Brush High School - Sagebrush Yearbook (Brush, CO)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1971 volume:

BRUSH HIGH SCHOOL Brush, Colorado presents SAGEBRUSH 1971 The administration of the RE 2-J school district was restructured this year. Robert Kilzer took over the duties of the Superintendent of Schools, and Ronald E. Prascher accepted the office of Principal at Brush High School. Robert Kilzer started his administrative duties September 5, 1970, with the cornerstone laying ceremonies. Paul Stimson presided as Master of Ceremonies while the Ma- sonic Lodge conducted the official ceremony procedure. Composing the RE 2-J Board of Education were Glenn Swinson, George White, Raymond Paulsen, Morton Boxer, Allyn Wind, Donald Ruhl, and John Lindell. The board has been overseeing the progress on the new school. New Administration Completes First Year Prascher Holds Position as Principal for ’70-’71 Mr. Ronald Prascher fulfilled the duties of principal for the 1970-71 school year to complete his first year at BHS. Mr. Prascher started as a teacher of math, chemistry, and phys- ics in Maywood, Nebraska during 1962-65. In 1965, he was ap- pointed Principal of Maywood High School; this office he held for one year. During the time of 1966-69 he held the job of super- intendent of schools at Wilsonville, Nebraska. Mr. Prascher said “I was thankful for the co-operation of faculty and students in making this a successful year. In my work as principal 1 have appreciated the co-operation and interest demonstrated by parents.” He also stated that since coming to Brush he and his wife were impressed by the warm impression they received. 5 Faculty Guides Students Thirty-one members of the faculty guided BHS students through the 1970-71 school year. Heading the English De- partment was Mrs. Queen, while the Math Department acted on a co-chairman basis. Science was headed by Mr. Mercer; Social Studies, Mr. Woolley; Foreign Language, Mrs. Bloom; Art, Mr. Sumner; and Counseling, Mrs. Van Dyke. Other departments included Music, co-chairman; Home Econom- ics, Miss Franklin; Vocations, Mr. Worthley; Business, Mr. Mitchell; and Physical Education, Mr. Needens. Miss Walters was in charge of the library. Mrs. Joann Bartz Music Mr. Thomas Bisbee Mathematics, Wrestling Mrs. Eleise Bloom Foreign Language Mrs. Pauline Dejong English Mr. Joe Edson Science, Social Studies Miss Laura Franklin Home Economics Mrs. Virginia Fries Secretary Mr. Don Gabriel Science. Wrestling Mrs. Evelyn Goddard English Mr. Calvin Harding Music Mr. Richard Kuhl Business Mrs. Glenda Lundgren Secretary Mrs. Claire Lynch English Mr. Franklin Mercer Science Mr. Robert Mitchell Business Miss Margaret Mora Physical Education 6 Mr. Albert Moser Industrial Arts, Drivers Education Mr. Ken McRcynolds Auto Mechanics Mr. LeeRoy Necdens Physical Education, Basketball, Football Mrs. Margaret Queen English, Foreign Language Mr. Mark Richards Vocational Agriculture Mr. Ken Rieb Custodian Mr. Ed Schott Custodian Mr. Paul Stiinson Social Studies Mr. Terrell Sumner Art Mr. Don Thomas Social Studies. Football, Track Mrs. Jane Van Dyke Counseling Miss Hildred Walters Library, English Mrs. Phyllis Woodward English Mr. Thomas Woolley Social Studies, Journalism Mr. Al Worthley Counseling, Vocations Miss Lorraine Young Mathematics Miss Paula Young Mathematics 7 53 Years of Successful Service With the ninety-five members of the Class of 1971, the total number of students having grad- uated from Brush High School since 1900 was brought to 2,889. The buildings at the end of Clay- ton Street served for fifty-three of these years, and it was with pride that the Class of’71 was the last to leave the halls of Old Main as seniors. To those 2,889 we dedicate this yearbook, yet those who come after them will have no less of an honor graduating from the new high school. New School Under Completion SENIORS During the year, the Class of ’71 showed much enthusiasm toward school events in which they participated. At Homecoming they captured first place for the third con- secutive year. They also repeated their honor once again at the Christmas Assembly by tying for first in the skit. The Prom, given by the juniors, honored the graduates and the traditional May Breakfast was given for the senior girls and women faculty members. One of the few times the senior class was surpassed was when they were topped by the juniors and sophomores on Digger Day. Baccalaureate and the Awards Assembly were held the week of May 23. The mo- ment the class had worked for four years finally arrived when, on the night of May 27, 95 seniors were handed their diplomas. ’71 Graduates Last to Leave BHS Under the supervision of Mrs. Claire Lynch and Mr. Albert Moser, the Class of '71 began preparation for their final year at BHS. Class officers were Robert Mata, presi- dent, and Kristi Mann, vice-president. Ina Matney was chosen to handle the books, while Rick Catron balanced the funds. Off to a fast beginning, the seniors once again placed first in float competition at Homecoming. This was the third consecutive year that the Class of ’71 captured the honors. Changing tradition, this year the Drama class pre- sented readings during the choir’s Christmas production. Seniors were once again guests of honor at the Junior- Senior Prom, “The Four Seasons of Camelot’’, where senior royalty was crowned. This was the first activity which mark- ed the final flings of the graduates in the month of May. Following Prom, the Senior Girl’s Breakfast was held on May 8, sponsored by the Woman’s Club of Brush. The winding up of the year’s events was Digger Day in which the seniors placed third. Baccalaureate was held May 24: then, finally, approximately 100 seniors walked down the aisle on May 27, 1971 to receive their diplomas. 12 Dwight Andersen Gene Anderson Jolene Appelhans Craig Atkinson Chris Bailey Ken Bailey James Barnett Julie Beckley Nancy Biggin Lynette Blatt Brett Bolinger Gwen Bostron Sherri Boxer Ann Brungardt Ron Bunch Bob Callen Dwayne Cameron Beth Campbell Rick Catron Glenna Chabot Cynthia Cheney 13 14 Robert Christensen Allyn Clay Valda Conover Eddie Cooperrider Christine Cox Dennis Cox Gerald Crouch Patricia Crowe Gus Dahlinger Rick Davis Sandy Dimmick Steve Eby Sharon Hernandez Kathy Holtcr Becky Hutcheson Sharon Kauffman Bill Kirkham Kris Larsen Mike Leis Bill LeValley Melvin McDaniels Kristi Mann Mary Mares Brian Massey 17 Donna Oblander Maria Perez Dennis Peters Marlene Peters Kristy Peterson Rick Price 19 20 Martin Qucsada Cara Quinn Arthur Ramirez Tina Ramirez Roger Reich David Richards Juanita Rios Bill Ritcr Mike Romero Kitta Schreiner Robert Scoville Bruce Segelke Karen Stitt Joe Swinson Judy Teter Penny Thompson Paul Vasquez Phyllis Vondy 21 Susan Wagers Jim Wagner Craig Weisbart Carol Weiss Maret Williams Debbie Wilson Jim Wofford Buddy Wolf Mrs. Claire Lynch Mr. Albert Moser 22 Dwight Theodore Andersen......................Limon High School 1,2; Football 1,2; Basketball l,2;Track 1; Brush High School 3,4; B-Club 3,4; Student Council Vice-Pres- ident 4; FCA 2,3.4; Vice-President 3; President 4; Homecoming King 4; Student of the Month 4; Class President 3; Junior Escort 3; KBHS 3; Football 3,4; Track 3 Allan Eugene Anderson......................B-Club 2,3,4; Football 1,2,3; Wrestling 1,2,4; Co-captain 4; Second Place District Tournament 4; State Wrestling 4; Track 4; Boys State 3; Calculus Seminar 4; Mr. Beetdigger Attendant 4 Jolenc Ann Appelhans......................Pep Club 1,2,3;Journalism 3,4;Choir 2,3,4;New Raymer Speech Contest 4; Quill and Scroll 4 Craig Verne Atkinson......................FFA 3,4; Safety Club 4; Rifle Club 1; Basketball 1; Junior Class Play 3; Senior Christmas Production 4 Alice Christine Bailey.......................FTA4; Secretary 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Pom Pon Girl 3; Out- standing Girl 2,3; GAA 1; All School Play 2; Junior Prom Attendant Candidate 3; Choir 2; Band l,2,3,4;Pep Band 1,2,3, 4; Twirler 1,2,3,4; Head Twirler 4; Gymnastics 2 Ken Otis Bailey...........................Airplane Club 1,2; VICA 4; Student Council Alternate 3; Foot- ball 1; Baseball 3; Wrestling 4 James Barnett............................. Julie Ann Beckley.........................IRC 1,3,4; Pep Club 1,2; Choir 3,4; Honor Choir 3; Girls Chorus 4 Nancy Lou Biggin..........................Pep Club 1,2; GAA 1; Safety Club 4 Lynette Marie Blatt.......................Pep Club 1,2,3; GAA 1,2; Sports Reporter; Safety Club 4; Student Council Representative l,3;Girls State 3; Junior Escort 3: Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Choir 2,3,4 Brett Ira Bolinger..........................B-Club 3,4; Track 2,3,4; Masonic Award for Welding 4 Gwen Bostron..............................FTA 4; Junior Honor Society; Senior Honor Society; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Secretary 3,4; GAA 1,2; Thespians 3,4; President 4; Student Council Representative 3,4: Alternate 1,2; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Choir 1; Journalism 3,4; Copy and Ad Editor 4; New Raymer Speech Contest 4; Junior Class Play 3; All School Play 4; Student of the Month 4; Williams Foundation Scholar- ship to CSU 3 Sherri Ann Boxer............................IRC 1,2,3,; Secretary 2; Pep Club 1,2; Safety Club 4; Thespians 3,4; Student Council Representative 2,3; Williams Foundation Scholarship to Lamar State College of Technology, Junior Med- ical Technologist’s Institute 3; Model U.N. Observer 1; Delegate 2; Journalism 3,4; Newspaper Co-editor 4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Calculus Seminar 4; District Student Council 2; All School Play 4; Junior Class Play 3; Masonic Award for Social Studies 4 Ann Marie Brungardt.........................IRC 1,2,3,4; Rifle Club 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Honor Band 1; Band Student of the Month 4; Choir 1,2,3,4; Honor Choir 1,2,3; Octet 3; Girls Chorus 4; Ft. Morgan Music Contest 1,2,3,4;Model U.N. 1,2,3,4 Ron Dale Bunch............................Safety Club 4; Student Council Alternate 4 Robert Vance Callen.......................B-Club 3,4; Safety Club 4; Student Council Representative 1; FCA 3;Track 1; Football 1,3,4; Co-cap tain 4; Basketball 1,2; Class Treasurer 3; Calculus Seminar 4; CU Engineering Honors Institute 3; Senior Christmas Production 4; Homecoming King Attendant 4; Junior Usher 3 Dwayne A. Cameron.........................Student Council Alternate 2; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 2,3,4 Beth Elaine Campbell......................Student Council Alternate 2 Richard Lee Catron..........................B-Club 3,4; Vice-President 4; Safety Club 