Brush High School - Sagebrush Yearbook (Brush, CO)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1968 volume:

The Journalism Staff of BRUSH HIGH SCHOOL Brush, Colorado Presents SAGEBRUSH 1968 TABLE OF CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION 4 FEATURE.........................12 ORGANIZATIONS...................26 ACADEMICS.......................48 SPORTS..........................76 ACTIVITIES......................92 HONORS.........................110 SENIORS........................122 JUNIORS........................142 UNDERCLASSMEN 148 ADMINISTRATION Mr. Wayne Brower, Mr. Robert Hays, and members of the School Board com- prised the administration for 1967-1968 and worked to establish and enforce regula- tions which would benefit the school. These men assembled the first and third Monday of each month to discuss bills and other necessary business matters. Completing his second year at Brush High School, after moving from Nebraska, Mr. Brower again held the position of Su- perintendent. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Chadron State College, and he received his Master of Arts in school administration and finished course work in Doctors of Education from the University of Nebraska. Those heading the School Board were Mr. Robert Wagers, President; Mr. George White, Vice President; and Mr. Don Mitchell, Treasurer. Other members were Dean Christensen, John Hallahan, Merton Jefferies, and John Lindell. Each man is elected to serve a four year term. Mr. Hays presided over the Student Body during his first year to hold the re- sponsibilities of principal. Mr. Hays re- ceived his Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts Degrees at the University of Okla- homa and the past two years he was a counselor at Brush High. HAYS NAMED PRINCIPAL Dear Students: Never before has it been more necessary for young people to become well educated and be prepared to assume major responsibilities at an age unheard of twenty years ago. Today young people are becoming state representatives and senators, before the age of thirty. They are becoming presidents of corporations at the terribly old age of forty; and, perhaps by the time many of you graduate from college, you will encounter professors having doctoral degrees who are much younger than your high school teachers were. As you can see, the opportunities are numerous, but so are your responsibilities to be pre- pared to take advantage of these opportunities. The members of the Brush High School Faculty sincerely hope that we have provided each student with not only academic opportunity; but also the opportunity to become re- sponsible individuals. Mr. Robert Hays took over the prin- cipalship of Brush High School, after the resignation of Mr. Thomas Lally. Mr. Hays was a teacher, coach, and counselor at B. H. S. for three years previous to his acceptance of the administrative office. Raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mr. Hays received his high school diploma from the Southeast High School in Okla- homa City. He went on to Oklahoma University, obtaining his Bachelor of Sci- ence degree and Master of Arts in Admin- istration. His interests consist of football, swimming and horses. The J-Staff of 1967-1968 welcomes Mr. Hays to his new position as principal of Brush High School. 7 WAGERS HEADS BOARD OF EDUCATION Faced with the task of attaining the minimum level of safety for Brush High School, Mr. Wayne Brower and the School Board members, after much deliberation, determined that trailer units would best suit the needs of District RE-2. Mr. Robert Scoville aided the admin- istration by acting as Assistant Superin- tendent and Curriculum Director. He as- sisted in coordinating the classes of the three schools, and in introducing desirable extra courses. Completing the administration are members of the School Board of District RE-2, seated from left to right, George White, Dean Christensen, John Hallahan, Robert Wagers, President, Don Mitchell, Merton Jefferies, and John Lindell. 9 J-STAFF MEETS DUAL DEADLINES THE SAGEBRUSH REPORTER Mmm of Color� Hick «akool PrtM AooooioUee Toorkook Sdttor Bu la M M� n S r Cm Hin r------ At Muutr------ . Colooa K� rb rt. No met Mlteboll. __lip_______l.otnn Arnold. St Ko d k . JoMtt E k w. Boonl Bakar. Jim Prlo . Bonn 8klnn r. Jana I Aadaraon. Bor boro Bach. Dtoaao Uvaasood. Twenty-one members of the Jour- nalism Staff forged ahead throughout nine months of school to meet and complete the dual deadlines of the school newspaper once a month and the production of the yearbook. Mr. Thomas Woolley sponsored the staff, composed of sophomores, juniors and seniors. Les Christensen and Pam Weisbart headed the newspaper as edi- tors with Rick George overseeing the production of the “Sagebrush as year- book editor. . • nmt FEATURE New additions are always welcomed on the campus of any high school. For the B.H.S. campus, four new trailers were added. These trailers replaced the old, unsafe class- rooms found in Old Main. Even though the classrooms in the trailers were comfortably nice, they did pose some problems. For example, two teachers shared a trailer and often one teacher preferred either a warmer or cooler temperature than the other teacher. Communication was difficult since a wall separated the two classrooms. Some teacIters pounded their requests, while others tromped through the snow to complain to the teacher next door. Aside from the problems, the trailers proved to be nice classrooms. Something new, but not really new, was the Digger team attending State Basketball Tournaments in Denver. Since the team did not go last year, everyone was excited about the state tournaments. Even though the Dig- gers did not take state, they did place third and were League Champions. Certainly the 1967-68 school year contained numerous new happenings. Another new addition came in the form of dance to Brush High. The G.A.A. girls were introduced to the art of modern dance. They presented a program after months of practic- ing. Towards the end of May. some of the interested girls and G.A.A. sponsor Miss Margaret Mora attended a modern dance pro- duction in Fort Collins. J Voters of the Brush Re-2 independent school district went to the polls on October 3, 1967 to determine whether the district was to build a new junior-senior high school building, at a cost of $2. 089, 000. Although the proposed school was strongly supported by the Student Council by means of posters such as the above, and pamphlets, the school bond issue failed by a margin of 285 for to 800 against. Following upon the heels of the defeat of the bonds, Mr. James Underwood, a representative of the Industrial Commission of Colorado, discussed the poor conditions of Brush High and the alternatives to correct the situation. In addition to the unfeasibility of rebuilding the present structural system of Old Main, other suggestions submitted by Mr. Underwood were: sharing a split session with Central, using Hillrose and Snyder schools for classrooms, or buying mobile units. This final plan of purchasing portable homes was adopted as the best policy to follow. 14 TRAILERS SERVE AS CLASSROOMS Assembled by the Con- tinental Coach Company in Loveland, Colorado, the trailers, costing approxi- mately $50, 728.00, with- out including other necessary items, such as gas utility in- stallations, were purchased by the district. Three of the four trailers were 24' X 60' and the fourth unit, to be used as a library, was 28' by 32'. Above, Mr. Brower, Mr. White, and an unidentified individual view the con- struction procedures of a mobile classroom. NEW ADDITIONS ARRIVE TO BRUSH HIGH CAMPUS Arriving in early March, the smallest unit, being the library, was the the first portable trailer to be completely assembled and equipped on the B. H.S. campus. Directly afterwards each of the other three trailers was delivered and placed in front of the Auditorium-Gymnasium, along with the mo- bile library. With each trailer arriving in two sections, the first step was to couple the two units together and put them on firm foundations by the use of approxi- mately twenty-five cement pads for each trailer Once this had been accomplished, the wheels were removed and the axle dropped. 16 «liU uiiOSak 'Sr STUDENTS’ EFFORTS SPEED TRANSFER Following the removal of the wheels, the trailers were equipped with staircases by which the students could en- ter and depart with ease. It was with the help of the student body, janitors, and teachers, that the desks, blackboards, and other neces- sary materials were removed from the classrooms in Old Main and reinstated in the mobile units. While Mr. Ed Neill, Mrs. Shirley Travis, Mrs. Claire Lynch, Mrs. Margaret Queen, Mr. Paul Stimpson, Mr. Dar- rell Dilworth, and Mr. Ron Reid were the teachers occupy- ing the three larger mobile trailers. Miss Hildred Walters taught classes and managed the library in the smallest unit. After the teachers and stu- dents became accustomed to the new accommodations, classes returned to their regular procedures. 18 Comp airing the old and new libraries, one finds that the new library quarters pro- vide countless improvements over the other, antiquated room. When the observer first walks into the old library, he at once becomes repulsed by dingy green, water stained walls, while he is comforted by the wood paneling of the new library. Inspecting the repugnant environment of the former library further, the person is shocked by the sight of cracks running down the walls, warped wood, uneven floors, a corroded fire en- tinguisher, and a set of filing cabinets rejected from World War II. On the other hand, the new library has a most plea- sant atmosphere, as there are screens on the windows to keep flies from harassing stu- dents, a carpet on which the students can rest their feet, attractive drapes, a heat regulator that works effec- tively, and lights that operate when they are supposed to. Although the Diggers had an unlucky first round in the league, they came through the second to prove themselves, obtaining the League Championship. March 14th the Diggers faced their first game of the tournament against the Lead- ville Panthers. Brush scored an easy vic- tory with the final score reading 80-53. Entering into the semi-finals, the follow- ing evening Brush played Glenwood Springs. After a very close game, Brush was de- feated, 58 to 52. The Diggers entered the third place bracket, playing a tough High- land team. Brush scored a victory with the score 68-59. BEETDIGGERS PLACE 3RD AT STATE TOURNAMENT According to the Rocky Mountain News, Brush stands the best chance of returning in 1969 of all the AA teams at the tournament. Brendy Lee was chosen All State by the Denver Post while Dennis Salzman was named on the second team of the Rocky Mountain News. On the opposite page, cheetleader Dorthy Teter leads the Pep Club in a chant-- Sock--Soc it to 'em now! Below, BHS spectators and team nervously await free throw shot re- sults. When the Brush High students learned of their League Cham- pionship and chance to compete in the State Tournament, every student began to contemplate the fun and excitement which the event created. Various modes of transportation were used to travel to Denver, such as Pep Club buses, band buses, and automobiles. Although the School Board adopted some new rules which ap- plied to the tournament, the students accepted them while enjoying the games. TOURNAMENT CHANCES CAUSE EXCITEMENT AMONG STUDENTS “POETRY IN MOTION” CAPTIVATES AUDIENCE It is said that dance is an art form that uses body movements as a means of expressing one's ideas on a theme. Its movements can be borrowed from rock n' roll, ballet or jazz then uses other movements to create a dance to- tally free from a definite pattern. Subjects tend to be abstract ones such as fire, birth, good vs. evil or time. For the first time the Brush High School presented a dance program consisting of folk dances and modern dances. The program was presented May 3 and 4 at 8:00 in the Central School Auditorium. Six themes were selected for the modern dance part of the pro- gram. They included earth, birth, good vs evil, time and fire. Miss Diane DeMott, student from