestle was Mike Toma- sini. taking first. The six state wrestlers were Margrito Ybar- ro, Dale Hall, Denny Bostron, Larry Hall, Stan Grippin, and Mike Tomasini. REFUSE DEFEAT HOME MAT P. Baldwin Pictured at the right is Adam Blum fighting for a hold against his Limon challenger. Here Mike Tomasini is wrest- ling Jack Monks of Limon. Mike later met Monks in the finals at the state tournament. S. Grippin M. Tomasini A. Blum L. Nincehelser B SQUAD Pictured above are, back row, L. to R.: Dennis Bostron, Alva Baldwin, Stan Church, Glade Gordon, Larry Eskew. Front row, L. to R.: Scott Latta, Roger Defenbaugh, Robert Sachs, and Steve Cook. Mike Tomasini retained his heavyweight crown in the State Wrestling Tournament which was held on February 13th through the 15th. Mike wrestled Bryan Manhum and pinned him 1 min- ute and 53 seconds. In Mike’s second match he decisioned Jim Carver 9 to 2, and in the semi-finals Mike decisioned Jack Monks of Limon in the finals by a referee's decisions. Margrito Ybarra wrestled and won his first match. Margrito lost his second match, however. Dale Hall was pinned his first match. Larry Hall also lost his first match. Fred Mercer won his first match but was defeated in the quarter-finals. Stan Grippin was decisioned as was Dennis Bostron in their first match. All but Tomasini failed to place. Above right is Stan Grippin trying to break a hold. 72 To the right is Perry Baldwin trying to pin an opponent. D. Giauque TRACKMEN PLACE S. Davis Coach Edson was track coach for the 1964 track sea- son. He also was head basketball coach for the 1963-64 season and assistant football coach. T. Sachs B. Livengood M. Morgan G. White M. Tomasini L. Skinner B. Sachs THIRD AT EATON F. Mercer T. Shelton J. Graves G. Sears Brush's track team placed third at the district track meet which was held at Eaton. Mike Tomasini, Tom Sachs, Mike Morgan, and Fred Mercer were the trackmen that qualified to go to the state track meet. Mike Tomasini threw the shot and discus at state; he placed first and set new records in both events. Tom Sachs qualified for the state track meet in the broadjump and low hurdles but failed to place. Mike Morgan qualified in the 100 yard dash and 220 yard dash. He placed fifth in the 220 yard dash at state. Fred Mercer went to state in the shot put but failed to place. Although College High was first at the district track meet and Lafayette second, Brush's team members that went to state accumulated more points than the College High and Lafayette track teams managed to do. 74 J. Nab M. Morgan J. Queen P. Guzman D. Leis Mike Tomasini shows determination as he throws the shot. Jerry Graves works to better his form in throwing the discus. Jim Nab is trying to better his jump while broad-jumping. Terry Shelton and Mike Morgan get ready for track practice. Gary White, Terry Shelton, and Max Morgan strain to clear low hurdles. V f D. Alexander (p) M. Amsberry (lb) T. Bane (lb) G. Beyer (p) J. Boyles (cf) TT «w j 7 ' i} T. Chandler (3b) Coach A1 Hawthorne was the head baseball coach for the '64 season. L. Christensen (If) T. McGlynn (rf) E. Miller (2b) T. Harbert(2b) r C. Clark (p) R. Miller (If) A. Rieser (rf) G. Swopes (If) v i - r’ J. Krien(c) )v, BASEBALL TEAM HAS E. Loose (ss) I r ■ ' 'Jit 'i 3= «P !, BA W 4k Brush ended the 1964 baseball season with two wins and three losses of league play. The Diggers were able to defeat Eaton in the first league game, but were unable to win the next three games with Fort Lupton, College High, and Valley High. In the last game of the season with the Weld Central Re- bels, Brush won with a score of 6-2. John Krien, at the end of the season, led in hits with a total of six. He was followed by Amsberry with five hits, Chandler and Boyles with four each. Don Alexander pitched five games and won two, while Ed Loose pitched one and lost one. Gladwin Beyer hurled one and won another. UNSUCCESSFUL SEASON One of the Valley High players slides in as Ed Loose at- tempts a tag, unsuccessfully. Freshmen Baseball Team: top row, (left to right) H. Sharp, B. De- Long, H. Koehler, L. Nincehelser, T. White, and T. Travis, bot- tom row, (left to right) K. Chard, M. Stimson, D. Hall, and D. Osborn. Tim McGlynn heads for first base on a walk. Ed Loose and Emmett Miller look on as Don Alexander waits for the pitch. In the Diggers' dugout, Gene Swopes and John Boyles take time out to talk over certain points of the game. As John Krien waits his turn at bat, Ed Loose watches the pitcher for the wind-up. 78 HOMECOMING HIGH- Snake dance, parade, and the assembly downtown were first on the Homecoming list of activities. Diane Olson and Jamie Drahota were chairmen of making the dummy for the bonfire. The parade consisted of floats from clubs, classes and teachers, both high school and grade school bands, and the marching Pep Club. Beetdiggers played host to the Weld Central Rebels that evening and continued their undefeated winning streak on the home field with the ending score 23-19. First place float (top) belongs to the Junior Class and the Sophomore float (center) took second. The bot- tom picture shows the Freshmen's which took third. 