4; Student Council Alternate 2,3; Football 2,3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Captain 4; Track 1,4; Golf 2; Class Treasurer 4; Mr. Beetdigger Attendant 4; Junior Usher 3 Glenna Fae Chabot............................GAA 1; Junior Class Play 3 Cynthia Margaret Cheney......................FHA 2,3,4; Parliamentarian 3; IRC 2; Pep Club 1,2,3; Clearing House 4; Choir 1,4 Robert Dean Christensen.....................Thespians 3,4; Rifle Club 1; Vice-President 1; VICA 4; Presi- dent 4; Student Council Representative 4; FCA 2; Football 2, 3: Masonic Award for Auto Mechanics Allyn Barry Clay............................Rifle Club 3; VICA 3,4; Parliamentarian 3; Advisor 4 Valda Fay Conover............................IRC 2,3,4; Secretary-Treasurer 3; Junior Honor Society; Senior - Honor Society; Pep Club 1,2,3; Student Council Representative 4;Campus Lite 3,4; Vice-President 3;Studcnt of the Month 4; Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Award 4; Junior Class Play 3; Choir 1,2,3,4; Haxtun Honor Choir 3; Model U.N. Delegate 3,4; Second Place in Voice of Democracy Speech Contest 3; Masonic Award for English 4 Earl Edward Cooperrider.....................FTA 4; IRC 1,2,3,4; Junior Honor Society; Senior Honor Society; Safety Club 4; Thespians 4; Student Council Repre- sentative 4; Alternate 1; Business Manager 3; Basketball Man- ager 1,2,; CU Engineering Honors Institute 3; Boys State 3; Mentioned in WHO’S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS; Choir 1; Haxtun Honor Choir 1; Model U.N. Delegate 1,2,3,4; NJC Math and Science Contest 3,4; Honorable Mention in Math 3; Calculus Seminar 4; District Student Council 3,4; State Student Council 3; Junior Usher 3; Senior Nativity Production 4; All School Play 1; Masonic Award for Foreign Language 4 Chris Louise Cox.......................Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 2; Pom Pon Girl 3,4; Outstanding Pep Club Girl 1; Student Council Alternate 1; Girls State 3; Junior Usher 3; Student of the Month 4; Homecoming Queen Attendant 4; Masonic Award for Nursing 4 Dennis Lee Cox...........................B-Club 3,4; Junior Honor Society; Senior Honor Society; Safety Club 4; Rifle Club 1; FCA 3; Class President 1; NJC Math and Science Contest, Second Place in Algebra II 3, Third Place in Physics 4; Calculus Seminar 4; Junior Class Play 3; Junior Escort 3; Student of the Month 4; Senior Christmas Production 4; Mr. Beetdigger Attendant 4;CU Engineering Honors Institute 3; Masonic Award for Boys PE 4; Track 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4;Co-captain 4;Most Valuable Player4; All Conference Basketball 4; State Basketball Tournament 3; All State Basketball Candidate 4; Most Valuable Player at Nebraska Western Basketball Camp 3 Gerald Lee Crouch..........................Rifle Club 1,2; VICA 4 Patricia Ann Crowe..........................Pep Club 1,2,3; Junior Class Play 3 Gus Leon Dahlinger........................B-Club 4; Student Council Representative 4; Homecoming King Attendant 4; Mr. Beetdigger 4; Wrestling 2,3,4; Football 4; Track 4 Rick Dale Davis.............................FTA 2; Airplane Club 2; Clearing House 2,3,4; Vice-President Sandy Dimmick............................. Steve Earl Eby..............................FFA 3,4; Thespians 3,4; Student Council Representative 1; Student Council Alternate 4; Junior Class Play 3; All School Play 3; Wrestling 1,2,4 Jackie Edson.............................. David G. Enfante...........................VICA 3,4; Reporter John Eskew.................................FFA 1,2,3,4; VICA 3,4; Vice-President 3; President 4 Craig Steven Ferguson......................B-Club 2,3; FFA 1; Airplane Club 1,2; Rifle Club 1,2; Treasurer 2; VICA 3,4; Golf 1,2,3 David V. Gale..............................IRC 1; Safety Club 4; Rifle Club 1; Student Council Alternate 2; Golf 1; Wrestling 1,2 Carla Jean Garrett.........................Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Pom Pon Girl 2,3; GAA 1; Student Council Alternate 2; Senior Nativity Production 4; Choir 3,4; Junior Usher 3; Prom Queen Junior Attendant 3; Flag Girl 4; Home- coming Queen Attendant 4; New Raymer Speech Contest 4 Sue Goff................................... Walter Pearce Graham III....................Branson High School 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Baseball 1,2; B-Club 1,2; Class Favorite 2;Class President 2; Brush High School 3,4; B-Club 3,4; FFA 3,4; Sentinel 3; Rodeo Club 3; President 3; Football 3,4; Basketball 3 James Harvey Green...........................B-Club 1,2,3,4; Safety Club 4; Thespians 3,4; Rifle Club 1; President 1; Student Council Alternate 4; Track 1,2,3 James Wesley Groves........................VICA 3; Treasurer 3; Student Council Representative 1; Basket- ball 1,2,3,4; Track 1 Virginia Marie Guzman........................FT A 4; Senior Honor Society; Student Council Representative 2,4; Student Council Alternate 4; Junior Class Vice-President 3 Leo Frederick Hallahan......................IRC 4; Rifle Club 2; VICA 4;Track 1; Junior Class Play 3 Dianne Ruth Hammer..........................IRC 3,4; Secretary 4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Student Council Alter- nate 4; Campus Lite 3,4; President 3; Band 1,2; Choir 1,3,4; All State Choir 3,4; Octet 3: Honor Band 1; Honor Choir 3; Girls Chorus 4; Girls Trio 3,4; Communications, Arts, and Science Summer Institute at CSU 3 Esther Lorraine Herbst....................Pep Club 1,2,3,4; GAA 1; Junior Class Play 3 Sharon Kae Hernandez......................GAA 2; Student Council Representative 3; Student Council Alternate 3; Pep Band 2,3,4; Swing Band 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Award for Sax Ensemble 3,4 Kathy Louise Holter.......................Burlington High School 1,2; FHA 1,2; Vice-President 2; Brush High School 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Treasurer 3,4; Student Council Representative 4; Choir 1,2,3,4 Rebecca Kay Hutcheson.....................Pep Club 1,2,3.4; Pom Pon Girl 4; GAA 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; Twirler 1,2,3; Girls State Alternate 3 Sharon Kay Kauffman......................Junior Honor Society;Senior Honor Society; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; GAA 1, Student Council Representative 2,4; Student Council Alternate 3; Class Secretary 1,2; Class Treasurer 2; Band 1,2,3, 4; Choir 1,2,3,4; Junior Escort 3; Junior Prom Attendant Candidate 3; Homecoming Queen 4; Student of the Month 4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Head Cheerleader 2,4 Bill Kirkham............................ Kristy K. Larsen.........................FTA 2,3; IRC 2,3,4; Model U.N. 2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3; Thespians 3,4; Student Council Alternate 4; Williams Foundation Scholar- ship to Mexico 3; Junior Class Play 3; Choir 1,2; Speech Con- test 4; All School Play 4; Senior Christmas Production 4. Lawrence Lassen......................... Micheal Jay Leis............................FFA 1,2,3,4; Sentinel 2; Vice-President 4; Rodeo Club 1; Rifle 2; Student Council Representative 3; Alternate 2; Masonic Award for Vocational Ag. William Henry LeValley....................Rifle Club 1,3; VICA 3,4treasurer; Football 3,4; Honorable Mention at High Plain Art Exhibit 2,3 Melvin Ray McDaniel.........................IRC 3,4; VICA 3; Clearing House 3; Football 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 1,2 Andrea Kristine Mann FTA 4; Secretary 4; Voting Delegate 4; Junior Honor Society; Pep Club 1,2,3; Vice-President 3; GAA 2,3,4; President 3; Outstanding Member 3; Senior Point Recorder 4; Thespians 2,3,4; Vice-President 4; Williams Foundation Scholarship to Mexico 3; Volleyball 3,4; Track and Field 3,4; Spced-away 2; Class Vice-President 4; New Raymer Speech Contest 4; Band 1,2; Pep Band 1,2; Stage Band 1,2; All School Play 2 Mary Alice Mares.............................IRC 3,4 Robert Lee Mata..............................IRC 1,2,3,4; President 4; Junior Honor Society; Senior Honor Society; Class President 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Swing Band 2; Band Vice-President 4; Choir 1; Boys State 3; Junior Class Play 3; Model U.N. 2,3,4 Ina Ruth Matney............................. IRC 3,4; Vice-President; Pep Club 1,2,3; Rodeo Club 3; Clear- ing House 4; Campus Lite 3,4; President; Flag Girl 4; Choir 1,2,3,4; Class Secretary 4 William Joseph Mundt.........................B-Club 3,4; FFA 3,4; Vice-President 4; Rifle Club 1; VICA 4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2; Basketball Manager 3,4 Arthur Lee Nixon.............................Track 4; Safety Club 4 Lance Dale Norwood...........................Track 1,2,3,4; State Track Candidate 4 Lou Ann Norwood ..............................FTA 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; GAA 3; Student Council Alternate 3; Track 3,4; District Track Finalist 3; Choir 1,2 Donna Louise Oblander........................FHA 1,2,3,4; Secretary 2; President 3; District Chairman 3; Delegate to National Convention 3; State Secretary-Treasurer 4; Junior Honor Society; Senior Honor Society; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Student Council Representative 4; Choir 1; Girls State Alternate 3; Calculus Seminar 4; N.J.C. Math and Science Contest 2,3; Student of the Month 4; Junior Class Play 3; All School Play 4; Sigman Scholarship Contestant 4; Masonic Award for Home Ec. 4 Maria Perez..................................IRC 2,3,4; Vice-President 3; Junior Honor Society; Senior Honor Society; Safety Club 4; Student Council Representative 4; Clearing House 4; CU Summer Workshop 3; Honorable Men- tion at High Plains Art Exhibit 3; Masonic Award for Art 4 Dennis Ray Peters......................... Marlene Ann Peters...........................FHA 1,2,3,4; District Representative 2,4; Parliamentarian 2; Vice-President 3: President 4; Delegate to National Convention 3; Junior Honor Society; Senior Honor Society; Clearing House 3,4;Campus Lite 3,4;Class Treasurer 1; Secretary 3;Student Council Secretary 2; DAR Award 4; Girls State 3; Masonic Award for Home Ec. 4 Kristy Ann Peterson.........................Pep Club 1,2,3,4; GAA 1; Rodeo Club 1; Campus Lite 3,4; Band 1,2,4; Honor Band 2; Flag Girl 4; Choir 1,2,3,4; Honor Choir 4; Girls Trio 3,4; Octet 2,3,4; All-State Choir 4; Student of the Month 4 Richard Christian Price.....................B-Club 2,3,4; IRC 1; Junior Honor Society: Senior Honor Society; Safety Club 4; Thespians 2,3,4; Student Council Pres- ident 4; Alternate 2; FCA 3,4; Basketball 1; Golf 1,2,3,4; Junior Class Play 3; All School Play 2,3,4; Boys State 3; Swing