Colorado State College, was the choreographer for the dances, while Miss Mora was the sponsor. Thirty-five students partici- pated in the modern dance pro- gram. Special lighting and poet- ry readings added to the program. ORGANIZATIONS Organizations played an important part in the lives of B.H.S. students this year. Along with the academic load that each student carried, organizations were offered as extra-curricular activities. Students participating in these activities not only relaxed from the process of education, but also gained experience in fields that benefited their lives away from school. Meeting during activity period different days of the week, such organizations as Pep Club, B-Club, Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, Rifle Club, Thespians, Future Farmers of America, Future Teach- ers of America, Future Homemakers of America, Music Club, International Re- lations Club, and Girl's Athletic Associa- tion all offered the student a diversion from schoolwork, and also gave him an insight into life. To complete their year as a club or organization, many of these groups held banquets or picnics to celebrate their ac- complishments during the 1967-68 school year. V. I.C. A., which stands for Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, was instituted as a new club at B.H.S. Spon- sors for the club were Mr. Ken McReynolds and Mr. Albert Moser. During the year, the 16 members, along with the Fort Morgan members, sponsored a basketball game between the Brush and Fort Morgan faculty. Brush lost this game by a score of 73 to 62. V.I.C.A. also attended a conference held at Brighton, in which Norman Smith was elected state treasurer. They also participated in a trouble shooting con- test held at South High School in Denver. In this contest, the members were to find something wrong with a car in a certain amount of time. Joe Heagney, who was originally the president of V.I.C.A., had to give up his duties during the year. Bob Wooldridge then presided over the meetings, but was never officially elected. The other officers of V.I.C.A. were Dennis Mohrlang, vice-president; Charles Herrmann, trea- surer; Tim Lee, secretary; and Bob Potter, parliamentarian. Other members in the club were; Dean Knox, Rick New- port, Robert Northrup, George Urban, Clinton Cox, Pat Toft, Bruce Mohrland, Fref Wooldridge, Alex Middlemist, and Gary Koehler. 28 Ending its second year as a B.H.S. organi- zation, Rifle Club under Mr. Ken McReynolds boasted an enrollment of 12. Members were Beverly Rainey, Charlene Houston, Sandy Harryman, Craig Ferguson, Bill LeValley, Debra Pederson, Leo Hallahan, Jim Wagner, Gerald Crouch, Robert Christensen, Jim Green, and Ann Brungardt. A unique feature of the club was their of- ficer known as the gripe man. This year it was Beverly Rainey whose duty was to take care of any complaints that the members had. Other officers were president, Jim Green; vice presi- dent, Robert Christensen; and secretary treasur- er, Craig Ferguson. Goals of the club were to promote safety • and respect for firearms, inform participants of the use of firearms, and to promote sportsman- ship. Before anyone could join this club, the sponsor had to receive a written consent from the member's parents or guardian to relieve the school of responsibility. Accidents were avoided, however, as all of the N.R. A., Na- tional Rifleman's Association, rules of conduct were followed. Officers are left to right, Robert Christensen, Jim Green, Craig Ferguson, and Mr. McReynolds sponsor. RIFLE CLUB STRESSES GOOD MARKSMANSHIP A group of members left to right, Beverly Rainey, Bill LeValley, Jim Wagner, Gerald Crouch, Leo Hallahan, and Ann Brungardt take careful aim. THESPIAN TROUPE NUMBERS THIRTY THREE Under the direction of Mrs. Eleise Bloom, the B.H.S. Thespian Troupe 968 experienced a busy year. After sponsoring the Junior Class Play, Get Witch Quick , in November, they traveled to Denver and saw the Broadway Musical, The Roar of the Greas- paint, the Smell of the Crowd . In April Mr. Barry's Etchings was presented by an all school cast and in May their year ended with a banquet. This year's officers were president, Ken Knight; vice president, Leslie Christensen; secretary-treasurer, Susan Kulp; and historian, Rick George. Returning Members were, back row: Dennis Salzman, Jon Bostron, Jim Tavenner, Verna Segelke, second row: Chris Mitchell, Jim Price, Chris Elling, Mick Reno, front row: Deb Bolinger, Pam Weisbart, Vickie Scheideman, and Stan Olsen. New Members were, standing: Jan Wagers, Stan Salzman. Ken Peterson, back row: Gaynor Bloom. Rhonda Cook, Patsy Weiss, Judy Lorensen, second row: Cheryl Setterburg, Pidge Kreuger, Patty Kuntz, Lynn Gale, third row: Steve Loose, Wanda Kautz, Cheryl Ruby. Marilyn Meininger, front row: Greg Wagers and Susan Wagers. MAY BANQUET HIGHLIGHTS B-CLUB B-Club was controlled this year by Coaches Joe Edson, Doug Watkins and Darrell Dilworth. The club sponsored a sale of ball point pens with the Brush High School football schedule on them. At the gates of the football field they sold programs and megaphones to fans. They also donated five dollars to the Kidney Foundation and twenty dollars to help in the recovery of a Grand Junction Central High School youth who was paralyzed from the neck down in a wrestling match. During the Christmas vacation, they sponsored a Donkey Basketball game in which the faculty, B-Club members, and townspeople participated. On May 18, the members held their annual banquet and dance to honor the seniors, to initiate new members into the club, and to an- nounce next year’s B-Club officers. This year they were president, Jim Tavenner; vice-president, Richard Bostrom; secretary, Dennis Salzman; and treasurer, Steve Loose. 33 Pep Club is a popular organi- zation at BHS, as it numbered approximately 150 BHS girls over the year 67-68. The Sweetheart Dance and the Pep Club Picnic highlighted this year's activities. Miss Mora and Mrs. Lynch sponsored the 150 members while Susan Miller presided as President. Linda Hartwig reigned as Vice- President. Judy Macht as Secretary, and Janice Anderson as Treasurer. Varsity Cheerleaders for the 67- 68 season were Sandy Atkins, Debby Bolinger, Nan Mitchell, and Jean Ashiem. Top row, left to right, B-Squad: Sharon Madsen, Julie White, Dorothy Teter, Winnie Lee. Second row, A-Squad: Nan Mitchell, Debby Bolinger, Jean Ashiem. Front: Sandy Atkins. Left to right: Susan Miller, Linda Hartwig, Mrs. Lynch, Janice Anderson, Judy Macht. Front: Miss Mora and Brandy. Page Sponsored by J. C. Penney1 s 36 SUCCESSFUL FARMING GOAL OF F.F.A. Heading this organization for the 1967-68 school year were Alan Harryman, president; Ron Richards, vice-president; Stan Knous, Secretary; Phil Peters, Treasurer; Larry Reddin, Sentinel; Kurt Wolf, Reporter and Mr. Mark Richards as sponsor. Highlighting the year was an Installation Banquet. Dr. Har- old Anderson was the guest speaker with approximately 130 people attending. At this banquet the new officers were an- nounced and the out-going officers were honored. F.F.A. participated in a variety of activities throughout the year. One of these was attending the State Convention held at Cortez. This convention was primarily a leadership training meet. Also this year the club raised 185% lamb crop from the chapter ewes. The club also ranked excellent in land judging, and superior in dairy judging. 37 F. T. A. PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY The 1967-1968 officers were president, Jean Asheim; vice-president, Rhonda Cook; secretary, Berdean Draegert; treasurer, Susan Kulp; and historian, Barbara Brunk- hardt. Future Teachers of America, sponsored by Mr. Neill is an organization designed to introduce prospective teachers into the field of teaching as a profession. The an- nual observation day was held January 23, and provided F.T.A. members with an opportunity to study methods of experi- enced teachers in Thompson, Central, and the High School. 38 The highlight of the year was a picnic held in the V. F. W. park on May 13. LINDA LAKE ELECTED PRESIDENT OF F. H. A. Future Homemakers of America, a long time club at Brush High School, was sponsored this year by Miss Lora Franklin, who was the new Home Economics teacher for the 1967-68 term. Heading the all-girl's club was Linda Lake as President, with the assistance of the officers: Glenda Curtis, Vice-president; Secretary lean Knox; holding place of Treasurer, Lori Doughty; Linda Schip- pert as Parliamentarian; Historian, Kathy Geist; reporter of the club was Janette Eskew; the duty of Correspon- dent Secretary went to Linda Redden; and the Recreation and Song Leader, Lois VanKalkeren. The many events of this club included the weekly Thursday meeting during activity period, District Future Homemakers gatherings, and other educational aspects. During the latter part of this year, the F.H. A. sponsored a Faculty Tea in the Home Ec. room in the main build- ing. 40 RODEO SPONSORED BY SUMNER In its second year at Brush High, Rodeo Club found the membership boosted from six last year, to thirteen at the beginning of the 1967-68 school term. Under the new sponsor, Mr. Terrell Sumner, the club began its activities with the election of Tom Davis as President; Bruce Segclke, Vice-presi- dent; and the dual office of Secretary-Treasurer was held by Tina Trout. Some of the many events performed by this club were attending state rodeos, competing in other high school meets, and forming a rodeo team for the B.H.S. chapter. The members included: Alan Harryman, Verna Segelke, Kristy Peterson, Bill Lowry, and Debbie Wilson. 41 Debby Bolinger, Kathy Hartwig, Susan Miller and Leslie Christensen performed in the modern dance entitled Good vs. Evil. Pictured on the opposite page is Dorothy Teter prac- ticing on the uneven parallel bars. 42 G.A.A. set two precedents this year in the history of physical education at Brush High School. Modem dance and gymnastics were taught to the interest- ed students. At the end of the school year, Poetry in Motion, “ the dance production, was presented. Not only was this a valuable money making project for the club, but also an in- spiring program which the townspeople of Brush will remember. Miss Mora also started gymnastics on the high school level. It is hoped that by next year students will be advanced enough to participate in State meets. The other big project for 67-68 school season was the mountain trip taken in March. Members traveled to Estes Park to enjoy the nearby resort Hidden Valley. Skiing was the most popular sport enjoyed. G.A.A. enjoyed a worthwhile year under the leadership of Roberta Teter, President; Linda Hartwig, Vice-presi- dent; Dorthy Teter, Secretary; and Gwen Stout, Treasurer. 43 HOURS OF PRACTICE REWARDED ; • } k : Brush High School Band under the direction of Mr. Don- ald Price and Mr. Donald Hinton presented three concerts during the school year 67-68. The concerts were held in the High School Auditorium, allowing the students participating in band to show the skills learned during the year to the public. Besides the regular band, the Swing Band, Mixed Chorus, and the Girls Chorus, also performed. The Swing Band con- sists of members who, other than playing at Basketball games, performed at social functions outside school activi- ties. Twirlers for the year 67-68 were Susan Kulp head twir- ler, Becky Hutchinsen, Judy Lorenson and Chris Bailey. Gwen Paulsen was the Band Majorette. Page Sponsored by Madsen Conoco. 