Brush High School - Sagebrush Yearbook (Brush, CO)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1969 volume:

The Journalism Department of Brush High School Brush, Colorado Presents sagebrush,'69 table of contents administration......................................10 seniors.............................................18 juniors.............................................38 underclassmen.......................................44 academics.............................................56 organizations.........................................84 sports...............................................108 honors...............................................126 activities...........................................138 Brush High School 1918-1969 Saye icuA, fcefianten Vol. 24 No 1« •«inn, COLORADO May 22, IH9 BOND ISSUE PASSES! NEW SCHOOL IS REALITY Action for Better Classrooms final ly saw the payoff as the Se� .- Bond was passed by a narrow margin of only 89 votes, 612 for and 528 against At Precinct No. 1 (voting quar- ters at Hillrose School in Hlllrose) voters cast 136 votes against and 41 ! for the Bond. At Precinct No. 2 (voting quarters at Central in Brush) things looked up for ABC. faculty, and students as voters cast 249 votes for and 207 against However the win came at Precinct No. 3 (voting quarters at Thomson School in Brush) where 317 voters were for the Bond with only 178 a gams it. With the final vote in. newly elec ed School Board President. Glenn Swinson. and Superintendent. Wayne Brower, thanked the voters and ABC workers for the victory saying that everything Is go and the proposed new high school will now become a reality. The Bond, totaling $1,650,000 win be used for a new 4-year high school building at the Ray site behind the present Thomson School. Students and Citizens Cooperate in ABC With the memory of defeat of the bond issue in 1967, the Citizens Committee formed the Action for Better Classrooms Committee to publicize and to promote the bond election that was held on May 20. Mr. Don Hinton was elected Chairman of the Committee and Diane Livengood was chosen as secretary-treasurer. An executive council was also elected to discuss suggestions for promoting the ABC. Students and citizens worked hard together to help cultivate action for a better RE2 District educational system. Poster Parties were held by the students to make signs for the store windows. The senior class donated $100., to the ABC fund, Thespians gave $50., Rainbow Club gave $25., and many other clubs also contributed as did business establishments in Brush. Members of the faculty made a video tape of the decrepit conditions of the schools. This tape was shown at different town and school meetings. The ABC committee also set up a hot line which the citizens could call for further information. The Fort Morgan Times BRUSH NEWS U T, W-fc ImmI| (• tw Mm The Fort Morgan Times Bo Of 2(rrwiw«Foand 0 . � •.«. fv. ur. ruunu (five Doubt� For Survivor� r. UV Quctwn TjeUoy For Seven Wtd CTION n • r «KTIfcll 'O.ASSHf)()MS 1««« 20 21 23 24 25 2 ; 27 2S 20 30 1 3 1 5 0 ■ i S 0 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 17 T IS Nil 1 Lon 10 20 � Spending ‘417 («ArbkhM 11. 1 mf: Jwt Morgan Times . loiif M Wio� Homo Okoy, Soul ftodi For Scoot Actioo S _ A i ‘ 1 =■---= BRUSH NEWS - “ - 17 Soob Se fc • -! m s 3 wSSf iSF _ CLASS OF '69 WAS HERE administration Neill Assists Hays This 1968-69 school year observed the second anniversary of Mr. Robert Hays as principal of Brush High School. In addition, a newly created office of assistant principal was held by Mr. Edward Neill. Mr. Neill, before taking this position, had been a sponsor of F.T.A., along with his teaching duties in the English Depart- ment. Still fulfilling the academic part of his career, he gave up this sponsorship. Together Mr. Hays and Mr. Neill carried out the official obligations as leaders of the B.H.S. faculty. Also, the messages in the paper to the students have been featured as an extra for the benefit of the pupils, to hear from these experienced men. The Journalism class congratulates Mr. Hays and welcomes Mr. Neill. Students: Our attitude toward the world around us depends upon what we are ourselves, if we are selfish, we will be suspicious of others, if we are of a generous nature, we will likely be more trustful. If we are quite honest ourselves, we won’t anticipate deceit in others. If we are being inclined to be fair, we won't feel that we are being cheated. In a sense, looking at the people around us is like looking in a mirror—we see a reflection of ourselves. Hopefully you have had the opportunity at Brush High School to create a self of which you can be proud—a self that has the tenacity to get the job done and not lose empathy with his fellow man. Hopefully your years at Brush High School have aided you in developing a self that will withstand the tests of the future and allow you a productive and satisfying New School Board Elected To be successful in life, you must decide to succeed-and work. During the 1968-1969 school year we all had occasion to work for the benefit of our community. This was working for the passage of a bond issue to construct a new high school. We are all happy that this was successful and that the new school will be a reality. It is with a great deal of pride that I commend the student body and especially the members of the class of 1969 for the part they played in this program. 1 know that your efforts will bring many rewards in the years to come. You have accom- plished one goal in the building of a better tomorrow and have done this without personal gain for yourself. WAYNE M. BROWER, SUPT. New school board elections were held May 6 with seven men being elected to serve. Members of the out-going board were George White, Don Mitchell, Dean Christensen, Robert Wagers, John Hallahan, Merton Jeffries and John Lindell. Men re-elected were George White and John Lindell, while Morton Boxer, Glenn Swinson, Allyn Wind, Raymond Paulsen, and Donald Ruhl will be serving their first year. 15 STAFF CREATES PAPER, ANNUAL Nineteen members of the journalism staff divided their time between publishing the newspaper and publishing the yearbook. Under the editing of co-editors Janice Andersen and Bonnie Baker, twelve editions of the “Sagebrush” were distributed to the student body. Yearbook co-editors Dave Ward and Jim Price supervised the lay-out of a ]� 68 page yearbook. Mr. Thomas Woolley was the advisor and other editors included sports editor Dave Ward, and copy editor Cathy Williams. Barb Bach was in charge of ads and Diane Liven- good took care of business matters. Each paper came out at three week intervals in order to provide time to write each article. Every student was assigned a “beat” or club to report on, thus giving sufficient coverage of most school events. Composition of the yearbook is a year long effort. From the beginning of the school year, pages are assigned and the attaining of photographs appropriate for the subject begins. The final week of school is one of much haste for the J-staff until the annual is completed. Seniors Participate in Various Events Alexander, Larry Andersen, Janice Anderson, Cherrie Arnold, Luanne Atkins, Mark Atkinson, Lark Atwood, Kay Bach, Barbara Baker, Bonnie Blackburn, Gary Brautigam, Pete Brooks, Robert Brunkhardt, Barb Carlson, Linda Carlson, Tony Case, David Chabot, Dennis Chamberlain, Kathy Christensen, Maren Cook, Rhonda Curtis, Glenda Davis, Debbie Dennis, Marvin Delong, Jim Dones, Ron Eskew, Janette Friehauf, Duane Garcia, Mary Eskew, Judy Friehauf, Stan Gebauer, Joyce Florian, Keith Gale, Lynn Green, Don Guzman, Jenny Halcomb, David Harryman, Alan Hartwig, Kathy Hartwig, Linda Hauserman, Bill Heagney, Joe Held, Georgia Jones, Willie Kautz, Wanda King, Darrell Knaus, Stan Koehler, Gary Krueger, Stan Krueger, Pidge Kumke, Myron 22 Kuntz, Patty Linder, Dana Marick. Randy Kuntz, Ron Livengood, Diane Torrez, Elsa Mata Lee, Tim Loose. Steve Meininger, Marilyn Mitchell, Chris Mohrlang, Dennis Morgan, Joyce Murphy, Kathy Newport, Rick Oldemeyer, David Olsen, Stan Paulsen, Gwen Perez, Elpedia Peters, Phil Petersen, Ken Peterson, Tanna Price, Jim Redden, Larry Richards, Ron Ruby, Cheryl Sachs, Alex Schreiner, Kipp Scott, Mike Seastrom, Cindy Setterburg, Cheryl Smith, Norman Swinson, Tom Swopes, Marlin Tavenner, Jim Toft, Pat Tomlinson, Darrell Torrez, Anna Wagers, Greg Wagers, Jan Warner, Kathy Mundt Warner, Mike Torrez, Donna Weiss, Kathleen Weiss, Marlene Urban, Linda Absent pictures: Von Riesen.John Grippin, Steve Wagers, Debra Northrup, Robert Ward, David Padilla, Eugene Weber, Ruth Scott, Mike J. Williams, Cathy Underwood, Donna Wilson, Teresa Janice Arlene Andersen ............................Pep Club 1, 2, 3, treasurer 3; l.R.C. 1,2; Journalism 3, 4, Co-Editor 4; F.TA. 2, 3; Junior Class Play; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Girls State 3; Sophomore Class Treasurer; Band 1; Honor English Seminar 4; Gradua- tion Usher 3. Cherrie Lou Anderson...............................F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Song Leader 1; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, Honor Chorus 4. Luanne Lee Arnold..................................Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4;G.A.A. 1, 2; Journalism 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 4. Mark Benton Atkins ................................Wrestling 1,2, 3, 4; Track 2; Golf 3; Band 1. Lorraine Lark Atkinson ............................Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Class Play; Senior Nativity; Betty Crocker Homemaker of the Future 4; Calculus Honor Seminar 4; Band 1, 2; Student of the Month 4. Kay Lynn Atwood ...................................Choir 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4;Orchestra 1. Barbara Ann Bach...................................Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Pom-Pon Girl 4; G.A.A. 2, Sports Manager; l.R.C. 3; Student Council Representative 4; Journalism 3, 4, Ads Manager 4; Junior Class Play; Senior Nativity; Homecoming Queen 4; All State Choir 4; Honor English Seminar 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Junior Escort for Graduation. Bonny Lee Baker ....................................Pep Club 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 1, 2; l.R.C. 2, 3, 4;Journalism 3, 4, Co-Editor 4;Quill and Scroll; Choir 2, 3, 4. Gary Ernest Blackburn...............................Safety Club 4. Pete Brautigamjr.....................................V.I.C.A. 4, Secretary; Safety Club 4; Football 1, 2; Wrestling 1; Baseball 1. Robert Lloyd Brooks.................................Wrestling 3, 4. Barbara Jean Brunkhardt ............................Pep Club 2, 3, 4; l.R.C. 2;F.T.A. 2, 3, 4, Historian 3; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4. Linda Lee Carlson...................................Pep dub 1, 2,3,4;G.A.A. 3;F.TA. 2; Choir 2,4; Band 1,2, 3.4. Tony LaVerne Carlson................................B-Club 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4, 2nd Vice-President 3; Student Council Alternate 4; Safety Club 4; Junior and Senior Honor Society; Football 3, 4; Track 3; Colorado State F.F.A. Livestock Judging Team. David Lee Case.......................................V.l.C.A. 3, 4, Reporter 3; Football 1, 2, 3; Wrestling 1 ;Track 3; Band 1, 2,3. Dennis Eugene Chabot................................F.FA. 1, 2; V.I.C.A. 3. Kathryn Marie Chamberlain .......................... Maren Kay Christensen...............................Pep Club 2, 3, 4; F.H .A. 2; l.R.C. 3; Junior Class Play; Choir 3, 4. Rhonda Jeanne Cook...................................Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; F.T.A. 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3; Junior Class Play; Junior and Senior Honor Society; Student of the Month 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Class Treasurer; Senior Class President. Glenda Kay Curtis....................................F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4, Corresponding 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; Band 1, 2, 3,4. Marvin Eugene Dennis................................. Ronald G. Dones......................................F.FA. 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2; Basketball 1, 2;Track 1, 2. Judy Eskew Erickson..................................F.H.A. 1, 2. Keith Duane Florian .................................F.FA. 1, 2, 3,4. Duane K. Friehauf....................................B-Club 2, 3, 4, President 4; Student Council Representative 1, 2, 3; Safety Club 4; Senior Nativity; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Junior Escort for Graduation; Junior Class Vice-President. Stanley Paul Friehauf................................Safety Club 4; Airplane Club 1; Senior Nativity; Junior and Senior Honor Society; Masonic Award in Art; 1st in High Plains Art Exhibit 4; Boys State 3; 1st in Voice of Democracy Speech Contest 4. Lynn Francis Gale....................................Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; F.T.A. 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Junior Class Play; All-School Play 3; Senior Nativity; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Class Treasurer, Pep BAnd 1, 2, 3, 4. Mary M. Garcia....................................... Joyce Elaine Gebauer................................. Joe Donald Green.....................................V.I.C.A.3,4. Guy Stephen Grippin..................................V.I.C.A. 3, 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3. Juana Monica Guzman..................................Senior Nativity; Choir 3. David Lee Halcomb....................................B-Club 2, 3, 4; Attendant to Mr. Beetdigger; Football l;Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 3. Alan Lee Harry man...................................Rodeo Club 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2, President 3; Student Council President 4; Junior and Senior Honor Society; Student of the Month 3, 4; Masonic Award in Vocational Agriculture;Track 1, 4. Kathy Jean Hartwig...................................Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Pom-Pon girl 4;GA.A. 2, 3, 4, Point Recorder 3, Treasurer 4; Student of the Month 4; Haxtun Honor Choir 3; Outstanding Junior-Pep Club; Choir 2, 3; Prom Attendant. Linda Ann Hartwig....................................Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, Pom pon girl 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, 29 [Linda Ann Hartwig cont.) Secretary 2, Reporter 3, President 4. William Edward Hauserman Georgia Fae Held Charles William Jones Wanda Gail Kautz • 4; Junior Class Play; English Honor Seminar 4; Choir 1, 3, Honor Choir 3. Darrell Dee King Contest 3,4. Stanley Eugene Knaus Club 4; Junior and Senior Honor Society; Masonic Award in Science; Wrestling 2, 3, 4. Gary Eugene Koehler Alaine Marie Krueger Alternate 3; Junior Class Play; Senior Nativity; Junior Usher; Girls State 3; Choir 2, 3. Stanley Wayne Krueger Mr. Beetdigger Attendant; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2;Track 1, 2, 3. Myron Dale Kumke Patricia Diane Kuntz All School Play 4; English Honor Seminar 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, Honor Choir 2. Ronald T. Kuntz F.F.A. 1,2, 3, 4. Tim Alan Lee Dana Dee Linder Diane Kathleen Livengood 1; Student Council Representative 1, 2, Journalism 3, 4, Business manager 4; F.T.A. 2, 3; Quill and Scroll; Junior Honor Soicety; Masonic Award in English; Swing Band 1, 2, Pep Band 1, 2, Band 1, 2; Freshman Class Secretary-Treasurer. Steven Lee Loose 30 [Steven Lee Loose cont.) Class Play; All School Play 3; Senior Honor Society; Freshman Class Vice-President; Sophomore Class President; Mr. Beetdigger Attendant; Junior Escort for Graduation; Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Baseball 1, 2. Handel J. Marick F .FA. 1,2. Marilyn Kay Meninger Cristine Ann Mitchell Treasurer 2, 3; Student Council Alternate 1, 2, Vice-President 4; Junior Class Play; All School Play 1, 3, 4; Junior and Senior Honor Society; Homecoming Queen Attendant; Junior Attendant for Prom; Prom Queen; Masonic Award in Music; Girls State 3; D.A.R. Good Citizen; Band 1,2, 3, 4, Swing Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor English Seminar 4; Calculas Seminar 4. Dennis Ray Mohrlang Football 1; Basketball 1. Joyce Allene Morgan 1, 2, Secretary 2; Junior Class Play; Junior and Senior Honor Society; Distinguished Secretary of 1969; Band 1. Kathleen Leo Murphy Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA. 2, Point Recorder; Student Council Representative 3; Junior Class Play; Senior Nativity; Senior Class Vice-President. Robert Wayne Northup V.1.CA.3. David Stanley Oldcmeyer Stanley Gordon Olsen Student Council 3; Safety Club 4; Junior Class Play; All School Play 2, 3, Senior Nativity; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Band 1,2;Junior Usher. Eugene Mario Padilla Gwendolyn Rebecca Paulsen Honor English Seminar 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Pep Band 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 1, 2, Drum major 3, 4. Elpidia Perez Philip De Peters F.F.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Student Council 1: Airplane Club 1. 31 B-Club 2, 3, 4; Thepians 3, 4; Junior Class Play; All School Play 3; Baseball 2. Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, Secretary-Treasurer, Clearing House 4; Band 2, 3, 4. B-Club 4; Thespians 1,2,3, 4;Safety Club 4;Journalism 3. 4, Co-Editor; Radio Club 1; All School Play 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Class Play; Senior Nativity; Quill and Scroll; Junor Honor Society; Boys State 3; Football 3; Basketball 1, 2; Golf 3, 4. F.FA. 2, 3, 4, Seminal;Track 2, 4. B-Club 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 2, Vice-President 3, District Sentinal 3, Secretary 4, District Reporter 4; Senior Nativity; Golf 3, 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4;Gymnastics 2, 3; Band 1. Pep dub 1, 2, 3, 4;Thespians 3, 4; l.R.C. 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Junior and Senior Honor Society; Masonic Award in Social Studies; Choir 3; Sophomore Class Secretary; Junior for Graduation. B-Club 2;Student Council Alternate 4; Football 1, 2; Wrestling 1,2. Student Council Alternate 4; Football 2; Golf 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2. Pep dub 1, 2, 3, 4; l.R.C. 3, 4; Student Council Representative 4; F.T.A. 4; Junior Class Play; High Plains Art Exhibit 2, 4. Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4;Thespians 3, 4; F.T.A. 1, 2, 3, 4;Junior Class Play. V.I.C.A. 3, 4; Student Council 2, 4; V.I.C.A. State Treasurer. B-Club 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4, District President 4; Safety Club 4; Junior Class Play; Student of the Month; Boys State 3; State Student Council 3, 4; Junior Usher; Sophomore dass Vice-President; Junior Class President; Honorable Mention All-Conference Football 3; Football 2, 3; Basketball 1,2. Safety dub 4. B-Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3; Thespians 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2; Junior Class Play; All School Hay 2, 3; Student of the Month; Track 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2,3,4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4, District Wrestling Champion 2, 3, Outstanding Wrestler 2, 3; Mr. Beetdigger. V.l.CA. 3, 4, Reporter 3, President Football 1,2; Wrestling 1,2. 