80 The top picture is the senior float and the bottom picture is the fourth place float entered by the faculty. •LIGHTS OCTOBER SCHEDULE Cheerleaders: Ruthie Bostrom and Harriett Morgan. Officers: Co- leen Gade, Bonnie Herrmann, and Jeanie Watrous lead the Pep Club downtown for the afternoon assembly. At the right students of B.H.S. enjoy the music by the Checkmates at the Homecoming dance after the game. During half time, Captain Vic Fiscus crowned cheerleader Lynn Rey- nolds Homecoming Queen on the playing field. At the dance the theme ’’Autumn Airs” was carried out with leaves and autumn colors. Student body President Mike Swinson crowned Lynn with the tradi- tional kiss during the dance intermission. Queen Lynn and her attendants (L-R) Lilas Opp, Robin Wankel- man, and Kathy Von Riesen are pictured above. Page Sponsored by WEST SIDE GROCERY IS MID-WINTER EVENT Ruthie Bostrom crowned Mike Swinson Mr. Beet- digger during the intermission at the Sweetheart Dance held February 22 at the recreation room. Mike Toma- sini was named first attendant, and Vic Fiscus was named second attendant. The room was decorated in gold and white, carry- ing out the theme of Prisoner of Love.” Miniature gold bird cages imprisoning red and silver hearts were used in the decorations. Music for the dance was furnished by the Byronics from Fort Morgan. Page Sponsored by GAMBLES Ruthie Bostrom (upper) is cho- sen junior attendant and Lilas Opp (middle) reigns as senior attendant with Kathy Von Rie- sen (lower) selected as Prom Queen. After being crowned, Ruthie and Lilas were escorted to the throne by Dennis Bostron and Tim Chandler respectively Kathy was then escorted to the throne by Terry Drahota and then crowned. 84 VON RIESEN REIGNS AS PROM QUEEN Crown bearers shown above are: Pete Wankelman, Chip Bailey and Jan Maupin. Queen Kathy Von Riesen and her attendants. Couples enjoy a slow dance. Music was provided by a five-piece band, the V.I.P.’s. Mike Mitchell and Patty Spears show their ability at the surfer stomp. Cheryl Grose and Adam Blum are among those hav- ing fun at the Prom. Stairway to the Stars was the theme chosen by the Junior Class for the 1964 Prom. Jean Watrous, chair- man of the decoration committee, turned the rec-room into a fairyland of ice-blue and silver. Decorations were done with blue and silver streamers fastened from the ceiling and cage-like spheres with suspending stars. The throne was emphasized by a large painted stairway. Others on her committee were Merrie Wankelman and Marianne Palmer. Chairman of other committees included Donna Pabst, Band; Shari Ulenhopp, Queen; Phyllis Vodenhal, Punch Table; and Vic Garber, Theme. Above, Marcia Gra- ham, Larry Hall, Paula Waitman, Lyle Baade, Ed Loose and Elaine Olson dance to a slow number. Marianne Palmer works earnestly to finish the decorations on time in the upper picture while sponsors Miss Young and Mr. Schantz (lower) look on. Decorations in- cluded blue and white streamers. Mothers Council served punch at the prom. On the table was a bouquet of blue and white carna- tions with a globe in the middle and a stairway leading up to it. A good time was had by all parties concerned. Bonnie Bassett, Mike Meier, Carolyn Brown, and John Staby socialize in between numbers. I.R. CLUB HOLDS PARTY Mr. Kahle samples each chip dip. Among all the activities throughout the year in I. R. Club, there is usual ly a banquet at the end of the school year. This year the club decided to hold a party instead. An informal installation of the officers was held after every- one was present. The new officers include Jean Murrow, Presi- dent; Julianne Neilson, Vice-President; Billie Jo Shawcross, Sec- retary; and Linda McDaniel, Treasurer. The program for the evening was a scavenger hunt. Food for the party included sand- wiches, pop, potato chips with dips, and candy. A cake was made for the occasion. It was decorated in blue and white with a globe resting in the center of the cake. Music was provided by record collec- tions of various members of the club. Club members socialize in the above pictures. As the party contin- ues, Bonnie Bassett and John Staby ex- change jokes. JUNIORS All In The Family , presented No- vember 8, by the Class of '65, was a fam- ily comedy in which George, the teen- aged son of the Miller family, decided ef- forts needed to be taken to draw the family together again after they had been sepa- rated by involvement in modem American social life. All social events for the following evening were cancelled and the Millers held an old-fashioned night at home. Failure seemed imminent when this evening of togetherness brought only anger and hurt feelings, but things unexpectedly turned to the better and soon the family seemed well on the way to unity. Thirteen juniors made up the cast. Assisting production were Lynn Bailey, prompter; Merrie Wankelman, properties; Dennis Bostron and John Krien, stage crew; and Tim Chandler, Sound Effects. 