Band 1,2; Pep Band 1,2; State Student Council 3; Senate Youth Candidate 4; Journalism 3,4; Yearbook Editor 4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; High Plains Art Exhibit 3;Calculus Seminar 4; KBHS 3; Student of the Month 4; N.J.C. Math and Science Contest 4; Senior Christmas Production 4; Mentioned in WHO’S WHO AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS; Masonic Award for Math; Williams Family Scholarship 4 Martin S. Qucsada........................IRC 4;Thcspians 4; Rifle Club 4; Campus Lite 4: All School Play 4; Rotary Exchange Student from Sweden 4; Masonic Award for Speech 4 Cara Jane Quinn..........................Pep Club 1,2 Joe Arthur Ramirez.......................Band 1,2; VICA 1,2;Treasurer Tina Ramirez.............................IRC 3 Roger Kent Reich.........................Football 1,3; Basketball l,2;Golf 1 David Allen Richards.....................FFA 1,2,3.4; Treasurer 2; Vice-President 3; President 4; Junior Honor Society; Senior Honor Society; Safety Club 4; Student Council Alternate 3; Football 2; Boys State 3; Mentioned in Merit’s WHO’S WHO AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 4; Masonic Award for Vocational Agricultural 4 Juanita Rios...............................FTA 2,3,4;Treasurer 4; IRC 1,2,3,4; President 3;Junior Honor Society; Senior Honor Society; Student Council Alternate 2,4; Clearing House 4; Choir l;Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Girls State Alternate 3; Band Student of the Month 4; Top of the Nation Band 4; Junior Class Play 3; Solo and Ensemble Contest 1,2,3,4; Honor Choir 1; Honor Band 1,2; Model U.N. Delegate 2; Model U.N. Observer 1,3,4 Gilbert Junior Rocha.........................VICA 2,4; Secretary 2: Wrestling 4; Track 2,3,4; Masonic Award for Fiber Glass 4 Mike A. Romero.............................IRC 3,4; Student Council Representative 4; Model U.N. 3,4 Kitta Luella Schreiner ....................Pep Club 1,2,3: GAA 1,2; Student Council Representative 3,4;Student Council Alternate 3,4; Journalism 3,4; Junior Class Play 3; Senior Christmas Production 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Speech Meet 4: District Student Council 3 Robert Craig Sc oville.....................B-Club 1,2,3,4; Airplane Club 1,2,3; Campus Lite 3; FCA 3; Football 1,2,3; Golf 1,2,3,4; Most Valuable Player 1,2,3,4; State Golf Meet 3; Invited to State Insurance Golf Meet Bruce William Segelke .....................B-Club 3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4; Rodeo Club 1,4; President 4; Foot- ball 3,4; Basketball 1; Homecoming King Candidate 4 Karen Ann Stitt ...........................FTA 3; IRC 3,4; Treasurer 4: Pep Club 1,2,3,4; GAA 2; Flag Girl 4; Choir 1,2,3,4; Girls Select Chorus 4 Judith Ann Teter...........................Pep Club 1,2;GAA 1,2,3,4; Freshman Point Recorder l;Sports Manager 2; Junior Point Recorder 3; President 4; Student Council Representative 2; Student Council Alternate l;Speed- away 1,2; Basketball 1; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Ma- sonic Award for Girls PE 4 Penny Lou Thompson............................IRC 3; Pep Club 1,2,3; Student Council Alternate 4; Choir 1,2,3,4; Honor Choir 2; Junior Class Play 3 Paul Vincent Vasquez ..........................VICA 3,4; President; Track 1; Masonic Award for Auto Body and Fender 4 Phyllis Ann Vondy ..............................FHA 3; IRC 4; Pep Club 1,2,3 Susan Marie Wagers...........................Junior Honor Society; Senior Honor Society; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 3,4;GAA 1,2,3,4; Sports Manager 1; Vice-President 3,4; Safety Club 4: Thespians 1,2,3,4; All School Play 1,3,4; Student Council Alternate 1; Williams Foundation Scholarship to CU Engineering Honors Institute 3; Class Vice-President 1; Junior Prom Attendant Candidate 3; Junior Usher 3; Flag Girl 4; Swing Band 4; Choir 1,2,4; Choir Accompanist 2,4; Masonic Award for Music 4 Jim De Wagner.............................Rifle Club 1,2; Football 2; Track 1,2 Craig Evan Weisbart.........................IRC 1,2,3,4; Junior Honor Society; Safety Club 4; Thespians 3,4; Student Council Representative 4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Band President 4; Boys State Alternate 3; Golf 1,2; Fort Morgan Music Contest 2,4; Fort Morgan Madrigal Singing Group; Haxtun Honor Chorus 2; Holyoke Honor Band 1,2,4; Akron Honor Band 1,2,3; Honor Chorus 2,4; Yuma Honor Chorus 4; Band Banner Carrier 4; Band Letter; Model U.N. 1,2,3; Junior Class Play 3 Carol Lea Weiss............................FTA 2,3,4; Historian 3; President 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4;GAA 1; Junior Class Play 3; Junior Usher 3; Track 3,4; Placed at District Track Meet 3 Maret Eva Williams.............................Pep Club 1,2,3,4; President 3,4; Masonic Award for Business 4 Deborah Kay Wilson...........................Junior Honor Society; Senior Honor Society; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3; Treasurer 3; Safety Club 4; Calculus Seminar 4; Frontiers of Science Institute 3; Volleyball 2,4; Track 2,3,4; Class Vice-President 2; President 2; Journalism 3,4; Newspaper Co-editor 4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; N.J.C. Math and Science Tests 2,3,4; Senior Christmas Production 4; Anna C. Petty Scholarship Finalist 4; Masonic Award for Science 4 William James Wofford.......................Wrestling Manager 1,2,3 Buddy Dale Wolf..............................Airplane Club 1; Safety Club 4 Dwight T. Andersen Allen Eugene Anderson Jolene Ann Appelhans Craig Verne Atkinson Alice Christine Bailey Otis Kennedy Bailey James F. Barnett Julie Ann Beckley Nancy L. Biggin Lynette Marie Blatt Ira Brett Bolinger Gwen Bostron Sherri Ann Boxer Ann Marie Brungardt Ronald Dale Bunch Robert Vance Callen Dwayne A. Cameron Beth Elaine Campbell Richard L. Catron Glenna Fae Chabot Cynthia M. Cheney Robert Dean Christensen Allyn Barry Clay Velda Fay Conover Christine Louise Cox Dennis Lee Cox Earl E Cooperrider Gerald Lee Crouch Patricia Ann Crowe Gus Leon Dahlinger Ricky Dale Davis Stephen Earl Eby Class of 1971 Jacqueline Kay Ed son David G. Enfante John Eskew Craig Steven Ferguson David Van Gale Carla Jane Garrett Susan Jean Goff Walter P. Graham III James Harvey Green James Wesley Groves Virgina Marie Guzman Leo Frederick Ha Mahan Dianne Ruth Hammer Esther Lorraine Herbat Sharon Kae Hernandez Kathy Louise Holter Rebecca Kay Hutcheson Sharon Kay Kauffman William Alan Klrkham Kristy K. Larsen Lawrence Loyal Lassen Michael Jay Leis William H. La Valley Andrea Kristine Mann Mary Alice Mares Robert Lee Mata Ina Ruth Matney William Joseph Mundt Melvin Ray McDaniel Arthur Lee Nixon Lance Dale Norwood Lou Ann Norwood Donna Louise ObLander Maria Perez Dennis Ray Peter Marlene Ann Peters Kristy Ann Peterson Richard Christian Price Martin S. Quesada Cara Jane Quinn Arthur Joe Ramirez Ernestine Ramirez Roger Kent Reich David Allen Richards Juanita Rios Gilbert Rocha Jr Michael A. Romero Robert Craig Scoville Kltta Luella Schreiner Bruce WUllam Segelke Karen Ann Stitt Judith Ann Teter Penny Lou Thompson Paul Vincent Vasquez Phyllis Ann Vondy Susan Marie Wager Jim De Wagner Craig Evan Weisbart Carol Lea Weiss Maret Eva Williams Deborah Kay Wilson William J. Wofford HI Buddy Dale Wolf “We’ve Only Just Begun” Serves as Class Motto BACCALAUREATE Order Of Worship •Processione!—Triumphal March Grieg ........MrsClalre Lynch Class of 1971 •Invocation------------------------- The Rev. Warren McConnell •Hymn- Lead On, O King Eternal” 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 Scripture Reading and Evening Prayer The Rev. Norman Freund Sermon How To Succeed” The Rev. Paul Wagner Vocal Selections High School Choir The Lord Is a Mighty God” Mendelssohn Let Us Bresk Breed Together—Lynn O Clap Your Hands '—Glarum •Benediction............................ The Rev. Warren McConnell •Recessional--‘Triumphal March”. Grieg •Congregation Standing CLASS OF 1971 National Honor Society Members Gwen Boatron Valda Conover Edward Cooperrider Dennis Cbx Virginia Guzman Sharon Kauffman Robert Mata Donna OWander Maria Perez Marlene Peters Richard Price David Richards Juanita Rios Susan Wagers Deborah Wilson COMMENCEMENT Program •Processional- Pomp and Circumstance , Elgar Class of 1971 High School Band •Invocation “Ringgold Rhapsody”. Henry Gass The Rev Arthur Smith High School Band Mr Ronald Praacher Introduction of Speakers Brush High School Principal Commencement Addresses —...-....... Richard Price Robert Mata. Susan Wagers. Edward Cooperrider s enior Class Members Valedictorian and Salutatorian Awards - Mr. Ronald Praacher Recognition of Board of Education Mr. Robert Kllzer Superintendent of Brush RE-2 Schools Presentation of the Class Mr Ronald Prascher Presentation of Diplomas Board of Education Mr Glenn Swinson and Mr. Morton Boxer •Benediction •Recessional Meistcrslnger March”. Wagner Class o! urn The audience will please stand Class Officers Robert Mata ........—..................... Kristine Mann ■■■—■� Ina Matney ---------- Richard Catron — — The Rev. Arthur Smith High School Band ----- President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Class Moffo We've Only Just Begun Class Colors Red. White. Blue Class Flowers Red Rose and White Carnation Junior Escorfs Rex Christensen Doug Hartwig Donna Bach Faye Kerr Pat Morgan Michele Wilson Mrs. Claire Lynch Junior Ushers Candy Alien Jane Lynch Jeff El ling Dan Ferguaon Ruaaell Hunt Wayne Ruby Class Sponsors Mr Albert Moser 29 At the beginning of the year, the junior class started earning money for the Prom by selling concessions at the football games. At Homecoming, the float constructed by the Class of’72 placed fourth. In the contest for school spirit, the juniors took third for “Spirit Links”, while highlighting November was the Junior Class Play, a comedy called “January Thaw”. As the months went by, the hard-work- ing class tied for a number one rank at the skit presented at the Christmas Assembly. In the spring, the juniors were kept busy with the Prom and Digger Day, in which they took second place. Juniors Present Play and Prom Enjoying the status of upperclassmen for the first time, the juniors began the 1970-71 year by electing Steve Gnagy as class president and Mike Cook as vice-president. Cleta Brooks and Velma Warner filled the offices of secretary and treasurer, respectively. Along with the class officers, the class of ’72 was also represented by Miss Young, Mrs. Woodward, and Mr. Edson as class sponsors. Placing fourth in Homecoming Float competition, third in the selling of Spirit Links, and tying for first in the presentation of their Christmas Skit, the