44 BY THREE MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS BANQUETS KEEP MEMBERS BUSY For the 67-68 year, the International Relations Club held a busy schedule. Twenty members attended the Model U. N. at Colorado State College in Greeley on March 21 and 22. Once each month a banquet was held and different speakers were invited from all over the surrounding area. Current world problems were discussed and slides were often shown. The final banquet was held May 14 in the Palamino Room of the Carroll Hotel. Approximately 50 persons, teachers and wives also attended, dressed in various foreign costumes and ate foreign foods. Kathy Mann presided as the 67-68 President while Marla Vancil held the office of Vice-President. Linda Lake and Chris Mitchell fulfilled the obligations of Secretary and Treasurer respectively. Mr. Paul Stimson and Mr. Ron Reid sponsored I.R.C. v ACADEMIC 48 Certainly the academic program of- fered by any educational institution is the most important section of the institute. Although the academic portion of educa- tion, it must be supplemented by various extra-curricular activities. During the 1967-68 school year, Brush High School provided a wide variety of academic subjects in which the students could participate. Science, math, history, English, vocations, business, and music were a few of the numerous fields of study offered to B.H.S. pupils. One of the new subjects initiated into the B.H.S. curricu- lum was a three period auto mechanics class. Several men became interested in this course, as Mr. Ken McReynolds was the new instructor. Even though the academic program was interrupted by the arrival of the new mobile units, classes eventually resumed their regularly scheduled activities. FOUR BRANCHES OF SCIENCE TAUGHT Science at Brush High, for the year of 1967-68, was taught by Mr. Frank Mercer, Mr. Joe Edson, and Mr. Robert Burton. This department consisted of four sections which were physics, chemistry, biology, and general science. Mr. Mercer taught the physics and chemistry classes and also one class of biology. During the third six-weeks, he took the physics class on a field trip to the Colorado School of Mines in Golden. Mr. Edson headed the biology section where the students were taught a general course on all living things, starting with the simplest and going to the most complex. He instructed his students on the dis- secting of worms, grasshoppers, crawfish, and frogs. Mr. Burton taught the freshmen general science. His courses consisted of a general going-over of the major branches of science. HISTORY DEPARTMENT ENLARGED TO INCLUDE SOCIAL SCIENCES Reorganized to include the psychology classes, the history department of Brush High School for 1967-68 came under a new heading, the Social Sciences Department. Besides the director of this department, Mr. Thomas Woolley, the division of academics also included as teachers, Mr. Paul W. Stimson, Mr. Darrell Dilworth, Mr. Joe Ed- son, Mr. Jerome Lynch, Mr. Douglas Watkins, and Mr. Ronal Reid. Teaching their first year in the Brush school system, Mr. Watkins instructed a freshman social studies class, while Mr. Reid headed the two se- nior psychology classes. Attempting a new method of teaching for his American Problems class. Mr. Stimson stressed classroom participation instead of written perfor- mance from his senior students. MATH DEPARTMENT COVERS Miss Lorraine Young, Mr. Rex Schweers, and Mr. Don Gabriel in- structed the classes dealing with Algebra, Geometry, Math Analysis, Re- lated Math, and Consumers Math during the 1967-68 school year. Electric calculators were used by the seniors in Miss Young's Consu- mers Math class, while her Geometry students studied, along with regular Geometry, an introduction to Trigonometry and the Algebra I students dealt with fractions. Mr. Schweers taught Algebra II, Math Analysis, and Geometry. In the Algebra II classes, the students studied regular and modern Algebra and Trigonometry, where an emphasis was placed on the structure and methods. An integrated development of the basic Trigonometry identi- ties and laws were presented. His Math Analysis course dealt with chap- ters based on Logic, Mathematical Introduction, Probability, Polymonial Functions, Trigonometric Functions, Analytic Trigonometry, Vectors, and the Calculus. With the new Geometry textbooks, the students were taught the structure and method of plane and solid Geometry. Mr. Ga- briel's Algebra I students also reviewed the logue and his Related Math classes received experience in working with the calculation machines. 54 ENGLISH AND SPEECH IMPROVE COMMUNICATION English, a required subject for four years at B. H.S., and Speech, an elective offered to junors and seniors, helped stu- dents improve their communications through writing and speak- ing. Under the direction of the department head. Miss Hildred Walters, and Mr. Ed Neill the seniors read War and Peace, Ani- mal Farm, lord of the Flies, Heart of Darkness, and three Shakespearean plays, Macbeth, Hamlet, and As You Like It. They also completed units on vocabulary, short stories, and composition. Juniors, taught by Mrs. Claire Lynch, studied grammar, literature, vocabulary, and composition. During the year, they read such books as The Virginian, My Antonia, Moby Dick, and The Bridge Over San Luis Rey. Mrs. Lynch also required the juniors to give book reports. Mrs. Travis's sophomores received instruction in speech, composition, and they also studied a unit on short stories and gave book reports on their outside reading. Books they were re- quired to read included The Pearl, The Old Man and the Sea, The Red Badge of Courage. The Merchant of Venice, and Ivan- hoe. Mrs. Margaret Queen and Mr. Neill both taught classes of freshman English. The frosh read Oliver Twist. Hucklebury Finn, Treasure Island, Julius Caesar, and Kon Tiki. They also studied mythology, poetry, grammar, and gave book reports and studied composition. One period of speech was taught by Mr. Thomas Woolley this year, with 17 juniors and seniors in die class. The student was given instruction on various ways of delivering speeches, such as impromptu, discussion panels, debates, narrative read- ing, and convincing and demonstrative speeches. Later in the year, the class worked with bettering their techniques and using the tape recorder. 56 4 Vocational training was offered to both freshmen and sopho- mores in a two period class taught at Hillrose and Snyder. The boys were driven to Hillrose and Snyder in a bus driven by the teacher. In the afternoon, Mr. Richards drove the sophomore boys to Hillrose where he took charge of the class, while, in the morning, Mr. Pierce taught the freshmen at Snyder. The students were taught various skills such as carpentry, mechanics, welding, and electrical work. The ideas behind these classes were to give freshmen and sophomores an introduction into the elementary fields of voca- tional training in order that they may receive further instruction in more advanced fields, such as auto mechanics. VOCATIONS OFFERED TO UNDERCLASSMEN STUDENTS COMMUTE TO AUTO MECHANICS Auto Mechanics, a new class taught by Mr. Ken McReynolds, was installed in the Brush High School curriculum. This class took the place of the vocations class for the junior and senior boys. Mr. McReynolds is a high school graduate from.Ft Morgan High School. In 1966 he worked in a garage in Ft. Morgan. Mr. McReynolds will now continue his schooling in a college in order to iurther his knowledge in auto mechanics. This year the junior boys were more concerned with the general facts of auto mechanics. Most of the time was spent in the classroom viewing film strips and doing other things of importance, preparing them for senior auto mechanics. The senior boys worked mostly with cars, either their own or someone else's. At the end of the year, the boys felt that they would be able to continue their auto mechanic work in college. NEW PROGRAMS ADDED TO SHOP Shop, or the industrial arts class, was taught by a new instructor this year. Mr. Albert Moser, who graduated from Fort Hay's, Kansas, divided his course into two principal areas, work involving the shop and mechanical drawing. In mechanical drawing, students learned the various techniques in drafting and laying out a project and how to handle drawing instruments. In the portion of the course which involved shopwork, the students became acquainted with the many machines required in making their different projects. Some of the projects built included shelves, bookends, lamps and bookcases. Mr. Moser also introduced two new study areas in his course, electricity and welding The electricity unit con- sisted of classroom study of the various principles, signs, and measurements included in this area. The second new course which was studied was welding. This area included the study of the many tools used in welding and a detailed investigation of the acetylene torch. One of the highlights of the shop class was a field trip toC.S.U. in Fort Collins. This was held Saturday, May 4, and was an all-day excursion Here, class members viewed the many displayed projects made by industrial arts classes throughout the state. Page Sponsored by BRUSH INDUSTRIAL BANK Mr. Mark Richards taught the agriculture classes for the 1967-68 school year. In addition to Ag. I and Ag. II classes, an advanced agriculture class was offered to experienced students. This ad- vanced class constituted two full periods. During the year the Ag. classes participated in certain special activities. Several stu- dents attended the State Judging Contest in Fort Collins and other students journeyed to Cortez for iiw- TEACH AG STUDENTS dairy and land judging. Throughout the year. Ag. I classes dealt mainly in the area of livestock, raising an experi- mental flock of sheep. Agri- culture II classes covered the crop production area, renting a hay- field for the duration of the school year. The advanced agriculture class worked on their individual special projects throughout the year. COVERS ALL PHASES Brush High School prepared many stu- dents for further education and jobs by of- fering an extensive Business Program taught by Mr. Lynch and Mr. Mitchell. The de- partment gave such courses as shorthand, typing, clerical practice, and bookkeep- ing. This year Mr. Jerome Lynch and Mr. Robert Mitchell taught a total of 154 stu- dents. Although this course is an elective, it was one of the biggest departments at BHS. The department issues an award each year for Distinguished Secretary on the basis of 60 words per minute typing and taking dictation at 120 words per minute. This year's recipient of the award is Miss Kathleen Weiss of the class of 69 . Also during the 67-68 year, a new program was installed in the clerical prac- tice class This was called Occupational Educational Exploration. During the sec- ond semester, the first two periods of the day, the girls in clerical practice would go to downtown Brush to do secretarial work for different business firms, working under the instruction of successful businessmen and women. Bret Bolinger concentrates on speed and accuracy while practicing in typing. At left, Mr. Price rehearses a few band members to prepare for a future concert which will be pre- sented to the public. SATB chorus was led by Mr. Don Hin- ton for the second con- secutive year. The band presented selections at both the Winter and Spring Concerts. Two of the outstanding band members, Mick Reno and John Price, each contributed original compositions. SPRING AND WINTER CONCERTS HIGHLIGHT YEAR IN MUSIC Many events outlined this year's music schedule at Brush High School. Under the leadership of both Mr. Don Hinton and Mr. Don Price, the program was completely fulfilled. The swing band and school band contributed very highly to the public at different times in the year. Mr. Hinton and Mr. Price spent many hours before presenting them The choir performed at the Christmas Assembly and at a choir-band concert. A sextet which has been added this year also performed at some commun- ity functions. One other concert pre- sented was the Mass Band, which combined bands from the grade school and high school. The players also participated in the Band Festival and the Honor Band. Members of Swing Band were pre- sent at the Stage Band Clinic. The mixed chorus and all girl chorus took part in the League Choral Festival, this year in Brush, and Honor Chorus. 87 VAN DYKE SOLOS COUNSELING Mrs. Jane Van Dyke gave a solo performance in the counsel- ing department for the year of 1967-68. Aside from talking with students of all levels, she did all the rearranging of the classes at the beginning of the year and at the semester. She also directed several dif- ferent tests for each of the four classes. These were the Cali- fornia Mental Maturity Tests for the freshmen, S T.E.P. Tests for the sophomores, National Merit Tests for the juniors, S.A.T. Tests, achievement tests, and the Betty Crocker Test for the senior girls The counseling department supplied material concerning careers, colleges, and military training for all interested stu- dents. 