88 PRESENT: ALL IN THE FAMILY” Mr. Miller, Barney Livengood, hits Henry Gray- bill, Victor Garber, in a moment of violence. Members of the group discussing parents were Gene Swopes as George Miller, Jean Watrous as Patty , Larry Skinner as Alec, Jean Maupin as Miss Siegfried, Julianne Nielson as Betty Lou, and Sherry Larsen as Jane. Mr. Miller, Barney Livengood, listens in. Members of the Miller family were George, played by Gene Swopes, Fred, played by Barney Livengood, Martha, played by Ellen An- derson, and Doris, played by Shari Uh- lenhopp. Also shown is Doris's boy friend, Biff Sweit- zer, played by Terry Drahota. The students visit with each other during the dance, each trying to be as ridiculous as possible. Shari squirts Joel while Tom looks for a thumbtack. Shari, Lynn, Kathy, and Karen discuss the stuckpot for the dance. 90 THESPIANS The Stuck Pot, presented by the Brush High School Thespian Troupe, was held in the Cen- tral School Auditorium April 9 and 10. Mrs. Eleise Bloom directed the play; Mary Ann Callen was business manager; Rosemary Schomerus was publicity manager; and Merrie Wankleman and Ellen Anderson were property managers. Holding leads were Julianne Nielsen, Lynn Bailey, Terry Drahota, Karen Opp, Kathy von Riesen, Shari Uhlenhopp, Lynn Reynolds, Joel Sears, Bonnie Herrmann, Jean Watrous, Barney Livengood, and Curtis Clark. Dancers were Bonnie Whitney, Sharilyn Kittleman, Patricia Lebsock, Carolyn Brown, Ellen Andersen, Diana Nickum, Merrie Wan- kleman, Donna Pabst, Marilyn Tomlinson, Cynthia von Riesen, Gene Swopes, Tom Har- bert, Kenny Wagers, Mike Mitchell, Lyle Baade, Jerry Graves, Dean Giauque, Dale Os- born, and John Bloom. The play was a comedy set in Worthington Women’s Academy where a dance was held to which boys from a neighboring academy were invited. The resultant problems made up the situations from which the play's action derived. PRESENT THE STUCK POT” Julianne discusses with Lynn and Terry the removal of their daughter from the academy. Left: Lynn as Kay Emer- son and Cynthia as Lillian patiently wait to dance. Below: The stage crew includes David Wagers, Mike Mitchell, Don Alexander, and Art Rieser. The entire cast from left to right are: Mike Swinson, David Wagers, Emmett Miller, Jerry Graves, Mike Mitch- ell, Terry Waitman, Joel Sears, Ed Loose, Cheryl Grose, Charles Bollig, Kathy Von Reisen, John Boyles, Caro- lyn Brown, Paul Hulkovich, Adam Blum, Audrey Carlson, Chuck Gale, Janette Weber, and Tom Wolfe. Seated are Kathy Fleming and Nancy Brady. Kathy Von Reisen, Carolyn Brown, and Paul Hulkovich. SENIORS PRESENT NATIVITY PROGRAM Twenty-six seniors under the direction of Mrs. Eleise Bloom and Miss Lorraine Young composed the cast and drew for the Nativity which was held on December 17. The last production of this particular Nativity was held in 1958. Try outs for the narrators were held on November 18 and 19, and Mrs. Bloom chose the cast from the remainder of the Senior Class. All seniors willing to participate signed a list and were given parts of jobs by the directors. Three narrators did the voices of Mary, Joseph, and Gabriel, while there was one master narrator to read the in- troductions. All of the voices were taped and the parts were pantomimed by the actors. The narrators were Lynn Reynolds, Lilas Opp, John Staby, and Lyle Baade. Members of the stage crew were: Emmett Miller, Lawrence Gentry, Harley Sullivan, Terry Bane, Mike Meier, Chuck Gale, Judy Scott, Rosie Scho- merus, Diana Nickum and Mary Ann Callen. ORGANIZATIONS B.H.S. PEPSTERS CHEER ATHLETES SENIORS: N. Arroyo, B. Bassett, N. Brady, C. Bramblett, C. Brown, C. Cade, M. Callen, K. Fleming, C. Grose, C. Harrison, B. Hoxworth, N. Leach, K. Lee, D. Nickum, L. Nincehelser, L. Opp, L. Reynolds, D. Richards, R. Schomerus, J. Scott, N. Stephen, K. Von Riesen, T. Waitman, R. Wankelman, and J. Weber. JUNIORS: E. Anderson, L. Bailey, G. Bolinger, R. Bostrom, P. Brown, J. Christensen, B. Crouch, D. DeLong, C. Gade, P. Garrett, M. Graham, B. Guzman, T. Hammer, C. Hergenreter, P. Hoff, P. Homeburg, J. Hunt, E. Kolman, S. Larsen, J. Maupin, L. Mitchell, H. Morgan, J. Murrow, J. Nielsen, D. Pabst, M. Palmer, D. Pedersen, E. Ritchie, H. Sharp, B. Steen, S. Uhlenhopp, P. Vodehnal, P. Waitman, M. Wankelman, J. Watrous, B. Whitney, and M. Williams. SOPHOMORES: B. Acosta, C. Bane, S. Bostron, C. Burback, K. Christensen, P. County, A. Doughty, D. Defenbaugh, S. Gibson, B. Green, B. Herrmann, S. Hook, R. Ickes, M. Karpe, P. Lebsock, P. McCracken, L. McFall, J. Menke, C. Miller, J. Mohrlang, J. Murrow, S. Newlin, P. Norwood, E. Olson, B. Peed, P. Pfost, M. Ruby, J. Schilling, L. Schilling, L. Stolte, J. Sullivan, M. Toft, H. Vickers, C. von Rie- sen, and L. Wuertely. FRESHMEN: E. Baade, C. Banks, C. Bass, L. Bolinger, D. Burt, E. Clark, C. Dahms, P. Davis, C. Deel, J. Drahota, E. Duckworth, C. Ellard, K. Groves, D. Halcomb, A. Hansch, C. Herbst, C. Herrmann, K. Karpe, S. Kittleman, L. Larsen, B. Macht, M. Maupin, L. McDaniels, D. Milburn, L. Mortensen, M. Norwood, B. Oldham, D. Ol- son, K. Opp, T. Peterson, V. Pilgrim, S. Reidle, C. Schilling, E. Scott, B. Shawcross, P. Spears, L. Staley, K. Swinson, M. Tomlinson, M. Torrez, V. Van Kalkeren, K. Walter, and C. Wolverton. 