4; Masonic Award in Vocations; Darrell Milton Tomlinson............................B-Club 3, 4; Student Council Representative 2, 4; Senior Nativity; All School Play 2; High Plains Art Exibit 1, 2, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3; Golf 3. Anna Marie Torrez ..................................Pep Club 1, 2, 3; F.HA. 4, Song leader; I.R.C. 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 4; Choir 2, 3, 4, All State Chorus 4, Octet 4, Honor Chorus 4. Donna Lee Torrez....................................Pep Club 1, 2, 3; I.R.C. 2, 3, 4; Journalism 4; F.T.A. 4, Treasurer; Senior Nativity; Junior and Senior Honor Society; Masonic Award in Foreign Language; Girls State Alternate 3; Honor English Seminar 4. Linda Jo Urban......................................Pep Club 1, 2, 3; G.A.AA. 1; Student Council 4; Choir 3, 4. JohnGregory Von Riesen..............................Thespians 3, 4; Safety Club 4; All School Play 3, 4; Junior and Senior Honor Society; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Pep Band and Swing Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Boys State 3. Debra Louise Wagers ................................Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 3; F.T.A. 3, 4; Clearing House 4; Band 1, 2, 3,4. Gregory John Wagers.................................B-dub 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; Rifle Club 2; Junior Class Play; Football 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2. Jan Taylor Wagers.....................................Thespians 3, 4; Rifle Club 2; Student Council 2, 3, 4, Alternate and Business Manager; Safety Club 4; All School Play 1; Junior and Senior Honor Society; Masonic Award in Math; Golf 4. David Keith Ward ...................................B-Club 2, 3, 4; Rifle Club 1; Student Council 1; Journalism 2, 3, 4, Co-Editor;Quill and Scroll; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Baseball 1, 2. Michael Philip Warner ..............................Student Council 3; Safety Club 4; Junior and Senior Honor Society; Football 1, 2;Golf 3; Student of the Month; Junior Usher; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. All Conference 3, 4; Most Valuable Player 3, 4; Most Valuable of State Tournament 4; All Tournament 4; All Star Game 4; All State 4. Ruth Ann Weber......................................Pep Club 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 2; F.TA. 3, 4, President 4; Junior and Senior Honor Society; Student of the Month; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Stage Band 2, 3, 4, All-State Band 4, Honor Band 1, 2, 3, 4; National Merit Letter of Commendation. Kathleen Ann Weiss..................................Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; GA.A. 3, 4; Junior and Senior Honor Society; Masonic Award in Business; Distinguished Secretary of 1968. Marlene Lynn Weiss..................................Pep dub 2, 3, 4, Pom-Pon Girl 4;G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Senior Point Recorder; Junior Class Play; Junior and Senior Honor Society; English Honor Seminar 4; Calculus Honor Seminar 4; Choir 2, 3. Cathy Caroline Williams.............................Pep Club 1, 2, 3; I.R.C. 3; Student Council 4; Journalism 4; Senior Nativity; Senior Honor Society; Student of the Month; Homecoming Queen Attendant; Girls State Alternate 3; Honor English Seminar 4; Distinguished Secretary of 1969; Senior Class Secretary; Band 1, 2, 3. Teresa Lee Wilson...................................Pep Club 3, 4; I.R.C. 3; Choir 2, 3. 33 GRADUATION HIGHLIGHTS SENIOR YEAR Class of 1969 Marie Benton Atkins Gary Ernest Blackburn Pete Brautigam, Jr. Robert Lloyd Brooks David Lee Case Tony lsVeme Carlson Dennis Eugene Chabot Marvin Eugene Dennis Ronald G. Dones Keith Duane Florlan Duane K Friehauf Stanley Paul Friehauf Joe Donald Green Guy Stephen Grlpptn David Lee Halcomb Alan Lee Karryman William E Hauserznan Charles William Jones Darrell Dee King Stanley Eugene Knaus Gary Eugene Koehler Stanley Wayne Krueger Myron Dale Kumke Ronald T. Kuntx Tim Alan Lee Dana Dee Linder Steven Lee Loose Randel J. Marlck Dennis Ray Mohrlang Robert Wayne North up David Stanley Oklemeyer Stanley Gordon Olsen Eugene Marie Padilla Philip D. Peters Kenneth Richard Petersen James Gorden Price n Larry Gene Redden Ronald Mark Richards Alexander Hugh Sachs Kipp Allen Schreiner John Michael Soott Michael Ray Scott Norman Lee Smith John Thomas Swinson Martin Glenn Swopes Jimmie Dean Tavenner Patrick Martin Toft Darrell Milton Tomlinson John Gregory Von Riesen Gregory John Wagers Jan Taylor Wagers David Keith Ward Michael Philip Warner Janice Arlene Andersen Cherrte Lou Anderson Luanne Lee Arnold Lorraine Lark Atkinson Kay Lynn Atwood Barbara Ann Bach Bonny Lee Baker Baroaru Jean Brunkhardt Linda Lee Carlson Kathryn M. Chamberlain Maren Kay Christensen Rhonda Jeanne Cook Glenda Kay Curtis Judy Eskew Erickson Lynn Frances Gale Mary Magdelena Garda Joyce Elaine Gebauer Juana Monica Guzman Kathy Jean Hartwig Linda Ann Hartwig Georgia Fae Held Wanda Gall Kauts Alaine Marie Krueger Patncia Diane Kuntx Diane Kathleen Livengood Marilyn Kay Melninger Christine Anne Mitchell Joyce Allene Morgan Kathleen Leo Murphy Gwendolyn R. Paulsen Elpidia Perez Tanna Rae Peterson Cheryl Ann Ruby Cynthia RoAnne Seastrom Cheryl Eileen Set ter burg Anna Marie Torre Donna Lee Torre Linda Jo Urban Debra Loulae Wagers Ruth Ann Weber Kathleen Ann Weiss Marlene Lynn Weim Oathy Caroline Williams Teresa Lee Wilson BACCALAUREATE Order of Worship •Processional—“March Ramaine , Gounod ______________________ John Price Class of 1969 •Invocation ------------------------------------The Rev. Stanley Hunt •Hymn...........“A Mighty Fortress is Our God ___________ Congregation A mighty fortress is our God, A bulwark never failing; Our helper He, amid the flood, or mortal ills prevailing; For still our ancient foe Doth seek to work us woe; His cmft and power are great, And armed with cruel hate, On earth is not his equal. Did we in our own strength confide, Our striving would be losing; Were not the right man on our side, The Man of God's own choosing Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He; Lord Sabaoth, His name. From age to age the same; And he must win the battle Amen Scripture Reading -Gospel of John 5:19-44 Evening Prayer............................... - The Rev. Stanley Kuntz Sermon You Are Greater Than You Know ..........The Rev. Harold Turpin •Hymn -------- Lead on, O King Eternal , H. Smart ________ Congregation Lead on, O King Eternal, the day of march has come; Henceforth in fields of conquest Thy tents shall be'our home; Through days of preparation Thy grace has made us strong And now, O King Eternal, We lift our battle song Lead on, O King Eternal: We follow, not with fears; For gladness breaks like morning, Where’er Thy face appears; Thy cross is lifted o’er us; We journey in its light; The crown awaits the conquest; Lead on, O God of might. Amen. •Benediction------------------------------------.The Rev. Harold Turpin •Recessional— March Romaine . Gounod ...................... John Price •Congregation Standing COMMENCEMENT Program 'Processional — Pomp and Circumstance . Elpr Cl � of IMS John Price, Accompanist 'Invocation —----—.............. The Rev Raymond Paulsen 8ok —“Give Me Tour Tired, Tour Poor'............. Anns Torre Accompanist. Chris Mitchell Introduction of Speaker Mr Wayne Brower Superintendent of Brush RE-2 Schools Commencement. Address ....................... Mr Robert Singer Colorado State College Piano Solo—''Vais , Debussy Chris Mitchell Presentation of the Class Mr Robert Hays Brush High School Principal Presentation of Diplomas_ Board of Education Mr Glen Swinaon and Mr Morton Boxer Mr Hays and Aaa't Principal Ed Nrtll) 'Benediction The Rev Raymond Paulsen • Recessional 'Pomp and Circumstance . Elfmr Class of 1969 •The audience will please stand. Class Officers Rhonda Cook Chris Mitchell ......................... Kathy Murphy Lynn Gale .... ... President Vice President Secretary ,__ Treasurer Class Moffo Today we prepare for our dream of tomorrow Class Colors Class Flowar Baby blue and Black Blue Roae Junior Escorfs Terry Christensen Steve Koeneke Junior Ushars Gaynor Bloom Oasey Davis Terry Ferguson Danny Herbert Class Sponsors Mr Donald Queen Judy Macht Julie Opp Brendy Lee Joan Lynch Dorothy Teter Julie White 35 Mr. Donald Gabriel Seniors Receive Diplomas • Escorts selected by the Senior Class were Judy Macht, Julie Opp, Terry Christensen, and Steve Koeneke. Ushering the graduation guests to their proper seating places were Joan Lynch, Gaynor Bloom, Dorothy Teter, Julie White, Danny Harbert, Terry Ferguson, Casey Davis, and Brendy Lee. juniors R. Allen M. Atkinson L. Atwood S. Beck P. Beckley P. Biggin S. Blackburn L. Blake G. Bloom C. Bostrom D. Case D. Celestino R. Celestino E. Chard B. Christensen 40 Juniors Present Prom T. Christensen J. Churchill B. Clark T. Cordova M. Cortez C. Cox C. Davis M. DeHerrera D. Dodge K. Dodge P. Draegert M. Eicher R. Felzien T. Ferguson T. Foos C. Geist P. Gertge D. Griggs D. Harbert S. Harryman P. Herrmann J. Hoff R. Holmes L. Hook C. Houston D. Hunt B. Hutcheson D. Ingmire R. Jimenez S. Johnson 41 Casey Davis, class president; Patsy Weiss, vice pres- ident; Gaynor Bloom, secretary; and Ron Samples, treasurer headed the Class of 1970 for their junior year. Sponsors Mrs. Claire Lynch and Mr. Al Moser assisted the class with the projects undertaken. Placing second in the Homecoming float compe- tition, receiving first place in the Christmas skit judging, and placing fourth in the Navajo food drive were the honors accumulated by the juniors. Money- making projects included the Junior Class Play, “Aresenic and Old Lace,” and operating the football concessions in order to put on the prom in May. R. Jones D. Knox J. Knox S. Koeneke L. Kolman M. Kulp M. Lahman L. Lassen T. Lawler B. Lee W. Lee J. Loren sen B. Lowry J. Lynch J. Macht S. Madsen C. Marwitz G. Mata S. Meininger S. Mercer 42 D. Miller B. Morhlang S. Morman J.Opp M. Pfost M. Poulignot J. Price S. Rainey L. Redden W. Rocha C. Roscnfield M. Ruebel S. Salzman R. Samples H. Schilling L. Schippert K. Schreiner V. Segelke T. Simon R. Skinner D. Starbuck D. Stratton K. Tapia D. Tcter A. Thorsen A. Torrez K. Treadway T. Trout J. Walker R. Weisbart F. Weiss P. Weiss J. White D. Wood F. Woolridgc 43 underclassmen SOPHOMORE FLOAT PLACES FIRST S. Allen G. Anderson J. Applehans C. Atkinson C. Bailey K. Bailey J. Beckley N. Biggin L. Blatt B. Bolinger G. Bostron S. Boxer R. Brautigam A. Brungardt B. Callcn D. Cameron B. Campbell R. Catron G. Chabot C. Chaney £. R. Christensen A. Clay C. Coffey V. Conover E. Cooperider C. Cox D. Cox G. Crouch P. Crowe S. Danielson S. Dimmick S. Eby D. Enfante J. Eskew C. Ferguson D. Gale C. Garrett T. Garrett J. Green J. Groves L. Guiterrez V. Guzman L. Hallahan D. Hammer J. Hampshire M. Henderson E. Herbst S. Hernandez P. Houghton B. Hutcheson B. Johnson S. Kauffman B. Kirkham A. Koeneke K. Larsen M. Leis C. Lenhardt B. LeValley M. Mares K. Mann 47 M. McDaniels B. Massey R. Mata J. Milburn V. Miller J?