68 LANGUAGES ACCENT CULTURE Mrs. Eliese Bloom and Mrs. Margaret Queen were solely in charge of the foreign language department for the 1967-68 school year at B.H.S. Mrs. Queen was in control of the Spanish classes, teaching Spanish 1 and II, while Mrs. Bloom was in charge of La- tin I and II. These classes were open to students of all levels at B. H.S. Spanish was concerned with the learning of proper grammar and vocab- ulary, along with the customs of the Spanish people. Stu- dents were able to put what they learned into practice by having skits in class, using their own dialogues. At Christ- Latin and German were mainly concerned with the read- ing and comprehensive study of the languages. In Latin, stories of Roman history were studied by translating stories in the textbook. mas time a Pinata Party was held with both Spanish classes participating. 69 ART AND CRAFTS STRESS CREATIVITY Highlighting the year for Mr. Terrell Sumner's art class was their participation in the High Plains Art Exhibit in Sterling. After working on such things as oil painting, wa- tercolor, design, figure proportion, and positive and negative aspects of sketch perspective, each student entered at least one of his projects in the show. Darrell Tomlinson, Stan Friehauf, Maria Perez, Kirk Schreiner, and Beverly Wolf re- ceived special recognition for their works. In crafts, students had projects in jewelry, leather, wood carving, lacework, and decoupage. Their work was periodically displayed to the student body in the auditorium. 70 FRANKLIN HEADS HOME EC After receiving her degree from CSU and com - pleting three years of teaching at Las Animas, Colo- rado, Miss Laura Franklin took over the home econo- mics department of B. H. S. For the 1967-68 school year, her classes studied units in cooking, sewing, family relations, manage- ment and housing, home nursing, and child develop- ment. Work in these different areas included indivi- dual projects as well as group efforts. GIRLS LEARNED NURSING AIDS One of the many vocational subjects offered at Brush High School this year was Home Nursing, for those girls in the sophomore, junior, and se- nior classes. Taught by Miss Laura Franklin, who also instructed Home Economics upon filling the vacancy left by Mrs. Martha Staby. On the agenda, child care, first aid, and family nursing were considered paramount. In addition to these numerous basic class routines, the members participated in a trip to a major hospital in Denver, a nursery excursion and several morning parties for children from three to five years of age. READING LAB HELPED IMPROVE PROBLEMS Reading Lab continued this term under the instruction of Mrs. Merilu Koeneke The class's main goals were to better reading techniques and habits, also the understanding of the material read. There were three basic programs, each designed to diag- nose reading difficulties and improve these problems. S.R.A., Science Research Associate, consisted of leveled tests given to determine a student's reading levels. Another method was developed with the use of the Craig Reader, a machine some- what resembling a small T.V. set. A new program called, Tactics in Reading”, also began this year to improve the word usages and language problems. Page Sponsored by: Frank's Standard 73 P. E. INSTRUCTORS HAVE COMMON GOAL Instilling appreciation in the rewards of a sound and healthy body was a common goal of the three Physical Education instructors of Brush High School. Miss Margaret Mora headed the girls' P E. Depart- ment, while Coaches Douglas Watkins and Darrell Dilworth directed the boys' activities. Comprising the boys' schedule for 1967-68 was flag football, physical training, soccer, volleyball, gymnastics, weight lifting, track, golf, softball, tennis, and badminton. Likewise, Miss Mora selected divers sports for the year, which included: soccer, volleyball, folk dancing, basketball, gymnastics, track and field, softball, tennis, archery, and field hockey, the latter being introduced for the first time to the de- partment. All in all, members of both P. E. classes re- ceived valuable training in keeping physically fit and in understanding in the rules of world spons. 74 Page Sponsored by Flame Bowl mkW Athletics were once again proven to be one of the most prominent extracurri- cular activities of the Brush High School program during the 1967-68 school year as ninety-five young men rallied to partici- pate. The sports program at B.H.S. once again offered interscholastic competition in football, basketball, wrestling, and track One new sport, golf, was added to the spring schedule. This sport, in its in- fant stages at the school, was coached by Mr. Bob Mitchell. The team participated in three regular meets, one with the Akron Rams and two with the Fort Morgan Mus- tangs. Mr. Mitchell’s charges also played in three tournaments, the Julcsburg Invita- tional, Sterling Invitational, and Fort Morgan Invitational. Baseball, one of the regular sports was dropped from the Beetdigger’s agenda as regional competition had dropped to such a great extent in the past few years that it had become very difficult to schedule games. WATKIN’S FIRST SEASON ENDS WITH 1-8 RECORD Arriving three days after the start of football practice, Doug Watkins took over the job of head mentor of the Beet- digger Eleven. Graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1966, Coach Watkins patterned much of his technique after the style of the Comhuskers. Offensively, the Diggers gained a total of 1,947 yards rushing for an average of 216 yards per game. Senior Jon Bostron led the attack with 540 net yards followed by Rick Allen with 161 yards. In the air, quarterback Ken Knight led the passing with 640 yards for 40% completion. On defense, Rick George led the tackling with 70 un- assisted and 42 assists, followed by sophomore Casey Davis who totaled 44 tackles and 29 assists. Twenty-three members of this year's squad received let- ters for their participation. Among them were nine seniors, nine juniors, and five sophomores. Rick George, Tom Swinson, and Casey Davis were all named to the Honorable Mention All-Conference team by all of the coaches of the Northeastern League. Brush 0 St. Antony 19 0 Limon 26 6 Yuma 13 2 Holyoke 18 19 Akron 12 6 Haxtun 21 0 Wray 29 13 Julesburg 48 0 Burlington 21 non-conference Page Sponsored by GAMBLES 79 Coach Joe Edson pictured with varsity basketball squad including Dennis Salzman (50) Honorable Mention, All Conference and All State Selection, Brendy Lee (42) All Conference and All State Selection, Mike Warner (44) All Conference and Most Valuable Player, Jon Bostron (34) Captain and Honorable Mention All Conference. Coach Watkins is pictured with junior- varsity members. CONFERENCE CHAMPS RALLY TO THIRD Sporting a conference record of only 4 wins and 3 losses at the end of the first round of conference play and following lea- gue-leading Holyoke Dragons by a full tliree games. Brush's hopes for a conference championship and trip to the state tour- nament looked extremely dim. The luck of the Beetdiggers experienced a change for the better in the second round, however, as the onrushing Diggers overcharged the second place Haxtun Bulldogs, after moving into second place, Coach Edson's charges gained momentum and swept on to the championship of the Northeastern Conference title as the faltering Holyoke quintet dropped four of their last five contests including an 81-80 heart breaker to Haxtun which took them out of contention for a play-off with Brush for the title!! After the wild finish to the conference race the Beetdigger five enjoyed a two week lay-off before meeting and beating the Lake County Panthers by a score of 80 to 53 in the quarter finals of the State Basketball Tournament in Denver. The following night Brush fell victim to the Glenwood Demons 58 to 52, while in their final game they dumped Highland, 68 to 59 for third place honors. Brush 68 •Eaton 54 83 •Valley High 58 77 Burlington 62 41 Julesburg 71 72 •Platte Valley 54 62 Haxtun 57 68 Holyoke 72 40 Wray 39 61 Akron 63 50 •Highlands 47 63 Yuma 49 71 Julesburg 47 83 Burlington 57 74 Holyoke 61 69 Haxtun 63 83 Akron 59 71 Wray 48 90 Yuma 65 80 Lake County 53 52 Glenwood Springs 58 68 Highlands 59 • Non-conference games State games underlined WRESTLER’S PLACE 3RD AT DISTRICT MEET Beginning practice November 6, the 1967-68 Wrestling Squad under the direction of Coach Darrell Dilworth and Assistant Coach Don Gabrial, completed their season with a 6-4 record. Along with these matches was a first at the Weld Central Invitational Tourna - ment, and thirds at the Midseasonal Tourney, and at the District Tourney. At the District Meet held in the Akron Fieldhouse, four Brush Wrestlers qualified for the State Tournament. Mike Cordova, Rich- ard Bostrom, Jim Tavenner, and Casey Davis represented Brush at Aurora Hinkley, but they were all defeated in their first matches. In the Weld Central Invitational, Brush took four firsts. Along with several seconds and thirds, the Beetdiggers compiled a total of 112 team points. At the Midseasonal held in Wray, Brush finished third behind Bur- lington and Wray. Brush 32 Eaton 16 15 Platte Valley 21 11 Fort Morgan 27 32 Roosevelt 14 -� 5 Holyoke 5 7 Wray 40 39 Akron 9 - 14 Burlington 24 22 Yuma 18 24 Yuma 16 non -conference 82 Track at Brush High had a new coach, Mr. Ronald PLACE NO. PLACE NO. Reid, for the season of 1968. He was assisted by Mr. Doug Watkins, who helped him instruct his boys on the OF EVENT TEAMS TAKEN POINTS proper way to perform certain events. Akron 3 3 27 1 2 The events which the boys participated in were races Merino 2 2 17 1 2 (hurdles free), discus, shotput, broad jump, pole Akron (FS) 3 1 63 vault, and relays. The whole team went to six meets Haxtun 7 7 2 during the season and there were three other meets in Yuma 5 5 7 which only freshmen and sophomores participated. Holyoke 12 12 0 Coach Reid took his team to the District Track Tour- Haxtun (FS) 8 8 14 nament, but failed to have any of his boys qualify for the State Tournament. Haxtun (conference) 8 8 0 i TRACK COMPLETES SPRING ATHLETICS ATHLETIC HONOR BROUGHT TO BRUSH HIGH SCHOOL Green, Jim; T . Groves, Jim; BB. Groves, John; BB . Halcomb, David; BB . Harbert, Danny; FB . W . Herbst, John; W . Hoff, Joe; BB. Holmes, Rick; FB, BB, T. Knaus, Stan; W. mgr . Knight, Ken; FB , BB , G Koeneke, Steve; BB, T . Kolman, Larry; FB, T . Krueger, Stan; FB , T. 86 Allen, Rick; FB . Bostrom, Dick; FB . W . Bostron, Jon; FB , BB . Callen, Bob; BB, T. Case, Duane; FB, T. Christensen, Terry; BB . Christensen, Tye; BB. Cooperrider, Eddie; BB. Cox, Dennis; BB, T. Clark, Bernie; FB , BB, T. Eby, Steve; W. Eicher, Mike; BB. Felzien, Ron; FB. Ferguson, Terry; BB. Friehauf, Duane; FB , W . Pictures Not Available: Atkins, Mark Brooks, Buddy Christensen, Kirk Church. Mike Cordova, Mike Donaldson, Mike Holmes, Bob Kumke, Myron Lawler, Mike Oldemeyer, David Padilla, Eugene Schreiner, Kipp Spafford, Jim Warner, Mike Lassen, Lawrence; FB mgr , T mgr . Lawler, Tom; FB. Lee, Brendy; BB , T . Loose, Steve; FB , BB . McDaniel, Melvin; FB, BB. Milburn, Larry; FB . Miller, Dave; FB, T Mundt, Bill; BB, T. Norwood, Lance; T. Nuss, Larry; BB, T. Salzman, Dennis; BB . Samples, Ron; FB, W . Schreiner, Kirk; G. Simons, Tod; W. Price, Jim; FB, G . Price, Rick; BB. G. Rainey, Sam; FB . Reich, Roger; BB, G. Richards, Ron; W, G Tavenner, Jim FB , W . T. Tomlinson, Darrell; FB . BB. Wagers, Greg; FB, BB . Wagner, Jim; T. Walker, Jim; BB. Ward, Dave; FB . Weisbart, Ron; BB. Wolfe, Kurt; BB mgr . 