Brush High School - Sagebrush Yearbook (Brush, CO)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1972 volume:

Brush High School 1971—? The Journalism Department of Brush High School Brush, Colorado presents Sagebrush ?72 After starting school a week late, the students of BHS then had to contend with hammering, sawing, drilling, and all kinds of mechanical distractions. They were menaced by the roaring silver monster that rampaged the halls, confused by mixed up bells and endangered by a junior high invasion. The new school which everyone had hoped would be the best in northeastern Colorado, began the school year as a scramble of sawhorses, lockers that wouldn’t open, boxes in corners of school rooms, clocks that wouldn’t tick and mass confusion in general. As the year progressed, things began to fall into place as the cafeteria was completed along with the gym and the auditorium. Later the art rooms and the music rooms were put into working order and the shop neared completion. Old Main, which was located at 401 Howard for 53 years, came to its final end in December of 1971. Dedi- cated on September 7, 1918, Old Main was completely demolished on December 19. Approximately 2,800 stu- dents graduated from Old Main before it left this world. The laying of the cornerstone for the new high school by the Brush Masonic Lodge took place on Sep- tember 5, 1970. Students entered the building to study on September 2, 1971. Work continued on the edifice throughout the school year. The auditorium was put into official use for the Junior Class Play on November 18 and 19. The gym was completed in time for the 71-72 basketball season and lunches were served starting November 4. Throughout the 1971-1972 year, sports played an impor tant part in the activities of Brush High. During the football season. Coach Don Thomas' team made it to the State Quarter Finals held in Brush. The basketball team remained top of the league until the league play-offs. They were defeated by Haxtun, and went as the second place team to the district play-offs in Eaton. The team lost by a narrow margin. The wrestlers finished third in district. Consequently, they sent six to the state finals. They captured two first place titles and one third place. The golf team tripled in size and was able to participate with several of the Denver area teams in duals or invitation- als. In addition, the ninth graders participated in several junior high meets. The track team sent two to the state track in Denver. Making their last year at BHS a success was the goal of the class of 1972. As a group, the seniors worked very hard to take ‘first’ place in the Homecoming float com- petition. They also placed ‘first’ in the an- nual Digger Day events. Toward the end of the school year, the juniors honored the seniors with the Prom, and the Women’s Club honored the senior girls with the Spring Breakfast. The acheive- ments of many seniors were recognized at the Awards Assembly. Baccalaureate, held May 21, was one of the final events for the seniors. The Grad- uation Ceremony was held May 25, where 112 members of the class of 1972 were handed diplomas. 10 11 COMMENCEMENT Program •Processional — Pomp and Circumstance . Elgar --------- Hi«h School Band CUsa of 1972 'Invocation______________________________________The Rev Keith D. Hook A Jubilant Overture . Alfred Reed--------------------High School Band Introduction of Speakers-------------------------- Mr James Ginferich A Challenge_______________________________________________Valedictorians Jane Lynch - Bonnie Marwitx - Wayne Ruby Commencement Addresses — Vince La so - Connie Samples - Gene Mata Valedictorian Awards------------------------------ Mr Ronald Prascber Recognition of Board of Education ------------------- Mr Robert Kilzer Superintendent of Brush RE-2 Schools Presentation of the Class.......................... Mr Ronald Prascber Presentation of Diplomas----------------------------Board of Education Mr Glenn Swtnsoo and Mr. G. Allyn Wind Benediction______________________________________The Rev. Keith D Hook Recessional — March . Dale Eymarm---------------------High School Band Class of 1972 The audience will please stand Class Officers Re Christensen_________________________________________________ President Dan Ferguson___________________—-------------------------- Vice President Sharon Flinn___________________________________________________ Secretary Vince La so_____________________________________________________ Treasurer Class Motto There's a New World Coming” Class Colors Blue and Silver Steve Krueger Eddie Pabst Class Flower Carnations Junior