} B. Mundt L. Norwood L. Norwood L. Nuss D. Oblander FS w X i yj.i y r M. Oldemeyer S. Owens M. Perez M. Peters K. Peterson ir _ ♦. ' i « 1 G. Price R. Price A. Rameriz J. Randals R. Reich ,r . P. Vasquez P. Vondy S. Wagers J. Wagner M. Weber C. Weisbart C. Weiss B. Whisenhunt J. Wilkins M. Williams D. Wilson B. Wolf V. Ybarra Under the leadership of Mr. Thomas Woolley and Mrs. Phyllis Woodward, the Sophomore Class completed their second year at Brush High School. At their first meeting in September, Larry Nuss, Deb Wilson, and Sharon Kauffman were elected President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer, respectively. Larry Nuss moved from Brush at the semester and Debbie Wilson took over the duties of President. Some of the activities the class participated in were Home- coming and the Christmas program. The class float this year, which was a scene from the comic strip “Wizard of Id”, took the first place honors. At Christmas time, the class presented one of the two skits and finished second. Another activity they participated in was the Navajo Food Drive, which was a drive for canned food. They finished second with 230 cans. Toward the end of the year, the class decorated for commencement. The class of ’71 had 110 members which was a decrease of 18 from the previous year. 50 Friehauf Heads Frosh J. Acosta C. Allen D. Allen M. Anderson P. Anderson D. Arnold R. Aughinbaugh D. Bach T. Bacon R. Biggin C. Brooks S. Brown J. Byers R. Cadena R. ('alien V. Carlson D. Case R. Castrup R. Chard R. Christensen M. Cook B. Cox R. Cox D. Culver D. Curtis T. Delong F. Dixon K. Dodge P. Driscoll J. Edson C. Eicher M. Eicher M. Elderman J. Elling D. Emerson D. Eskew D. Ferguson S. Flinn A. Flores A. Flores B. Friehauf R. Fries G. Froman K. Gardner S. Garrett D. Gentry G. Geisick D. Gill S. Gnagy K. Green R. Green R. Guthner E. Gutierrez J. Hagan R. Hansch D. Hartwig E. Hayes L. Heitz L. Heitz G. Herrera J. Homeburg S. Horan R. Hunt R. Jimenez r m i I V, M. Jones B - Johnson D. Kauffman J. Kauffman K. Krohn L. Kulp S. Kuntz B. Lassen P. Lahman A. Larsen W. Larsen V. Laso M. Lee D. Leis M. Lusby J. Lynch D. Madsen J. Mann K. Marick B. Marwitz G. Mata R. McDaniels F. Medina M. Meininger « % J, 4. V '02 R. Stenback B. Steyaert S. Temple C. Thorsen R. Treadway D. Trujillo A. Vasquez V. Vasquez D. Vondy M. Wagers M. Waite R. Walker V. Warner J. Weiss B. Whiscnhunt K. Wilkins C. Wilson M. Wilson S. Winger J. Wofford J. Wolta J. Wood D. Wyatt Led by Miss Lorraine Young and Mr. Jerome Lynch, the Class of '72 completed their first year at Brush High School. At their first meeting, the members chose Zeke Friehauf as the President of their class and Jane Lynch as their Vice President. Deb Pfost and Jeff Elling were elected to handle the secretarial and financial de- partments respectively. All these officials served the class of 136 students. During the first two weeks of school, the whole class attended daily sessions of Orientation. During that period, they were versed on all the rules and regulations of Brush High School. Two fresh- men boys, Vincent Laso and Zeke Friehauf. were chosen to be flag sergeants. Throughout the rest of the school year, the class participated in Homecoming and many money-making projects. Their hastily assembled float placed at the bottom of the field of four floats. In the Navajo Food Drive, they placed third. They also ran assorted concession stands for money-making projects. 55 academics ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Under the direction of Mr. Edward Neill, English is the one subject required for all four years at B.H.S. Its curriculum envelops a variety of subtopics such as poetry, composition, grammar, novel evaluation, vocabulary, and drama. Co-workers in this department are Mrs. Evelyn Goddard, Mrs. Claire Lynch, Mrs. Phyllis Woodward, Mrs. Margaret Queen, and Mbs Hildred Walters. Newly initiated thb year was an honor seminar for interested sen- iors. Each Thursday the select group of about 12 per hour met with Mbs Walters for instruction in such things as the ILIAD AND ODYSSEY from Greek literature; the INFERNO, an Italian work; and various other subjects commonly taught in humanity courses. This year an elective English course was also offered for the first time to interested juniors and seniors. It included four divbions; devel- opmental reading, hbtory of the English language, creative writing, and development of the novel. These subtopics could be taken for a quarter, semester, or in some cases an entire year. Mrs. Merilu Koeneke taught the reading course and one semester of creative writing, while Mrs. Goddard instructed the history of the English language and development of the novel. One semester of creative writing was under the direction of Miss Hildred Walters. Also included in the Englbh department is speech, taught by Mr. Thomas Woolley with the purpose of improving communication. Such types of speeches as impromptu, convincing, informative, demon- strative, story telling, and interpretive readings were delivered by the class of upperclassmen. EXPANDS CURRICULUM Math Provides B.H.S. Students With Variety Under the directions of three instructors, the 1968-69 Math Department offered various subjects in the field of mathematics. Miss Lorraine Young, Mr. Rex Schweers, and Mr. Don Gabriel taught these classes to the students who selected them according to their individual needs and future plans. Along with her regular instructions in Algebra I and Geometry, Miss Young taught seniors, in Con- sumers Math, the use of electric calculators. Mr. Schweers instructed Geometry, Algebra II, and Math Analysis, while conducting a seminar in Calculus. Seniors were offered Math Analysis and the opportunity for further study in the seminar. During his second year at B.H.S., Mr. Gabriel educated in Related Math and a class of Algebra I. 60 Four Areas Explored in Science Science for the year 1968-69 was divided into four sections which were general science, biology, chemis- try, and physics. The teachers in the department were Mr. Frank Mercer, Mr. Joe Edson, and Mr. Graydon Lord, a new teacher this year. Mr. Mercer instructed the chemistry and physics classes, which consisted of juniors and seniors. As a feature to his chemistry class, the Professor of Chem- istry at C.S.C., Dr. Koch, and an assistant were invited to the class to do a series of chemistry and physics-based experiments. He also took his physics class on a field trip to the Colorado School of Mines in Golden. Mr. Edson, head of biology classes, offered a general study of the main divisions of the animal and plant kingdoms. He began with the simplest and advanced to the more complex classification of each. His students also experienced the dissecting of worms, grasshoppers, crayfish, and frogs. Mr. Lord taught the freshmen general science. Involved in his course was a broad coverage of the major divisions of science. 63 Social Science Expands Introduced to replace the senior class of American Problems, Sociology was instituted in the B.H.S. Social Science Department this year. The staff of the history section included Mr. Thomas Woolley, head of the depart- ment; who taught World History; Mr. Paul Stimson, who taught U.S. His- tory; Mr. Darrell Dilworth, who, along with Mr. Ronald Reid, taught Soci- ology; and Mr. Joe Edson, Mr. Jerome Lynch, and Mr. Douglas Watkins, who taught Civics and Geography. Along with the required courses of history, new to the system were three one-semester classes that were interchangeable. Mr. Stimson and Mr. Reid taught these divisions Foreign Policy, Communism, and Psychology that were offered to seniors. Underclass courses in this academic section re- mained the same as those offered. VOCATIONS STRESS JOB POTENTIAL Vocations I and II, taught by Mr. Al Worthley, traveled to Snyder and Hill- rose to use the shop facilities at those locations. Vocations I is to familiarize the student with various occupations with shop time available for developing skills. Vocations II is a continuation of Vocations I with study of specific occupations suited to the individual. Shop time was used for developing skills of interest to the individual. 