94 The cheerleaders above are Harriett Morgan, Cheryl Grose, Lynn Rey- nolds, and head cheerleader, Ruthie Bostrom. On May 7, 1963, at the annual spring banquet, the officers and senior cheerleaders for the 1963-64 school year were announced. For a money making project the Pep Club spon- sored a basketball raffle. Prisoner of Love was the theme for the Sweet- heart Dance which was on February 22, 1964. Mike Swinson was crowned Mr. Beetdigger by Ruthie Bos- trom, head cheerleader. Mike was presented atro- phy cup and his name was engraved on the Mr. Beetdigger plaque which is displayed outside the door of the main office. Complete coverage of the Sweetheart Dance is on pages 82 and 83. At right the officers are Bonnie Herrmann, Secretary, Nancy Stephen, President; Mrs. Queen, Sponsor; Jean Watrous, Vice- President; and Coleen Gade, Treasurer. The Junior Cheerleaders are Diana Olson, Elaine Olson, Linda Staley, and Laura Bolinger, head cheerleader. 95 WINDSOR EATON VALLEY HI T LUPTON W. CENT Each boy must letter in a compe- titive sport to enter into B-Club. The first half of the year was taken up by writing new By-laws. This year the B-Club sponsored a basketball game on March 5, between Jack Boxer and Sons and the Harlem Stars. Pictured above are (front row) Mike Mor- gan, John Boyles, Ed Loose, Don Osborn, Mike Schreiner, Tom Harbert, (back row) Larry Christensen, Larry Skinner, Jerry Graves, Lyle Baade, Larry Hall, Art Reiser. B-Club officers are (left to right) Secre- tary, Mike Mitchell; Treasurer, Dennie Bostron; President, Vic Fiscus; Sergeant at Arms, Mike Tomasini; and sponsor, Coach A1 Hawthorne. Not pictured Vice President Stan Grippin. 96 CINERAMA TRIP In observance of National Future Farmers of America Week, the Brush Chapter of FFA traveled to Denver to attend the Cooper Theatre. Sponsor; Mr. Mark Richards President; Stan Grippin Secretary; Jim Steyaert Vice President; Larry Vickers Treasurer; Dennis Bostron Above are pictured the awards won at the livestock shows attended during the year. During May, the FFA members attended three livestock shows. Six members traveled to Kersey for the Platte Valley FFA Show. These members re- turned with eleven ribbons. Two reserve champion- ships and two grand championships as well as sixteen ribbons were won at the Illif Show. Six ribbons and three trophies came from Fort Morgan. Members for the year were: D. Bostron, S. Grooms, D. Tuttle, L. Wade, L. Vickers, D. Strauch, S. Grippin, J. Steyaert, S. Defen- baugh, D. Osborn, L. Johnson, B. Bass, D. Fuller, D. Axtell, J. Carlson, K. Crosthwait, J. Hunt, J. Pabst, S. Cook, P. Guzman, J. Woolridge, and F. Hunt. 98 HIGHLIGHTS YEAR They saw the Cinerama film How the West Was Won, and had a dinner in Denver. Officers for the year were elected in May of 1963, and took office immediately after election. President elect was Stan Grippin; Vice-President, Larry Vickers; Secretary, Jim Steyaert; and Treasurer, Denny Bostron. The slate of officers was rounded off with Larry Wade, Darwin Tuttle, and Bruce Bass as Sentinel, Reporter, and Photographer, respectively. Jim Steyaert, Sonny Defenbaugh, and Jim Cook work on various shop projects which are required for the FFA mem- bers. Mr. Richards offers advice concerning the proposed plans. Reporter Photographer Darwin Tuttle Bruce Bass FUTURE TEACHERS Officers of the Future Teachers' Association at BHS for 1963-'64 are: President, Lyle Baade: Vice-President, Diana Nickum; Secretary, Nancy Leach; Treasurer, Carolyn Brown; and Historian, Cheryl Grose. Sponsoring the FT A is Mr. Edward Neill. Students meet in room 27 every other Thursday for a business meeting. Future Teachers of America members vary their meetings to contain programs such as speakers or film-strips on the teaching profession. Qualities of and reasons for teaching are learned in this valuable club. Each senior in FTA teaches Mr. Neill's regular class for a half-hour. Officers of FTA include: Cheryl Grose, Historian; Lyle Baade, President; Carolyn Brown, Treasurer; Nancy Leach, Secretary; and Diana Nickum, Vice- President. Members of FTA include: Lyle Baade, Bonnie Bassett, Cheryl Grose, Cheryl Bostron, Carol Bramblett, Carolyn Brown, Cheryl Cade, Mary Ann Callen, Peggy County, Cathy Christensen, Chuck Gale, Shirley Gibson, Jerry Graves, Victor Garber, Bonnie Herman, Nancy Leach, Patricia Lebsock, Mike Morgan, Jean Murrow, Diana Nickum, Mary Ann Palmer, Judi Scott, Rosie Schomerus, Linda Schilling, Linda Stolte, Cynthia Von Riesen, Paula Waitman, Pat Brown. New officers were first installed, then members presented the entertainment. Miss Young was guest speaker at the annual banquet. NUMBER TWENTY-EIGHT 101 I.R.C. WORKS FOR WORLD Glenn Bell, KIMN disc-jockey, hosted an after game dance, high- lighting one of the many activities sponsored by I.R. Club during the 1963-64 school year. Twenty-four members, under the sponsorship of Mr. Kahle, worked for their purpose, to promote a better un- derstanding of international affairs, by sponsoring an international banquet. Mr. Hossein Rahimian of Teheran, Iran, was the guest speaker. Costumes representing many nations were worn by participating students. UNDERSTANDING Sponsor and officers include, Mr. Kahle; Charles Gale, presi- dent; Diana Nickum, treasurer; John Staby, program chairman; and Bonnie Bassett, secretary. Not shown is Vic Garber, vice- president. Mr. Hossein Rahimian Three conferences were attended during the year. They were: the D.U. World Affairs Conference, the Model U.N. at C.S.C., and the CHASAUN Conference on World Affairs at C.U. Members include, back row; Joel Sears, Mike Meier, Phyllis Vodehnal. Second row; Mary Ann Callen, Carol Bramblett, Jean Murrow, Patricia Lebsock, Bille Shawcross, Linda McDaniel. Front row: Judy Scott, Nancy Leach, Cynthia von Rie- sen, Kathy Christensen, Julie Nielsen, and Bonnie Herrmann. 