Brush High School - Sagebrush Yearbook (Brush, CO)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1970 volume:

The Journalism Department of Brush High School Brush, Colorado presents Sagebrush ’70 Hays Completes Third Year For the third year, Mr. Robert Hays was principal at Brush High School. This 1969-70 school year also marked the second anniversary of Mr. Edward Neill as assistant principal. Students: As you travel life’s many highways, remember that your part in the world is very essential to the happiness of the world. One grain of corn never filled a bushel measure, but it helps the other grains to do so. Your little service to others may pass unnoticed, but the sum of all such helpfulness is what makes the world better today than it was yesterday. Ground Broken for New School Ground-breaking ceremonies for the new high school were held on March 15, 1970 with Board of Education President, Glenn Swinson, acting as Master of Ceremonies. Also speaking were Rev. Reinhold Opp, Superintendent of Schools Wayne Brower, Mayor Calvin Leach, and representatives Casey Davis, student body president, and Mr. Thomas Woolley from the Education Association. Glenn Swinson, George White, John Lindcll, Morton Boxer, Allyn Wind, Raymond Paulsen, and Donald Ruhl were the RE-2 Board of Edu- cation members. Elected before the bond issue passed last May, the board has seen much ac- tion. They proceeded to work on and approve the building plans for the new school. Construc- tion on the new building started in the spring of 1970. Mr. R. Schweers Completes 33 Years After graduating from CSC (now UNC), Mr. Rex Schweers went to Holly, Colorado where he taught math for two years. Moving on, he went to Medicine Bow, Wyoming where he was superintendent for six years. In 1937 Mr. Schweers came to Brush to teach math and for four years he coached B-Squad basketball. At that time he was the only math teacher teaching Algebra I, Geometry and a se- mester of Algebra II. During his 33 years at Brush he sold tic- kets at the basketball games and wrestling matches, and drove a bus for 27 years which he enjoyed very much, sponsored WOIXE, the radio club of B.H.S., and took care of the financ- ing for the athletic department. Mr. Schweers is going to do some traveling after his retire- ment. His plans also include working with ham radio, collect- ing rock specimens and doing a little fishing. 8 Variety Show Highlights Year Brush Choir presented a “variety show” for the first time to the public. It consis- ted of selections sung by the group along with added choreography. Small ensembles were also a big part of the presentation, as a duet, trio, quartet, sextet, octet, a pi- ano duet and a small group called the “Playmakers” performed. All girls from the choir sang a number called, “Don’t Sleep in the Subway,” while the whole chorus sang such songs as “Goin’ Outa My Head,” “Little Bird and others. The show was brought to a climax as the choir sang their last selection, “America.” 9 Diggers Make Bid for State Title Coach Edson and his Brush Beetdiggers lost only one game in the 1969-70 season. It was the last game of the State Tour- nament, which was for the championship. The Beetdiggers were beaten by Denver Christian for the title. Early in the season, the Diggers beat Denver Christian on their home floor. This victory snapped a 44 home game winning streak. The annual staff congratulates Coach Edson and his Dig- gers on a fine season. Class of '70 Enjoys Last Year This year, Brush High School took pride in announcing 36 seniors had received scholarships and awards for their outstand- ing achievements in certain fields. Bernie Clark and Casey Davis were cho- sen as the reigning Mr. Beetdigger and Homecoming King. The Homecoming King was an innovation this year. Joan Lynch and Julie White were chosen as the reigning queens of Prom and Homecoming for their senior year. There were also the respective attendants in each court. Sixteen students were chosen at the rate of two a month for the Student’s of the Month positions. Chosen for their achieve- ments in various fields, the Student Council made the final decision on the candidates. Various class members were honored by being chosen for the Honor Societies. Sixteen Students Students of the Month was an honor awarded to two Brush High stu- dents every month. The advisory groups made the nominations of a boy and girl which were then taken to student council on Wednesday. The council voted on these nominees and made the final decision. The two receiving the most votes were invited to student council to receive an honor pin and were further recognized by having their picture and a story run in the school newspaper. For the month of September students selected were Julie Opp, edi- tor of the paper, and Casey Davis, Homecoming King. Julie White, Homecoming Queen, and Rick Holmes, football captain were honored for October, while Gaynor Bloom, president of Thespians, and Terry Christensen, All-State Basketball member, were voted in for November. Pep club president, Patsy Weiss, and student council vice-president, Brendy Lee, received the most votes for December. For the month of January, Mike Pfost, All Conference basketball player, and Sharon Mad- sen, Honor Society member, were the outstanding students, while Bemie Clark, Mr. Beetdigger, and Charlene Houston, state oratorical speaker, won the honors for February. Ron Samples, state wrestler, and Sharon Meininger, Betty Crocker Homemaker Award winner, were chosen for March. The final students selected for the 1969-70 school year were Dave Miller, state choir member, and Joan Lynch, Prom Queen. 17 Honor Societies Gain Thirty-Three At the end of the first semester the faculty of Brush High selected the students to represent this school in National Honor Soci- ety. The students were chosen on the basis of leadership, citizenship, character and service to the school. In order to be considered, each student must have a cumulative semester grade average of 3.00. The percentages chosen from each class are set by the Nation- al Honor Society. Ten percent of the freshman class and 5% of the sophomore class are selected each year to Junior Honor Society. The same figures apply to the junior and senior classes, respectively, in Senior Honor Society. Seniors already in Senior Honor Society are Patti Beckley, Gaynor Bloom, Terry Ferguson, Sandra Harryman, Judy Lorensen, Sharon Madsen, Cheryl Marwitz, Faye Weiss, Patsy Weiss, and Julie White. New seniors include Marilyn Kulp, Brendy Lee, Sharon Morman, Mike Pfost, and Mollie Torrez. Newly selected Juniors are Valda Conover, Eddie Cooperrider, Dennis Cox, Sharon Kauff- man, Donna Oblander, Marlene Peters, Maria Perez, Juanita Rios, Susan Wagers, and Debbie Wilson. Stephen Brown, Rex Christensen, Sharon Flinn, Zeke Friehauf, Polly Gunther, Doug Hartwig, Russell Hunt, Vince Laso, Jane Lynch, Bonnie Marwitz, Richard Perez, Wayne Ruby, and John Wolta were elected to Junior Honor Society last year. Those soph- omores chosen this year are Mike Cook, Charlotte Eicher, Larry Kulp, Steve Kuntz, and Kristine Krohn. Jane Flinn, Mark Gebauer, Barry Geist, Russell Kauk, Pam Mitchell, Eddie Pabst, Carol Paynter, Rueben Perez, Clay Ruebel, Rhonda Scoville, Cecilia Torrez, Henry Williams, and Jolie Wolf constitute the freshmen selected as members of Junior Honor Society. 18 Homecoming King Added Royalty for 1969-1970 were Julie White, Casey Davis, Ber- nie Clark, and Joan Lynch. The first royalty was crowned in the fall at the traditional Homecoming game. During the royal coronation at half time, Julie and Casey were crowned Queen and King of the Homecoming festivities. This was the first year that a Homecoming King was selected. Julie’s attendants were Winnie Lee, Sharon Madsen, and Patsy Weiss. Brent Christensen, Rick Holmes, and Ron Samples were Casey’s attendants. Pep Club gave Bernie Clark the title of “Mr. Beetdigger” at the annual Sweetheart Dance. All senior boys are voted upon for their athletic ability, sportsmanship and personality. Ber- nie was attended by Terry Christensen, Brendy Lee, and Ron Samples. At the Junior-Senior Prom held on May 2, the juniors se- lected Joan Lynch to reign ,as Prom Queen. Carla Garret was crowned junior attendant and Patsy Weiss, senior attendant. One of the highest honors an individual can receive at BHS is to be crowned as one of the royalty. These honors are given by their classmates. J ulie White Homecoming Queen Casey Davis Homecoming King Bemie Clark Mr. Beetdigger Joan Lynch Prom Queen 21 36 Seniors Honored at Assembly Patty Beckley Scholarship to Colo. School of Mines, National Merit Scholar Finalist Peggy Biggin National Defense Loan Lula Blake—Scholarship to Hobbs School of Cosmetology Gaynor Bloom—P.E.O. Award, Scholarship to CU Bernie Clark—Grant to CSU Mary Cortez—William’s Foundation Scholarship Casey Davis-Scholarship to University of Northern Colorado, Optimist Plaque, Most Valuable Football Player and Wrestler Mike Eicher—Kansas Southwestern Scholarship Terry Ferguson—Scholarship to Kansas State Sandy Harryman-William’s Foundation Scholarship Joe Hoff—Scholarship to CSU Linda Hook—John Phillips Sousa Award 22 Charlene Houston—Danford Award for Christian Leadership Dale Ingmire-American Legion Award, CU Academic Achievements Scholarship Dean Knox—Morgan County Automotive Dealers Association Scholarship Marilyn Kulp-3rd year Band Letter, Rotary Exchange Student to Sweden Brendy Lee-Athletic Scholarship to the University of Nebraska Bill Lowry -Scholarship to NJC Sharon Madsen-Scholarship to Augustana Grace Mata-Scholarship to Colo. Springs Academy of Hair Design Sharon Meininger Jack Pettys Scholarship to NJC Dave Miller-Scholarship to University of Northern Colo. Mike Polignot—Brush Rotary Vocational Grant John Price—Brush Education Association Scholarship 23 Mark Ruebel—Best Thespian Award, Danforth Award for Christian Leadership Stan Salzman-Morgan County March of Dimes Scholarship Ron Samples-Jack Petteys Memorial Scholarship Linda Schippert— Brush Business and Professional Women’s Scholarship. Kirk Schreiner—High Plains Art Scholarship to UNC Verna Segelke—National Defense Loan and Grant to UNC The Boys’ State Can- didates for 1969-70: Rick Price, Gene Anderson, Eddie Cooperider, (Not pictured) David Richards, Robert Mata Alternates: Dave Gale, Craig Weisbart The Girls’ State Candidates for 1969-70: Chris Cox, Marlene Peters, Lynette Blatt Alternates: Becky Hutcheson, Donna