66 AUTO MECHANICS DEVELOPS SKILLS Auto Mechanics I. which is a prerequisite for 'Auto Mechanics II, deals mainly with the working parts of an automobile and how they work. Lab work is done on brakes, generators, alternators, electrical wiring and the tune-up. Mr. Ken McReynolds teaches both Auto Mechanics I and II. The Auto Mechanics II class is handled like a regular automotive repair shop. Each student works on whatever car comes in the shop, no matter what is wrong with it. DRAFTING AND WOOD CRAFT OFFERED Mechanical Drawing and Industrial Arts was headed by Mr. Albert Moser. In his second year of teaching at B.H.S. he has made much progress in the field of drafting. The class is divided into two sections. The first is a combination of drafting and a course in wood craft. It is organized so the students are required to make plans for their projects and sketch them out to details. After this has been completed they move to the shop to put their plans into effect. The other division is entirely drafting, where the student concentrates on recopying certain sketches. After he has accomplished his first skills, he begins to create his own problems to solve. They concentrate mainly on architectural and machine drafting. STUDENTS PREPARE FOR AGRICULTURE CAREERS Livestock and land management were the main points of interest brought out in Agriculture, taught by Mr. Mark Richards. Students enrolled in Ag. were taught such things as land conservation, the care for livestock, and proper farm man- agement concerning crops. Many of the students have their own crops and livestock so this course is very beneficial to the boy who lives on a farm. Several weeks were spent out in the shop where the Ag. students make projects of their own choice. Many Ag. students design their own projects of their choice. Most of the projects designed and built in Ag. shop can be used on the farm. In the shop the students learn skills and the use of tools which will help them in their future career in agriculture. Mitchell, Lynch Instruct Business Brush High School’s Business Department offered a very extensive program this year. Under the leadership of Mr. Jerome Lynch and Mr. Robert Mitchell, the various classes received training for the business world. The courses that were offered included business machines, shorthand, bookkeeping, clerical practice, per- sonal typing and typing 1. These courses were primarily concerned with an introduction to business. One course, clerical practice, which is in its second year, provides advanced studies in business. One semester is spent in the classroom, learning procedures. The remain- ing semester, the students are placed in offices downtown to get personal experience. 73 HINTON AND PRICE INSTRUCT BOTH INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL Under the direction of Mr. Don Hinton and Mr. Don Price, the Brush High School Band and Choir attended various festivals and concerts throughout the year. In addition to competing with other schools, the band and choir also performed at local concerts presented in Brush. In the fall, the band spent most of its class periods marching on the practice field in preparation for the performances at home football games. Majorette Gwen Paulsen and the twirlers Judy Lorenscn, head twirler, Chris Bailey, Becky Hutcheson and Cathy Wilkins led the band on the field. Choir consisted of the Girls’ Choir and the Mixed Choir. These prepared for their performances to the public during their class time. The octet, organized as an extracurricular group, rehearsed primarily outside of class, and performed at private functions as well as public concerts. WORTHLEV JOINS COUNSELING DEPT. Counseling for the 68-69 year was headed by Mrs. Jane VanDyke, while Mr. Al Worthley assisted her in this department. Dividing the areas into two main divisions, Mr. Worthley handled the under- classmen. while Mrs. Jane Van Dyke dealed with the juniors and seniors. Various other activities, aside from student counseling, were rescheduling of classes at the beginning of the year and semester, and the direction of various school sponsored testing programs. These testing programs were the S.T.E.P. Tests, the National Merit Test, S.A.T. and P.S.A.T., A.C.T. and the Betty Crocker Test. The counseling department also supplied material concerning college enrollment, various careers, trade and industrial schools, and military training for all students who were interested. NEW METHODS USED Teaching of the foreign languages was done by Mrs. Eleise Bloom and Mrs. Margaret Queen for the school term of 1968-69 at B.H.S. A class of Latin I, along with German 1 and II classes were taught by Mrs. Bloom. Mrs. Queen was in charge of the Spanish classes, teaching both Spanish I and II. This year the Latin class used a new book and a new method of teaching, whereby the students were taught to speak the language. German dealt with the grammatics and then using it in stories. Proper grammar and vocabulary, along with the customs of Spanish people were taught in Spanish. The language was used in skits and dialogues put on by the students. 77 Preparing for home life after high school was the main purpose of the various home economics classes available to the girls of Brush High School. Miss Laura Franklin taught home nursing, clothing, home furnishings, and senior homcmaking. These different classes included training in sewing, home management, home furnishings, and child care. The Home Ec. room was furnished with the necessary equipment for the training. Students who were studying clothing were taught value of colors after which they were allowed to show their skills at constructing an article of clothing. Girls in cooking were taught meal planning and preparation. Students in the home furnishings class were instructed in the making of draperies for the home. HOME EC. Taught by Miss Laura Franklin, home nursing was again offered as one of the many vocational subjects at B.H.S. This eighteen week course was centered around keeping the family healthy. For the 1969 school year, fourteen members were in the class. Family health was the phase of study for the first semester. It included symptoms of illness, diet, treat- ment and medication, first aid, and many others. Second semester covered child development, human needs and the developmental tasks through the life cycle. CLASSES PREPARE FOR FUTURE STUDENTS EXEMPLIFY ARTISTIC ABILITY Mr. Terrell Sumner taught Art II and three periods of crafts, while Mr. Frank Mercer taught the Art I class. The Art I class studied and worked on water color, sketching, and a quarter of oil painting under the student teacher, Mr. Dick La- Brayere. Sculpture and oil painting were the main projects of the Art II Classes. Lacework, leathercraft, and toothpick sculptures were among the many projects of the crafts class. 80 Mrs. Merilu Koeneke caught reading lab for her second year at BHS. The main goals of the class were to understand the materials read, and to better reading techniques and habits. Different programs were designed for students according to their individual needs. The lab is equipped with modern SRA equip ment. In the fall each student takes a test to find out the reading level of each and they are again tested in the spring to see their accomplishments. The California Reading Test is their final test in the spring. KOENEKE GUIDES READING LAB P.E. Classes Offer Variety This year health, coordination, and condi- tioning were once again improved as the ener- getic students signed up for P.E. classes. Miss Margaret Mora headed the girls’ P.E. department, while Coaches doug Watkins and Darrell Dil- worth directed the boys’ activities. This year the male P.E. classes participated in flag football, physical training, soccer, volleyball, gymnastics, badminton, and folk dancing. Also a new course, P.E. II, was added with its members able to participate in the sports of their choice. The girls’ classes also were active in soccer, volleyball, folk dancing, basketball, track and field, gymnastics, softball, archery, and field hockey. While becoming physically fit, the members of both groups also learned the rules of different sports and good sportsmanship. organizations FRIEHAUF ELECTED B-CLUB PRESIDENT B-Club under the sponsorship of Mr. Joe Edson, Mr. Graydon Lord, and Mr. Doug Watkins, performed many money making projects that resulted in benefits for the athletes. At the football games, programs were sold and pens were sold with the football schedule on them. A vibrator was bought by the club to be used by all athletic departments. Also, the club financed a dance held on May 3, 1969 with “The Wax” from Denver providing the music. Mr. Graydon Lord introduced the Fellowship of Christian Athletes into the club this year. Two members of B-Club will receive part of the money to attend the Fellowship of Christian Athletes camp at Estes Park. Pom-Pon Girls Add Variety to Pep Club Pep Club, sponsor- ed by Miss Margaret Mora and Mrs. Evelyn Goddard, had approx- imately 135 members during 68-69, making it the largest organiza- tion at BHS. February 22, they sponsored the annual Sweetheart Dance held at Thom- son. The annual Pep Club Banquet was held on May 12 to honor the seniors, to announce next year’s leaders, and This year’s outstand- ing Pep Club Girls. Pidge Krueger held the office of prsident, Kathy Treadway as secretary, and treasur- er was Kathleen Weiss. Winnie Lee, Judy Macht, Dorothy Teter, and Julie White were the 68-69 varsity cheerleaders. The B-squad cheerleaders were Sharon Kauf- fman, Chris Cox, Jane Lynch, and Peg An- derson. Pom-pon Girls were Linda Hartwig, Kathy Hartwig, Barb Bach, Joan Lynch, Marlene Weiss, Carla Garrett, and alternate Marilyn Meininger. 