103 At left, members of the club sample a few of the foreign delights offered at the banquet. Pictured left to right are: Emmett Miller, Kenny Wagers, and Charles Bollig. They are the only three boys in radio club that have their Ham Radio licenses. Pictured above is Mr. Schweers, who has been the sponsor of radio club this year as well as the last twelve years. Pictured left to right are: Doris Weiss, Paula Waitman, and Bernice Hoff. Paula is the only girl in radio club who has her Ham Radio license. RADIO CLUB HAS FOUR LICENSED MEMBERS. Pictured below, left to right, are Jerry Carlson, Tim Schaefer, and Kenny Crosthwait. Jerry was a radio club member last year. 104 Front row L. toR.: M. Wankelman, J. Watrous, M. Callen, J. Scott, C. Brown, D. Nickum, S. Uhlenhopp, L. Bailey. Second row: D. Wagers, L. Baade, C. Gade, B. Herrmann, J. Neilsen, P. Lebsock, E. Andersen, K. Opp, R. Schomerus, S. Larsen. Back row: J. Staby, D. Giauque, J. Sears, L. Skinner, T. Drahota, B. Livengood, A. Rieser, J. Graves, C. Clark, and V. Garber. THESPIANS PRODUCE ALL-SCHOOL PLAY Thespians presented The Stuck Pot as the annual All School Play. The play was presented two nights which has never been done before. The Thespian Troupe 968 also attended the Drama Workshop at Greeley. Under the direction of and with help from Mrs. Bloom and the troupe, the seniors presented the Nativity and the Junior Class presented All in the Family. At the Thespian banquet, which was held on May 11, 1964, Lynn Reynolds, Carolyn Brown, Kathy Von Riesen, Mike Mitchell, and Diana Nickum were recognized as Honor Thespians. Mike Mitchell and Kathy Von Riesen were voted Best Thespians by the Thespian Troupe at their annual banquet. Left to right: Lilas Opp, Vice President: Mrs. Bloom, Spon- sor: Mike Mitchell, President; Kathy Von Riesen, Secretary - Treasurer; and Lynn Reynolds, Historian. Sponsored by PEPSI COLA MODELERS LIVEN NOON HOUR The 63-64 Airplane Club consisted mostly of freshmen and only a few upperclassmen. The club's usual meeting day is Tuesday, but is spent out doors or in the gym as are most of the days during the year. The main purpose of the club is to create interest in aviation. This is done by each per- son constructing and flying the scale model planes. Mr. Frank Mercer is the sponsor. 1 F.H.A. PROVIDES TRAINING FOR FUTURE YEARS Above: Mrs. Staby offers advice to Eileen Clark. Mrs. Staby was the club’s sponsor. Left: Officers are: Audrey Carlson. President; Phyllis Carlson, Vice President; Wanda Carlson, Secretary; and Louise Nincehelser, Treasurer. Candy sales, numerous charitable activities, and the F.H.A. Stage Convention highlighted the year for the 16 members of the Future Homemakers of America. During the noon hour for several weeks of the year, members of the club sold home baked candy as a money-making project. The girls honored their mothers at a Mother-Daughter Banquet and completed several state and national projects. These included drop-out problems, marriage preparation, and helping the aged. They also made a donation to Care. Four girls were chosen to attend the State F.H.A. Convention at Gunnison. This year's members were Shari Newlin, Judy Walker, Casandra Deel, Jo Ann Hagen, Donna Conover, Hazel Vickers. Clarice Herbst, Eunice Duckworth, Eileen Clark, Betty Crouch, Dian Delong, and Ellen Ritchie, During the year they participated in numerous charit- able activities. Members of Safety Club include: Top to bottom: C. Bol- lig, A. Amsberry, J. Staby, M. Mitchell, D. Wagers, P. Hulkovich, T. Sachs, M. Swinson, J. Boyles, A. Palmer, J. Sears, G. Florian, M. Meier, C. Gale, T. Wolfe, E. Loose, L. Baade, and E. Miller. MR. MERCER HEADS SAFETY CLUB This year, the members of Mr. Mercer's physics class made up the Safety Club. The main purpose of Safety Club is to evacuate the school in time of emergency. For practice, the Safety Club took pan in three fire drills which turned out well. Each time there was a fire drill the members of the club rushed to their stations and managed to better their evacuation time each fire drill. Although there are many fire precautions today, there is still a need for a well trained drill team. L. to R.: David Wagers, Mike Mitchell, Tom Wolfe and John Staby demonstrate the proper use of a fire extinguisher. Page Sponsored by SALZMAN'S BOOTERY September-1963 Lynn Reynolds Mike Swinson November-1963 October-1963 Ruthie Bostrom Larry Skinner STUDENTS OF December-1963 110 Rosemary Schomerus Joel