Oblander, Juanita Rios 24 Amalia Torrez F.T.A. Scholarship Kathleen Treadway—East Morgan County Hospital Auxilary Scholarship, Scholarship to Rangely Faye Weiss—Grant to C.S.U. Patsy Weiss—Grant to C.S.U. Julie White—E.R. Moore Scholarship (First Runner-up) Debbie Wood-William’s Foundation Scholarship Scholarships and awards played an important part in the lives of many seniors as 36 received such honors at the Awards Assembly. These honors ranged from full tuition scholarships to the smaller local scholarships. Additional honors were presented to the out- standing seniors in various fields at the annual Masonic Awards Assembly on May 20. This year, various companies and foundations gave scholarships to attend summer workshops. The workshops were for juniors and held on various college campuses across Colorado and the adjoining states. Top: Masonic Award Winners Bottom: Summer Workshop Delegates Page Sponsored by WEST SIDE ' GROCERY 25 Together, as a group, the class of 1970 worked hard to make the last year of high school a success. With their individual and group duties, the class competed in the Homecoming contest, the Christmas skits, and the traditional Digger Day rivalry. Many seniors who realized they were in their last year, worked hard to secure plans for a successful future. Many worked on their college applications while others ap- plied for jobs in business firms. In many other ways, they worked hard to secure fu- ture positions before leaving B.H.S. Seniors Graduate With 93 Rick Holmes headed the Class of 1970 as president, assisted by vice-president Jim Walker. Sharon Meininger filled the secretarial position, while Judy Lorcnscn handled the class funds. Senior sponsors were Miss Mar- garet Mora and Mr. Al Moser. Senior class activities began with Homecoming, in which the senior float placed third. Instead of having the traditional Nativity at Christmas, the class decided to give three one-act plays. On December 15, they pre- sented “A Song Is Born,” “The Gift Of The Magi,” and “A Partridge In A Pear Tree.” After Christmas vacation, plans began for graduation in May. Mari Atkinson Larry Atwood Patti Beckley Peggy Biggin Sandy Blackburn Lula Blake Gaynor Bloom Duane Case Earl Chard 28 Brent Christensen Terry Christensen Bernie Clark Tony Cordova Mary Cortez Clinton Cox Casey Davis Beckee Dillncr Debbie Dodge Kim Dodge Pat Draegert Mike Eicher 29 Ron Felzien Terry Ferguson Terry Foos Pam Gertge Jo Ann Green David Griggs Sandy Harryman Patricia Herrmann Joe Hoff Rick Holmes Roger Holter Linda Hook 30 Winny Lee Judy Lorensen Bill Lowry Joan Lynch Judy Macht Sharon Madsen Cheryl Marwitz Grade Mata Sharon Meininger Steve Mercer Dave Miller Bruce Mohrlang 33 Linda Schippert Kirk Schreiner Verna Segelke Todd Simon Denise Starbuck Mollie Torrez Kathy Treadway Tina Trout Jim Walker Ron Wcisbart Faye Weiss Patsy Weiss 36 Steve Wessel Pictures Not Available Steve Beck Dominga Cclestino Robert Celcstino Jim DeLong Bob Potter Jesse Ramirez William Rocha Steve Schreiner Ken Tapia J ulie White Randy Wolf Debbie Wood Fred Wooldridge Virginia Ybarra 37 Class sponsors for the year 1969-70 were: Miss Margaret Mora and Mr. Al Moser. Theresa Gomez Arroyo...................................Wiggins High School 1, 2, 3, 4; Campus Light 4; Choir 3,4 , . . V.l.C-A. 4; F.F.A. 1,3 Larry Ivan Atwood..................... Steven Beck .......................................... Patricia Louise Beckley...............................Pep Club 1,2; I.R.C. 1, 2, 3; Safety Club 4; F.T.A. 3; N.M.S.C. Finalist; Calculus Seminar 4; NJ.C. Math and Science Test; Model U.N. 2 Sandra Lee Blackburn .................................Pep Club 1, 2, 3;G.A.A. 1 Peggy Lee Biggin................................1. . . Cassville High School 1, 2; Pep Club 3, 4; F.T.A. 4 Lula Ellen Blake......................................Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1; Student Council Alternate 3; Clearing House 3, 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 Gaynor Ann Bloom......................................Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 2, 3, 4, President 4; Honor Thespian; Student Council Representative 2, 3; State Student Council 3; Senate Youth Candidate 3; Journalism 3, 4, Newspaper Co-Editor 4; Junior Class Play 3; All-School Play 2, 3, 4; Senior Christmas Production 4; Quill and Scroll; Junior Honor Society; Senior Honor Society; Student of the Month 4; National Merit Letter of Commendation; Junior Usher; Mentioned in WHO’S WHO AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS; Girls State 3; Junior Class Secretary 3; High Plains Art Exhibit 3, 4; Masonic Award for English; Valedictorian Duane Dean Case........................................B-Club 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 3; Track 3, 4 Dominga Celestino .................................... Robert John Celestino................................. Earl Lowell Chard..................................... Brent Tucker Christensen...............................B-Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Student Council 1; Safety Club 4; Journal- ism 3, 4; Homecoming King Attendant; Calculus Seminar 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2,3; Band 1; Choir 3, 4 Terry Grant Christensen................................B-Club 2, 3, 4, President 4;Student Council 1, 4;Safety Club 4; Journ- alism 4; F.C.A. 4; Senior Christmas Production 4; Student of the Month 4; Mr. Beetdigger Attendant;Junior Escort; All Conference Basketball 3; All State Tourney 3, 4; All State First Team 4; North Squad AA-A All State Team 4; Honorable Mention to Sunkist Prep All American Team 4 Most Valuable Player 4; Track 4 Bernard Allen Clark...................................B-Club 2, 3, 4; Journalism 3, 4; F.C.A. 4, Secretary 4; All-School Play 2; Quill and Scroll; Student of the Month 4;Mr. Beetdigger; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1,3, 4; Wrestling 3, 4; State Wrestling 4 Mary Louise Cortez....................................F.H.A. 3, 4; Reporter 4;Senior Christmas Production 4 Clinton Leland Cox....................................V.I.C.A. 2, 3; Football 1, 3; Wrestling 1, 3; Band 1 38 Casey Jay Davis James Earl DeLong . . Rebecca Ruth Dillncr . Deborah Kay Dodge . . Kimberly Unice Dodge Pat Mercl Draegert . . . Michael Lee Eicher . . Ronald Lee Felzien . . Terry Lee Ferguson . . Terry Paul Foos .... Pamela Lynn Gertge. . Jo Ann Green........ David Lee Griggs Sandra Ann Hartyman Patricia Kay Herrmann Joseph Allen Hoff . . . Richard Dale Holmes B-Club 2, 3, 4; Rodeo Club 1; Student Council Alternate 3, President 4; State Student Council 4; Junior Honor Society; Student of the Month 3, 4; Homecoming King; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Honorable Mention All Conference; All Star Football Game 4; Track 1,3, 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; Conference Champion 3, 4; Second Place State Tournament 4; Most Valuable Player Award; Choir 1, 2 . Football 1, 2,4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1, 2 Brighton High School 1,2; Pep Club 3, 4; Journalism 4; F.T.A. 4; Secre- tary 4; First Place in V.F.W. Speech Contest; Choir 3 Ft. Morgan High School 1, 2; Clearing House 3, 4 G.A.A. 2;Clearing House 3;Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 F.F.A. 1, 2, 3; Student Council Alternate 3; Junior Class Play 3; Wrest- ling 3, 4; Baseball 1; Band 1,2,3 B-Club 3, 4; Safety Club 4; Boys State 3; C.U. Engineering Seminar 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; F.C.A. 4 B-Club 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Track 2 B-Club 3, 4; Student Council 1; Safety Club 4; Journalism 3, 4, Yearbook Co-Editor 4; Quill and Scroll; Junior Honor Society; Se- nior Honor Society; Boys State 3; Junior Usher; Calculus Seminar 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Honorable Mention All Conference 4; Track 3; Choir 1 Rifle Club 2, 3 . Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Student Council 4; F.T.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 . Bridgeport High School 1, 2, 3 . Safety Club 4; Assistant Chief 4: Basketball 1; Band 1, 2 Pep Club 3; Rifle Club 2, 3. 4, Vice-President 3, 4; Student Council Representative 3; Safety Club 4; Campus Light 4; Junior Honor So- ciety; Senior Honor Society; Engineering Honors Institute; Masonic Award for Social Studies . Pep Club 1; Rodeo Club 4 . Thespians 3, 4; Student Council 1; Safety Club 4; Assistant Chief 4; Junior Class Play 3; Senior Christmas Production 4; Basketball 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3; Calculus Seminar 4; Swingband 1, 2, 3; Pep Band 1, 2, 3; Northeastern Math and Science Contest 4 . B-Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; Student Council Alternate 1, Rep- resentative 4; F.C.A. 4; Junior Class Play 3; Senior Christmas Produc- tion 4; Student of the Month 4; Homecoming King Attendant; Foot- ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; Basketball 2, 3; Track 2, 3; Baseball 1; 39 Senior Class President 4; Honorable Mention to All Conference Foot- ball 4; Calculus Seminar 4 Linda Dian Hook Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Band 3, 4; Stage Band 2, 3, 4; Honor Choir 2, 3 Charlene Kay Houston V.F.W. Freedom’s Challenge Speech Contest; American Legion Ora- torical Contest 4 Debra Ann Hunt Beth Ann Hutcheson Dale Allen Ingmirc Boys State 3 Dean Allan Knox Jean Clara Knox porter;Choir 2, 3, 4;Band 1, 2, 3;Stage Band 1. 