88 F.T.A.’s 1968-69 officers were, president, Ruth Weber; vice-president, Lynn Gale; secre- tary, Kathleen Weiss; and treasurer, Donna Torrez. Julie Opp fulfilled the duties of club historian, while Mrs. Evelyn Goddard was the sponsor. This school year, F.T.A. had two Observation Days, one Tuesday, November 29, and the other was March 25. Members of F.T .A., and the grad- uating seniors who wanted to attend Colorado State College, also travelled to C.S.C. February 28 for a visitation day and preview of life on the college campus. One of the final events that the organization was active in, was a picnic at the V.F.W. Park. 90 F T.A. OFFERS PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Thespians began the year’s activities with the Junior Class Play, “Arsenic and Old Lace” in November. The senior Nativ- ity and the All-School Play, “Portrait of Jennie,” were the other theatrical productions undertaken by the club. Sponsored by Mrs. Eleise Bloom, Thespian Troupe 968 went to Denver to see the professional production of “You Know 1 Can’t Hear You When the Water’s Running.” Officers for the 1968-1969 school year were Chris Mitchell, president; Stan Olsen, vice-president; Joyce Morgan, secretary- treasurer; and Patsy Weiss, historian. New members were formally initiated at the banquet held in May. 13 MEMBERS JOIN THESPIAN TROUPE 968 92 HOLYOKE CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS F.H.A. YEAR Miss Laura Franklin, Brush High Home Economic Teacher, again sponsored the local chapter of the Future Homemakers of America. Glenda Curtis was elected 1968-69 president; Linda Redden was vice- president; Donna Oblander fulfilled the secretarial duties; and Linda Schippert was treasurer. Other officers were Gracie Mata, historian; Judy Redden, club reporter; Marlene Peters, parliamentarian; and Anna Torrez, song and recreation leader. During the year, F.H.A. sponsored volleyball imes, a slumber party, a father-daughter night, and a roller skating party. In addition to their regular weekly meetings on Thursdays, the club also attended the dis- trict meeting at Holyoke. Throughout the year, the members invited their families to special meetings. FFA INSTALLS NEW OFFICERS Under their sponsor Mr. Mark Richards, the FFA participated in many activities. They had two cake raffles and had conces- sions at some of the ball games. During the summer the FFA members went on a camping trip in the mountains. Also they went to the cinerama for a show. The officers. President, Tony Carlson: Vice-Presidents, Stan Krueger and Ron Dones; Treasurer, David Richards: Reporter, Stan Knaus; and Sentinel, Mike Leis; took over their offices at an Installation Dinner held at Central School. 94 Highlighting the activities of the International Relations Club of 1968-69 was the annual participation in the Model United Nations held in Greeley at the Colorado State Col- lege. This year, sixteen members attended the affair on April 11 and 12, representing various countries. Also, monthly banquets fitted into the busy schedule of the club, concluding with the final banquet as held at the end of the year. This year’s final activity was May 6. The members dressed in traditional costumes from different countries and a variety of food from different nations was served. President Stanley Salzman presided over the year’s meet- ings. assisted in business by Vice-president Anna Torrez. Also, Sherri Boxer carried out duties as secretary, with Cheryl Ruby fulfilling the office of treasurer Sponsoring the I.R.C. were Mr. Paul Stimson and Mr. Ronald Reid. Model U.N. Highlights Events Officers for the 68-69 year were president, Linda Hartwig; vice-president, Dorothy Teter; secretary, Julie White; and Kathy Hartwig, treasurer. During their third year, the members have held cake raffles, bake sales, sold B.H.S. banners, and attended several sportsdays. The girls also got to attend open houses at both C.S.U. and C.U. They sponsored an ice cream stand on Digger Day completing all money-making projects for the year. G.A.A. OFFERS DIVERSE ACTIVITIES AIRPLANE AND SAFETY SHARE MERCER S TIME Airplane Club, sponsored by Mr. Franklin Mercer, was composed mainly of freshmen although it was open to anyone who wished to participate. Its purpose was to provide an interest in aviation through making and fly- ing model aircraft. Safety Club, also sponsored by Mr. Mercer, was made up of his physics class members. These seniors learned the proce- dures of safety during a fire drill. 101 MUSIC DEPARTMENT Three concerts were presented by the B.H.S. music department under the direction of Mr. Don Hinton and Mr. Don Price during the 1968-69 school year. These included a Winter Concert, Spring Concert, and Massed Band Concert held in May. In addition to this, the band travelled to CSU in September to participate in a marching contest where they received a 1 or superior rating. Also they atten- ded the League Band Festival in Holyoke, while the B.H.S. chorus hosted the League Chorus Festival. Swing Band, a subdivision of band, performed at various times, including the Akron Stage Band Contest where they won a trophy for first place in division B. Twirlers shown to the left are Judy Lorensen. Becky Hutchison, Susie Winger, Cathy Wilkins, and Chris Bailey. Page sponsored by HARTWIGS Sponsoring VICA for 1968-69 was Mr. Ken McReynolds and Mr. Al Worthley. VICA stands for the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America. February, 4 was the scene of the annual Brush-Ft Morgan Faculty basketball game. Ft. Morgan was satisfied in leaving with their trophy for the second year in a row. April showed a busy month for the club as they attended the State VICA Conference in Estes Park. The members stayed in a YMCA camp outside the town during the three days of festivities. May was the month for the club’s troubleshooting contest in Denver. The con- test was judged on the time a mechanic could get a car to run. Vocational clubs are found everywhere in the United States. Their main objectives are to provide interest for young people in a vocational trade. RIFLE AND RODEO CLUBS COMPLETE THIRD YEAR Under the supervision of Mr. Terrell Sumner, the Brush High Rodeo Club included: Alan Harryman, Jim Kauffman, Dan Kauffman, Susan Danielson, Polly Gunther, Marilyn Jones, and Bonnie Marwitz. Officers were Tina Trout, presi- dent; Eddie Hayes, vice-president; and Patti Houghton, secre- tary-treasurer. Attending the National Western Stock Show was a highlight for the club whose purpose is to compete in high school rodeos and promote high school rodeos throughout the nation. Rifle Club began its third year at Brush High School with Charlene Houston, president; Sandra Harryman, secretary;and Paul Olsen treasurer. Co-sponsors for the 1968-69 school year were Mr. Terrell Sumner and Mr. Darrell Dilworth. In addition to teaching enjoyment in using firearms, the club’s purpose is to teach fundamental rules for safety in their use. Sergeant Doug Pollock January 26,1950-March 8, 1969 sports Diggers Have Losing Season In his second year as Head Football Coach, Doug Watkins started his squad practicing on August 26. He was assisted by Coach Joe Edson, Coach Darrell Dilworth, and new this year. Coach Graydon Lord. Coaches Edson and Lord handled the B-squad and fresh- men, while Coach Watkins and Coach Dilworth took over the job of developing the varsity. This year’s managers were Jim Walker, Mark Ruebel, and Chipper Coffey. They were responsible for treating the minor injuries of the players, and other tasks involved in keeping a team at peak performance during the season. Ending with an 0-9 record, the Diggers have failed to get out of the Northeastern League cellar in three years. Ham- pered by a lack of experience and various difficulties, the team failed to live up to their pre-season expectations. 110 DIGGERS Boasting an undefeated conference record, the Brush Beetdiggers went on to become the Class AA 1969 State Champions. For the first year in the Northeastern League, a district tournament was held to decide who would represent the conference at the state tournament in Denver. Brush’s Varsity Basketball Squad swept through this tournament undefeated to add to their season record of 22 wins and 1 loss. Brush’s only defeat was a nonconference game against Highland when the Diggers dropped a close game, 52-50. ONE Brush 61 Eaton 52 78 Valley High 55 66 Brighton 49 70 Machebuef 46 78 Platte Valley 48 80 Holy Family 37 74 Weld Central 37 65 College High 33 50 Highlands 52 74 •Wray 44 67 •Julesburg 46 59 •Holyoke 51 67 Roosevelt 43 54 •Yuma 36 74 •Burlington 27 90 •Haxtun 58 61 •Akron 59 89 Burlington 27 71 Yuma 45 60 Holyoke 51 97 PAONIA 52 81 FOWLER 55 64 LEADV1LLE 50 ’Conference Games STATE GAMES Wrestlers Send Brush 9 Fort Morgan 35 24 Eaton 18 26 Platte Valley 21 8 Akron 32 34 Roosevelt 11 11 Wray 30 39 Yuma 10 38 Yuma 13 11 Burlington 32 36 Holyoke 6 Non-conference matches Three to State Completing the 1968-69 season with a 6-4 record, the Brush High School Beetdiggcr’s Wrestlers found them- selves in the fourth place position in league standings. The Digger rnatmen, however, under the direction of Coach Darrell Dilworth and Assistant Coach Don Gabriel, placed third at the District Meet by edging out Akron for that place. Representing the Diggers at the State Tournament held at Aurora were Casey Davis, Jim Tavenner, and Tony Cordova, but the three were defeated in either their quarter or semi-final matches. The Northeastern Confer- ence Champions, Wray, captured the state title. In other major tournaments. Brush fared well. At the Weld Central Invitational, Brush took top honors by defeating Weld Central, Lafayette, and Highlands. At the Mid-Seasonal Tournament in Holyoke, Brush finished third behind Burlington and Wray. TWO QUALIFY FOR STATE TOURNAMENT Track for 1969 was coached by Mr. Ronald Reid. This was his second year, and his duties were completed with- out assistance. Among the events his men entered this year were the shot put. long jump, high jump, hurdles, discus, and various running events. Brush trackmen attended nine track meets this year under Coach Reid who stated that “lack of depth and men hampered the team’s efforts.” At the final meet, the District Tournament, held May 20, 1969 at Akron, two Brush men qualified for the State Meet. Rick Allen and Bret Bolinger earned the distinction of representing Brush at the State Meet in Boulder May 23 and 24 through their efforts in the low hurdles and the high jump, respectively. Several other men did well, cap- turing