juniors worked toward points for Digger Day. In order to put on Prom in May, the class of‘72 presented the Junior Class Play, entitled “January Thaw”. To further expand their treasury, the juniors also operated the football concessions. Mr. Edson Mrs. Woodard Miss Young 32 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. Calle n V. Carlson D. Case R. Castrup R. Christensen M. Cook B. Cox R. Cox D. Culver D. Curtis K. Dodge P. Driscoll C. Eicher M. Eicher J. Elling D. Emerson D. Eskew D. Ferguson S. Flinn A. Flores Z. Friehauf R. Fries K. Gardner D. Gentry R. Green P. Guthner E. Gutierrez J. Hagan R. Hansch L. Hansen D. Hartwig V. Hastings L. Heitz J. Homeburg R. Hunt R. Jiminez B. Johnson M. Jones D. Kauffman J. Kauffman F. Kerr K. Krohn L. Kulp P. Lahman A. Larsen W. Larsen V. Laso B. Lassen M. Lee D. Leis J. Lynch R. McDaniel J. McMillan D. Madsen J. Mann K. Marick B. Marwitz G. Mata F. Medina M. Meininger C. Middlemist C. Miller P. Mitchell P. Morgan W. Nelson M. Oblander P. Olsen D. Pate R. Perez 35 D. Pfost E. Rainey R. Ramirez T. Ramirez V. Rech J. Redden P. Rocha L. Romero W. Ruby C. Samples J. Samples D. Scott A. Sepulveda F. Sepulveda D. Simon J. Spadi R. Stenbach B. Steyaert S. Temple R. Treadway 36 D. Trujillo V. Vasquez M. Wagers M. Waite V. Warner J. Weiss K. Wheeler B. Whisenhunt C. Wilkens M. Wilson S. Winger J. Wolta D. Wyatt By definition, an underclassman is one who is a freshman or sophomore in an educational institution. The freshmen, en- tering BHS, are unsure of themselves and a bit nervous when faced with the problems high school presents. Suddenly competition is keen, and sports and studies begin to occupy their time. When they have reached the sophomore level, the adjustments have been made and the students prepare for another year ahead. With a better knowledge of the “ tricks of the trade”, the sophomore gains confidence and joins in more compe- tition. The Class of ’73 proved themselves to BHS by working hard to move ahead of the upperclassmen to capture first place on Digger Day. 1 19 Students Complete Second Year Sophomores, this year, were sponsored by Mr. Richard Kuhl and Miss Lorraine Young. Kevin Meier, Carol Paynter, Debbie Foos and Luann August served for the offices of: president, vice-president, secre- tary, and treasurer, respectively, out of the class of 119 students. In the Homecoming float-competition. sophomores took second place with their football float. They were awarded third place for their Christmas skit. Their other activities this year included such money making pro- jects as: selling Brush High School t-shirts, running concession stands and holding cake raffles. Mr. Kuhl Miss Young 40 D. Alexander R. Appenzeller D. Arnold T. Ashcim E. Atwood L. August D. Beck K. Beckley A. Blake R. Blatt L. Castrup R. Catron D. Celestino R. Chabot C. Chrismer C. Christensen P. Christensen T. Christensen K. Clay B. Colburn X-I' S. Kinnison J. Koehler R. Koehler S. Krueger C. Leis A. Lenz M. Lindell B. Lopez R. Lopez J. Lorenson S. Lumpkin T. McMillan P. Madsen I. Martinez M. Medina R. Medina K. Meier J. Meininger K. Miller P. Mitchell K. Norwood D. Pabst E. Pabst P. Padilla C. Payntcr R. Perez R. Peterson J. Phillips L. Price C. Quinn J. Ramirez L. Ramirez P. Richter G. Rocha R. Rocha C. Ruebel J. Ruebel D. Schilling R. Scoville J. Shawcross E. Spafford R. Starbuck C. Stinton C. Stitt C. Strand 44 Pictures not available: L. Heitz D. Williams R. Strauch F. Tavenner K. Temple C. Torrez D. Vondy G. Vondy V. Vondy R. VonRiesen J. Wagers S. Wagers L. Wantlin C. Whisenhunt H. Williams J. Wolf D. Woolley L. Ybarra Freshmen Meet New Challenges Led by Mrs. Pauline Dejong and Mr. Don Gabriel, the Class of 1974 completed their first year at Brush High School. Chosen as the president of the class was Paul Beckley, with Delores Ramirez as the vice-president. Kathy Elling was elected to handle the secretarial duties, while Brenda Scoville was chosen to head the treasury department. Sessions of orientation were attended by the entire class during the first two weeks of school. Here the new students learned of the opportunities offered to them and also the code of regulations and rules. Many new challenges and experiences were brought to the Freshmen during the rest of the school year. They entered a Homecoming float which placed third, sponsored a sock hop, and participated in other money making projects. Mrs. Dejong Mr. Gabriel 46 J. Appelhans R. Arroyo R. Aughinbaugh P. August E. Bailey J. Bailey R. Baker J. Bass P. Beckley S. Bodaness W. Boxer R. Brown D. Brungardt R. Burkhart M. Calderon M. Calderon K. Campbell E. Celestino I. Chabot W. Cheney C. Chrismer B. Cortez C. Dahlingcr R. Danielsen D. Davis K. Davis D. Dean P. Dixon C. Draegert K. Eiling L. Ely D. Emmit R. Farmer M. Ferguson J. Flores S. Florian W. French R. Freund G. Froman J. Giauque T. Gonzales S. Gordon C. Graham S. Gutierrez D. Hallahan 48 P. Hanson J. Harryman J. Hayward J. Herrera L. Herrmann T. Hinds A. Holman B. Howell K. Hulkovich D. Hutcheson G. Issac C. Jackson D. Jefferies C. Jimenez J. Jimenez D. Johnson J. Johnson C. Jones S. Kalous D. Kauffman R. Kauffman M. Kerr P. Krohn S. Larsen B. Laso P. Lawler S. Lawler J. Leach D. Leis G. Lindell L. Lusby F. Lyons L. Lyons B. McConnell N. McDaniel L. McGaughey B. McGlynn G. McKay J. Mares G. Martinez M. Mata M. Medina P. Mitchell G. Mohrlang T. Norwood R. Olsen J. Paynter R. Perez C. Peters S. Poulignot L. Price D. Ramirez J. Ramirez C. Redden J. Reich K. Strauch B. Swopes L. Thayer J. Torrez R. Trout D. VanOrden D. VanOrden M. Vasquez S. Villarreal S. Villarreal E. Vondy S. Vondy J. Wallace D. Warren J. Weiss J. Wheeler G. Whitney A. Wilkins C. Williams D. Williams P. Williams H. Winstead C. Wolf K. Wolf 51 The purpose of any educational institution is to provide learning for its stu- dents, and such was the aim of the BHS academic program for the 1970-71 year. A wide variety of courses such as science, math, history, English, business, music, ana vocations was offered for study to the four classes and on individual levels. As in the past, many of the courses were put on semester or quarter schedules. For the vocationally interested, several new courses were offered by Morgan County Community College and Northeastern Junior College. As school ended with a barrage of finals, it could be said that another academ- ically productive year had drawn to a close at BHS. Under the direction of Mrs. Margaret Queen, the English Department once again put courses on a quarter basis. Literature, composition, and grammar composed the basic curriculum with mass media and word building also in- cluded. Mrs. Evelyn Goddard, Mrs. Claire Lynch, and Mrs. Phyllis Woodward returned to the department and Mrs. Pauline Dejong began her first year as a BHS faculty member. Mrs. Queen taught courses ranging from mythology to individual reading, with etomology included. Her classes consisted of freshmen, juniors, and seniors. Mrs. Goddard instructed every level of literature, com- position, and grammar offered. In addition, she taught mass media and speech. Under her direction, the speech class at- tended meets in Burlington and New Raymer. They came home with a trophy after winning the overall competition at at the New Raymer meet. Mrs. Lynch taught mostly junior and senior courses. These included two American literature courses, junior com- position, mass media, developmental reading, and drama. All sophomore classes were directed by Mrs. Woodward. Her literature classes read IVANHOE, OLD MAN AND THE SEA, and LOST HORIZON. Mrs. Dejong started off her first year by instructing most of the freshmen classes, and two American literature classes. These were literature 30 and 31 and were open to juniors and seniors. Page Sponsored by HARTW1G HARDWARE 54 Young, Bisbee Join Math Department Operating on a co-chairman basis. Miss Lorraine Young, Miss Paula Young, and Mr. Thomas Bisbee offered various subjects in the field of mathematics. Although just one year is required to graduate from BHS, many students chose to continue in subjects of math in order to meet their future needs and plans. Miss Lorraine Young instructed three Geometry classes, and two periods of Algebra I. Mr. Bisbee directed a group in Introductory Algebra, an Algebra I class, and two periods of Basic Math. During her first year of teaching at BHS, Miss Paula Young instructed one class of Algebra I, two periods of Algebra II, and two Math Analysis groups. In addition, Mr. Schweers returned to BHS second semester on Tuesday and Thursday evenings to teach Calculus Seminar to seniors also taking Math Analysis. Through the years, BHS has built up an excellent library in the mathematics area, and numerous geometrical figures and supplies were available to all students during the year. Science Taught in Four Sections Four sections were included in the Science Department for the 1970-71 season; general science, biology, chemistry, and physics. Teaching these classes were, Mr. Edson. Mr. Gabriel, and Mr. Mercer. Mr. Edson’s biology classes were concerned with the study of the main plant and animal kingdoms. The dissection of frogs, worms, grasshoppers, and crayfish were the main events for most of his students during the year. Mr. Gabriel taught two different classes of science, general science and chemistry. In general science class, the main divi- sions of science were studied and some experiments were con- ducted in the classes. Chemistry classes were concerned with learning how to use the slide rule, analytical balance, and pre- cision experiments. Mr. Mercer held three different classes, general science, chemistry and physics. His physics class included the study of matter and energy, electronics, and atomic structure. 