Sears Kathy Von Riesen Vic Fiscus January-1964 February-1964 THE MONTH March-1964 Lilas Opp Charles Gale Jean Watrous Mike Tomasini April-1964 Patricia Lebsock John Staby Merrie Wankelman Terry Drahota 111 Members of the Student Council were Terry Waitman, Kathy Von Riesen, Steve Cook, Tim White, and Don Osborn. COUNCIL NUMEROUS The Student Council, headed by Student Body President Mike Swinson, carried out nu- merous projects during the year. Included among these were the traditional projects of Homecoming, Students of the Month, the Christmas, and the honoring of the teachers dur- ing American Education Week. Student Council officers were Mike Swinson, president, Larry Skinner, vice president, Patricia Lebsock, secretary, and Joel Sears, business manager. Members of the Student Council were: (front row) Patty Spears, Ruth Bos- trom, Karen Walter, An- gelica Hansch, Emmett Miller, (back row) Kathy Swinson, Tim Chandler, Mike Morgan, Diana Richards, Sharon Hook, and Lynn Bailey. 112 PROMOTES PROJECTS School photos, national assemblies, activity tickets, noon hour recreation, and the schedul- ing of dances and concessions were also handled by the Student Council. As a special project this year, the Student Council made a statistics board for wrestling standings. Delegates from the Brush Student Council attended three Tri-Valley League Student Coun- cil meetings, two Eastern District Council meetings, and one State Student Council meet- ing. Joel Sears, business manager of the local council, served as president of the Tri-Valley League Student Council. Pictured above are the members of the committee in charge of the wrestling statistics board. At upper right is the plaque presented to the Brush Council by the Tri-Valley League. Holding it are Joel Sears (right), president of the Tri-Valley Stu- dent Council, and Mike Morgan, who was elected District vice president for next year. Shown at lower right are students entering the school on Sadie Hawkins Day, an event sponsored by the Student Council. Decoration of the school for Christmas was a Student Council project. Mike Swinson Jerry Graves Mike Tomasini Boys' and Girls' State representatives and alternates. Back row: Dean Giauque, Larry Skinner, Terry Dra- hota, Tim Chandler, Barney Livengood, and Larry Melvin. Front row: Phyllis Vodehnal, Jean Wa- trous, Coleen Gade, Julianne Nielsen, and Ellen Andersen. Awards Assembly was held in the new gym May 21. Twenty-two seniors received grants or scholar- ships and six seniors received various other awards. Recognition was given by members of organizations and teachers. Scholarships and Grants Colorado P.TA Colorado State College Jerry Graves Judith Scott Colorado State University Colorado University Alan Palmer Charles Gale Joel Sears Rosemary Schomerus Joel Sears John St bv Denver University Alumni Lvle Baade .Northeastern Junior College Cheryl Grose St OlaT College John St by Morgan County Chapter of National Foundations, March of Dimes Jack Petteys Foundation Mary Ann Callen Lyle Baade Jack Petteys (Sponsored by Joint - Honor Equitable Savings to N.JC.) Alden Amsberry Emmett Miller Kathy Von Riesen David Wagers Brush Business and Professional Women’s Club Greeley Commercial OoOege Cheryl Grose Louise Nineehelser Janette Weber Hollywood Beauty College (Denver) Nancy Brady Audrey Carlson Athletic Grants Carol Bramblett Jerry Graves — C.S.C. Karen Lee Mike Tomasini — Undetermined Shari Plant Awards Danforth Foundation Christian Babe Ruth Good Sportmumshlp leadership Lynn Reynolds Mary Ann Callen Mlkt Swinson Lyle Baade P.K.O. and American Ltfko Rosemary Schomerus Joel Sears D.A.R. Good Citizen Lynn Reynolds 114 Alden Amsberry Lynn Reynolds Janette Weber Nancy Brady Audrey Carlson Carol Bramblett Louise Nincehelser Karen Lee Shari Plant Lyle Baade Mary Ann Callen Cheryl Grose Chuck Ga le Cheryl Cade Kathy Von Riesen John Staby David Wagers Alan Palmer Emmett Miller 117 ROYALTY REIGNS OVER During the year, certain individuals are chosen to be honored as royalty by the student body or by representative groups of students. Selection to one of these honors is among the highest respects which may be paid to a student by his classmates. It is indicative of the high esteem in which the person is held by his peers. First to be so honored is the queen of the annual homecoming festivity. This event usually takes place in October and the queen is chosen by mem- bers of the Football team. The high school boy so honored is known as Mr. Beetdigger and is tapped at the annual Sweetheart Dance by members of the Pep Club. Final royalty for the year is chosen at the Junior- Senior Prom. This Queen is selected by members of the Junior class. Herewith the Sagebrush '64 presents the three most highly honored members of the class of 1964. As climax to this year's prom, Kathy Von Rie- sen was crowned as Prom Queen. She was elected by the Class of '65 to reign over the annual affair on May 2. Competition for the title is limited to sen- iors only. Kathy was previously Homecoming at- tendant to Lynn Reynolds. Her attendants as Prom Queen were Lilas Opp, senior attendant, and Ruthie