several fourth places. PLACE OF NO. OF PLACE EVENT TEAMS TAKEN Wiggins 2 1 Yuma 7 5 Akron 9 8 Ha xtun 3 3 Akron 3 3 Frosh, Soph (Yuma) 8 7 Holyoke 13 13 Haxtun 7 7 District 8 6 Mr. Ronald Reid Page Sponsored by FRANK'S STANDARD PLACE OF NO. OF PLACE EVENT TEAMS TAKEN Ft. Morgan 3 2 Ft. Morgan Invitational 16 15 Brush 2 1 Brush 2 1 Sterling Invitational 11 10 College High 2 1 Loveland (District) 10 9 r'st . Page Sponsored by MADSEN’S CONOCO jii GOLFERS COMPETE IN 7 MEETS Golf, under the direction of Doug Watkins, participated in seven meets during the 1969 season. They placed 2nd in the first one at Ft. Morgan and 1 5th at the Invitational also in Ft. Morgan. The next two were in Brush with Watkins group taking 1st both times. Brush placed 10th in the State Invita- tional. College High provided the greens for the second to the last meet where Brush placed 1st. The final game was District in Loveland where Brush took 9th with 10 competing teams. Lettermen for this season were seniors; Jim Price, Jan Wagers. Kipp Schreiner, and sophomores; Bob Scoville. Rick Price, and Craig Ferguson. Gymnastics Introduced as First Year Sport Gymnastics was initiated into its first year as a sport under the direction of Miss Margaret Mora. She stated that, ‘'Women’s gymnastics is a very feminine, beautiful, and grace- ful sport. But behind the seemingly effortless execution of specific moves lies a well trained and disciplined body. It is toward this training and this discipline that we have been working during 1969. It takes a most dedicated individual to excel in gymnastics. The practices are long and hard and the results are slow. 1 would like to see our girls and boys get an early start in gymnastics at our elementary and junior high school levels so we can expect to see state champion caliber performances at Brush High.” Girls in this program sponsored a gymnastics clinic to help promote an interest in northeastern Colorado. In order to improve skills, the girls also attended various clinics. TWO ATHLETIC BANQUETS B. Christensen FB BB R. Christensen FB BB R. Christensen FB T. Christensen BB B. Clark FB W T M. Cook W T. Cordova W D. Cox BB C. Davis FB W T S. Eby W 122 R. Allen BB T G. Anderson FB W B. Bolingcr BB T S. Brown FB B. Callen BB T. Carlson FB D. Case FB T R. Catron FB BB G M. Eicher BB J. El ling FB BB R. Felzien FB C. Ferguson G D. Ferguson FB BB HIGHLIGHT LETTERMAN’S CLUB T. Ferguson BB A. Flores BB D. Friehauf W Z. Friehauf FB BB R. Fries BB G S. Gnaggy FB BB J. Green T J. Groves BB E. Guitcrrez FB T D. Halcomb BB D. Harbert W D. Hartwig BB R. Hansch W G. Herrera T R. Holmes FB R. Hunt FB BB S. Koenekc FB T L. Kolman FB T 123 89 ATHLETES COMPETE 124 J. Price G R. Price G R. Reich BB R. Richards W B. Rocha FBT W. Ruby FB BB J. Samples W R. Samples FB W K. Schreiner G K. Schreiner G B. Scoville FB BB G R. Steinback W J. Tavenner FB W G. Wagers BB J. Wagers G IN SPORTS PROGRAM S. Krueger FB W L. Kulp FB BB V. Laso FB BB B. Lee BB M. Lee FB W S. Loose BB J. Mann FB D. Miller FB BB Mgr P. Mitchell FB B. Mundt BB T Mgr L. Norwood T P. Olsen FB BB S. Olsen FB BB Mgr M. Pfost BB G. Price G M. Wagers G J. Walker BB FB Mgr C. Weisbart G R. Weisbart BB T Pictures not available C. Cox P. Draegert D. Gale G. Geisick D. Gill M. Kumpke D. Oldemeyer E. Padilla S. Rainey D. Richards H. Schilling D. Scott T. Simon M. Warner Students of the Month at Brush High School are nominated by the advisory groups the first Monday of every month. The student council representatives nominate them at the regular meeting, and their qualifications are considered. One boy and one girl are chosen from the nominees to be the honored couple. They receive honor pins and a story and picture are printed in the school newspaper for that month. Students chosen for the month of September were Casey Davis, junior class president, and Chris Mit- chell, student council vice-president. Stan Krueger, Mr. Beetdigger attendant, and Barb Bach, Home- coming Queen, were the couple receiving the most votes for the month of October, while Alan Harry- man, student council president, and Cathy Williams, senior class secretary, were voted to be the best qualified for November. In December Rhonda Cook, senior class president, and Mike Warner, All-State Basketball member, were given the honor. During the first month of the new year Tony Cordova, state wrestler, and Lark Atkinson, Betty Crocker Home- maker Award winner, were the outstanding students for the month, while for the month of February Linda Hartwig, G.A.A. president, and Jim Tavenner, Mr. Beetdigger, achieved the council’s approval. Kathy Hartwig, senior prom attendant, and Tony Carlson, F.F.A. president were the outstanding couple for the month of March. Completing the '68-’69 school year were Steve Koeneke, new student council president, and Ruth Weber, All-State Band member. Alan Harry man Rhonda Cook S- ■. 1 Jim Tavenner Linda Hartwig Lark Atkinson Casey Davis Chris Mitchell STUDENTS OF MONTH 128 '1 ■'2 Stan Krueger Steve Koeneke Barb Bach Ruth Weber Tony Carlson Kathy Hartwig 129 CHOSEN FOR ABILITIES Top Students Selected for Honor Societies Members of the faculty selected seventy-three outstanding students to represent the Honor Societies of Brush High. Things considered by the teachers are leadership, citizenship, character, and service to the school: a student must first have a cumulative semester grade average of 3.00 to qualify. Percentages of classes admitted are set by the National Honor Society; these are 10% of the freshmen and 5% of the sophomores for the Junior Honor Society, and 10% of the juniors and 5% of the seniors in the Senior Honor Society. Senior Honor Society members include seniors: Tony Carlson, Rhonda Cook, Stan Friehauf. Alan Harryman, Stan Knaus. Steve Loose, Chris Mitchell, Joyce Morgan, John Von Riesen, Cheryl Ruby, Donna Torrez, Jan Wagers, Ruth Weber. Kathleen Weiss, Marlene Weiss, and Cathy Williams: juniors: Patti Beckley, Gaynor Bloom, Terry Ferguson, Sandra Harryman, Judy Loren- sen, Sharon Madsen, Cheryl Marwitz, Faye Weiss. Patsy Weiss, and Julie White. Gaynor Bloom, Gwen Bostron, Ed Cooperrider, Dennis Cox, Sandra Harryman, Dale Ingmire, Sharon Kauffman, Brendy Lee, Judy Lorensen, Bill Lowry, Sharon Madsen, Kristi Mann, Cheryl Marwitz, Sharon Meininger, Sharon Mormon, Julie Opp. Marlene Peters. Mike Pfost, Rick Price, David Richards, Juanita Rios, Verna Segelke, Susan Wagers, Faye Weiss. Patsy Weiss, Julie White, and Debra Wilson were already students in the Junior Honor Society. Chosen this year for Junior Society from the sophomore class were: Valda Conover, Robert Mata, Donna Oblander, Maria Perez, and Craig Weisbart. Stephen Brown. Rex Christensen, Sharon Flinn, Bill Friehauf. Polly Guthner, Doug Hartwig, Russell Hunt, Vince Laso, Jane Lynch, Bonnie Marwitz, Richard Perez. Wayne Ruby, and John Wolta were members of the freshmen class chosen for the Junior Honor Society. 131 STUDENTS PICK HONORED THREE Social events at B.H.S. began on October 18, Homecoming, as Jim Tavenner crowned Barbara Bach queen at halftime of the Brush vs. Wray football game. Later, Alan Harryman re- peated the coronation at the dance, with Cathy Williams, Chris Mitchell, and Kathy Mundt attending the queen. In February, Pep Club hosted its annual Sweetheart Dance and chose Jim Tavenner as Mr. Beetdigger. David Halcomb, Steve Loose, and Stan Krueger were members of his royal court. Highlighting the social school year was the Prom, the only formal dance at Brush High. This year the junior class selected Chris Mitchell to reign as their queen with Kathy Hartwig chosen for senior attendant and Sharon Madsen junior atten- dant. Kay Atwood—BPW Scholarship Barbara Bach-Hollywood Beauty School Scholarship. Tony Carlson—Jack Petteys Scholarship, American Legion Award. Rhonda Cook—B.E.A. Scholarship Stan Friehauf-Air Force ROTC Scholarship to CSU Lynn Gale—F.T.A. Scholarship 36 SENIORS RECEIVE HONORS Alan Harry man—Jack Petteys Scholarship, American Legion Award. Linda Hartwig—G.A.A. Scholarship Wanda Kautz—Scholarship to NJC Gary Koehler—Brush Rotary Grant Alaine Krueger-Scholarship to Rangely, Williams’s Foundation Scholarship, Danforth Award. Stan Krueger-Outstanding Football Player 134 Patty Kuntz—Scholarship to Washington University Diane Livengood—Scholarship to University of Colorado Steve Loose—Baseball Scholarship to Rangely Chris Mitchell—Scholarship to Univers’ty of Colorado. DAR Award. Dennis Mohrlang—V.l.C.A. State Welding Championship Kathy Murphy Brush Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship, William's Foundation Scholarship. Stan Olsen Danforth Award Gwen Paulsen William's Foundation Scholarship Elpidia Perez-Scholarship to CSC Phillip Peters—Morgan County Auto Dealers Scholarship Kenneth Petcrsen-Scholarship to CSU Cheryl Ruby Scholarship to CSU 135 Kipp Schrciner-Scholarship to NJC Cindy Seastrom—Hollywood Beauty School Scholarship Cheryl Settcrburg-William’s Foundation Scholarship Tom Swinson-William's Foundation Scholarship Jim Tavenner-Outstanding Senior Athlete Anna Torrez—Scholarship to Adams State Donna Torrez—Scholarship to CSC David Ward—Scholarship to Western State Mike Warner-Outstanding Basketball Player, Scholarship to Colorado School of Mines. Ruth Weber Scholarship to CSC, John Phillips Sousa Award. Kathleen Weiss-Scholarship to CSU Cathy Williams-P.E.O. Award, Scholarship to CSU, Valedictorian. 