2, 3;PepBand 1, 2 Larry Joe Kolman Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Track 1, 2, 3 Marilyn Louise Kulp Play 4; Senior Honor Society; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Holyoke Honor Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Rotary Club Exchange Student to Sweden; Poetry Published by National High School Poetry Press Melinda Lou Lahman 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3 Brendan Adam Lee Safety Club 4, Secretary 4; F.C.A. 4, President 4;Junior Honor So- ciety; Senior Honor Society; Mr. Beetdigger Attendant; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 4; Baseball 1; Sophomore Class President 2; All Con- ference Basketball 2, 3, 4; All State Tourney 2, 3, 4; All State 3, 4; State Student Council Vice-Presidential Candidate 3; AA-A All State Team; Most Valuable Player 4; Boys State 3; Mentioned in SPORTS Magazine Randy Richard Jimenez Thomas Miles Lawler Wincfrcd Milliccnt Lee G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, Point Recorder, Vice-President; Safety Club 4; Home- coming Queen Attendant J udith Ann Lorensen 40 William Robert Lowry Joan Margaret Lynch Judith Elaine Macht Sharon Lynn Madsen Cheryl Ann Marwitz Grace Mata............. Sharon Rae Mcininger . Stephen Kerry Mercer David Wayne Miller Bruce Allen Mohrlang . . Sharon Elizabeth Morman Julie Arlctte Opp Recorder 1; F.T.A. 4, Treasurer 4; All-School Play 2, 4; Senior Christ- mas Production 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4;Twirler 2, 3, 4, Head Twirlcr 3, 4; Senior Class Treasurer 4; Honor Thespian Rodeo Club 2; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Junior Honor Society; Football 1; Masonic Award for Vocational Agriculture Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Pom Pon Girl 3, 4, Head Pom Pon Girl 4; G.A.A. 2: Student Council Representative 2; F.T. A. 4; Senior Christmas Production 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; All State Choir 4; Band 2; Junior Usher; Prom Queen; Student of the Month 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2; Cheerleader 3, 4; Student Council Al- ternate 4; F.T.A. 4; Junior Escort. PcpClub 1, 2, 3, 4;Cheerleader 1, 2;G.A.A. 1,2, Point Recorder l;Stu- dent Council 1, 3, 4; Senior Christmas Production 4; Junior Honor So- ciety; Senior Honor Society; Junior Prom Attendant 3; Homecoming Queen Attendant; Choir 1, 2, 3; Masonic Award in Mathematics. Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Thespians 4; All-School Play 4; Senior Christmas Pro- duction 4; Junior Honor Society; Senior Honor Society; Band 1; Girls State 3; Salutatorian; Masonic Award for Foreign Language Pep Club 1, 2; F.H.A. 1, 2, Historian 2; G.A.A. 1, 2; I.R.C. 4; Choir 3 Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Student Council 4; Junior Honor Society Student of the Month 4; Band 1; Betty Crocker Homemaker Award; Senior Class Secretary 4 1. R.C. 1, 2; Safety Club 4; Assistant Chief 4; Golf 3; Band 1,2, 3;Calcu lus Seminar 4; Swing Band 1, 2, 3; Pep Band 1, 2, 3; N.J.C. Math and Science Contest 3; National Honors Institute in Engineering 3; Masonic Award for Science B-Club 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2; Student Council Alternate 4; Junior Class Play 3; All-School Play 3; Senior Christmas Production 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Choir 1, 2, 3,'A; Octet 2, 3, 4; All State Choir 3, 4; Haxtun Honor Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Thespian; Student of the Month 4 Rifle Club 1; V.I.C.A. 2, 3; Basketball 1; Student Council Alternate 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council Alternate 4; F.T.A. 2, 4; Junior Class Play 3; Junior Honor Society; Senior Honor Society; Senior Band 1, 2, 3 Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; G.A.A. 2; Student Council Repre- sentative 1, 2, 4; Journalism 3, 4; Newspaper Co-Editor 4; F.T.A. 3, 4, Historian 3, Vice-President 4: Junior Class Play 3; All-School Play 3; Senior Christmas Production 4; Quill and Scroll; Junior Honor Society; Sophomore Class Vice-President 2; Freshman Class Vice-President 1; Junior Escort; Student of the Month 4 41 Michael Ray Pfost B-Club 3, 4; Student Council 4; Safety Club 4; Junior Class Play 3; Junior Honor Society; Senior Honor Society, Student of the Month 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 1, 3; Calculus Seminar 4 Robert Charles Potter Michael Lee Poulignot John Hoover Price 111 Thespians 3, 4; I.R.C. 1; Junior Class Play 3; All-School Play 3; Senior Christmas Production 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Haxtun Honor Chorus 1,3, 4; Octet 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; All State Band; Stage Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Holyoke Honor Band 1, 2, 3; Boys State Alternate 3; Masonic Award for Music Linda Lou Redden Reporter 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Clearing House 3; President 3; Junior De- gree 3; Masonic Award for Home Economics William Rocha Charles H. Roscnficld Jessie Marie Rocha Mark Mason Ruebel nalism 3, 4, Yearbook Co-Editor 4; F.C.A. 4; Junior Class Play 3; All-School Play 3, 4; Senior Christmas Production 4; Quill and Scroll; Football 4; Track 2; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Octet 2, 3, 4; Honor Choir 1, 2, 3; Boys State 3; Stanley Dean Salzman ty Club 4; Junior Class Play 3; All-School Play 2; Choir 1, 2 Ronald Len Samples School Play 4; Senior Christmas Production 4; Student of the Month 4, Homecoming King Attendant; Mr. Beetdigger Attendant; Football 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; District Champion 4; Fourth Place State Tournament 4; Baseball 1; Choir 1 Howard Lee Schilling F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Parliamentarian 2, Treasurer 3; Choir 1, 2, 3; Honor Band 1; Drum Majorette 4; F.H.A. State Convention 2, 4 Kirk Herman Schreiner Thespians 3, 4; Journalism 4; Junior Class Play 3; Senior Christmas Pro- duction 4; All-School Play 3; High Plains Art Exhibit 1, 2, 3, 4; Golf 3, 4; Masonic Award for Art Verna J oanette Segelke Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 1, 2, 3, 4; Rodeo Club 2; Journalism 3, 4, Business Manager 4; F.T.A. 2, 4; Junior Class Play 3; All-School Play 1, 2, 3; Senior Christmas Production 4; Quill and Scroll; Junior Honor Society; Girls State Alternate 3; Honor Thespian 42 Todd Eugene Simon Treasurer 4; Football 4; Wrestling 2, 3, 4 Denise Lynn Starbuck President 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 Amalia Torrez 4; Senior Christmas Production 4; All-School Play 4; Senior Honor Society Kathleen Marie Treadway Girl 2, 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Student Council 4; Journalism 3, 4, Ads Manager 4; F.T.A. 4; Senior Christmas Production 4; Quill and Scroll, Choir 2, 4 Tina Kay Trout Clearing House 3; Choir 3, 4 James Jacob Walker 3; Senior Christmas Production 4; Football 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Senior Class Vice-President 4 Ronald Lyle Weisbart Band 1, 2, 3 Faye Louise Weiss sentative 4; F.T.A. 2, 3, 4, President 4; Senior Christmas Production 4; Junior Honor Society; Senior Honor Society; Masonic Award for Busi- ness Patsy Elaine Weiss Historian 3, Secretary-Treasurer 4; G.A.A. 2; Student Council Alter- nate 1, Secretary 2; Journalism 4; All-School Play 2; Junior Honor Society; Senior Honor Society; D.A.R. Award; Girls State Alternate 3; Junior Class Vice-President 3; Homecoming Queen Attendant; Senior Prom Attendant; Student of the Month 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Octet 2, 3, 4 Steve Cecil Wessel Julie Gray White .... Student Council 1, 2, 3; F.T.A. 4; Junior Class Play 3; Senior Christ- mas Production 4; Junior Honor Society; Senior Honor Society; Student of the Month 4; Homecoming Queen; Girls State 3; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Masonic Award for Speech Randy Lee Wolf Debra Mac Wood . . mas Production 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 3, 4 Fred Wooldridge V.LC.A. 2, 3, 4, President 4: Student council Representative 4; Ply- mouth Troubleshooter 4 43 Class of 1970 Larry Ivan Atwood Steven Fredrick Beck Duane Dean Case Robert John Celestino Earl Lowell Chard Brent T. Christensen Terry G. Christensen Bernard Allen Clark Clinton Leland Cox Casey Jay Davis James Earl DeLong Pat Merel Draegert Michael Lee Eicher Ronald Lee Felzien Terry Lee Ferguson Terry Paul Foe David Lee Griggs Joseph Allen Hoff Richard Dale Holmes Roger Eugene Hotter Dale Allen Ingmlre Randy Richard Jiminez Dean Allan Knox Larry Joe Kolman Thomas Miles Lawler Brendan Adam Lee William Robert Lowry Stephen Kerry Mercer David Wayne Miller Bruce Allen Mohrlang Michael Ray Pfost Robert Charles Potter Michael Lee Poulignot John Hoover Price III Jesse Ramirez William Rocha Charles H. Rosenfield Mark Mason Ruebel Stanley Dean Salzman Ronald Len Samples Howard Lee Schilling Kirk Herman Schreiner Todd Eugene Simon Kenneth Eugene Tapia James Jacob Walker Ronald Lyle Weisbart Steve Cecil Wessel Randy Lee Wolf Fred Lee Wooldridge Theresa Gomez Arroyo Patricia Louise Beckley Peggy Lee Biggin Sandra Lee Blackburn Lula Ellen Blake Gaynor Ann Bloom Dominga Celestino Mary Louise Cortez Rebecca Ruth Dillner Deborah Kay Dodge Kimberly Unice Dodge Pamela Lynn Gertge Jo Ann Green Sandra Ann Harryman Patricia Kay Herrmann Linda Dian Hook Charlene K. Houston Debra Ann Hunt Beth Ann Hutcheson Jean Clara Knox Marilyn Louise Kulp Melinda Lou Lahman Winefred Millicent Lee Judith Ann Loren sen Joan Margaret Lynch Judith Elaine Macht Sharon Lynn Madsen Cheryl Ann Marwitz Grace Mata Sharon Rae Melnlnger Sharon E. Morman Julie Arlette Opp Linda Lou Redden Jessie Marie Rocha Linda Mae Schippert Verna Joanette Segelke Denise Lynn Starbuck Amalia Torrez Kathleen M. Treadway Tina Kay Trout Faye Louise Weiss Patsy Elaine Weiss Julie Gray White Debra Mae Wood 44 Commencement Highlights Year BACCALAUREATE COMMENCEMENT Ordar of Worship •PwwwIbmI God of our FalVrs”. Warren John Price cum of irro 'Invocation TV Rev Retnhold Opp organ Solo Tomb Johr Price Original Composition. dedicated Io i V Class of 1970 Scripture Reading II Corinthian « 7 1« TV Rev Rein ho Id Opp Evening Prayer TV Rev Rein hold Opp Sarmon Thresholds Unlimited TV Rev Stanley KunU Vocal Solo -Blind Ploughman- Dave Mliter Accompanist. John Price 'Benediction The Rev. Stanley KunU 'Recessional God of our Fathers'. Warren John Price 'Congregation Standing National Honor Socioty Member� CLASS OF 1970 Patti Berkley Gaynor Bloom Terry Ferguson Sandra Harryman Marilyn Kulp Wayne Brower Robert Soovllle Robert Hays Edward Neill Virginia Fries Glenda Lundgren Brendjv Lae Judy Loren sen Sharon Madsen CVryl Marwtu Mormsn. Sharon Mike Pfost Amalia Tone Faye Wrtai Patsy Welaa Julie White Administration Superintendent of Schools Aaaistant to IV Superintendent High School Principal Assistant Principal High School Secretary Bookkeeper Secretary Pro9ram 'Processtonal Pomp and Circumstance- Class of 1 70 BHS Band Invocation TV Rev George DUIner Choir- -You'll Never Walk Alone- -Song of Praise Seniors Accompanists. Steve Kuntr and Sharon Madsen Introduction of Speaker Mr Wayne Brower Superintendent of Brush RF. 3 Schools Commencement Address A Quest tor Relevance Dr Robrrt W Johnson President of Morgan County Community College -Chorale and Capdcdo- Giovannlnl . Band Presentation of IV Class Mr Robert Hays Bruah High School Principal Presentation of Diplomas Hoard of Education