59 Social Science Expands Dept, to Twelve Courses Heading the Social Science Depart- ment for the 1970-71 school year was Mr. Thomas Woolley. A new course, Anthropology, was offered to senior who had completed Sociology I the previous semester. Seniors had a variety of courses from which to choose in order to complete their credits. Current Issues, Sociology, Anthropology which were all taught by Mr. Woolley were offered along with Communism and Foreign Policy and Family Living, taught by Mr. Paul W. Stimson and Mr. Donald Thomas, respectively. As for requirements of the other classes, the remaining classes were juniors, U.S. His- tory under Mr. Paul Stimson; and Mr. Joe Edson and Mr. Thomas instructed freshmen in Civics and Economics. Sopho- mores were not required to take take a social science course; however. Western Civilization was offered by Mr. Woolley. Page Sponsored by PUBLIC SERVICE 61 Students Learn Language and Customs During the 1970-71 school year Mrs. Eleise Bloom headed the foreign language department. Mrs. Margaret Queen instructed the Spanish 1 classes only, while Mrs. Bloom taught Latin I, Spanish II and III, and German I and II classes. The deparment stressed grammar, composition, and vocabulary as the main items in the program. Also included in the curriculum was conversation and knowledge of the customs and culture of each language group. Students in Spanish and Gcrlnan were re- quired to attend language lab twice each quarter. Highlighting the year for the Latin class was a Toga party in Mrs. Bloom s backyard. In the Spanish classes, pinatas were made for the Christmas party and a Spanish dinner was also held. The German classes ended the year with a hamburger fry. Page Sponsored by DUCKWALLS 62 J-Staff Completes Annual; Paper Twenty members of the journalism staff spent their time divided between publishing a 144 page yearbook and ten issues of the “Sagebrush” Each student was assigned a beat” to report on during the year and year- book pages to work on. Mr. Thomas Woolley was the advisor and Rick Price supervised the yearbook. Sherri Boxer and Debbie Wilson edited the paper which was distributed to the entire student body. Artists Develop Skills Under the direction of Mr. Terrell Sumner, the Art classes entered in the High Plains Secondary School Exhibit. Those who entered and received honors were Pam Mitchell, Maria Perez, Mike Romero, Wayne Ruby, and Joanne Weiss. The Art classes also visited the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley and a variety of Denver art exhibits as field trips dur- ing the 1970-1971 school year. Mr. Sumner taught both Art II and Art I two hours of the day, and conducted four periods of Crafts classed. The Art I classes began by learning the principles of art and then working up to ink sketches, watercolor, and oil, while the Art II classes concentrated mostly on oil painting and watercolor work. This year’s Craft students met requirements in soap, wood, or stone carving, while others worked on leather, lacework, and decoupage. 64 Page Sponsored by BRUSH INDUSTRIAL BANK Advice and Guidance Offered by Counselors Mrs. Jane Van Dyke and Mr. Al Worthley provided guidance for the 1970- 71 school year. They assisted in group and individual counseling, along with scheduling of classes for the beginning year and semester. Their advice also influenced the college bound juniors and seniors in selecting their futures. Information on trade, in- dustrial, military training along with college entrance exams, and career schools, was supplied by the counseling department. Also aptitude tests were given throughout the year. The tests were then interpreted and related to the students. Music Departments Perform Under the direction of Mrs. Joan Bartz and Mr. Calvin Harding, the Band and Choir presented and attended several events throughout the year. They were active in concerts, festivals, clinics, and contests. Band played at all home football games and worked hard in order to perform at halftimes. Also several members participated in the Ft. Morgan state solo and ensemble con test. The group hosted the Adams State Band and attended the Sterling contest in which they received a 2 rating. Choir attended the Sterling contest also and received a 2+ rating. Individual members of Choir participated in the solo and ensemble contest. Swing Band ended the year by working hard in order to play for a faculty dance and the eighth grade graduation dance. Page Sponsored by B B PHARMACY Library Offers Academic Improvements Miss Hildred Walters, librarian, began the 1970-71 school year with a variety of new books and maga- zines; for the first time, a Library Bulletin was published by the first semester library assistants. The students were allowed to use the library from 8:00-4:00 p.m. For the student’s convenience and aca- demic improvements, the library was available to BHS student’s, dur- ing their individual study hours and frequently classes convened there. A fund was established by Miss Walters with the help of the Jour- nalism department, in order to raise enough money so that a collar could be purchased for “Benjie”, the school mascot. 67 Franklin Heads Home Ec. Department Teaching Home Economics during the 1970-71 school year was Miss Laura Franklin. Seven different types of classes were offered. Home Economics I and Senior Home Economics were included in these courses. Offered to ju- niors and seniors were Home Furnishing, Home Nursing, Clothing, and Child Development, all semester courses. The Home Economics room was furnished with the necessary items for these classes. Girls Eligible for Ag. The Vocational Agriculture Classes for the 1970-71 year were again under the direction of Mr. Mark Richards. Three classes of Ag. were taught this year: Ag. I, Ag. II, and the advanced class, Ag. III. In Ag. I, the emphasis is placed on livestock and basic shopwork. Ag. II follows Ag. I in the study of livestock, but the study of crop production is also added. Their shop- work consists of learning the mechanics of motors and they also have more advanced welding products. In the advanced Ag. Ill class, an attempt is made to tie in livestock and crop management and learn the management of both. During this course, records and income tax forms are also worked. The shop work is much more advanced and includes many individual specialized products. This year, for the first time, girls have been included in the Ag. classes. Mr. Richards stated, “This has worked out very well for the department, and should have taken place many years previous to this time. Students Complete Projects Taught by Mr. Albert Moser, Vocations I and II are classes designed to familiarize the student with occupations, allowing shop time for develop- ing these skills. Vocations II is a continuation of Vocations I where the individual may develop his own specific interests. Various projects are completed by the students during the school year, such as cedar chests, gun cabinets, and dressers. Vocations students also constructed sink cabinets, stools, chairs, magazine racks, and tables. Two larger projects built by the students were stock racks and picnic tables. Shop, Mechanical Drawing Form Foundation for Many Vocations Mr. Albert Moser headed the Shop and Mechanical Drawing classes at B.H.S. for his fourth year. The main purpose of these courses is to form a foundation for choosing a vocation. The shop class is a combination of drafting and woodworking. In this course, the students must first draw out plans for their projects and then go into the shop and do the actual woodworking. Mechanical drawing is entirely drafting where the students work on recopying sketches or plans, later moving on to draw their own creations. This course concen- trates mainly on architectural and machine drawing. 71 Business Students Develop Experience Under the leadership of Mr. Robert Mitchell and Mr. Richard Kuhl, the Brush High School Business Depart- ment handled an extensive curriculum. Mr. Mitchell taught Shorthand I, Bookkeeping, Busi- ness Machines, and Secretarial Practice. Mr. Kuhl’s classes included Salesmanship. Personal Use Typing, Business Law, and Typing I. These courses were primarily con- conerned with an introduction to business. Secretarial Practice, which is in its fourth year, pro- vides its students with advanced studies in business. One semester is spent in the classroom learning procedures. The remaining semester, students are placed in offices downtown to get personal experience. 72 Page Sponsored by FOSTER LUMBER COMPANY McReynolds Teaches Auto Mechanics Fourteen juniors and four seniors were taught the basic facts about automobiles in Auto Mechanics I this year. The class, taught by Mr. Ken McReynolds, is a pre- requiste for Auto Mechanics II and deals mainly with lab work on brakes, generators, alternators, electrical wiring and tune up. Auto Mechanics II, which is also taught by Mr. McReynolds, is handled like a regular automotive repair shop. The ten seniors enrolled in the class work on cars that come into the shop, no matter what is wrong with them. 73 Needens and Mora Head P.E. Classes Physical Education for the 1970-71 year was taught by Miss Margaret Mora and Coach Leroy Needens. Both groups were divided into P.E. I and II, and for the first time classes were offered on a quarter basis. Freshman and sophomore boys were placed in P.E. I and ju- niors and seniors made up P.E. 11. Sports covered by both classes include football, track, horseshoes, badminton, and tennis. Miss Mora’s classes were divided by physical education exper- ience, with those taking it for the first time in P.E. 1, while those taking it for two or more years placed in P.E. II. Sports taught were field hockey, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, archery, and soccer. Once again at Brush High School, athletics played a prominent role as one of the most important extra-curricular activi- ties. Competition in football, wrestling, basketball, golf, and track was offered on the regular sports program, with 11.3 boys playing. Competition in basketball was very close this year, as several teams battled to gain district spots. Although Brush failed to gain a berth, Dennis Cox and Doug Hart- wig were chosen as All-Conference Players. In wrestling, Gene Anderson, John Samples, and Pete Padilla went to State, where Samples took second place in his class. The highlight of BHS sports occurred when Brett Bolinger jumped to a new AA State record and State Championship in the high jump. A school’s athletics is judged not only on its results but also in how the game is played, and in 1971 Brush was voted by the other league schools to receive the first Sportsmanship Trophy, an honor initiated by the Northeastern League Student Coun- cil. Each year the league will vote on which school is to receive it, and after ten years the school having been honored the most number of times will get to keep the traveling plaque. Beetdiggers improve during ’70-’71 Season The Brush Beetdiggers football squad, under the coaching of Don Thomas, improved their previous years’ records, ending with a one-win, nine loss record. The Beet- diggers beat the Akron Rams, 33-12, to break a 25 game losing streak. Thomas was assisted this year by Dick Kuhl, Thomas Bisbee, and LeeRoy Nccdens. In statistics, the Diggers passed 123 times for 513 yards, and carried the ball 322 times for a total of 1008 yards, making the total offense 445 plays for 1521 yards. Doug Hartwig connected for 320 yards through the air. Zeke Friehauf led the