Bostrom, junior attendant. FESTIVE HIGHLIGHTS After being voted upon by the members of the Pep Club, Mike Swinson was crowned Mr. Beetdig- ger at the annual Sweetheart Dance, February 22. Eligibility for Mr. Beetdigger is limited to only those boys who have participated in some field of athletics. The person who is chosen must have characteristics of leadership , sportsmanship, and personality. For the second year, attendants were elected. Mike's attendants were Mike Tomasini and Vic Fiscus. MIKE SWINSON Lynn Reynolds was elected Homecoming Queen this year by the members of the football team. She was first announced as Queen during half-time at the Homecoming game by the team’s captain Vic Fiscus. She was formally crowned by the student body president Mike Swinson. Kathy Von Riesen and Lilas Opp, as attendants, composed the remainder of Lynn’s court. LYNN REYNOLDS 119 Junior Ushers from L. to R.: Shari Uhlenhopp, Tim Chandler, Mer- rie Wankelman, Dean Giauque, Marlin Amsberry, Lynn Bailey, Denny Bostron, and Jean Watrous. Junior Escorts from L. to R.: Larry Skinner, Carol Hergenreter, Ruthie Bostrom, and Terry Drahota. FINISHED, YET BEGINNING IS SENIOR CLASS MOTTO. M Ninety-nine freshmen entered Brush High School in the fall of 1960. At their first class meeting, spon- sored by Mr. David Autry and Miss Hildred Walters, the class elected Leslie Loose as president, Diana Richards as vice-president, and Mike Swinson as secretary-treasurer. The freshmen performed the regular duty of gathering wood for the Horn ecoming bon-fire and they also made the dummy for the fire. The Diggers won the Homecoming Game by a score of 14-7. At the beginning of their sophomore year the class of 64 boasted seventy-two members. They were sponsored by Mr. Thomas Woolley and Mr. Eric Wendt. The elected officers were Mike Swinson, president, Leslie Loose, vice-president, Lyle Baade, secretary, and Joel Sears, treasurer. Junior Class officers were Mike Tomasini, Charles Gale, Nancy Stephen, and Lynn Reynolds. Four sponsors, Miss Lorraine Young, Mr. Leland Schantz, Mr. Don Price, and Mr. Mark Richards, led the class in their decisions. The highlights of the year were the receiving of the class rings and the sponsoring of the Junior-Senior Prom. The prom, which was held on May 12, was decorated to the theme of Camelot. When the class finally reached the status of SENIORS they chose two girls and two boys as their offi- cers. These officers were: Charles Gale, president, Lyle Baade, vice-president, Kathy Von Riesen, secre- tary, and Lynn Reynolds, treasurer. Mrs. Jane Van Dyke and Mr. Paul Stimson, the sponsors, helped the class to plan for commencement. The class selected gold bronze and ivy green as their colors and a gold bronze mum as their class flower. The girls were robed in the gold, the boys in the green, while the tas- sels were the two colors combined. 120 Members of the Senior Class choir from left to right: L. Baade, M. Meier, M. Mitchell, J. Sears, E. Loose, C. Bollig, T. Wolfe, J. Boyles, J. Staby, D. Wagers, C. Gale, ]. Graves, T. Waitman, K. Von Riesen, R. Schomerus, C. Bramblett, N. Brady, L. Nincehelser, C. Brown, D. Nickum, A. Carlson, K. Fleming, J. Weber, B. Friehauf, B. Bassett, L. Opp, M. Callen, C. Grose, L. Reynolds. The members of the choir sang two numbers, Holy Lord God and Panis Angelicus , at the Bac- calaureate service and one number, Land of Hope and Glory at the Commencement exercise. The special numbers consisted of a solo by Lilas Opp, an organ solo by Cheryl Grose; a clarinet duet by Mike Meier and Cheryl Grose, and a trumpet solo by Charles Gale. BRUSH HIGH GRADUATES 63 IN ’64 Below is shown the order of worship for the Bac- calaureate service. Order of Worship Music under the direction at Mr. Donald Hinton Mr. Donald Price Mr. Thomas Woolley Lilas Opp, Cheryl Grose, Mike Meier, and Charles Gale, not pictured, performed vocal and instrumental selections at Baccalaureate and Commencement. Processional - “Praise Ye The Father . Gounod - Cynthia von Riesen. Class of 1964 Organist •Invocation The Rev. Rrtnhotd Opp Vocal Selections------------------------------- Senior Concert Choir “Holy Lord God — Cain Panis Angelicus — Franck Scripture Reading - Romans US-14 Prayer The Rev Reinhold Opp Organ Solo (Selected) Cheryl Grose Sermon — “No Place to Hide -----------------The Rev Andrew Staby Vocal Soto — O. Be Joyful — Harding---------------------- LUas Opp Accompanist — Cheryl Grose •Benediction--------------------------------The Rev. Reinhold Opp Recessional - “Praise Ye The Father . Gounod • Cynthia von Riesen. Class at 1M4 Organist • — Congregation Standing During the Processional and Recessional the congregation Is e ed to remain sealed to facilitate viewing at the graduates. Members of the Senior Honor Society are: Sen- iors; Lyle Baade, Carolyn Brown, Charles Gale, Jerry Graves, Emmett Miller, Joel Sears, John Staby, Kathy Von Riesen, David Wagers, Jun- iors; Ellen Andersen, Coleen Gade, Dean Giau- que, Julianne Neilsen, Barney Livengood. Larry Skinner, Phyllis Vodehnal, and Jean Watrous. HONOR SOCIETY CULTIVATES LEADERSHIP Three meetings were held by the