Mr Glen Swinaon and Mr George White iMr Hays and Ass t Principal Ed Neill) 'Benediction TV Rev. George Dlilner 'Recessional -Fanfare and Recessional , ployhar Class of 1970 BHS Band TV audience will please stand CUm Officar Richard Holmes -------------------- . James Walker Sharon Meinlnger Judy Lorenarn r� ,,i . I -a-. —— rTTWpmi Vke President Secretary ---- Treasurer CUit Moffo “We came In peace, we go with hope Cl«� t Color� Cl«(( Flowor Ivy Green A Sunset Gold Yellow roses with while daisies Dwight Andersen Dennis Coa Christine Cos Carla Garrett Susan Wagers Carol Weiss Mias Margaret Mora Junior Etcorfs Junior Utfcors Cla� � Sponsor� Lynette Blatt Sharon Kauffman Bob Callen Rick Catron Eddie Cooper rider Joe Swinaon Mr Al Moser During the 1969-70 session of high school, the juniors pursued success in high school with a high degree of enthusiasm. This was evident throughout the year with their successes which were the 1st place Homecoming float, 1st place in the Christ- mas skits, and the finale—the Digger Day Championship. Also, through the year, they worked hard to raise enough money to sponsor the prom and other activities with their con- cessions and bake sales. Dwight Andersen was elected by the class to keep the meetings in order while Virginia Guzman was selected as vice presi- dent. Bob Callen was chosen as treasurer and Marlene Peters as secretary. Juniors Present S. Allen D. Andersen G. Anderson J. Appelhans C. Atkinson C. Bailey K. Bailey J. Beckley L. Blatt B. Bolinger G. Bostron S. Boxer A. Brungardt B. Callen D. Cameron B. Campbell R. Catron G. Chabot C. Cheney R. Christensen A. Clay V. Conover E. Cooperrider C. Cox 48 Play and Prom D. Cox G. Crouch P. Crowe S. Danielsen R. Davis S. Dimmick S. Eby D. Enfante J. Eskcw C. Ferguson D. Gale C. Garrett J. Graham J. Green J. Groves V. Guzman L. Hallahan D. Hammer J. Hampshire M. Henderson E. Herbst S. Hernandez D. Himes K. Holter B. Hutcheson S. Kauffman B. Kirkham K. Larsen M. Leis B. LeValley S. Lopez K. Mann M. Mares B. Massey R. Mata I. Matney M. McDaniels B. Mundt L. Norwood L. Norwood D. Oblander M. Oldemeyer 49 S. Owens M. Perez M. Peters R. Price A. Ramirez T. Ramirez R. Reich D. Richards J. Rios B. Riter G. Rocha M. Romero C. Quinn K. Schreiner B. Scoville Leading the class of ’71 during the junior year was Dwight Anderson, president, and Virginia Guzman, vice-president. Bob Callen and Marlene Peters were elected treasurer and secretary, respectively. Sponsors help- ing the class in their activities were, Mrs. Claire Lynch, Mr. Mark Rich- ards, and Mr. Carl Mellccker. During the year, the juniors competed in many activities. In the float competition, the class placed first for the second year in a row. “Hang- Up At Generation Gap” was the title of the play the juniors presented on November 13-14. The prom, sponsored by the class, was presented on May 2, 1970, at Thomson School. “Three Coins In A Fountain,” was the theme selected by the class members and “The Living End” supplied music for the evening. Among other events were the Christ- mas skit, where the juniors again placed first, and Digger Day where members of the class were active in various events. 50 ' N Beginning high school is an experience surpassed only by graduation. The under- classmen are suddenly awakened by the shock of high school studies, sports, and social life. The next four years of his life will determine whether he will succeed or fail. At first he finds it difficult to adjust and become active in all facets of B.H.S. functions. When the underclassmen has neared the end of his sophomore year, his outlook on life at B.H.S. has changed. Where before he often despised and dreaded high school, he now goes about showing pride and en- thusiasm and an eagerness to succeed in his career. Underclassmen Class Completes Second Year Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Phyllis Woodward and Mr. Richard Kuhl, the sophomores completed their second year at Brush High. Out of the 118 class members, Vincent Laso was elected as presi- dent, John Samples as vice-president, while Pat Mor- gan and John Wolta filled the offices of secretary and treasurer, respectively. While participating in school activities, the class of ’72 received second place in the homecoming float competition with their giant shoe. They also received a second place rating on their Christmas skit. Cake raffles, concessions, and the selling of stationery were the major money raising projects of the year. Mrs. Woodward Mr. Kuhl J. Acosta C. Allen D. Allen M. Anderson P. Anderson D. Arnold R. Aughinbaugh D. Bach R. Biggin C. Brooks S. Brown J. Byers R. Callen V. Carlson D. Case R. Castrup R. Christensen M. Cook B. Cox R. Cox 54 ry «i ftf� D. Culver D. Curtis F. Dixon K. Dodge P. Driscoll J. Edson C. Eicher M. Eicher J. Filing D. Emerson D. Eskew D. Ferguson S. Flinn A. Flores B. Frichauf R. Fries K. Gardner G. Geisick D. Gentry D. Gill 56 S. Gnagy B. Graham K. Green R. Green P. Guthner E. Gutierrez J. Hagan R. Hansch D. Hartwig V. Hastings L. Heitz J. Homeburg R. Hunt R. Jimenez B. Johnson M. Jones D. Kauffman J. Kauffman K. Krohn L. Kulp S. Kuntz P. Lahman A. Larsen W. Larsen V. Laso B. Lassen M. Lee D. Leis M. Lusby J. Lynch R. McDaniel D. Madsen J. Mann K. Marick B. Marwitz G. Mata F. Medina M. Meininger C. Middlcmist C. Miller 57 R. Steyaert S. Temple R. Treadway D. Trujillo A. Vasquez V. Vasquez M. Wagers M. Waite V. Warner J. Weiss B. Whisenhunt K. Wilkins M. Wilson S. Winger J. Wolta J. Wood D. Wyatt . i Pictures not available: P. Andrews, L. Han- sen, F. Kerr, E. Rainey, T. Ramirez, and K. Wheeler. Frosh Sponsor April Sock-Hop Miss Young Mr. Gabriel For the freshmen, the year began with the traditional two week orien- tation period. After they became familiar with the procedures of BHS, they held their first class meeting under the sponsorship of Miss Lorraine Young and Mr. Don Gabriel. Clay Ruebel presided as president, Kathy Beckley filled the duties of vice-president, Lana Wantlin was chosen as secretary, and Ed Pabst served as treasurer. Various activities busied the freshmen throughout the school year. During homecoming, in the fall, their float efforts secured the fourth place honor, while their Christmas skit placed third. Candy stands, candle selling, and a sock-hop in April provided the class with necessary funds to fill the treasury. The Class of '73 had a membership totaling 127 students. D. Alexander R. Appcnzeller D. Arnold T. Asheim E. Atwood L. August D. Baughman D. Beck K. Beckley A. Blake 60 R. Blatt L. Castrup R. Catron D. Celestino R. Chabot C. Chrismer C. Christensen P. Christensen T. Christensen K. Clay R. Colburn S. Compton R. Danielson D. Davis J. Delong S. Delong L. Dennis K. Dodge R. Elliott G. Ely B. Emhovick D. Emmitt B. Eskew J. Flinn D. Foos G. Froman A. Garcia A. Garcia M. Gebauer B. Geist J. Green B. Groves F. Guzman E. Hayes D. Heitz L. Heitz D. Herbst G. Herrera B. Herrmann K. Holman P. Holter B. Houghton D. Humphrey D. Ingmire F. Jones L. Jones R. Kauk J. Kelley C. Kincadc S. Kinnison R. Koehler S. Krueger C. Leis M. Lindcll B. Lopez R. Lopez J. Lorensen C. Lumpkin L. Lyons P. Madsen 61 62 S. Massar R. Medina J. Meininger K. Miller P. Mitchell M. Moyer G. Nabb K. Norwood D. Pabst E. Pabst P. Padilla C. Paynter R. Perez R. Peterson L. Price C. Quinn J. Ramirez L. Ramirez P. Richter G. Rocha R. Rocha E. Romero C. Ruebel J. Ruebel D. Schilling R. Scoville J. Shawcross E. Spafford R. Starbuck C. Stinton C. Stitt C. Strand R. Strauch B. Swartout F. Tavenner K. Temple C. Torrez D. Van Orden D. Vondy G. Vondy For the first time at B.H.S. many of the courses were put on semester or quar- ter schedules. All of the English courses were put on this basis, while many of the Social Studies courses were put on the same. Also, for the first time, the students were given the opportunity to plan their own class schedules for the year. This pre- sented many problems, but all were ironed out and the year proceeded. With the doors closed for the 1970 summer, it can be said that another aca- demically productive year was evident with advancements of the students to a higher level. Early in 1969 the school bond issue was passed. This produced much anticipa- tion in the school system especially with a number of teachers. Many were busily planning out what they needed or wanted in their new room. Composed of twenty-three members, this years J -Staff divided their time and efforts by publishing a paper every three weeks and put- ting out the yearbook. Julie Opp and Gaynor Bloom were this years co-editors on the paper while Mark Ruebel and Terry Ferguson were the co-editors for the annual. During the first part of the year everyone was assigned a beat which they were to check each week and write news articles when neces- sary. This year 11 issues of the paper were distributed to the student body. In everyone’s spare time they worked on the annual by writ- ing copy and laying out pages. English Department Put on Quarter Basis For the first time at B.H.S., the English department went on a quar- ter basis. Mr. Edward Neill headed this department in which four quar- ters are required for each year of high school. Some of the subtopics taught were composition, grammar, literature, speech and drama. Mrs. Evelyn Goddard, Mrs. Claire Lynch, Mrs. Phyllis Woodward, and Mrs. Margaret Queen were co-workers in this department. Composition consisted of learning to write themes and composing five major paragraphs to make up the composition. Some of the topics chosen to write on were The Generation Gap, What Commercials Prove, and Blind Dates. Some of the novels read in the literature classes for the freshmen lev- el were JULIUS CAESAR and OLIVER TWIST, while the sophomores read IVANHOE and THE PEARL. The juniors and seniors had a choice between two literature classes which included such books as GRAPES OF WRATH, LORD OF THE FLIES, and ANIMAL FARM. A level of grammar was offered for each class along with a college preparatory grammar class. Basic sentence structure, parts of speech, and diagraming were a few of the items taught. Drama and debate were two new quarter classes instituted this year which were taught by Mrs. Lynch and Mrs. Queen, respectively. The dra- ma class performed short plays while the debate class gave debates on various topics. This year a semester speech course was under the instruction of Mr. Don Thomas. The students were required to give convincing, impromptu, and persuasive