Beetdiggers on the ground with 419 yards for a 4.3 yard average and 5 touchdowns, while Steve Gnagy carried for 160 yards and a 4.2 yard average, and Vince Laso ran for 220 yards for an average of 3.9 yards. Vince Laso led defensively with 65 tackles and 27 assists, while Jerry Ely made 52 tackles and 34 assists, and Bruce Segelke racked up 50 tackles and 30 assists. Zeke Friehauf tackled 48 times and assisted on 44 others, and doubled as punter, booting 39 times for 1560 yards and a 45 yard average. Julesburg took the league championship and went on to beat St. Joseph in the state finals. The Brush Junior varsity played three games, winning two and tying one. Brush Visitor 0 Weld Central 14 13 Estes Park 18 0 Holyoke 38 33 Akron 12 0 Haxtun 53 0 Wray 13 15 Julesburg 55 12 Burlington 20 0 Yuma 32 Denver Christian Windsor Julesbure Wray Burlington Holyoke Haxtun Yuma Akron Akron Haxtun Holyoke Diggers Go Undefeated on Home Court With a respectable 10-4 conference record, the Beetdiggers finished fourth in the League Tournament in which the two semi-final games went into over- times. The Diggers were coached by Lee- Roy Necdens and assisted by Don Dillehay and Tim Booth. The Beetdiggers started the season by beating the former State AA Champ- ions, Denver Christian, 55-54. This year the Diggers played only two prac- tice games and each conference team twice. The only four losses were handed to them by teams the Diggers had previously beaten. In the League Tournament, Brush beat Akron 73-49 in the first game. The Diggers were then handed loses from Haxtun and Holyoke. Haxtun and Holy- oke then went to the District Tourna- ment to try to gain a state berth. Hax- tun was beaten by Highlands, 66-54, and Holyoke by University High, 78-75. Dennis Cox set the only new school record this season by breaking the free- throw average of 74 with an 82.6 per- cent. Dennis Cox and Doug Hartwig were chosen as All-Conference selections. Wrestlers Go Five and Five; Three Qualify for State Under the direction of coach Tom Bisbee and assistant coach Don Gabriel the 1970-71 wrestling squad completed their season with a 5 and 5 record. From the squad of 32, John Samples, Pete Padilla and Gene Anderson qualified for state. Samples was the only Brush wrestler that placed at state, coming through with third place. Brush’s wrestlers also competed in the Brighton Invitational, winning second place behind Ft. Lupton. In the League conference matches. Brush placed 4th with a 2 and 3 record and later took the 5th spot at District. The squad was 16th out of 52 schools who competed at state, while the returning champion, Wray, again won the title. Brush 20 Ft. Lupton 26 34 College High 16 26 Ft. Morgan 16 31 Eaton 20 21 Weld Central 27 14 ‘Burlington 31 15 ‘Holyoke 41 30 ‘Yuma 13 22 ‘Akron 20 6 ‘Wray 40 B-Squad 8 Ft. Lupton 16 8 Ft. Morgan 23 35 Weld Central 13 17 ‘Burlington 18 27 ‘Holyoke 0 8 ‘Yuma 9 Conference matches “Best Track Team in Many Years” “Best track team in many years,” stated coach Don Thomas, coach of the Brush High School track team for the school year 1970-71. This year the track team participated in A.F.A. Easter races as well as fifteen meets. District, and State. Two Brush High Track records were broken this year, Brett Bolinger broke the previous record of 6’2Vi” set in 1962 with a jump of 6’4 1 8”, and Lance Norwood broke his old record of 54:4 seconds with a run of 53:4 seconds. The track team received 3 first places as a team. They received these at Haxtun, Yuma, and at the Brush meet which was the first held here in four years. Coach Thomas accredited the victories to the depth of the 39 member team. Under Coach Thomas, the team doubled from 20 in the 1969- 70 school year to almost 40 in the 1970-71 school year. Two members, Willie Nelson and Bolinger, received the honor at District to go to State, where Brett took the State-championship High Jump with a record-breaking 6’4” effort. Place of No. of Place Event Teams Taken Akron 4 3 Haxtun 4 1 Limon 28 8 Wray 6 3 Yuma 16 1 Brush 5 1 Akron 4 2 Holyoke 15 8 Haxtun 5 3 Akron 11 6 Akron 3 2 Julesburg 8 5 Wray (Jr., Sr.) 5 4 Yuma 5 4 Haxtun 12 8 District 8 8 District 7 ‘Freshman-Sophomore “Invitational III Ml III III II .. Lebsock Coaches Golf Under the supervision of coach Dick Lebsock, the golf team completed their fourth year of existence at Brush High School. The five-member squad participated in seven meets and placed first in one with two seconds in two other meets. The members and lettermen of the team were seniors Rick Price and Bob Scoville, juniors Rod Fries and Doug Hartwig, and sophomore Jim Shawcross. At District held at Highlands Hills, the golfing was hindered by high winds. For the first time, the golf team was presented with maroon windbreakers. At the close of the season the team challenged the Brush faculty and won by a margin of five strokes. m PLACE OF NO. OF PLACE EVENT TEAMS TAKEN Sterling 5 2 Fort Morgan Invitational 16 16 Brush 2 1 Sterling 2 rained out Akron 2 2 Greeley West 4 3 Greeley West (District) 12 10 Three Girls Qualify for State Track Deb Pfost, 70-yd. hurdles, 1st Michele Wilson, long jump, 1st Judy Teter, discus, 2nd Amelia Garcia, mile run, 4th Tanya Norwood Dial Martinez Del Hutcheson Georgia Whitney, 880-yd. medley relay team, 4th Deb Simon, 50-yd. dash, 5th Georgia Whitney, 440-yd. run, 5th Carol Weiss, 880-yd. run, 5th Debbie Wilson, shot put, 5th Pat Mitchell, high jump, 5th Kristi Mann Kathy Elling Pat Mitchell Deb Simon, 440-yd, relay team, 5th 88 During the 1970-71 school year, the girls of BHS had the opportunity to participate in sports activities set up for them. Volleyball was played during the winter months, while spring brought the track team out. Miss Margaret Mora was again the coach of both sports. On December 12, the BHS girls volleyball team traveled to Adams City. Among 16 Denver-area teams, the Brush girls placed third. Track practice for the girls started in the month of March and continued through May. Five meets were attended before the district meet, held at Poudre High School in Fort Collins on May 15. Competing against 16 other teams, three Brush girls qualified for the state track meet, which was held on May 22 in the Jefferson County Stadium. Michele Wilson placed first in the running long jump, Deb Pfost took first in the 70-yard hurdles, and Judy Teter came in second in the discus competition. Besides the state qualifiers, there were two fourths and six fifth places. 113 Compete in Various Sports Anderson, D. FB Arnold, D. FB T Baker, R. FB BB Beckley, P. BB T Blake, A. FB Blatt, R. FB BB T Boiinyer. B. T Brown R. FB BB Brown, S. FB Callen, B. FB Catron, R. FB BB Catron, R. BB T Christensen, P. W Christensen, R. FB BB Cook, M. W 90 Cortez, B. BBT Cox, D. BB Cox, R. FB Dahlinger, C. FB W T Dahlinger, G. FB W T Elling.J. FB BB T Ely, J. FB BB Ferguson, D. FB BB Ferguson, M. FB BB Flores, A. FB BB Freund, R. FB BB Friehauf, Z. FB BB T Gebauer, M. W mgr. T Gill, D. W T Gnagy, S. FB BB T Gordon, S. FB W Graham, J. FB Groves, J. BB Groves, L. BB Gutierrez, E. FB T Hansch, R. FB W Hartwig, D. FB BB G Isaac, G. FB BB Jeffries, D. FB BB Jones, L. FB W T Kauffman, R. BB Krueger, S. FB BB T Laso, B. FB BB Laso, V. FB BB T Lee, M. FB W LeValley, B. FB McGlynn, B. BB mgr. McMillan, J. W McMillan, T. FB mgr. T mgr. Meier, K. FB T 91 Mitchell, P. FB Mundt, B. BB mgr. Nelson, W. FB BB T Nixon, A. T Norwood, K. FB W Norwood, L. T Olsen, P. FB BB Olsen, R. FB BB T mgr. Pabst, E. FB W T Padilla, P. W T Peters, C. FB BB Price, R. G Reich, L. BB Rocha, P. BB Romero, E. T Ruby, W. FB Ruebel, C. FB BB Samples, D. FB W Samples, J. FB W T Schilling, C. FB BB 92 Schilling, D. FB BB Schilling, K. FB BB Segelke, B. FB Shawcross, J. BBC Strauch. K. FB BB Temple, K. W Vondy, D. W Vondy, S. BB Vondy, V. W Wagers, S. BB Winstead, H. FB mgr. Wolfe, K. W Wolta, J. T Pictures not available. Alexander, D. BB Anderson, G. W T Bass, J. FB W Bodaness, S. FB Castrup, R. BB mgr. Danielsen, R. T Davis, K. FB W Dodge, K. W Eby, S. W Fries, R. G Haywood, J. FB Herrera, J. T Hunt, R. FB BB Kerr, M. FB Krohn, P. FB T Kulp, L. FB Larsen, A. T Lopez, R. BB mgr. Phillips, J. W Rameriz, J. W Rocha, J. W T Scoville, B. G Simon, M. FB W Spadi, J. FB T Tavenner, F. W Villarreal, S. FB Wagers, M. G Wheeler, J. FB Whisenhunt, B. W Gentry, D. BB 93 In addition to the academics offered at BHS, a variety of clubs sponsored by facul- ty members are provided to give students a background in group participation, leader- ship, and individual learning. Seventeen clubs, ranging from Campus Lite, a religi- ous organization, to Student Council, the governing body at BHS, are to be found on the campus. Students are encouraged to join for their own benefit but it is not mandatory. The clubs at BHS are: B-Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Pep Club, Future Teachers of America, Airplane Club, Safety Club, International Relations Club, Rifle Club, Campus Lite, Rodeo Club, Future Homemakers of America, GAA, Clearing House, Future Farmers of Ameri- ca, Vocational Industries Club of America, Thespians, and Student Council, each of which could be termed successful for the 1970-71 year. B-Club Sponsors Clowns-Faculty Game B-Club’s 1970-71 officers were Zeke Frichauf, president; Rick Catron, vice-president; Vince Laso, treasurer; and Wayne Ruby, secretary. Under the guidance of Don Thomas, Lee Roy Needens and Tom Bisbec the club spon- sored many projects throughout the year. One of these projects was selling programs at the football and basketball games. They also sponsored the Harlem Clowns-Faculty basketball game as a money-making project. Their annual banquet was held on May 22 at Central School. The music was furnished by “Gazebo” from Denver. New Uniforms Highlight Year This year’s Pep Club membership reached 107 mem- bers. The annual Spring Banquet and Sweetheart Dance were the main events. On March 20, 1971, the band “Rush” played for the dance whose theme was Crystal Blue Persuasion. 