88 GOLF INITIATED FOR FIRST YEAR Olsen, Stan; FB®, BB mgr Pfost, Mike; BB. Rocha, Bill; FB, T . Ruebel, Mark; T mgr . Skinner, Ron; FB, BB, T. Swinson, Tom; FB . Pictures Not Available: Bolinger, Bret Brooks, Robert Carlson. Tony Coffey, Chipper Cordova, Tony Delong, Terry Ferguson, Craig Gale, Dave Poulignot, Mike Price, Gary Segelke, Bruce Scoville, Bob Wilkins, Jeff Woolford, Jim Interscholastic sports at Brush High School began as the Beetdigger grid squad tangled with the St. Anthony Bobcats immediately following the convening of the 1967-68 school year. The luckless 'Diggers dropped this game, mainly because of the short period in which new Head Coach Doug Watkins had had to prepare his charges for the contest. As the football season wore on, competition stiffened and the inex- perienced Brush team managed to win only one of their nine games, de- feating the Akron Rams by the score of 19-12. With the coming of the winter months participants and spectators alike began to look forward to the beginning of the'basketball and wres- tling seasons. The wrestling squad led by Head Coach Darrell Dilworth completed a winning season of six wins and four losses. At the district wrestling meet the Beetdiggers placed third in team points, qualifying four mat- men for the State Tournament. Mike Cordova (95), Richard Bostrom (127), Jim Tavenner (133) and Casey Davis (HW) represented their school in the state meet; all four men fell to their opponents in the first match. Basketball fans were somewhat dismayed when the traditionally pow- erful Brush basketball machine finished the first round of conference play with only a 4-3 record, appearing to be completely out of the running for the conference championship. A second-round rally by the BHS net- men, however, pushed them not only to the conference championship but to third place in the state tournament as well. In the track depart- ment, Coach Ron Reid's squad fared poorly as they placed no one at Dis- trict and, therefore, had no participants in the state meet. IN MEMORIAM Phillip Jefferies Born October 15, 1951 Deceased June 30, 1967 S3UIAI1: During the 1967-68 school season BUS offered the students various kinds of activi- ties. Most of these were sponsored by or- ganizations. Homecoming festivities started the year off as students built floats, attended the bonfire, participated in the snake dance, cheered at the football game, and boogalooed at the dance. Later in the year the juniors presented their play Get Witch Quick. In the month of Feb- ruary the annual Sweetheart Dance was held in honor of the cupid month. The All School Play entitled “Mr. Barry's Etch- ings was produced in April while the modern dance program “Poetry in Motion occurred the following weekend. Straw- berry Fields Forever set the atmosphere for the 1968 Prom as juniors and seniors were entertained with the music of the Crystal Palace Guard. Gigantic posters hung throughout the building during the Student Council elections while buttons and displaying candidates names adorned the voters. Digger Day, being the final activity of the year, allowed students to come prepared for an afternoon of class competitive games. After a vigorous day students relaxed at the Digger Day Dance sponsored by the Student Council. All these activities proved this school season to be a very busy, but fun filled school year at Brush High School. PSYCHEDELIC HOMECOMING ON FRIDAY THE 13TH Seniors took first place in the float division this year while Juniors received second. Freshmen and sopho- mores earned third and fourth, respectively. Linda Pfost was crowned Queen by Chris Elling. Her attendants were Sandy Atkins, Jean Ashiem, and Gwen Stout. During the hectic week preceding the 13th of Octo- ber students of BHS began their Homecoming activities This year's theme Once Upon a Psychedelic Football reflected current trends. The festivities started with the bonfire and snake dance occurring on Thursday night. Friday classes were dismissed early in order to allow students to participate in the parade. That even- ing, after the game, the Homecoming Dance began at 10:00. The music was funished by the Kandy Store Profits while the psychedelic lights added to the weird atmosphere. The dance terminated at 12:30 P.M. ending a fun filled week. Jealousy prevails in Mrs. Blackwell's school for witches and an exorcisement is held to determine the fate of Junelle Kemp. 96 JUNIORS BEWITCH AUDIENCE WITH CRAFTY PLAY Witches and witchcraft characterized the junior class play, Get Witch Quick. The play, under the direction of Mrs. Eliese Bloom and assisted by Miss Lorraine Young, was presented November 16 and 17. Get Witch Quick consisted of a twenty member cast including Rhonda Cook, Lynn Gale, Coleani Har- bert, Joyce Morgan, Patty Kuntz, Diane Livengood, Chris Mitchell, Kathy Mundt, Pidge Krueger, Kathy Weiss, Janice Andersen, Kathy Murphy, Marlene Weiss, Cheryl Setterburg, Steve Loose, Greg Wagers, Jim Price, Stan Olsen, Ken Petersen, and Tom Swinson. 97 Digger Day and Homecoming high- lighted the Student Council's activities this year. Homecoming seemed to offi- cially open the school year, while Digger Day dampened the year’s activities. Stu- dent Council also helped support the school bond issue by distributing pamphlets early in the year, Chris Elling presided over the Council during the year 67-68. Pam Weisbart acted as Vice-President, while Jan Wagers occupied the office of business manager. Patsy Weiss, a sophomore, wrote the min- utes for the year. Mrs. Van Dyke, who has sponsored Student Council since her years at BHS, again guided the group for the year. Chris Elling, Dennis Salzman, and Tom Swinson, (top left), attended District Student Council in the Spring. Tom, who was chosen earlier in the year to run for District Student Council President, was aided by Dennis who gave his campaign speech. Tom was elected District Presi- dent for 68-69, which is certainly an honor for BHS. SEMI-FORMAL HELD AT THOMPSON SCHOOL Brush High’s Pep Club sponsored their annual Sweetheart Dance on February 24, 1968, in the all-purpose room of Thomp- son School. This semi-formal event, held from 9:00 to 12:00 p. m., was attended by approximately 60 couples, the Mothers’ Council, and invited members. Following the theme, Love is Blue , the pep club members decorated with blue and white streamers and hearts. The south end of the room was the location of the throne, while the band was situated on the north stage. Providing music was The Pre- cious Few, a popular rock band from Greeley, Colorado. Highlighting the dance was the crowning of Jon Bostron as Mr. Beetdigger by head cheerleader, Sandy Atkins. His atten- dants were Dennis Salzman and Richard Bostrom. Below, Jeanne Treadway and Chris Elling enjoy trying out the new dances to the music of The Precious Few. Top right, dancers mingle while dancing, not really knowing who their partner is. Right, Cathy Prangley shows real pleasure while • dancing shoeless. Page Sponsored by DUCKWALL'S On April 25-26 the Brush High Thespian troupe presented a three-act comedy entitled Mr. Barry's Etchings . Leading roles were played by Mike Reno, Judy Lorenson, and Leslie Christensen. The play combined comedy with intrigue as it involved a mystery of counterfeit fifty-dollar bills being produced by an elderly man. These bills are perfect reproductions, except for the smile put on President Grant's face by the eccentric Mr. Barry. Mrs. Elise Bloom directed the play and was assisted by Miss Lorraine Young. The stage crew consisted of Jim Price, Ken Peterson and Stan Olsen. Publicity was handled by Gaynor Bloom and Patsy Weiss, while Verna Se- gelke was in charge of ticket sales. COUNTERFEIT COUP “STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER” WAS PROM THEME “Strawberry Fields Forever was the theme for the 1968 Junior Senior Prom, as approxi- ately 130 upperclassmen and their dates at- tended and danced to the music of the Crystal Palace Guard. This annual event was held in the Catholic Church Social Room from 8:30 to 12:00. Sandy Atkins was presented with the honor of being Prom Queen by Tom Swinson, Junior Class President. Constituting her court were Debby Bolinger, Senior Attendant, crowned by Duane Friehauf and Junior Attendant, Chris Mitchell, escorted by Kirk Christensen. ‘tm JUNIORS FLASH TO VICTORY Between intermittent rain and sun- shine, Digger Day 68 was held on Friday, May 17. After three periods of morning classes and an invigorating lunch, the students returned to parti- cipate in the afternoon's festivities. With 75 points, the Junior Class reigned victoriously over the secondary seniors who scored only 56 points. To complete the day, a dance was held in the Rec Room that evening. Campaign fever raced through the halls of B.H.S. as the Student Council Election neared. Posters, campaign buttons, verbal boosts, and friendly candidates were vote rallying media. Candidates were nominated by a special committee in Stu- dent Council, and members of Mr. Woolley’s speech class gave their campaign speechs at an all school assembly. Those nominated for the office of President were Alan Harryman, Steve Loose, Tom Swinson, and Mike Warner. Chris Mitchell, Joyce Morgan, Linda Hartwig, and Cheryl Ruby were all running for Vice-President. Jan Wagers ran unopposed for Business Manager, on a unanimous decision by the Student Council. Marlene Peters, Juanita Rios, Gwen Bostron, and Susan Wagers were all campaigning for the job of Secretary of the Student Council. Winners were Alan Harryman, Chris Mitchell, Jan Wagers, and Marlene Peters. Various campaign slogans and personalities were used in the different campaigns. Joyce Morgan, and her campaign manager Earlene Cooperrider, were dressed as Bonnie and Clyde and were out to rob all the votes they could! Alan Harryman's campaign was based on a hard working candidate for the office of President for the 1968-69 school term. 108 uncle SA UK s $ Vote roc STEVE LOOSE f� i PRESIDENT HARRYMAN TO HEAD STUDENT BODY Oil SUONOH Over the months at B.H.S. students were given recognition and honors for out- standing achievements in fields of scho- larship, leadership, sports and citizenship. Among these students honored were sixteen Students of the Month, Jr. and Sr. Honor Society members, and recipients of scho- larships. Linda Pfost and Sandy Atkins received honors as royalty, reigning over Home- coming and the Jr. -Sr. Prom. Richard Bostrom, Rick George, Mike Warner and Jim Tavenner were only a few of the athletes receiving awards for their top participation in B.H.S. sports. Heading the Senior class were Mick Reno as Valedictorian and Jane Mitchell as Salutatorian, the two highest academic honors a student can receive at the high school level. HONOR SOCIETIES RECOGNIZE TOP STUDENTS This year, members of the faculty chose fifty-seven outstanding students to represent the Honor Societies of Brush High. To qualify for Honor Society, a student must have a cumulative semester grade average of 3.00. The faculty evaluates such things as leadership, citizenship, character and service to the school. The number of students admitted is a percentage of the number in each class as set by the Na- tional Honor Society. These percentages are lO'Jo of the freshmen and 5% of the sophomores in Junior Honor Society, and 10 70 of the juniors and 5 7o of the seniors in Senior Honor Society. Members of this year's Senior Honor Society include, seniors: Jean Asheim, Debby Bolinger, Leslie Christensen, Chris Elling, Susan Kulp, Susan Miller, Micky Reno, Dennis Salzman, Rick George, Kathy Mann, Kent Melvin, Beverly Wolf, Pam Weisbart; juniors: Tony Carlson, Rhonda Cook, Alan Harryman, Stan Knaus, Chris Mitchell, Joyce Morgan, Donna Torrez, Jan Wagers, Ruth Weber, Kathleen Weiss, and Cheryl Ruby. Members already in Junior Honor Society are Casey Davis, Julie White, Terry Ferguson, Sandy Harryman, Dale Ingmire, Cheryl Marwitz, Sharon Meininger, Sharon Mor- mon, Mike Pfost, Verna Segelke, Faye Weiss, Patsy Weiss, and Gaynor Bloom. New members of Junior Honor Society are Brendy Lee, Judy Lorensen, Bill Lowry, Sharon Madsen, Julie Opp, Gwen Bostron, Eddie Cooperrider, Dennis Cox, Sharon Kauffman, Kristi Mann, Larry Nuss, Debra Peterson, Mar- lene Peters, Ricky Price, David Richards, Juanita Rios, Debra Wilson, and Susan Wagers. 