speeches which ranged from one to fifteen minutes long. Schweers Heads Math for Final Year Math instruction at BHS continued under the supervision of Miss Lorraine Young, Mr. Don Gabriel, and Mr. Rex Schweers. Schweers, who has been in the school system for 33 years, com- pleted his last year as head of the Math Department. Miss Young taught two Algebra I classes, two sections of Ge- ometry, besides a Consumer Math Class. Mr. Gabriel taught the lower forms of math, including Algebra I, Pre-Algebra and Basic Math; while Mr. Schweers took care of Algebra II, Math Analysis, and a Calculus Seminar. Four Phases of Science Offered Four sections of science were offered to the B.H.S. stu- dents during the 1969-70 school year. Some of the topics covered daily in Mr. Franklin Mercer’s physics class included matter and energy, electronics, and atomic structure. In November of 1969, the class visited the Colorado School of Mines. Chemistry under Mr. Mercer stressed analytical balance, slide rule, and precision experiments. His chemistry students attended the CSC Visitation in February. Dissecting was the main interest for most students in Mr. Joe Edson’s biology class. The course offered a general study of the main divisions of the animal and plant kingdoms, be- ginning with the simplest and advancing to the more complex forms. Mr. Mercer also had a biology class. Freshman were taught general science by Mr. Graydon Lord. The course involved a broad coverage of the major di- visions of science. New Electives Added to Social Science Current issues. Family Living and Consumer’s Economics were newly added courses to the senior schedule along with last year’s Sociology and Communism and Foreign Policy. These electives were on semester basis and interchangeable. Junior and sophomore courses remained the same as last year, juniors taking American History and sophomores learn ing about Western Civilization. Freshmen Social Science con sisted of one semester of Government and one semester of Economics. Mr. Thomas Woolley, head of the Social Science Depart- ment, taught Western Civilization, Sociology and one semes- ter of Current Issues. American History and Communism and Foreign Policy were both instructed by Mr. Paul Stim- son. A new teacher at BHS, Mr. Donald Thomas taught Cur- rent Issues, Family Living and Freshmen Government. Mr. Joe Edson and Mr. Richard Kuhl also taught a class of Fresh- men Government. Consumer’s Economics and Freshmen Eco- nomics were under the direction of Mr. Robert Mitchell and Mr. Kuhl. Repairs Taught by Auto Mechanics 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 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. Vocations Teach Basic Skills Vocations I and II, taught by Mr. Al Worthlcy, traveled to Snyder and Hillrose to use the shop facilities at those locations. Vocations I is to familiarize the student with var- ious 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 is used for developing skills of interest to the individual, such as building stockracks, cabinets, and coffee tables. The major project was a camper on which everyone worked. Students Learn in Simulator Mr. Albert Moser was the instruct- or for the driving simulator for the 1970 spring semester. 60 drivers edu- cation students attended classes in the simulator the third quarter, and 57 were enrolled in the fourth quar- ter. The total time spent in the simu- lator was 12 hours. This will take three hours off the actual driving time this summer. The simulator was contained in a mobile trailer so transportation wasn’t a problem. There were 12 dif- ferent driving stations which were styled exactly like a car’s panel. In the front there was a large screen where films were shown to give a typical driving situation. The purpose of the simulator is to teach proper driving skills by the use of indicator lights on the panel. A scoring mechanism then records all the errors. By this method, the stu- dent finds out in what area he or she is deficient. Bad habits that the stu- dents aren’t aware of are then corrected. Page Sponsored by BRUSH INDUSTRIAL BANK Shop Classes Develop Skills Forming a foundation for choosing a voca- tion, was the main purpose set down for the 1970 shop classes. Directing the shop course for his third year was Mr. Albert Moser. Mr. Moser stated, “We are trying to let an individual under- stand his abilities and capabilities”. Mr. Moser also said, “This year has been my most success- ful year as far as discipline and management”. The shop course offers a variety of different skills to be mastered. Welding, woodworking, metal working, electricity, and drawing are a few of the opportunities. The students of shop are not limited in the projects they make. They may go into any field or area as long as they are organized. By this method the students get a well-rounded course in shop. Skills Benefit Ag Students For the 1969-70 school year, Mr. Mark Richards taught ag- riculture classes and the main interests were livestock and land management. There are two classes, Ag. 1 and Ag. II, the last one consisted of two periods. Over the year Ag. classes participated in special activities. Some students attended state judging in Fort Collifts and some attended other contests such as dairy and land judging. Ag. I classes dealt in experimental projects with animals while Ag. II classes covered areas in crop production. The ad- vanced classes worked in the shop where the students designed their own projects. Most of these projects made in shop can be used on the farm. The students also learned skills and the use of tools which will help them in their future career in agriculture. Kuhl Joins Business Department “ . r. i ff 5 Mr. Robert Mitchell, department head, and Mr. Richard Kuhl, a new teacher in the Brush school system, handled the business department and had an extensive curriculum between them. Mr. Kuhl had Typing I and the newly sched- uled one semester class. Personal Use Typing. Mr. Mitchell taught Shorthand I, Bookkeeping, and Business Machines which consisted of advanced typing and shorthand, filing, and work on the calculators and transcriber. 83 Bartz and Lehman Head Music Department Under the leadership of Mrs. Joan Bartz and Mr. Arnold Leh- man, the Brush High Band and Choir worked hard in order to pre- sent various programs during the year. Along with participating in the League Festivals, both the Choir and Band were active in many other events. Members of Choir were recognized for their variety of presen- tations. Along with the Mid-Winter and Winter Concerts, a Christmas Program and Variety Show were given. The Girl's Trio, Girl’s Sextet, and Octet also performed on behalf of the Choir. Several outstanding Choir members also participated in Honor Chorus. Swing Band and school band also spent much time in preparing programs for the public. Along with the Choir, the band took part in the different concerts during the year. The players also at- tended several of the Band Festivals. 85 Language Lab Expands Vocabulary Teaching foreign languages for the 1969-70 school year were Mrs. Elcise Bloom and Mrs. Margaret Queen. Mrs. Bloom taught Spanish II, Latin 1, and four German classes, divided into three units. They were German 1, II, and German III, a newly added class. Spanish I classes were taught by Mrs. Queen. Grammar, vocabulary, and conversation were stressed. Customs and culture were also studied in these courses. Highlights in the Spanish I classes were a pinata party at Christmas and a Spanish dinner. A picnic was planned by German II students. Students Exhibit Work For the fourth consecutive year Mr. Terrell Sumner’s art classes participated in the High Plains Art Exhibit held in Sterling. There were fifteen students entered in the exhibit with Ken Tapia, Bill Le- Valley, Marie Perez, and Kirk Schreiner receiving honors. Mr. Sumner had two periods of his time taken to teach Art I and Art 11 and three periods instructing his crafts classes. The Art II class worked mostly in oils, and watercolor, while Art I worked with their requirements of ink sketches, watercolor, oils and the principles of art. The requirements set for the craft stu- dents were a soap, wood, or stone carving, while others concentrated on leather, lacework, and decoupage. Reading Lab Betters Reading Skills Under the instruction of Mrs. Sandra Sumner, the main goals of Reading Lab were to better reading techniques, habits and also being able to understand the material. Each student took a test at the beginning of the course to see where his reading level was and was then put into dif- ferent reading levels. Then again at the end of the course, this same test was taken to see if they improved their read- ing ability. The lab is equipped with SRA equipment and Craig readers, a machine that resembles a small T.V. set. 89 Home Ec. Teaches Cooking, Sewing Under the instruction of Miss Laura Franklin, home economics and home nursing were again offered this year. She also taught home clothing, home furnishings, and senior homemaking. These various classes covered training in sewing and cook- ing, home management, home furnishings, and child care. Girls who were studying clothing were taught the values of colors, after which they constructed an article of clothing. Students covered meal planning and preparation in cooking. Instruction for draperies and other home interior decorations were taught in home furnishings. Home Ec. covered the basic areas of sewing and cooking with the main purpose of improving on the girls’ skills. The Home Ec. room was supplied with the equipment neces- sary for the training. Home Nursing was one of the vocational subjects offered for those girls in the sophomore, junior and senior classes. This course was centered around keeping the family in good health. The aspect of study for family health included: symptons of illness, treatment and medication, diet, and first aid. Child development, human needs, and the develop- mental tasks through the life cycle were also covered. Van Dyke—Worthley Head Counseling Heading the Counseling Department are Mrs. Jane Van Dyke and Mr. Al Worthley. Individual counseling is mostly done, but some group counseling is given. Advice about the present as well as the future is given to students thinking about college. Col- lege-bound juniors and seniors are gjven various college entrance exams. Information regarding college and scholarships is also available. Vocational guidance is also offered. Assist- ance in choosing a career and technical school is also given by the counselors. Aside from the tests for college, aptitude tests are also given. Interpretations on all tests are related to the students. O Library Adds New Materials Miss Hildred Walters, librarian, made several improve- ments in the library for the students’ benefit. More books have been added and materials have been relo- cated. A revolving bookstand has been included in the facilities and the vertical files have been enumerated. Hours have been changed to 8:00 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. to pro- vide greater student usage due to the altering in scheduling and individual study hours. 