1970-71 A-squad cheerleaders were Sharon Kauffman (head), Susan Wagers, Jane Lynch, and Pat Morgan. B-squad cheerleaders Robin Peterson (head), Debra Foos, Claudia Christensen, and Pat Mitchell. Pom-pon girls were Marion Oblander (head), Kris Krohn, Cris Cox, Becky Hutche- son, Lana Wantlin, and Laurie Price. o Officers for the 1970-71 season included Maret Williams as president, Donna Bach as vice-president, Gwen Bostron as secretary, and Kathy Holter as treasurer. Mrs. Queen was the Pep Club sponsor for the year. 98 Simon Elected to State Office BHS Future Teachers of America was again sponsored by Mrs. Evelyn Goddard with a membership of twenty students. Leading the group were Carol Weiss, President; Deb Simon, Vice President; Kristi Mann, Secretary; Russell Kauk, Trea- surer: Sharon Flinn, Historian; and Joanne Weiss, Parliamentarian. To earn money the club sold Zip Code Books, cake raffle tickets, and worked the concession stand. During the fall a trip was made to Ridge Home to observe some of the teaching methods used with the handicapped. Also in the fall each member was given half a day to observe classroom teaching at the High School, Central, and Thomson School. Then they were given the other half a day to teach a class themselves. The club also had a picnic in the spring. The year ended on a successful note as Deb Simon was elected Parliamentarian and Publicity Chairman at the State FTA Convention in Pueblo. FCA Sponsors Car Smash Finishing its’ second year as a chartered club at BHS, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes was headed by LeeRoy Needens. The FCA members, totaling thirty, chose_Dwight Andersen as huddle-captain, Zckc Friehauf as assistant- captain, Wayne Ruby as secretary, Steve Gnagy as treasurer, and Jeff Elling as bulletin-board chairman. Randy Brown and George Isaac were selected to attend summer camp at Estes Park and they were partially spon- sored by the club. The purpose of these camps is to teach members the duties and goals of the club. The “car smash” was the FCA money-making project of the year. It was held on Digger Day and the objective was to sell tickets, enabling the buyer to beat with a sledge hammer a pre-selected car. Thespians Initiate Twenty-One Thespian troup No. 968 was headed this year by President Gwen Bostron, who was assisted by the other officers, Kristi Mann, vice-presi- dent; Sharon Flinn, secretary-treasurer; and Dee Dee Wyatt, historian. The club sponsor is Mrs. Eleise Bloom. Officers elected for 1971-72 are: Jane Lynch, president; Pete Mitchell, vice-presi- dent: Claudia Christensen, secretary-treasurer; and Candy Allen, historian. The two plays presented by the Thespians were “January Thaw” as the Jr. class play, and “The Mouse on the Moon” as the All All-School play. Rifle Club Members Earn Honors Rifle Club, sponsored by Mr. Terrell Sumner, is an organization where members learn safety of firearms, marks- manship, and the handling and care of guns. Besides these purposes, they were taught how to shoot, to become famil- iar with firearms, and to consider the recreational aspects of shooting. Rifle Club's main activity was a scries of marksmanship contests where the members earned medals of honor for skilled marksmanship. All the members received the honor of “Marksmanship' and Spencer Bodaness, Roger Castrup, Jim Johnson, and Larry Reitch earned the honor of ‘Marks- manship First Class’. Roger Castrup served as president this year, with Cliff Whisenhunt as vice-president. Paul Christensen completed the secretarial duties, with Duane Williams as the treasurer. FFA Brings Home Honors From Fair During the 1970-71 school year, the FFA participated in many activities that ranged from concessions at the Junior Fair to hosting the Morgan County Spring Show during the month of May. Leading the chapter were David Richards, president: Mike Leis, vice-president: Keith Nor- wood, secretary: Ryan Cox, treasurer; Trent Christensen, reporter; and Jigger Graham, senti- nel. During FFA week, the chapter was visited by state officers. Also, Cherry Crisp was served to the faculty, and a window display was set up downtown. With the money made from selling hay raised during the summer and selling Christmas cards, the FFA took a trip to Denver. They spent the morning at Celebrity Lanes, going to see “Love Story” in the afternoon and eating at the Yum-Yum Tree. Then they completed the day by visiting Target Department Store. Members of the chapter also attended FFA State Convention in Lamar and went on a summer trip. The Morgan County FFA Spring Show was held at the Brush Fair Grounds on May 8. Under the Supervision of Mr. Mark Richards, the Brush Chapter brought back many ribbons and trophies. Over ten different schools attended and competed in farm mechanic and agricultural projects. m rs Projects Send 32 to Model UN For the 1970-71 school year, the International Relations Club held to a busy schedule. Candy sales supplied the money for the 32 members to go to the Model U.N. in Greeley, to go to Denver to stay overnight, and then return the next day. The money from the candy sales were also used to provide for the final banquet. The banquet was held at the Gondola Restaurant, May 11. IRC members also held monthly banquets at which each mem- ber brought food from different countries. Robert Mata presided as president for this session while lna Matney held the office of vice-president. Karen Stitt was the secretary-treasurer, and Mr. Paul W. Stimson sponsored the club during this past year. 109 GAA Ventures to the Mountains Judy Teter and Susan Wagers led GAA during the 1970-71 year, as president and vice-president, respective- ly. Patsy Driscoll served as secretary and Rhonda Sco- ville took care of the treasury. Other officers included point recorders, scrapbook editors and sports manager. The club held a welcoming party for over fifty old and new members at the beginning of the school year. Cake raffles, concession stands, the selling of bumper stickers and the running of the Digger Day concession highlighted the season. An Activity Day was also hosted by Brush for the second year in a row. Schools from all over the north- eastern area were invited to participate. This was a day of of fun, stressing no competition and was followed by en- tertainment and refreshments. Claudia Christensen and Kathy Elling played guitars and the whole group joined in a sing along. GAA also went on a mountain trip as part of the year year’s activities. The girls stayed at the Hi-C motel, near Estes Park and enjoyed the snow activities at Hidden Valley. Many activities were available for the girls to par- ticipate in. They could go sledding and inner-tubing, try their luck at skiing, go for a hike or go ice skating. The girls left Saturday morning and returned Sunday night. Each girl that went on the trip had to have so many points and money from the year’s activities. Oblander Serves FHA as State Secretary The Brush Chapter of the Future Home- makers of America, under the sponsorship of Miss Laura Franklin, started the year by having a concession stand at the Fair in August. Spook Insurance was sold as a money money making project. An International Din- ner to which parents were invited was held in October. The FHA fathers were guests of the members at the National Western Stock Show in January. FHA joined with FFA for a hayride in the spring. Presiding over the club was Marlene Peters. Serving as vice-president, secretary, and treasurer were Doris Curtis, Marion Ob- lander, and Roseann Jiminez, respectively. Kris Krohn was elected to the office of his- torian-reporter and Cindy Graham served as song leader. Karen Marie was parliamentarian and Becky Graham was elected district rep- resentative. Donna Oblander was elected Colorado State FHA secretary at the State Convention in March of 1970. Rodeo Club Attends Stock Show Under the supervision of Mr. Al Worthlcy, the 1970-71 Brush High Rodeo Club had a total of 15 members. Officers were Bruce Segelke, president; Bonnie Marwitz, vice-presi- dent; Cleta Brooks, secretary; and Beth Herrmann, treasurer. Other members included; Jim Barnett, Spencer Bodancss, Kerry Clay, Wesley French, Vickie Hastings, Larry Herr- mann, Allan Larsen, Mike Sandstcad, Mike Simon, Roger Starbuck, Corky Thayer, Jane Wallace, Pat Williams, and Kent Wolf. Activities for the year included a pancake supper in the fall and a cake raffle in January as money making projects. Attending the National Western Stock Show on January 18 was a highlight of the year. In accordance with the purpose of the club, other projects consisted of competition in high school rodeos and promotion of them throughout the nation. Also a trail ride was held by the club in April. Christensen, Eskew Trouble Shoot Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, for its fourth year, was under the sponsorship of Mr. Ken McReynolds and Mr. Al Worthley. This years officers were Robert Christensen, presi- dent; John Eskew, vice-president; Bill Kirkham, secretary; Randy Elliott, treasurer; Dave Enfante was the reporter. Held in February at Brush, the annual Brush-Ft. Morgan faculty game was won by Ft. Morgan for the fourth year. Their other activities were the state conference at C.S.U., while Robert Christensen and John Eskew went to the trouble shooting contest. “Helping Others” Is Clearing House Motto Clearing House, patterned after similar college clubs, completed its second year at BHS with forty- eight members. With “Helping Others” as a motto, the group sponsored various activities for the men- tally and physically handicapped people of Morgan County. These activities included a Halloween par- ty, a Thanksgiving supper, and a Valentine dance. At Christmas time, the club helped to distribute baskets of toys and food to needy families. The club also sold Christmas cards where the profit went to the mentally retarded. Plans for the summer were also set up. John Homeburg led the club as president, with Gene Mata as vice-president. Liz Ybarra officiated, as the treasurer, Edith Rainey acted as secretary, and Dona Culver served as reporter. Mrs. Van Dyke sponsored the club once again. 