112 THREE CROWNED; HONORED ROYALLY Chosen above three other contenders by the foot- ball team as their Homecoming Queen, Linda Pfost was crowned in a dual coronation by Ken Knight at the football game and by Chris Elling at the Traditional Homecoming Dance. Jon Bostron, selected as Mr. Beetdigger for 1967- 68, was honored at the Sweetheart Dance on February 24, 1968. Crowning him was Miss Sandy Atkins, head cheerleader. Jon's attendants were Dennis Salzman and Richard Bostrom. Sandy Atkins reigned Queen of the Junior-Senior Prom, held on May 11 at the St. Mary's Catholic Church. Bestowing the crown and the traditional kiss to Sandy was Tom Swinson, president of the class of 1969. Senior Attendant was Debby Bolinger, while the Junior Attendant was Chris Mitchell. RECIPIENTS OF SCHOLARSHIPS Arlene Herbst-- Business and Professional Women's Club Scholarship. Kathy Mann-- Brush RE-2 Education Association Scholarship. Allan McDaniel-- N.R.O.T.C. Scholarship to C. U. Jane Mitchell-- P.E.O. Award, Regents Scholarship to C. U., Salutatorian, Outstanding Senior Girl. Jean Asheim-- Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award, D.A.R. Good Citizen Award Carol Biggin-- Brush Hospital Auxiliary Medical Career Scho- larship. Richard Bostrom-- Out- standing Senior Athlete Berdean Draegert-- Brush Hospital Aux- iliary Medical Career Scholarship, Morgan County March of Dimes Award, John Phillips Sousa Award. Chris Elling-- Jack Petteys Scholarship. Rick George-- Appoint- ment to the United States Merchant Marine Academy. 116 NAMED AT ASSEMBLY Bob Murrow-- N.J.C. Jack Pettcys Ann Poulignot-- Scholarship to Scholarship, I Dare Otero Jr. College You leadership award Linda Pfost-- ”1 Dare You leadership award Mick Reno-- Best Thespian, Scholar- ship to C.S. U., Vale- dictorian Vickie Scheideman-- C.S. U. Alumni Scholar- ship Roberta Teter— Brush G.A.A. Scholarship Jeanne Treadway-- Honor Scholarship to Temple Buell Beverly Warren-- Aurora Beauty College Scholarship Pam Weisbart-- Best Thespian Kurt Wolfe-- N.J.C. Scholarship 118 STUDENTS HONORED AT ASSEMBLY At the Annual Awards and Recognition Assembly, held May 22, twenty-one seniors were honored for receiving scholarships to col- leges and universities throughout the state of Colorado and to out of state institutions. In addition to these scholarships, awards were given by several private organizations, school departments, and clubs. Those selected for Girl's State were Janice Anderson, Chris Mitchell, Pidge Kruegar, and the alternates were, Donna Torrez, Joyce Morgan, and Cathy Williams. Boy's State delegates were: Jan Wagers, Jim Price, Stan Frie- hauf, Tom Swinson, John Von Riesen, and Ken Pederson, alternate. 120 HONOR STUDENTS SELECTED Congratulations, you have been se- lected Student of the Month for your out- standing contribution to the B.H.S. stu- dent body for this month, was the general greeting heard by sixteen students as they received their Student of the Month pins from Chris Elling, student body .president. Each month students expressed their opinions in choosing a girl and boy stu- dent that achieved special recognition of higher education and associated activities for that month. The representatives then took the nominations to the Student Coun- cil to be voted on. Eight girls and eight boys were selected for various accomplish- ments such as: winning the presidency of District Student Council, ranking in the 98 percentile of the National Merit Scholas- tic Awards and receiving a trip to Chicago for agricultural ability. These students represented leadership, sportsmanship and higher academic abili- ties of Brush High School. Jim Tavenner Jean Asheim Jon Bostron Jane Mitchell Dennis Salzman Leslie Christensen Alan Harry man Chris Mitchell BY STUDENT BODY 121 SENIORS Graduation Four carefree years are over The future holds ... Responsibilities Income taxes Liabilities Death Remember high school? It was a time to be a little reckless, careless, and even fearless.. Those days are gone...... Pamela Weisbart Butch Acosta Charles Alexander Jean Asheim Sandy Atkins Kathy Beyer Carol Biggin Dcbby Bolinger Richard Bostrom Jon Bostron Allan Brooks Lee Brower Hughie Callen Kirk Christensen Leslie Christensen Mike Church SENIORS TAKE FIRST FOR FLOAT-FINALLY! Throughout the 1967-68 year, members of the senior class had many jobs to complete before graduation. These students had to decide what they wanted to do in the future. Some made the decision of attending some type of college, while others planned to join the service or get a job. Applications for further schooling had to filled out, and those who needed financial aid applied for scholarships. The class of '68 indulged in several money making projects during the year. Several of these were selling candy, index cards, and various types of Christmas candles. During the homecoming festivities, the class entered their float in the annual parade, winning the first place award for the first time in four years. Mike Cordova Tom Davis Jerry Cox David DeHerrera John Crosthwait Lorri Doughty Earline Cooperrider John Groves Berdean Draegert Kathy Eaves Chris Elling Gloria Foos Rick George Dean Graham Trying to study in the auditorium, Earline Cooperrider discovers herself the target for a camera-happy photographer. Paul Guzman Gary Harrison Arlene Herbst John Herbst Charles Herrmann Bob Holmes Meredith Kauffman Kenny Knight Susan Kulp Linda Lake William Larsen Elva Lassen Mike Lawler Mary Alice Lee Susan Luark One of the seniors’ activities, the Christmas nativity, was cancelled because of student and teacher illnesses. The Women's Club of Brush sponsored their traditional May Breakfast for the senior girls, which was held in the Methodist Church on May 20. Sneak day ended the activities for the graduates' high school days. Eighty-eight students graduated on May 28 with the class of 1968, 9 less than the previous year. Forty-two credits were re- quired for eligibility for graduation, with American Problems and English IV being the two subjects to be completed in the se- nior year. Sponsors for the graduating class were Miss Lorraine Young and Mr. Don Gabriel. During the class meetings, Kirk Christen- sen led the class business with Sandy Atkins acting as vice-president. Linda Lake held the job of secretary, while Kent Melvin occupied the treasurer's position. Larry Milburn Susan Miller Nancy Mitchell Jane Mitchell Karen Lumpkin Allan McDaniel Scott Madsen Kathy Mann Kent Melvin Alex Middlemist 128 Bob Murrow Bob Newlin Jerry Pabst Grace Padilla Linda Pfost Ann Poulignot Cathy Prangley Beverly Rainey Mick Reno Terry Renzelman Dennis Salzman Vickie Scheideman Randy Schilling Maryann Sears Jim Spafford Dennis Stolte Gwen Stout Rex Suttle Tom Swopes Roberta Teter Jeanne Treadway Marla Vancil Mary Vasquez Beverly Warren Pam Weisbart Tom Winger Ida Winstead Beverly Wolf Kurt Wolfe Bonnie Wolta Bob Wooldridge Larry Grooms Not Pictured: Bill Baughman Dennis Clapp Sponsors: Miss Young Mr. Gabriel f • [ ’’a) ’if •( ,ff ftv if j ilr «fi ■ ® � r m f M m 04 4 4 fa� 1 � 1 . ’. V V ! r r v CLASS FINISHES WITH 88 Class of 1968 Butch N. Acosta Charles Ray Alexander Jean Arlene Ashiem Sandra Dee Atkins William C. Baughman Katherine Ann Beyer Carol Ann Biggin Deborah Lee Bolinger Richard Allen Bostrom Jon Daniel Bostron Allan Lee Brooks Lee Wayne Brower Hughie Vernon Callen Kirk Bemdt Christensen Leslie Lynne Christensen Michael Wray Church Dennis Charles Clapp Barline Edna Cooperrider Michael J. Cordova Jerry Franklin Cox John Arthur Crosthwait Thomas Harry Davis David DeHerrera Lorraine Annette Doughty Berdean Faye Draegert Katherine Lee Eaves John Christian Elling Gloria Diane Foos Richard Lee George Dean Alan Graham 132 Larry F. Grooms John Winfield Groves, II Paul Guzman Gary Lee Harrison Elizabeth Arlene Herbst John Ray Herbst Charles Dale Herrmann Robert Wayne Holmes Meredith Lu Kauffman Kenneth W. Knight Susan Ellen Kulp Linda Louise Lake William J. Larsen Elva Mae Lassen Michael Bari Lawler Mary Alice Lee Carol Susan Luark Karin Lea Lumpkin William Allan McDaniel Ronald Scott Madsen Betty Kathryn Mann Kent Eugene Melvin Alex Victor Middlemist Larry Eugene Milbum Susan Marie Miller Nancy Ann Mitchell Elizabeth Jane Mitchell Robert Wayne Murrow Robert Alan Newlin Jerry Duane Pabst Grace R. Padilla Linda Kay Pfost Patricia Ann Poulignot Cathy Jean Prangley Beverly Irene Rainey Michael Louis Reno Terry L. Renzelman Dennis George Salzman Vickie Jo Schcidcman Randall LoRoy Schilling Maryann Sears James Lewis Spafford Dennis C. Stolte Gwenith Marlene Stout Rex Mark Suttle Thomas M. Swopes Roberta Kaye Teter Jeanne Elaine Treadway Marla Jean Vancil Mary Jane Vasquez Beverly L. Warren Pamela Kay Weisbart Thomas John Winger Ida Virginia Winstead Beverly Louise Wolf Kurt Henry Wolfe Bonnie Sue Wolta Robert Lee Wooldridge Class of 1968 Program 'Processional — Pomp and Circumstance. Elgar John Price, Accompanist 'Invocation .....—.................... The Rev Norman Freund Plano Solo — Valao in C Minor. Chopin .......... Jane Mitchell Introduction of Speaker Mr Wayne Brower Superintendent of Brush RE-2 Schools Commencement Address................. The Rev. George L. Davis A Time to Stretch Your Soul Vocal Selections ..................Senior Girls' Vocal Ensemble Presentation of the Class .................. Mr Robert Hays Brush High School Principal Presentation of Diplomas Mr Donald Mitchell Board of Education 'Benediction The Rev. Norman Freund • Reresmon;� 1 - Pomp and Circumstance. Elgar Class of 1968 (•—The audience will please stand.) Class Officers Kirk Christensen ...-.......................... President Sandy Atkins ----------------------------- Vice President Linda Laks ------------------------------------ Secretary Kent Melvin .................—.................. Treasurer Class Motto 'Today we follow, tomorrow we lead. Class Color Class Flower Maroon White Roee Class Sponsors Mias Lorraine Young Mr Donald Gabriel Junior Escorts Chris Mitchell Dwayne Friehauf Barbara Bach Steve Loose Junior Ushers Tom Swinam Linda Hartwig Stanley Olsen Elaine Krueger Jim Tavenner Janice Anderson Mike Warner Cheryl Ruby Entertainment for Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises was provided by organist, Nancy Mitchell, and pianist, Janet Mitchell. Twelve other senior girls furnished vocal entertainment. Escorts selected by the Senior Class were Barbara Bach, Chris Mitchell, Steve Loose, and Duane Friehauf. Ushering the gradua- tion guests to their proper seating places were Cheryl Ruby, Jannie Anderson, Alaine Krueger, Linda Hartwig, Tom Swinson, Jim Tavenner, Mike Warner, and Stan Olsen. 134 ORDER OF WORSHIP Processional—Ha ch Roaaine, Gounod..........John Price CLASS OF 1968 •Invocation ......................... The Rev. Harold Turpin Scripture Reading....................The Rev. La Verne Wilson I Chronicles 28:20—29:2 p «y r...............................The Rev. Harold Turpin Solo.......................................Haney Mitchell ''Prelude and Fugue in E Minor S rnen...............................The Rev. UVeme Wilson Building life's Terple •Hymn— I ad on, 0 King Eternal ..................Congregation I ad on, 0 King Eternal, The day of march has come; Henceforth in fields of conquest Thy tents shall be our home Thro' days of preparation Thy grace has made us strong, And now, C King Eternal, We lift our battle song. I ad on, 0 King Eternal, Till sin's fierce war shall cease And Holiness shall whisper The sweet Amen of peace: For not with swords loud clashing, Nor roll of stirring drum With deeds of live and mercy. The heav'nly kingdom comes. lead on, 0 King Eternal: We follow, not with fears. For gladness breaks like morning Where'er Thy face appears; Thy cross is lifted chr us; We journey in its light; The crown waits the conquest; Lead on, 0 God of night. ♦Banediction.......................... The Rev. Harold Turpin Recessional—'March Romaine, Gounod............ John Price ♦Congregation standing. The congregation is asked to remain seated during the Processional and Recessional so that every- one may se? Ue Graduates. THF. m MITE I� • SE TC THE 1968 «ADUATIHG CLASS BRUSH HIGH SCHOOL Let me extend to each of you the warm congratulatione of a former teacher who, in spirit, shares your sense of achievement. You have laid a foundation for useful and satisfying lives. Before you get on with the voric, I would like to offer a few thoughts that you may find useful. The passion to succeed, to achieve great things, is strongest in youth. Heed it. Do not squander your lives in petty pursuits. Ccmlt yourselves now to e course that will strengthen you for the trials and opportunities of life. Prize your Individuality always. Whatever ycnr place In society, whatever your work, do not surrender your self-reliance or conprxaise your Independence. Liberty Is nnd always will Le your most precious possessi cm. Guard It well. Direct your energies, your talents, end your desires to what Is best for yourselves and beat for ycair country. We look to you to rene-m what Is wrong In our national past and tc build what will be great In our national future. Let this be your wish: that you may look back upon this graduation -- frem no matter hcv many years hence -- with the conviction that you have treated all men with honesty and goodwill, ttiat you have put your heart Into your work, that you have done your best. 13‘ Butch N. Acosta . . . Charles Ray Alexander Jean Arlene Asheim . Sandra Dee Atkins WlliamC. Baughman Ki.therine Ann Beyer . Carol Ann Biggin. . . Deborah Lee Bolinger . Richard Allen Bostrom Jon Daniel Bostron Allan Lee Brooks . . Lee Wayne Brower . . Hughie Vernon Callea Kirk Berndt Christensen All-School Play 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band. Student Council Alternate 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2. Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4, cheerleader 4; Pre-Med 2; G.A.A. 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3; F.T.A. 2. 3, 4, President 4; Honor Society Junior and Senior; Student of the Month 4; Homecoming Queen Atten- dant 4; D.A.R. Award 4; Girl State Alternate 3; Honor Band 1; Choir 4; Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Twirler 1, 2. 3; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4, cheerleader 2, 4, Head cheer- leader 4; G.A.A. 2; Student Council Alternate 2, Representative 4; Student of the Month 4; Home- coming Queen Attendant 4; Choir 2, 3; Junior Class Play L'sher 3; Graduation Usher 3; Senior Class Vice- President 4; Orchestra 1, 2; Honor Choir 3; Dance Program 4. Rodeo Club 3; F.F.A. 1, 2. Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 3; F.T.A. 3; Junior Class Play Usher 3. Pep Club 4; Choir 4; F.H.A. 4. Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4, cheerleader 2. 3, 4; Thespians 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 3; Student Council Alternate 2; F.T.A. 3; Junior Class Play 3; All-School Play 2, 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Honor Society Junior and Senior; Choir 2, 4; Journalism 3, 4, Ad Man- ager 4; Head cheerleader 2; Junior Escort 3; Junior Class Vice-President 3; G.A.A. Dance Program 4. B-Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2; Student of the Month 4; Mr. Beetdigger Candidate 4; Foot- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 1, 2. 3, 4; Choir 3. B-Club 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3. 4; Junior Class Play 3; Student of the Month 4; Mr. Uglyman 4; Mr. Beetdigger 4; Honorable Mention-All Conference Basketball Team; Usher 3. Wrestling 4. Football 3; F.T.A. 4. V.I.C.A. 4; Airplane Club 2. B-Club 3, 4; I.R.C. 1; Student Council 2, alter- nate 4; Junior Honor Society; Masonic Award for English 4; Football 1. 2, 4; Wrestling 1, 2. 3; Boys State Representative 3; Senior Class President 4; Sophomore Class Vice-President 2; Graduation Usher. 136 Uslie Lynn Christensen Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; Vice-President 4; G.A.A. 3, 4; l.R.C. 1; Student Council Alter- nate 2, 3; F.T.A. 1, 2; All-School Play 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Honor Society Junior and Senior; Student of the Month 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Journalism 2, 3, 4, Editor 3, 4; Band 1, twirler 1; Girls State Representative 3, Graduation Usher 3; District Dele- gate to State Student Council; Junior Class Secre- tary. Michael Wray Church....................................................Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4. Dennis Charles Clapp...................................................Football 2, 3, 4. Earline Edna Cooperrider...............................................Pep Club 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 3, 4, Vice-President 3, 4; Student Council 1; F.T.A. 3; Masonic Award in Speech 3. Michael J. Cordova......................................................Wrestling 3, 4; Band 2, 3. Jerry Franklin Cox......................................................Junior Honor Society; Airplane Club 2. John Arthur Crosthwait..................................................F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 2, Secretary 3; All- School Play 1; Band 3, 4; Pep Band 4. Thomas Harry Davis.......................................................Rodeo 3. 4. Vice-Presidents, President 4; F.F.A. 1. 2. David DeHerrera........................................................B.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Lorraine Annette Doughty...............................................F.H.A. 3, 4, Treasurer 4; G.A.A. 3, 4, Points Recorder 4; Choir 4. Berdean Faye Draegert..................................................Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; l.R.C. 3; F.T.A. 3. 4, Sec- retary 4; Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Band 3: Safctv Club 4. Katherine Lee Eaves....................................................Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Rodeo learn 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 3, 4; F.T.A. 4. John Christian Filing.....................................................B-Club2, 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; Student Council 1. 3, 4, President 4; Junior Class Play 3; All-School Play 3; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Honor Society Junior and Senior; Student of the Montli 3, 4; Boys State Representative 3; Junior Escort 3; Junior Class Trea- surer 3; Football 2; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 3; Golf 4; Journalism 3, 4, Copy Editor 4; District Student Council Vice-President 4; Fresimian Class Vice- President; Student Council Leadership Representa- tive. 137 Gloria Diane Foos . Richard Lee George Dean Alan Graham . Larry F. Grooms. . . . John Winfield Groves II. Paul Guzman.......... Gary Lee Harrison . . . Elizabeth Arlene Herbst John Ray Herbst . . . . Charles Dale Herrmann Robert Wayne Holmes . Meredith Lu Kauffman . Kenneth W. Knight . . Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council Alternate 4; Junior Class Usher 3; Quill and Scroll 3. 4; Masonic Award in Business 4; Journalism 2, 3. 4, Exchange Manager 3. B-Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4. Historian 4; Stu- dent Council 3, 4; Junior Class Play 3; All-School Play 2; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Senior Honor So- ciety; Student of the Month 4; Masonic Award in Industrial Arts 4; Football 1, 2, 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3; Wrestling 4; Track 1, 2; Journalism 2, 3, 4, Assistant Editor 3; Yearbook Editor 4; Boys State Representative 3; Honorable Mention A11-Conference Football 4; Football Team Co-Captain 4; Appointee United States Merchant Marine Academy 4. B-Club 4; Safety Club 4; Football 1, 2. 3. 4; Golf 4; Band 1.2. Track 3; Airplane Club 1. Student Council 1, 2; Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Base- ball 1, 2. 3. Wrestling 3; Track 3; Rifle Club 4; F.F. A. 1, 2; Football 3; Airplane Club 1. F.F.A. 1; Football 1, 2, 3; Track 1; Wrestling 1, 2, 3. Pep Club 1, 2, 3. 4; F.H.A. 1. 4; I.R.C. 4. B-Club 2; Rifle Club 3; Student Council 3; Baseball 1; Gymnastics 3, 4; Football Manager 1. 2. V.I.C.A. 4, Trcasurer4. Student Council Alternate 1, Representative 2; Foot- ball 1; Golf 4; Sophomore Class Secretary-Treasurer 2. Pep Club 1. 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1; I.R.C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4. B-Club 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4, President 4; Stu- dent Council 1, 3; Junior Class Play 3; Football 1, 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; Track 3; Golf 4; Journalism 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Junior Usher 3; Sophomore Class President 2. 138 Susan Ellen Kulp Linda Louise Lake William J. Larsen . Elva Mac Lassen . . Michael Earl Lawler Carol Susan Luark . Karin Lea Lumpkin . . . William Allan McDaniel Ronald Scott Madsen . . Betty Kathryn Mann. . . Kent Eugene Melvin . Alex Victor Middlemist Larry Eugene Milburn . Susan Marie Miller . . Nancy Ann Mitchell Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4, Secretary- Treasurer 4; G.A.A. 3, 4, Sports Manager 4; I.R.C. 3; Student Council Alternate 4; F.T.A. 2, 3, 4, Historian 3, Treasurer 4; Junior Class Play 3; Junior Honor Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Honor Society 3, 4; Girls State 3; Band 1. 2, 3. 4; Twirler 2, 3. 4, Head Twirler 4; Pre Med Club 2. Pep Club 1. 2, 3, 4: F.H.A. 2, 3, 4, President 4, State Officer Interview Panelist 4; I.R.C. 3, 4, Secretary 4; Masonic Award in Homemaking 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Secretary-Treasurer 1; Class Secretary 4. V.I.C.A. 4; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4. Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; I.R.C. 2. 3; Band 1, 2, 3. 4. I.R.C. 1; B-Club 4; F.T.A. 4; Airplane Club 1; Golf 4; Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Football 4. Snyder High School 1; Pep Club 1; Class Favorite 1; All School Play 1; Rodeo Club 3; I.R.C. 2, 3. 4; Coed Correspondent 4. .Pep Club 1, 2. 3; G.A.A. 3, 4; I.R.C. 3; Student Council 3; Choir 4; Band 1. 2. 3; Orchestra 1. 2. .Band 1. 2; Swing Band 1. 2; Safety Club 4; Boys State Alternate 3; Masonic Award in Science 4. .Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Swing Band 1, 2, 3. 4. .Pep Club 1, 2. 3, 4; G.A.A. 3; I.R.C. 3, 4. Presi- dent 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3. 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; Graduation Usher 3; Junior Honor Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Honor Society 4; Choir 3, 4; Band 1; Girls State 3; Journalism 3; Quill and Scroll 3. .Class Treasurer 4; Senior Honor Society 4. .V.I.C.A. 4. . Football 1, 4; Wrestling 1. 2, 3. .Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Treasurer 2. Secretary 3, President 4; Thespians2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 3, 4; F. T.A. 2, 3; All School Play 1, 2; Junior Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Senior Honor Society 3, 4; Gymnas- tics 4. .Pep Club 1, 2. 3, 4, Cheerleader 4; Thespians 4; G. A.A. 3; I.R.C. 2; F.T.A. 2, 3; Graduation Es- cort 3; Junior Class Play 3; Girls State Alternate 3; Class Secretary-Treasurer Prom Attendant 3. 139 Elizabeth Jane Mitchell Robert Wayne Murrow Robert Alan Newlin • Jerry Duane Pabst. . Grace R. Padilla . . Linda Kay Pfost . . Patricia Ann Poulignot Cathy Jean Prangley Beverly Irene Rainey . Michael Louis Reno . . Terry L. Renzelman . . Dennis George Salzman . Vickie Jo Scheideman Randall LeRoy Schilling . Maryann Sears............ .Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 4; Masonic Award in Social Studies 4; Betty Crocker Home- maker of Tomorrow Award 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2; Journalism 3; Junior Honor Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Student of the Month 4; NMSQT Letter of Commendation 4. . I.R.C. 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. .F.F.A. 1. 2. • F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Football 1. . Student of the Month 4. .Pep Club 1. 2, 3, 4, Outstanding Pep Club Girl 3; Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Swing Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Choir 1. 2; Junior Class Play Prompter 3; Homecoming Queen 4; District Wrestling Queen 3; G.A.A. 3; Student of the Month 4; Student Council 4. .Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Orchestra 1.2. . Pep Club 4. .Rifle Club 4; G.A.A. 3, 4, Sports Manager 3, . Thespians 3, 4; Junior Class Play 3; All School Play 4; Masonic Award in Music 4; Class President 3; Ju- nior Honor Society 2. 3, 4; Senior Honor Society 3. 