93 P.E. Offers Varied Skills Program This year’s P.E. classes were taught by Miss Margaret Mora and Mr. Carl Mellecker, and were divided into two sections; P.E. I and P.E. II. Miss Mora’s P.E. I classes participated in soccer, speedaway, field hockey, volleyball, basketball, folk dance, golf, track and field and tennis. P.E. II classes were for advanced skills and strategy. Mr. Mellccker’s P.E. I classes dealt in fundamentals and rules of sports and the other classes used their ad- vanced skill and strategy in these sports; basketball, vol- leyball, ping poing, tennis, softball, track and field, soc- cer, badminton, flag football, judo, wrestling and gym- nastics. Both girls and boys classes stressed skills and rules in this competitive world of sports. Throughout the year, sports played an important part in the activities of Brush High. Despite the season record in foot- ball, Casey Davis was selected to the All- Conference team and also was chosen to play on the North All-Star team. Empha- sis on wrestling were the three state con- tenders: Casey Davis, Ron Samples and Bernie Clark. They showed fairly well, collecting a 2nd and a 4th. Also this year, the basketball team returned for content- ion. This is the third year in a row and the eighth time in nine years. They placed 2nd at the tournament. In golf, Bob Scoville competed at the State Golf Meet. But, through an error in scoring, he was eliminated. Brendy Lee and Brett Bolinger competed for B.H.S. at the State Track Meet. Coach Lord Heads Gridders Heading the 1969 football season was Coach Graydon Lord, while Coaches Don Thomas, Carl Mellecker, and Rich- ard Kuhl assisted him. Coach Lord said that the boys showed tremendous improvement from the previous years, but couldn’t quite put the games together. Offensively, the Beetdiggcrs gained a total of 933 yards passing and a total of 1890 yards rushing. Casey Davis lead the Brush team in most yards gained with 301 yards in 94 carries and 6 touchdowns. Next, came Zeke Friehtiuf getting 227 yards in 95 carries. Larry Kolman had a total of 142 yards and scored 2 touchdowns. Friehauf also led the air attack with 642 yards gained in passing. On defense, Rick Holmes has the most tackles with 51 and 31 assists, second was Steve Wessel with 49 tackles and 40 assists. Vince Laso and Larry Kolman both intercepted 2 passes. Coaches of the Northeastern League chose Casey Davis as an all-conference player. He was also selected to play in the all-star game, which was held in Pueblo. Steve Wessel was nominated for all-conference and Rick Holmes was an Hon- orable Mention. Brush 0 ‘Highland 26 0 ‘Limon 38 8 Holyoke 13 12 Akron 14 0 Haxtun 50 28 Wray 29 14 Julesburg 45 6 Burlington 6 8 Yuma 35 ‘Non Conference BRUSH .brush 50 34 BRUSHES BRUSV 321 BRUSH 14' A v BRUSH. BRUSH 10 100 District Champs Second at State Brush 64 Valley High 56 81 Brighton 46 59 Denver Christian 41 102 Windsor 47 62 Platte Valley 45 38 Machebuef 26 81 Weld Central 49 72 College High 53 66 Highlands 60 71 Wray 67 68 J ulesburg 51 65 Holyoke 38 72 Yuma 46 90 Roosevelt 60 82 Burlington 53 56 Haxtun 54 90 Akron 60 75 Burlington 54 62 Haxtun 55 61 Akron 41 72 Highlands 61 59 Hotchkiss 54 49 Denver Christian 62 Record 22-1 Boasting an undefeated conference record, the Brush Beet- diggers moved into the State Basketball Tournament which is annually held in Denver. Under the direction of Coach Joe Edson, the squad fin- ished seven conference and ten non-conference games with seventeen wins and no losses. This was the second year for the Northeastern League District to decide who would repre- sent the conference at state. The Diggers took on Burlington, Haxtun and Akron to gain its berth in contention at the tournament. At state. Brush met the Highland Huskies and beat them 72 to 61. The second night the Beetdigger five squeaked by Hotchkiss in a 59 to 54 win, but in their final game fell vic- tim to Denver Christian, 62 to 49 for runner-up. Previously in the year, Brush had beaten Denver Christian on their home floor 59 to 41 and broke a long winning streak. Diggers Send Three to State Mr. Carl Mcllecker completed his first year as head wrestling coach compiling a 1-4 record. Coach Mellecker and assistant Don Gabriel had five returning lettermen and 17 others. The wrestlers took fourth at District and sent three men to state. Casey Davis, Bernic Clark and Ron Samples. All three were Brush 0 Ft. Morgan 56 25 Eaton 29 16 Yuma 36 17 ‘Akron 27 26 College High 23 12 ‘Wray 34 22 ‘Yuma 24 8 ‘Burlington 37 26 ‘Holyoke 24 16 Ft. Lupton 36 conference match defeated in final, semi-final or quarter-final matches. The Diggers took third at the Brighton tourney and fifth in the league standings. Wray, the Northeastern conference champ- ions, took the state title this year. Brendy, Brett Compete at State PLACE OF NO. OF PLACE EVENT TEAMS TAKEN Akron 4 2 Akron 3 1 Frosh. Soph. (Akron) 4 3 Yuma 5 4 Haxtun 5 4 Holyoke 12 9 Julesburg 8 7 Wray 3 2 Haxtun 11 10 Frosh, Soph. (District) 8 4 District 8 6 104 Track for 1970 was coached by Mr. Don Thomas. In his first year at Brush High School, Mr. Thomas hoped to improve his program with time and more manpower. Among the events the team partici- pated in were the shot put, long jump, high jump, hurdles, discus, and some other running events. Brush’s twenty trackmen competed in eleven track meets this year. Their success was attributed by Coach Thomas, to the fact of the larger team. Two men, Brendy Lee and Brett Bolinger, qualified at the District Tournament, held in Julesburg May 16, for state competition. They earned this honor through their efforts in the high jump and hurdles. The State Meet was held in Boulder, Colorado on May 22 and 23. K PLACE OF NO. OF PLACE EVENT TEAMS TAKEN Brush 2 1 Ft. Morgan Invitational 16 11 Greeley West 4 1 Ft. Morgan 4 3 Akron 3 2 Ft. Collins 5 5 Sterling Invitational 13 12 College High 5 3 Ft. Collins (District) 12 8 Golfers Send One to State Under the direction of Carl Mellccker, the Brush golf team completed their third official year as a sport at BHS. Partici- pating in nine meets, the squad took two firsts and one second, with District at Ft. Collins highlighting the season. At District the four man team of Bob Scoville, Craig Fergu- son, Rick Price, and Rod Fries tied for eighth place. Scoville’s score of 77 gained him a position in the State Tournament at the Air Force Academy the following week. The final meet was a team-faculty match held at Ft. Morgan. Lettermen for the 1970 golf season were juniors Bob Sco- ville, Craig Ferguson, Rick Price, and sophomores Rod Fries and Dave Scott. All lettermen will be returning for the 1971 season. Girls Compete in Track, Volleyball A-Squad Volleyball Team B-Squad Volleyball Team Sports activities for the girls included volleyball and track during the 1969-70 school year. In both areas, the teams were coached by Miss Margaret Mora. During the second week of September, the girls’ track team began workouts instead of the usual time in the spring. After two meets at Wodlin, they went to the Dis- trict Track Meet in Adams City, October 21. Two fifth place awards were received, Carol Weiss in the 880 and Lou Ann Norwood in the 220 yard dash. Volleyball team tryouts and practice were held in Janu- ary, before the annual GAA Sportsday, held this year at Haxtun. The Brush A-Squad girls brought back first place honors. The team also traveled to Greeley to watch the volleyball game between CSC and CSU. Track Team District Track Finalists: Carol Weiss Lou Ann Norwood Page sponsored by the BEAUTY CORNER 108 D. Alexander BB FB D. Andersen FB T G. Anderson FB A. Blake FB R. Blatt FB BBT S. Brown FB B. Callen FB R. Gallon T'Mgr D. Case FB R. Catron BB R. Catron FB BB B. Christensen FB P. Christensen W R. Christensen BB T FB T. Christensen BB T B. Clark FB W T M. Cook W D. Cox BB C. Davis FB W T K. Dodge W P. Dragert W M. Eicher BB J. Ely FB BB C. Ferguson G D. Ferguson FB BB T. Ferguson BB A. Flores FB BB B. Friehauf FB BB 110 Ill 112 V. Laso FB T BB L. Lee BB T M. Lee FB W T B. LeValley FB D. Miller FB Mgr BB Mgr P. Mitchell FB Mgr P. Olsen FB BB T E. Pabst FB W P. Padilla W T M. Pfost BB R. Price G W. Ruby FB BB C. Ruebcl BB M. Rucbel FB J. Samples W R. Samples FB W H. Schilling W K. Schreiner G B. Scovillc FB G B. Scgelke FB R. Stenback W K. Temple W M. Wagers G S. Wagers G BB J. Walker BB J. Wolta T Pictures not available D. Allen FB D. Arnold FB T Mgr B. Bolinger T R. Christensen FB G. Dahlinger W K. Dodge W J. Elling FB BBT R. Felzien FB R. Fries G D. Gentry BB G. Geisick T R. Holter T R. Hunt FB BB J. Kauffman T Mgr L. Kolman FB R. Lopez W M. Lusby T P. Madsen BB R. Medina BB B. Mundt BB Mgr G. Nabb FB K. Norwood W L. Norwood T S. Rainey FB J. Ramirez W B. Rocha T D. Scott FB J. Shawcross BB T. Simon FB’ W J. Spade FB R. Starbuck FB C. Stitt T Mgr B. Swartout W F. Tavenner FB G. Vondy FB R. Von Reisen FB Mgr R. Weisbart T S. Wesscl FB B. Whisenhunt W Mgr J. Wofford W Mgr 113 An organization at Brush High has the main purpose of creating interest in some- thing and giving students the pleasure of being part of it. Everyone is encouraged to belong to one, but no limit is set on how many they may join. Several belong to as many as time allows, and wish to join more. The different organizations at Brush High School are B-Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Airplane Club, Inter- national Relations Club, Pep Club, Rodeo Club, Rifle Club, Future Homemakers of America, Future Farmers of America, Vo- cational Industries Club of America, Thes- pians, Campus Light, Clearing House, G.A.A., and Safety Club. All of these completed a successful year. Banquet Completes Successful Year B-Club, under the direction of coaches Joe Ed- son, Graydon Lord, and Carl Melleckcr, managed to keep all lettermen busy with a variety of pro- jects throughout the year. One of the annual projects was the selling of programs at the football and basketball games.' Calendars with schedules of each sport were given to the school from the Farmers State Bank and Equitable Savings. The club financed its annual banquet held on May 23, 1970 with “Joy” from Sterling, provid- ing the music. This year’s officers were Terry Christensen, President; Brent Christensen, Secre- tary; and Jim Walker, Treasurer. Cheers Add Spirit Pep club, the largest organization with 122 members, directed two major activities for the 1969-1970 season; the annual Sweetheart Dance and the spring banquet. The theme was “Winter World of Love” with the band. Glass Attic, providing the music, at the dance. This year the pep club also supported the track team as well as the other sports. Instead of wearing their uniforms, hats wert donned with school clothes. A-squad cheerleaders for this year were Winnie Lee (head cheerleader), Dorothy Teter, Sharon Kauffman and Judy Macht. Susan Wagers joined the squad second se- mester. 