fifty-two members of honor society this year. The pur- pose of these meetings was to discuss possible new membership qualifications. New members are elected on the basis of their leadership, dependability, character, citizenship, and scholarship. % l f Ten per cent of the freshmen and junior classes are elected to their respective Junior and Senior Honor Societies, and like wise five per cent of the sophomores and seniors. Members of the Junior Honor Society are: Sen- iors; Lyle Baade, John Boyles, Charles Gale, Jerry Graves, Paul Hulkovich, Emmett Miller, Judy Scott, Joel Sears, John Staby, Kathy Von Riesen, Juniors; Ellen Andersen, Curtis Clark, Tim Chand- ler, Terry Drahota, Coleen Gade, Bonnie Herrmann, Sharon Hook, Barney Livengood, Bob Lumpkin, Wil- lamina Mata, Larry Melvin, Mike Morgan, Julianne Nielsen, Marianne Palmer, Larry Skinner, Phyllis Vodehnal, Jean Watrous, Sophomores; Kathy Christ- ensen, Kenny Crosthwait, Phil George, Tom Har- bert, Linda Kulp, Patricia Lebsock, Jean Murrow, Jim Steyaert, Cynthia von Riesen, Kenny Wagers, Freshmen; Elaine Baade, Angelica Hansch, Clarice Herbst, Carolyn Herrmann, Karen Opp, Robert Sachs, George Sears, Billie Jo Shawcross, Mike Stimson, Tom Travis, and Doris Weiss. Sponsored by KRUEGER'S DRIVE IN Students of BHS amuse themselves. Mr. Mitchell annual- ly tries to get a high- er price for the worthless senior boys. Student body president Mike Swinson introduces Auctioneer Mitchell at the slave auction. ANNUAL SADIE HAWKINS WEEK Students leave the auditorium after a suc- cessful bargaining session. Slaves and their owners leave for their afternoon's duties. Student Council clerks for the auction, Diana Nickum and Sharon Hook, col- lected money from the anxious purchasers. CELEBRATED AT BRUSH HIGH Girls and boys alike managed to look their patchiest for the annual affair. Wise Paula Waitman came well prepared for the grueling school day. Bleached hair, wagons, and weird hats were the mode for all. Sadie Hawkins Week, a traditional event at BHS, was carried out to a great extent this year. The week began with the slave auction in which the senior boys were sold for a fifty cent limit. Rag Day and the customary Sadie Haw- kins dance completed the successful week. Elaine Baade was crowned Daisy Mae and Tom Wolfe was crowned Li 1 Abner at the Fri- day night dance. 125 Jerry Graves gives a reassuring look to Don Strauch. Betty Hoxworth dashes to her next class. Tracking it out in first? Rag Day showed many students’ inner selves. STUDENTS ENJOY RAG Rag Day, held on Friday, May 18, brought many new outfits to Brush High School. New types of transportation also appeared. Classes were held as usual , but with a little extra commotion. Jamie Drahota and Diane Olson found a new type of transportation for school. 126 DAY FESTIVITIES The Sadie Hawkins Dance was carried out in traditional style. Students danced and were served refreshments by the mothers council. Li’l Abner and Daisy Mae were crowned during intermission. jet' Students amused themselves between dances. Dancing occupied most of the students’ time at the annual Sadie Hawkins Dance. Typical Rag Day attire was in evidence at the dance. Students enjoy themselves in various ways the dance. Elaine Baade and Tom Wolfe were crowned Daisy Mae and Li'l Abner by Mr. Tomlinson. Page Sponsored by MONTGOMERY WARDS RACE APRIL 23 Terry Drahota was elected president of student council for the 1964-1965 school year. There was a tie and a re- vote between Jean Watrous and Curtis Clark for vice-presi- dent, with Curtis victorious. Barney Livengood won the race for business manager and Karen Opp came in first for secretary. New Student Council Officers For the first time at Brush High, the speech class gave the campaign speeches. Sixteen members of the class were assigned candidates to speak for. Other candidates for student council president were Tim Chandler, Larry Skin- ner, and Dean Giauque. Jean Watrous, Robert Guzman, and Ellen Andersen com- peted for the v ic e-presidential position. Running for business manager were Bonnie Herrmann, Pat Lebsock, and Kenny Wagers, Angelica Hansch, Elaine Baade, and Caro- lyn Herrmann ran for secretary. '1 i Coach Joe Edson briefs the team before the first game with Highland. BRUSH TAKES Larry Skinner leads the Diggers on to the court for the first game. Mr. Hinton enjoying his favorite, cotton Pep club and Band members cheer the Diggers on. candy. 130 Aetion is fast as both teams scramble for possession of the ball. Mr. Price directs the band before the start of the game between Brush and Fruita. Page Sponsored by WEST SIDE GROCERY The starting five look on as the rest of the team scores a victory over Fruita. Coach Edson calls the Diggers in for a time out to re- arrange their strategy. Tom Wolfe and the rest of the team pay close attention to Coach's remarks. 132 The pep club and cheerleaders cheer wildly as ... ... Mike Swinson makes the lay-up. Tim Chandler sinks a jump-shot as Mike Swin- son follows up for the rebound. Ruthie Bostrom remains calm as a decision is given by the referees. 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