4; Graudation Usher 3; Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Swing Band 2, 3, 4; Choir 4; Student Council 1. . Football 2; Choir 1. . B-Club2, 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; I.R.C, 1; Student Council 1. 4: Student of the Month 4; Junior Class Play 4; Junior Honor Society 1, 2. 3, 4; Senior Honor Society 3, 4; Masonic Award in Mathematics 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4. Player of the Week 3, 4, All-Conference Team Honorable Mention 4; Boys State 3; Safety Club 4; Graduation Escort 3. Pep Club 1, 2. 3; Thespians 3. 4; All School Play 3; Choir 1, 2, 4; Graduation Usher 3; Gymnastics 4; I.R.C. 3; Student Council 2; Dance Production 4. F. F.A. 1, Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Pep Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Band 1. 2, 4; Choir 4; Junior Honor Society 1, 2, 3, 4. 140 James Lewis Spafford..................................................Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Most Improved Baseball Player 3. Dennis Stolte........................................................B-Club 1, 2; Student Countil 2, 4; Football 1, 2, 4; Track 1; Wrestling 1, 2, 3; Boys Slate 3; Class President 1 Gwenith Marlene Stout................................................Pep Club 1, 2, 3; G.A.A 3, 4, Treasurer 3, 4; Student Council 2; F. T. A. 3; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Choir 1,2. Rex Mark Suttle...................................................... Thomas M. Swopes.....................................................Student Council 3; Baseball 1. Roberta Kaye Teter...................................................Pep Club 1, 2, 3. 4; G.A.A. 3, 4, President 3, 4; FT.A. 3. Jeanne Elaine Treadway...............................................Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Outstanding Girl 1; I.R.C. 3, Model UN 3; Junior Class Play Publicity Manager 3; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Junior Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Journalism 3, 4, Business Manager 4; Runner-up Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Award 4. Marla Jean Vancil........................................................Pep Club 1, 4; I.R.C. 3, 4, Vice President 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Choir 4; Journalism 2, 3, 4, Ex- change Reporter 3, 4; Model UN 3, 4; Class Presi- dent 1. Mary Jane Vasquez......................................................Snyder High School 1; Pep Club 1, Cheerleader 1; Student Council 1. Beverly L. Warren........................................................Pep Club 1; F.H.A. 1. Pamela Kay Weisbart......................................................Pep Club i,2,3. Cheerleader 1,2,3; Thes- pians 1,2,3,4; I.R.C. 1; Student Council 4, Vice President 4; Junior Class Play 3; All School Play i, 2, 3; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Junior Honor Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Honor Society 3, 4; Student of the Month 3, 4; Masonic Award in Foreign Language 4; Graduation Usher 3; Girls State Alternate 3; Journalism 2. 3, 4, Co-editor 4; Poetry accepted in National High School Poetry Association 4. Thomas John Winger.....................................................F.F.A. 1, 2, 3. Ida Virginia Winstead....................................................Pep Club 1. 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, Reporter 1; 1. R.C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Certificate of Merit, High Plains Art Exhibit 3. Beverly Louise Wolf....................................................Senior Honor Society 3, 4; Masonic Award in Art 4. Kurt Henry Wolfe.......................................................F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3, Reporter 4; Masonic Award in Vocational Agriculture 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4. Manager 4. Bonnie Luc Wolta.........................................................Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 2, 3; F.T.A. 4; Band 1. 2, 3. Robert Lee Wooldridge.....................................................V.I.C.A 4; F.F.A. 1, 2. 141 JUNIORS 142 After realizing the full impact of fi- nally being an upperclassman at many juniors were stunned at the idea that they only had two more years of high school left to conquer. With almost every- one enjoying the ecstasy of having his driver's license, much time was spent get- ting re-acquainted with their fellow class- mates. Also, American History Notebooks took up a majority of any spare time in- curred by the '69 ers. The juniors showed their top ability year round as their Home- coming float placed second only to the se- nior entry in the fall competition. Dur- ing the fall, winter, and spring months, junior boys were active in all sports, while their counterparts took leading roles in school clubs. JUNIORS SPONSOR PROM Under the leadership of Tom Swinson, President; Duane Friehauf, Vice-President; Chris Mitchell, Secretary; and Rhonda Cook, Treasurer, the junior float entry placed sec- ond in the competition during Homecoming. After this fall activity, thoughts were turned to the prom in the spring. After many hours of preparation, the prom was held May 11 in the Catholic Church Social Room with the Cry- stal Palace Guard providing the sound effects. Straw- berry Fields Forever was the theme voted on by members of the class. Different shades of pink streamers, pink light- ing, and the flowing fountain were the scene setters. Class sponsors this year were Mrs. Margaret Queen and Mr. Albert Moser. They both gave their help in the juniors' activities. L. Alexander J. Andersen C. Anderson L. Arnold M. Atkins L. Atkinson K. Atwood S. Aungst B. Bach B. Baker G. Blackburn P. Brautigam R. Brooks B. Brunkhardt L. Carlson T. Carlson D. Case D. Chabot ' ? i V A s T? O v __ J ri M. Christensen T. Christensen R. Cook G. Curtis D. Davis J. DeLong M. Dennis D. Dillenburg M. Donaldsen R. Dones J. Eskcw J. Eskew K. Elorian D. Friehauf S. Friehauf L. Gale M. Garcia P. Garrett B. Gay J. Gebauer D. Gentry D. Green S. Grippin J. Guzman D. Halcomb C. llarbcrt A. Harry man K. Hart wig L. Hart wig W. Hauserman J. Heagney G. Held W. Jones W. Kautz D. King C. Knapp S. Knaus G. Koehler A. Krueger S. Krueger 145 M. Kumpke P. Kuntz R. Kuntz T. Lee D. Linder D. Livengood S. Loose R. Marick E. Mata M. Meininger C. Mitchell D Mohrlang J. Morgan K. Mundt K. Murphy R. Newport R. Northup Acting as witches were Diane Livengood, Chris Mitchell, Kathy Mundt, Jannie Andersen, Cheryl Setter- burg, Marlene Weiss, Kathleen Weiss, Kathy Murphy, and Pidge Krueger. “Get Witch Quick with a cast of 20 juniors was pre- sented on November 16 and 17 at the Central School Audi- torium. The play was about a school for witches where weird and unusual happenings seemed to be common. However, the establishment became disturbed when an English teaching witch had the uncanny approach of being half here and there, and had to go to a hospital to be put together again. To replace her, a normal young man was acquired to teach the witches-to-be, and confusion reigned when he fell in love with one of them. 146 D. Oldemeyer S. Olsen G. Paulsen E. Perez P. Peters K. Peterson T. Peterson D. Poteet B. Potter J. Price L. Redden R. Richards C. Ruby A. Sachs K. Schreiner M. Scott C. Seastrom N. Smith T. Swinson M. Swopes J. Tavenner P. Toft D. Tomlinson A. Torrez D. Torrez L. Urban H. Vondy J. Von Riesen D. Wagers G. Wagers J. Wagers D. Walker D. Ward M. Warner R. Weber K. Weiss M. Weiss G. Wheaton L. Wheaton T. Wilson 147 UNDERCLASSMEN Webster's unabridged dictionary de- fines underclassmen as individuals who arc in the lower age levels of sonic educational institution such as the sophomores and freshmen at Brush High School. In general, the attitude of these two classes are the same year after year. The freshmen come to B.II.S. nervous and a little bit lost while the sophomores come thinking of themselves as “old pros. These classes usually prove their worth though as did the classes of 70 and 71 did during the school year of 1967-68. The sophomores had an all-conference basket- ball player and also several boys on the varsity team of all other sports. The freshmen class had boys partici- pating in all the athletics connected with the school. They also took an active part in the other activities of the school by placing fourth on Digger Day and getting third place for their float. R. Allen M. Atkinson L. Atwood S. Beck P. Beckley S. Blackburn L. Blake G. Bloom C. Bostrom D. Case D. Celestino R. Celestino B. Christensen T. Christensen J. Churchill B. Clark C. Cox C. Davis M. De Herrera L. Dennis D. Donaldson P. Draegert M. Eicher R. Felzien T. Ferguson T. Foos T. Garrett C. Geist P. Gertge D. Griggs D. Harbert S. Harryman M. Heagney P. Herrmann J. Hoff R. Holmes L. Hook C. Houston D. Hunt B. Hutcheson D. Ingmire R. Jimenez S. Johnson R. Jones J. Knapp D. Knox J. Knox S. Koeneke L. Kolman M. Kulp M. Lahtnan L. Lassen S. Lau T. Lawler B. Lee SOPHOMORES HEADED BY LEE Sponsored by Miss Walters and Mr. Woolley, the sophomore class held its first meeting in September 1967. Brendy Lee, Julie Opp, and Julie White were elected to serve as the 1967-68 president, vice-presi- dent, and secretary-treasurer respectively. This was followed by present and future class business. Some of the sophomore activities this year in- cluded concessions and the traditional Homecoming float. This hastily prepared float received a fourth place rating. A car wash another money making project used by the class of '70. This years sophomore class consisted of 110 stu- dents, which is a decrease of thirteen from last year W. Lee J. Lorensen B. Lowry J. Lynch H. Mace J. Macht S. Madsen C. Marwitz B. Massey G. Mata S. Meininger S. Mercer D. Miller B. Mohrlang S. Mormon T. Nab J. Opp M. Pfost M. Poulignot J. Price S. Rainey L. Redden W. Rocha J. Rocha M. Ruebel S. Salzman R. Samples H. Schilling L. Schippert K. Schreiner S. Schreiner V. Segelke T. Simon R. Skinner D. Starbuck D. Stratton K. Tapia C. Tavenner D. Teter A. Thorson A. Torrez K. Treadway T. Trout L. Vankalkeren J. Walker R. Weisbart F. Weiss P. Weiss J. White R. Wolf D. Wood F. Wooldridge E. Chard S. Allen J. Appelhan C. Atkinson C. Bailey K. Bailey P. Baldwin L. Blatt B. Bolinger G. Bostron S. Boxer R. Brautigam A. Brunkhardt R. Bunch B. Callen D. Cameron i riA B. Campbell R. Catron G. Chabot R. Chard R. Christensen A. Clay C. Coffey V. Conover E. Coope rider A. Cordova C. Cox D. Cox G. Crouch P. Crowe S. Danielsen T. Delong S. Dimmick T. Dimmick S. Eby J. Edson J. Eskew C. Ferguson C. Finley A. Flores D. Gale C. Garrett D. Gerlach J. Green R. Green J. Groves L. Gutierrez V. Guzman J. Hagan D. Halcomb L. Hallahan D. Hammer J. Hampshire W' . r v • y� ___ f M. Henderson E. Herb st S. Hernandez P. Hinton P. Houghton R. Hunt B. Hutcheson B. Johnson B. Johnson S. Kauffman W. Kirkham A. Koeneke This year's freshman class, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Travis and Mr. Lynch, elected Dennis Cox to head their class through its first year at B.H.S. Susan Wagers was chosen as vice-president with Marlene Pe- ters handling the money matters. The job of secretary was voted to be filled by Sharon Kauffmann, after which class business began. Throughout the first two weeks of school, freshmen and other new students were required to enter the orien- tation program which was organized by the counseling department. During this program, they were versed with the various rules and regulations covered by the Digger Guide and were made familiar with the differ- ent clubs of Brush High School. Two freshmen flag sergeants were also selected in the first two weeks of school. K. Larsen L. Leis C. Lenhart R. LaValley B. LaValley M. Luark T. Lundgren M. McDaniel K. Mann M. Mares R. Mata J. Milburn B. Mundt L. Norwood L. Norwood L. Nuss F. Oldemeyer S. Owens D. Pedersen M. Peters M. Perez K. Peterson A. Flores S. Menke J. Prangley G. Price R. Price J. Ramirez A. Ramirez R. Reich D. Richards J. Rios W. Riter G. Rocha M. Romero L. Schnieder K. Schreiner B. Scoville B. Segelke K. Stitt J. Swinson K. Swopes J. Teter P. Thompson K. Trout G. Urban C. Vargas A. Vasquez P. Vasquez D. Vondy P. Vondy S. Wagers J. Wagner R. Walker M. Weber C. 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