1969-1970 B-squad cheerleaders were Jane Lynch (head cheerleader), Pat Morgan, Claudia Christensen and Robin Peterson. Composing the pom-pon girls were: Joan Lynch (head girl), Kathy Treadway, Carla Garret, Chris Bailey, Chris Cox, Mar- ion Oblander. and Candace Wilson. Susan Winger was elected to join the pom-pon girls second semester. The presiding president was Patsy Weiss with Kristi Mann as Vice President; Gwen Bostron, secretary; and Kathy Holter, treas- urer. Maret Williams was selected to pre- side as president in March. Mrs. Queen was the sponsor. 1 Observations Boost FTA Program Mrs. Evelyn Goddard sponsored the Brush Future Teachers of America for the second year. There were twenty-four members led by Faye Weiss, president; Julie Opp, vice-presi- dent; Beckee Dillncr, secretary; Judy Lorensen, treasurer; and Joe Swinson in the newly established office to keep the meet- ing in order, parliamentarian. For money making projects the members of FTA sold Christmas candles, sold concessions, and had several cake and pic raffles. Observations were held twice, in the morning in the fall, and in the afternoon in the spring. Members were urged to visit different teachers each time so as to see various teaching techniques. The club attended visitation on the campus of UNC and State FTA Convention at the same place. From this club Joe Swinson ran for the office of Vice-President. The members worked for several days making campaign buttons. Page Sponsored by B B PHARMACY 121 Lord Leads FCA for Its First Year Beginning its first official year as a club at BHS, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes chose Brendy Lee to officiate as “huddle-captain”, Dwight Anderson as assistant-captain, Bernie Clark as secretary, and Zeke Friehauf as treasurer. The purposes of the club were to promote a better understanding between the students and community and to value the meaningful associations between athletics and religion. During the summer before school began, Casey Davis, Terry Christen- sen, and Dwight Anderson attended a national FCA camp in which they learned some of the duties and goals of the club. Davis was later chosen as Bcetdigger Christian Athlete of the year. The FCA sent some of its members to Limon and Akron during the school season in order to start new organizations and hear well-known athletes speak. Meetings were held twice monthly. Officers elected for the 1970-71 year were huddle-captain Dwight An- derson, assistant-captain Zeke Friehauf, secretary Wayne Ruby, treasurer Steve Gnagy, and bulletin-board chairman Jeff Elling. 123 Plays Brighten Year s Activities Thespian Troupe 968 presented three plays during the 1969-1970 school year. Starting the activities was the Junior Class Play, “Hang-up at Generation Gap”. The seniors presented the Christmas program with three one act plays “The Family Man”, the All-School Play, was the last performance for the year. Gaynor Bloom presided as president while Dave Mil- ler served as vice president. Secretary-treasurer was Patsy Weiss and Judy Lorensen was historian. Mrs. Eleise Bloom has sponsored the troupe for fourteen years. Fifteen new members were initiated at the annual Thespian banquet held on May 20. The outstanding thespian was selected at that time. 124 Safety Contest Held Safety of firearms, learning marksmanship, and the handling and care of firearms are three major purposes of Rifle Club. Mr. Terrell Sumner has sponsored the club for the past two years. Other purposes are to teach the members how to shoot, familiar- ize them with firearms and they also consider the recreational as- pects of shooting. Rifle Club’s main activity for the year 1969-1970 was a marks- manship contest. In this contest the members were shooting against themselves to better their score. The members win pro- gressive medals and the individuals have to qualify for each be- fore proceeding. There are eleven badges that are awarded. The individuals learn to shoot from prone, sitting, kneeling, and standing positions. Roger Castrup placed first, Whitey Clay second and Kenny Temple third in this year’s contest. 125 Page Sponsored by BRUSH GREENHOUSE F.F.A. Hosts Fair Leading this organization for the 1969-1970 school year were Bill Lowry, president; Howard Schilling, vice president; Mike Cook, secretary; Todd Simon, treasurer; Ryan Cox, re- porter; and Dean Pabst, sentinel. Under their sponsor, Mr. Mark Richards, the F.F.A. participated in many activities. Money-making projects included concessions at the Junior Fair and a cake raffle. They also made SI 329.00 at a slave auction. The money was used to attend the state convention held at Montrose, June 7 through 9. Earlier in the year, the F.F.A. members went to the Na- tional Western Stock Show. They also saw the show, “Paint Your Wagon”, at the cinerama in Denver. Hosting a Morgan County Spring Show was another of their activities, with F.F.A. members from Fort Morgan, Wiggins and Weldona participating. 127 May Banquet Completes IRC Year Highlighting the year for the International Relations Club was the May Banquet that ended the year. Guests are invited and mem- bers dress as representatives from another country and bring a foreign dish. Heading the organization were Juanita Rios, president; Maria Perez, vice-president; Valda Conover, secretary-treasurer, and Mr. Stimson sponsored the club. I.R.C. sponsored many other activities throughout the year. These were attending the Model U.N. at Greeley and selling candy during the noon hour. Other events were special speakers during the year. They were Mr. Rudy Hansch who showed a film of their trip in Germany and a student from Sterling who showed a film of his trip through the Soviet Countries. FHA Attends State Convention Presiding FHA officers for the 1969-70 school year are: president, Donna Oblander; vice president, Marlene Peters; secretary, Doris Curtis; treasurer, Marian Oblander; parlia- mentarian, Cynthia Chaney; reporter, Mary Cortez; song leader, Becky Graham. Sponsoring the club was Miss Laura Franklin also the Home Economic teacher. Highlighting the year were the International Dinner and District Meeting held in Brush. Donna Oblander was elected State Secretary-Treasurer while attending the State Convention held in Fort Collins. FHA wound up its year attending the Ice Capades in Denver. Graham Heads Rodeo Jigger Graham headed Brush High Rodeo Club for the 1969-70 school year as president. Other of- ficers include Deb Simon as vice- president and Connie Samples as secretary. Members included: Beth Hermann, Pat Hermann, Jim Kauff- man, Bonnie Marwitz, Roger Star- buck, Roger Danielson, Susan Dan- ielson, Ina Matney, Eddie Hayes, and Allen Larsen. Mr. Al Worthley sponsored the club. Highlights of the year were attending the National Western Stock Show, practices at the Klines and a Play Day. GAA Hosts Activities Day Kristi Mann and Susan Wagers, President and Vice President, respectively, led GAA during the 1969-70 year along with Debbie Wilson, treasurer, and Michele Wilson, secretary. The club started the year with a party for the new members. Bake sales, cake raffles, and other activities were conducted throughout the year to raise money. On November 22, GAA hosted an Activity Day. This was for fun and had no team competition. It may open the way to future activities with the several towns represented. Games and entertainment were presented and refreshments were served. Rounding out the year was the annual mountain trip to Estes Park. GAA also sponsored a concession stand on Digger Day. Mr. Mercer Sponsors Airplane and Safety Under the sponsorship of Mr. Franklin Mercer, Airplane Club was composed of eleven members with Mark Waite acting as president, Phil Lahman as vice president and Scott Wagers as secretary- treasurer. Its main purpose was to learn about aviation by building and flying model aircraft. One of the projects that some of the club members participated in was the building of their own planes. They were powered by rubber bands, gasoline engines, and some even built gliders. The mem- bers concentrated on free flight, control line, and stunt flying with team and combat flying. Safety club, also sponsored by Mr. Mercer, was made up of sixteen seniors of the physics class. Each member had a definite post and duties in case of fire or other emergencies. Council Sponsors Earth Day Student Council started the year with an election to fill the vacant office of president left when Steve Koeneke moved. Casey Davis was elected to the position, and the other officers included: Brendy Lee vice president, Jane Lynch secretary, and Eddie Cooperider as business manager. Mrs. Van Dyke and Mr. Al Worthley advised the council during the year. Among the many projects that the council instigated were: Homecoming, Students of the Month, activity tickets, school pictures. Earth Day, Digger Day, and new trash cans. Casey Davis, Jane Lynch, and Eddie Cooperider attended the annual State Student Council meeting in Fort Collins. Casey was honored at the meeting by being a discussion leader. VICA Members Attend State Conference Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, otherwise known as V.I.C.A., was, for the third year, under the sponsorship of Mr. Ken McReynolds, and Mr. Al Worthley. This year’s officers were Fred Wooldridge, president; John Eskew, vice-president; Roger Holter, sec- retary; Jim Groves, treasurer; and Allen Clay, parliamen- tarian. Ft. Morgan hosted Brush to their annual V.I.C.A. basketball game held on February 9. Ft. Morgan won by a score of 71 to 51 and kept the trophy for the third year in a row. As a highlight of the year, seven of the members at- tended the State V.l.C.A. Conference held in Boulder April 19 through the 21. Those attending were Fred Wooldridge, Larry Atwood, Steve Owens, Dave Enfante, Jim Groves, John Eskew, and Allen Clay. They com- peted in automobile contests against many other Colora- do schools. Fred Wooldridge and Dean Knox participated in the trouble shooting contest held in Denver May 23. The purpose of which is to time a mechanic in putting a car back together. The Vocational clubs are found throughout the Unit- ed States. Their main purpose is to interest young people in a vocational trade. 