115 Council Initiates Dress Code Change Rick Price ran the Student Council this year as president with Dwight Andersen, vice-president. Clay Ruebel, secre- tary, and Stephen Brown as treasurer. Mrs. Van Dyke acted as advisor for the year. For the First time, Student Council participated in a League Student Exchange Program. Four students from Akron visited Brush High for two days while four students from Brush visited Burlington. The object of the program was to observe activities and ideas that could be applied to other League schools and to provide better understanding between schools. Other projects performed by the council were Home- coming, Student of the Month, activity tickets, school pic- tures, Walk for Hunger which made over $300, clean-up of roads and Digger Day. This year, Jane Lynch served as League Student Council Secretary and was elected at the District Student Council Meeting as secretary. Campus Lite Completes First Year Campus Lite completed its first full year at BHS with Mrs. Phyllis Woodward as sponsor. Officers for the 1970-71 school year were lna Matney, president; Becky Graham, vice-president; Marie Anderson, secretary: Karen Green, treasurer; and Jim Bass, program chairman. Included in the clubs activities were several trips to Youth for Christ in Denver. In December they caroled at the Brush Hospital and Sunset Manor. An IMPACT Sweetheart banquet was held in February; the club helped in advertising. Several members traveled to Akron to hear the Spurlows in May. Some of the main purposes of Campus Lite are: to foster better relations between students of all faiths and to look at todays’ problems from a religious point of view. Mercer Carries Dual Role Mr. Franklin Mcrccr took on double duties as a club sponsor once again by leading two organizations. The Air plane Club was composed of approximately thirty under- classmen; however, it was open to members of all classes. The second hour physics class made up Safety Club. Members of the Airplane Club learned about aviation by building and flying model aircraft as well as through Mr. Mercer’s instruction. The few remaining weeks were devoted to pilot training. The club’s purpose was to foster an interest in model airplane flying and actual aircraft flight. Officers were Jim Shawcross; President; Henry Williams, Vice-President; and Russ Kauk, Secretary-Treasurer. The twenty members of Safety Club were assigned individual stations for fire drills in order to help evacuate the buildings. The main purposes behind the organization were fire prevention and safety drills. Thirty-seven Selected to Honor Societies Five seniors, twelve juniors, six sophomores, and fourteen freshmen were selected at the end of the first semester to represent Brush in the National Honor Society. Five per- cent of the seniors, ten percent of the juniors, ten per- cent of the sophomores, and ten percent of the freshmen were chosen by the faculty on the basis of leadership, citizenship, character, and service to the school. Those selected to the Senior Honor Society from the senior class were Gwen Bostron. Virginia Guzman, Robert Mata, Rick Price, and David Richards. Those selected from the juniors were Steve Brown, Sharon Flinn, Zekc Friehauf, Doug Hartwig, Russell Hunt, Kris Krohn, Jane Lynch, Bonnie Marwitz, Melvin Mcininger, Wayne Ruby, John Wolta, and Dee Dec Wyatt. Students already in Senior Honor Society were Valda Conover, Ed Coopcrrider, Dennis Cox, Sharon Kauffman, Donna Oblander, Maria Perez, Marlene Peters, Jaunita Rios, Susan Wagers, and Debbie Wilson. Selected from the sophomores to be part of the Junior Honor Society were Rick Blatt, Dan Ingmire, Kathy Miller, Laurie Price, Jim Shawcross, and Cindy Stinton. Of the freshmen, Ellen Bailey, Wendy Boxer, Kathy Elling, Ron Freund, Cindy Graham, Bonnie Howell, Del Hutcheson, Charlene Jackson, Dick Jefferies, Pat Mitchell, Steve Poulig- not, Marlene Schilling, Susan Small, and Janet Weiss were chosen. Old members of the Junior Honor Society are Jane Flinn, Mark Gebauer, Barry Geist, Russell Kauk, Pam Mitchell, Eddie Pabst, Carol Paynter, Ruben Perez, Clay Ruebel, Rhonda Schoville, Cecilia Torrez, Henry Williams, and Jolie Wolf. Boys' State delegates, selected from the upper third of the junior class, were Steve Brown, Wayne Ruby, Zeke Friehauf, Melvin Meininger, Vincent Laso, John Wolta. and Richard Perez, alternate. Selected to attend Girls’ State were Dee Dee Wyatt, Jane Lynch, and Becky Graham; alternates were Cleta Brooks, Bonnie Marwitz, and Mae Margaret Eicher. 121 Homecoming took the spotlight as the first of many activities offered at BHS. For the third consecutive year, the Class of ’71 took the float competition, while Queen Sharon Kauffman and King Dwight Ander- sen were crowned at the football game that evening. Under Thespian activities, two comedies, “January Thaw” and “Mouse on the Moon”, were presented as the Junior Class and All- School Plays, respectively. At the Sweetheart Dance Gus Dahlinger was named Mr. Beetdigger, with Gene Anderson, Rick Catron, and Dennis Cox constituting his court. Nearer the end of the year, Carla Garrett was crowned Prom Queen, while Chris Cox and Pat Morgan served as senior and junior attendants to round out the 1970-71 royalty. After a successful morning of clean-up and the Walk For Hunger, the sophomore class rallied to compile the most points in the various Digger Day events, helping to make the 1970-71 school year a very busy but enjoyable one at Brush High School. Sharon, Dwight Reign at Homecoming ’70 Students prepared for traditional Homecoming activities by constructing floats, building a bonfire and participating in annual events the week of October 12. The theme “Links to Victory” was carried out by decorations at the dance and parade. Thursday evening the snake dance and bonfire were held. Friday, October 16, floats were judged and class floats placed as follows: seniors, first; sophomores, second; freshmen, third; and juniors, fourth. At the game that night, Wray shellacked the Diggers 13-0, but despite the shut-out, students attended the dance with enthusiasm, held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church from 10:30-12:30. Music was provided by Magic Horse. The dance honored queen, Sharon Kauff- man and king, Dwight Andersen, and their court which consisted of Lynette Blatt, Chris Cox, Carla Garrett, Bob Callen, Gus Dahlinger, and Bruce Segelkc. 124 Coronation Is Highlight of Sweetheart Geometric figures of blue and silver filled the all-purpose room of Thomson School on the night of March 20. Again the BHS Pep Club sponsored the annual Sweetheart Dance and “Crystal Blue Persuasion” was used as the theme for the decorations. Costing three dollars per couple, the dance lasted from 8:30 until 12:00 pm. “Rush , from Denver, provided the music for the occa- sion. Members of the Mothers Council served as chaperones and attended the refreshment table. The crowning of Mr. Beetdigger served as the highlight during the evening. Gus Dahlingcr was given this honor as voted on by the Pep Club, while Gene Anderson, Rick Cat- ron, and Dennis Cox were named as his attendants. The BHS varsity cheerleaders, Sharon Kauffman, Susan Wagers, Pat Morgan, and Jane Lynch, conducted the crowning ceremony and the royalty dance. Juniors Present January Thaw On November 19 and 20, “January Thaw” was presented by the class of ’72’. The play was directed by Mrs. Eleise Bloom and Miss Lorraine Young. Making up this year's cast were Roseann Jiminea, Jim McMillan, Donna Bach, Charlotte Eicher, Becky Graham, Jane Lynch, Pete Mit- chell, Steve Brown. Sharon Flinn, Larry Kulp, Mike Cook, Rex Christensen, and Rudy Hansch. Stage crew consisted of Doug Hartwig, Diane Eskew, Dan Ferguson, Deb Pfost, and Jeff Spadi. Dee Dee Wyatt was prompter this year, while members of the property crew were Candy Allen, Peg Anderson, and Patsy Driscoll. All School Play Featured Man on Moon “Mouse on the Moon”, was presented April 15- 16 at Central School auditorium, under the direc- tion of Mrs. Eleise Bloom with the assistance of Miss Lorraine Young. The story involved the small country of Grand Fenwick which worked hard to beat Russia and America by putting the first man on the moon. Twenty-three students selected from all four classes made up the cast. Assisting these people were: the prompter, the stage crew, those who handled publicity, and the business manager. Bartz and Harding Direct Music Departments Band and Choir for the 1970-71 year was directed by Mrs. Joan Bartz and Mr. Calvin Harding. During this school year, these groups presented various types of programs. Band elected officers this year with Craig Weisbart, president; Robert Mata, vice-president; Pat Morgan, secretary; and Roger Von Reisen and Kathy Elling as representatives to Student Council. The group started out by performing in the Homecoming Parade, Veterans Parade, and then traveled to Fort Collins for the C.S.U. Band Day. This group also presented concerts throughout the year to the public and to the several schools within the area. They also attended several clinics, festivals, and contests. Eight mem- bers went to “Top of the Nation” Band. The group ended the year with the Variety Show May 21, 1971. Swing Band performed in several concerts also and attended the annual clinic at Akron receiving the trophy for Class B. They also provided the entertainment for the annual banquet of Mountain Dairymen’s Association. This year three main choir groups were formed. The mixed group, a madrigal group, and a girls chorus. Along with the other music departments they also presented several concerts and attended and participated in clinics and festivals. Two members of Choir attended All State Choir. Prom Honors Seniors Featured through the 1971 Junior-Senior Prom was “The Four Seasons of Camelot”. “Circuit” furnished music for the event, which was held on the evening of May 1, at the Thomson All-Purpose room from 8:00-12:00. Highlighting the occasion was the crowning of the Prom Queen, Carla Garrett, by the Junior Class President, Steve Gnagy. Honoring the senior attendant, Chris Cox was Rick Catron and Pat Morgan was crowned Junior attendant by Mike Cook. Elling to Head 1971-72 Council Campaign speeches for sixteen hopeful candidates were presented to BHS students April 19. Four students each ran for the four offices of president, vice-president, treasurer, and secre- tary of Student Council. Any BHS student and faculty member was eligible to vote, and the voting took place April 22 in the auditorium. One member of each class served as the poll taker for his particular class and handed out ballots. They were: Eddie Copperrider, seniors and faculty; Zeke Friehauf, juniors; Pam Mitchell, sophomores; and Del Hutcheson, freshmen. Winners were announced on the next day. They were Jeff Elling, president; Doug Hartwig, vice-president: Pete Mitchell, treasurer; and Kathy Elling, secretary. Installation of officers was held at the Awards Assembly on May 24. Student Council officers from the previous year acted as installing officers for their respective office. Council Sponsors Walk for Hunger On May 14. 1971, Student Council backed the annual Digger Day. In the morning, the students again recognized Earth Day. Each class was bussed to the country and on returning the students picked up trash along the highways and roads. Along with this the student council also sponsored a “Walk for Hunger” in which the students walked a total of eight miles, with a sponsor paying them a certain amount for each mile. During the afternoon, the Digger Day was started with the class relay race. The classes also competed in other events, with sophomores taking first: juniors second; seniors third: and freshmen taking last place. 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