136 Scholarships played an important part in the lives of many seniors as 36 members of the Class of '69 received scholarships or awards. These honors, bestowed at the Awards Assembly, ranged from full college scholarships to the State Welding Championship. One of the most important awards given at the May 22 Awards Assembly was the naming of the people chosen to go to Boys’ and Girls’ State. Those attending are boys: Mike Eicher, Mark Ruebel, Brendy Lee, Terry Ferguson, and Dale Ingmire, and girls: Julie White, Cheryl Marwitz, and Gaynor Bloom. Alternates are John Price, Patty Beckley, Verna Segclkc, and Patsy Weiss. activities IV COUNCIL SPONSORS FOOD DRIVE Mrs. Jane Van Dyke and Mr. Al Worthley led Student Council into a busy year. Homecoming, the Navajo Food Drive. Digger Day, Students of the Month, activity tickets, school pictures, and the Christmas Assembly were the many projects Student Council instigated. Tom Swinson held the high office of District President while Brendy Lee ran for State vice- 140 president. Gay nor Bloom was the Senate Youth Representative for 1968-69. Student Council was composed of 24 repre- sentatives and 24 alternates, along with President Allan Harryman and vice president Chris Mit- chell. Marlene Peters Held the office of Secretary, and Jan Wagers was Business Manager. BACH CHOSEN FALL QUEEN October 18 marked the culmination of a previous week’s activity as B.H.S. once again celebrated Homecoming. Beginning early in the week, classes gathered the needed equip- ment for assembling a float and labored nightly to achieve their end result. Time out was taken Thursday evening, however, so students could go to the snake dance and bonfire rally held at the football field. Friday night found the Diggers matching their football skills against the Wray Eagles, but losing 33-0. At the half, Jim Tavenner crowned Barb Bach Homecoming Queen as Stan Krueger, co-captain, looked on. Terminating the activities, the dance was held in the rec room with decorations re- flecting the theme, “Spirit of ’68”. Music was provided by the Divinity of Pure Sound from Denver. Competition between clas- ses was keen as each tried for the top float award. The sophomores earned first fol- lowed by the juniors and seniors, respectively. Last place went to the frosh. Another major point was the choice of royalty. Cathy Williams, Kathy Mundt, Chris Mitchell, and Barb Bach were this year’s candidates. 143 JUNIORS PRESENT CLASSIC- ” ARSENIC AND OLD LACE” “Arsenic and Old Lace” was presen- ted under the direction of Mrs. Eleisc Bloom and Miss Lorraine Young on November 14 and 15 at the Central Auditorium. Cast members included Julie White, Gaynor Bloom, Julie Opp, Steve Koeneke, John Price, Ron Skinner, Mike Pfost, Jim Walker, Pat Draegert, Joe Hoff, David Miller, Rick Holmes, Jeff Churchill, and Stan Salzman. Working behind the scenes were Faye Weiss, and Debbie Wood, business man- agers; Judy Lorenson, prompter; Verna Segelke, publicity, and Marilyn Kulp, properties. Stage crew members were Kirk Schreiner, Mark Ruebel, and Sam Rainey. “Arsenic and Old Lace” was the performance chosen by Mrs. Eleisc Bloom and Miss Lorraine Young to be produced by the Class of 1970. Giving this play two nights under their direction, Gaynor Bloom and Julie White played the parts of two old maids who “put old men out of their misery by poisoning them with arsenic in their wine. Ron Skinner was one of their nephews who thought he was Theodore Roosevelt and constantly checked on his “Panama Canal Project.” Joe Hoff was another nephew of the two old ladies who had turned to a villianous life and came back causing everyone trouble. Steve Koeneke and Julie Opp tried to carry on a normal love affair, but were victims of their strange surroundings. At the end Ron, Julie and Gaynor were all committed to a mental institu- tion while Joe and his partner David Miller were sent to jail. Steve and Julie finally found happiness when the others had gone. ■ jl [ SENIOR NATIVITY PRESENTS PORTRAITS OF CHRISTMAS “Portraits of Christmas” was the theme of the Class of 1969’s Nativity. This year the seniors’ play consisted of 14 small scenes dcpiciting Christmayfrom the time of Christ to the present. These scenes were still-life “portraits of Christ- mas as it has been through the years”. Each of these scenes was accompanied by an appropriate song which was sung by the octet. Participating in the program were Joyce Morgan. Patty Kuntz, Pidge Krueger, Donna Torrez, Cathy Williams, Kathy Murphy, Steve Loose, Duane Frichauf, Ron Richards, Darrell Tomlinson, Chris Mitchell, Jim Price, Stan Fric- hauf. Ken Petersen, John Von Ricscn. Diane Livengood, Lynn Gale, Jenny Guzman, and Elsa Mata. Members of the octet and their accompanist were Barb Bach, Mark Rucbcl, Dave Miller, Gary Price, Anna Torrez, Patsy Weiss, Betty Rogers, Julie White, Joe Hoff, and Robert Mata. 147 CRIMSON AND CLOVER” USED AS THEME FOR SWEETHEART Pep Club sponsored the annual Sweet- heart Dance held on February 22. It lasted from 8:30 p.m. to 12:00 o’clock in the all- occasion room at Thomson. Pep Club members decorated the room in streamers of red. white, and pink with light green flowers scattered around the room. Furnishing the music for the evening was the Pandemonium Obsuity, now known as the Forrests, from Loveland. The Mother’s Council served refreshments and helped chaperon for the evening. Seventy-two couples attended the dance at two dollars per couple. Highlight of the evening was the crowning of Jim Tavenner as Mr. Beetdigger with runners-up David Halcomb, Steve Loose, and Stan Krueger. They were crowned by Head cheerleader Winnie Lee, Judy Macht, Julie White, and Dorothy Teter. Page Sponsored by MICRO DRIVE-IN VON RIESENi MITCHELL HAVE LEADS IN SPRING PLAY “Portrait of Jennie” was the title of this year’s All School Play. The play was a drama depicting the life of a poor artist in the depression of the 1930’s. The artist earns fame and fortune by doing a portrait of mysterious girl named Jennie. A few weeks after the portrait is completed, Jennie is sent to school in Europe and the artist anxiously awaits her return. The last act shows Jennie coming home to meet the artist on a beach in New England. After conversing with the artist Jennie turns from him and disappears into the fog. Then the artist’s friend tells him that Jennie had been lost at sea the day before. Mrs. Eleise Bloom and Miss Lorraine Young were responsi- ble for the production and direction of the Thespians presentation. Members of the cast and crew were Patty Kuntz, John Price, John Von Ricsen, Chris Michcll, Kristi Mann, Wanda Kautz, Rick Price, Verna Segelke, Chris Bailey, David 9 Miller, Kirk Schreiner, Mark Ruebel, Steve Koeneke, Steve Kuntz, Julie Oppand Jim Price. ZODIAC SIGNS ADORN PROM SCENE ‘The Age of Aquarius” was the theme of the 1969 Junior Senior Prom held the night of May 10. This event was held in the Catholic Church Social Room from 8:30 to 12:00. Music was furnished by the “Penny’s Worth of Now.” Chris Mitchell was presented the honor of being Prom Queen by Casey Davis, Junior Class President. Constitu- ting her court were Kathy Hartwig, Senior Attendant, and Sharon Madsen, Junior Attendant. They were crowned by Ron Samples and Darrell Tomlinson. SENIORS WIN D-DAY On May 19, 1969, Student Council presented the annual Digger Day. Wet weather prevented it from being held on the original date set. May 16, but the dance was held without the usual day's activities to precede it. During the day, classes competed against one another in the various events of softball, volleyball, relay run, tennis, horse- shoes, and ping-pong. Winners in each event received points which were added to previously earned scores and were added to determine the overall victor. At 3:15, the student body gathered in front of Old Main for the presentation of awards. This year the seniors won top honors, followed by the juniors, sophomores, and freshmen. Page Sponsored by FLAME BOWL STUDENTS ELECT LEADERS B.H.S. students exercised one of their democratic rights April 18 when they went to the polls and elected their student government officers. Balloting was held before school, at noon, and after school in the auditorium with a student council member from each class distributing the ballots. Two boys and two girls were running for each office, with Terry Ferguson, Steve Koeneke, Sharon Madsen, and Patsy Weiss trying for the presidency. Gaynor Bloom, Brendy Lee, J ulie Opp, and Mike Prost were the four aspiring to'be the vice-president, while Zeke Friehauf, Jane Lynch, John Sam- ples, and Michelle Wilson opposed one another for the secre- tarial position. Business manager candidates were Ed Cooperider, Dennis Cox, Juanita Rios, and Deb Wilson. After campaigning throughout the week, with posters and booster buttons, each aspirant was able to make a public appearance at the all school campaign assembly held April 17. After each was introduced by a member of the speech class, they were able to briefly outline their platforms and thank those people who had helped in their campaign. On Monday, April 21, the new student council officers were announced. Victors were Steve Koeneke, Brendy Lee, Jane Lynch, and Ed Cooperider. They were officially sworn into office at the annual Awards Assembly May 22. Outgoing school leaders were Alan Harryman, president; Chris Mitchell, vice-president; Marlene Peters, secretary; and Jan Wagers, business manager. DIGGERS TOP ALL FOR STATE CROWN After having an undefeated season in conference play, the Brush Beetdiggers went on to prove they were the elite in Class AA basketball competition by winning the State Basketball Tournament. Held March 13, 14, and 15 in the Denver Auditorium, the Diggers faced three opponents. Paonia was the first victim of the B.H.S. team as they fell 97 to 52, while Fowler followed down the- road of defeat when they dropped 81 to 55 to Edson’s men. Advancing to the championship bout, the Diggers met Lake County which proved to be their most formidable foe. As the final buzzer sounded, the scoreboard showed the Brush team on top 64 to 55. Four Brush players, Warner, Wagers, Lee. and Christensen were All-State selections, while Warner, Lee, and Christensen were also chosen All- Tournament. 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