138 Clearing House Finishes First Year Patterned after similar college clubs. Clearing House began its first year at BHS, with 26 members. In follow- ing their motto, “Helping Others”, the club sponsored a recreation night weekly for the county’s handicapped night weekly for the county’s handicapped children. At Christmas time they collected used toys and dis- tributed these and food baskets to needy families. A drive for warm school clothes and blankets needed locally, a therapy and crafts program for a weekly sum- mer recreation morning for the mentally retarded and the last day of school picnic for the Community Center School kept the members busy. They won a second place for their float in the July Fourth Parade. Denise Starbuck led the club as president with the assistance of Rick Davis in the vice president position. Moliie Torrez fulfilled the combined duties of secretary- treasurer, while Sharon Allen took care of the scrapbook and served as reporter. Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Jane Van Dyke, the club sold Flame of Hope candles as their money making project. Brush High School students’s participat- ed in many activities during 1969-70. These all began with Homecoming. The classes all worked hard in the float competition, which was all capped off in the crowning of Julie White as Homecoming queen. Pep Club’s biggest event during the year was the annual Sweetheart Dance. Crowned by Winny Lee, Bernie Clark reigned as Mr Beetdigger while Brendylee, Ron Samples and Terry Christensen constituted his court. During the Junior-Senior Prom, Joan Lynch was crowned the queen. Patsy Weiss was voted the senior attendant and Carla Garrett was the junior attendant. Activities Concerts Entertain Community Under the direction of Arnold Lehman and Mrs. Joann Bartz, the BHS Band attended the fall Band Day at CSU. Here they received a superior rating in parade competition. During December, a Band Clinic at Akron and an Honor Band at Holyoke were attended. The band presented a Christmas concert on December 16, with the help of the choir. “Parade of Bands” was the May concert which consisted of the massed bands. Stage Band, a subdivision of the band, competed at a clinic in Akron and received a 2 rating. They also entertained at the Brush Bowling Association dinner. Choir, directed by Mrs. Bartz hosted a choir clinic at Brush during November. Four members of the choir traveled to DU to attend the All State Choir Day. The year was highlighted by the Vocal Variety Show on May 5. Twirlers for the 1969-70 school year were, from left to right; Kathy Wilkins, Chris Bailey, Becky Hutch- ison, Judy Lorensen. 142 Homecoming Honors Julie and Casey Excitement (Hied the air as the students of B.H.S. be- gan preparing for Homecoming. Throughout October 13 to 17, the students used “Soul 69” as their theme. Be- ginning early in the week, the students started decorating their class floats. But the students didn’t decorate on Wednesday because school was let out due to the snow. The festivities started out with the snake dance and bon- fire on Thursday. Friday, after classes, the students at- tended the parade and rally downtown. That evening the Diggers played host to the Julesburg Lions, and following the game was the dance. Music for the dance was furnished by the Blue Steel. Julie White reigned as Homecoming Queen and her at- tendants were Winny Lee, Sharon Madsen and Patsy Weiss. This year a new addition was made to the royalty court, this being a Homecoming King. Brent Christensen, Rick Holmes, Ron Samples, and Casey Davis were the candidates. Casey was selected as King for 1969. Play Highlights November Schedule Under the direction of Mrs. Eleise Bloom and Miss Lor- raine Young, “Hang-Up At Generation Gap was presented on November 13 and 14 in the Central School Auditorium. Casts members included: Kris Larsen, Gwen Bostron, Glenna Chabot, Juanita Rios, Craig Weisbart, Jim Green, Val- da Conover, Patricia Crowe, Carol Weiss, Donna Oblander, Robert Mata, Rick Price, and extras were: Dwight Anderson, Esther Herbst, Kitta Schreiner and Joe Swinson. Handling the props for the play were: Craig Atkinson, Steve Eby, Leo Hallahan, Joe Swinson, Kitta Schreiner and Karen Stitt. Behind the scenes were Sherri Boxer and Donna Oblander as prompters. The play was centered on the activities of a group of teen- agers who become involved in their town’s pollution problem. They engaged in a project to prove to the townspeople that the factories were polluting the river. The plan was temporar- ily spoiled when the nine year old sister of the anti-pollution committee tampered with the evidence. All finally turned out all-right, and town conquered it’s pollution problem. Page sponsored by GAMBLES 147 Seniors Break Tradition This years senior class decided to break tradition by presenting three, one-act plays, instead of the usual nativity. The plays were: “A Song Is Born”, “The Gift of the Magi”, and “A Partridge In A Pear Tree.” Some of the main characters in the plays included: Mark Ruebcl Gaynor Bloom, Dave Miller, Joan Lynch, John Price, Ron Samples, and Judy Lorensen. Narrators were: Julie Opp, Sharon Madsen, and Julie White. Behind the scenes were Debbie Wood and Kathy Tread- way as prompters. The programs were directed by Mrs. Eleise Bloom and assisting her was Miss Lorraine Young. “A Song Is Born” was the first play enacted about the life of Franz Gruber, the writer of the famous Christmas carol, Silent Night. Given next was “The Gift of the Magi,” the story of two people who gave each other useless gifts, not realizing that love is the most price- less of all gifts. The last performance was “A Partridge In A Pear Tree,” a musical skit about a foolish girl who learned the hard way that it is much better to give gifts than to take them. Bloom Directs All-School Play Brush High Thespian Troop No. 968 pre- sented the annual All-School Play on April 23- 24. Mrs. Eleise Bloom directed the play which was entitled, “The Family Man,” with the as- sistance of Miss Lorraine Young. The three-act production featured the family man who took over the household chores while recovering from an injury. Complications ar- rived later when he was selected as the winner of a national homemaker award. Leading roles were played by Mark Ruebel and Dee Dee Wyatt. Stage crew consisted of Molly Torrez, Steve Eby, Clay Ruebel, and Dan- ny Woolley Publicity was handled by Sherri Boxer, while Faye Weiss was in charge of ticket sales. Seniors Honored at Junior Prom “Three Coins in a Fountain” was chosen by the juniors as the theme for the 1970 Prom. Colors selected were green and gold, honoring the seniors. Music for the festi- vities was provided by “The Living End,” a group from Denver. The dance was held on May 2 from 8:30 to 12:00 p.m. at the Thomson School All- Purpose Room. Chosen to reign as the 1970 Prom Queen was Joan Lynch. Crowning the queen was Junior Class President, Dwight Andersen. Her court consisted of Patsy Weiss, senior at- tendant, and Carla Garrett, junior attendant. They were crowned by Rick Price and Brendy Lee, respectively. Crown bearers were Andy Boxer, Shane Harvey, and Ryan Thomas. 152 Students Clean Up on D-Day On May 15, student council sponsored the annual Digger Day. Instead of attending regular morning classes as in past years, B.H.S. students began the day by celebrating “Earth Day”. Each class was bussed to the country in a different direction and un- loaded a few miles from Brush. Students then walked back to- ward the town and picked up trash along the highways and roads in their areas. During the afternoon, regular Digger Day activities got under- way following the class relay race. Classes also competed in other events including softball, volleyball, tennis, horseshoes and ping pong. Winners in each event received points which were totaled up on individual class scores and added to previously earned points in order to determine the overall victor. At 3:30 the student body gathered in front of Old Main for the presentation of awards. This year the juniors won top honors, followed by the sophomores, seniors and freshmen. To complete the day, the Digger Dance was held in the Rec. Room that evening. 155 Clark Crowned Mr. Beetdigger “Winter World of Love” was the theme used for the an- nual Sweetheart Dance sponsored by the pep club on Feb- rurary 21 in the Thomson School all-purpose room. Held from 8:30 p.m. to 12 p.m., 80 couples attended at two dol- lars apiece. Music for the dance was furnished by the “Glass Attic” from Denver. The room was decorated by the pep club members in streamers of white with red hearts scattered around. Serving as chaperones and attending the refresh- ment table was the Mothers Council. The evening was highlighted by the crowning of Bernie Clark as Mr. Beetdigger with his attendants Ron Samples, Brendy Lee, and Terry Christensen. Doing the crowning was head cheerleader Winnie Lee, assisted by Judy Macht, Sharon Kauffman, and Susan Wagers. All Boy Officers Elected On Monday, April 13, the student body gathered in the gym to hear the 16 campaign speeches. The official election day was Wednesday with the polls being open before classes, during the noon hour, and activity per- iod. Ballots were counted during sixth period and the winners were announced seventh period. Those chosen as the 1970-71 officers were informed with Rick Price leading as president. Dwight Anderson was chosen to fill the position of vice president while Steven Brown will hold the office of business manager. 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