Escorts Claudia Christensen Laurie Price Junior Jane Flino Debbie Fooa Pam Mitchell Robin Peterson Class Mrs. Claire Lynch Ushers Dan Alexander Rick Biatt Jerry Ely Kevin Meier Sponsors Mr Thomas Woolley CLASS OF 1072 Joseph Ms uric io Acosta Douglas Robert Allen Candace Lee Allen Mane Sue Andereoo Peggy Sue Andenon Diane Lynn Arnold Robert Allen Aughinbaugh Jillian Shea Barratt Ruth Martha Biggin Cleta Mane Brooks Stephen Loyd Brown Joyce Elisabeth Byers Rodney James Calleo Vera Jean Carlson Diana Lynn Case Roger Lee Castrup Rex Alan Christens� Michael Lynn Cook Robert Duane Cos Ryan Dean Cox Dona Marie Culver Dona Irene Curtis KeOy Lyn Dodge Pslay Fay Driscoll Charlotte Ann Eicher Mae Margaret Eicher Jeffrey Scott Elling Dona Lucille Emerson Dtana Le Eskew Daniel Gregory FerpMU Sharon Kay Flinn Adrian Flores William Joseph Frehauf Rodney Duane Fnes Karen Kay Gardner Doo Ray Gentry David Barton Gill Steven Roy Gnagy Rebecca Gall Graham Polly Ann Guthner Ernie Mike Gutierres Rudolph Enc Hanach Douglas Allan Hartwig Vickie Lynn Hastings Edward Eugene Hayes John Robert Homeburg Russell Arthur Hunt Rottna Junenes James Edward Juneau Daniel Dale Kauffman Jacob Henry Kauffman Leo la Fay Kerr Knstine Krohn Lawrence Douglas Kulp Phillip Ray Lahmaa Allan James Larsen Wayne Eugene Larsen Frankiyn Vincent La so Betty Ann Lassen Michael Joseph Lee Diane Lynn Lets Jane Carolyn Lynch Robin Lee McDaniel Jams� . Gerard McMillan David Wayne Madsen Alan Jack Mann Karen Kay Marick Bonita Gail Marwitx Gene Mata Melvin Geo Melninger. Jr Carol Araette Middle mist Carol Ann Miller Donald Reed MltrbeU Patricia Ann Morgan William Byrd Nelson Marian Rose Oblander Paul Reynold Olsen Deena J Pats Richard Pares Debra Joan Pfost Edith Ann Ramey Rose Ra mires Judy Dene Redden Patrick Vincent Rocha Elizabeth Kaye Romero Gail LuAnn Rounds Wayne LaVern Ruby Connie Ray Samples John Alan Samples David Ray Scott Fred 1 Sepulveda Mary Louise Sepulveda Debra Lynne Simon Jeffery Lynn Spadl Sharon Allen Stephens Robert James Steyaert Joseph M Swinson Sandra Kay Temple Robert Stephen Treadway Dale Edward Troutman Valentine H Vasques Mark Allen Wagers Velma Rae Warner Joanne Diene Weisa Kathleen Amanda Wheeler Bruce Glenn Whisenhunt Catherine Elisabeth Wilkins Michele Ann Wilson Susan Annette Winger John Carl Wolta. Jr Sandra Jeanne Womack Debra Ann Wyatt HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY Bartz. Joann Blsbee. Thomas Bloom. Eleise DeJoog. Pauline Edson. Joe Franklin, Laura Gabriel. Don Harding. Calvin Kuhl. Richard Lynch. Claire Mercer. Franklin Mitchell. Robert Mors. Margaret Moser. Albert McReynoids. Kenreth N cedros. Lee Roy Queen. Mirfaret Richards. Mark Slim son, Paul Sumner. Terrell Thomas. Donald Van Dyke, Jane Waltrrs. Mildred White. Angelica Woodward. Phyllis Woolley. Thomas Worthley. A1 Young. Lorraine Young. Paula BOARD OF EDUCATION Glenn W Swinson. Pres John A LindeU. Treat. Morton L Boxer G. Allyn Wind. Vice Pres Raymond M Paulsen Elton Ingmir Placido Romero Seniors Graduate 112 Led by Mrs. Claire Lynch and Mr. Tom Woolley, the Class of ‘72 began their final year at BHS by electing Rex Christensen and Dan Ferguson as president and vice-president, respectively. Sharon Flinn was chosen as secretary and Vince Laso filled the office of treasurer. Placing First in the float competition, the seniors , started the year out right and went on to take first on Digger Day. Seniors again were guests of honor at the Junior-Senior Prom, “Wonderland by Night”. On April 29, the girls were hosted by the Brush Women’s Club at the Senior Girl’s Breakfast. Four- teen seniors received the honor of being chosen as Students of the Month. Finally, on May 21, Baccalaureate was held and 112 seniors graduated on May 25. 14 Joe Acosta Candy Allen Doug Allen Anderson, Marie Anderson, Peg Arnold, Diane Vera Carlson 16 Diana Case Roger Castrup Rex Christensen Mike Cook Bob Cox Ryan Cox Dona Culver Doris Curtis Kelly Dodge Patsy Driscoll Charlotte Eicher Mae Eicher Jeff Elling Dona Emerson Diane Eskew Dan Ferguson Sharon Flinn Adrian Flores Zeke Friehauf Rod Fries Karen Gardner Don Gentry Dave Gill Steve Gnagy Becky Graham Polly Guthner n? . -— j SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Rex Christensen-First National Bank Doris Curtis—Williams Foundation Kelly Dodge-Williams Foundation Dona Emerson-Morgan County March of Dimes Dan Ferguson—C.S.U. Sharon Flinn-B.E.A. F.T.A. Polly Guthner-B.E.A. F.T.A. Rudy Hansch-Pacific Lutheran College Williams Foundation Doug Hartwig—Jack Petteys Kris Krohn—Dana College Phil Lahman- Brush Rotary Vince Laso—Colorado Masons Diane Leis—Williams Foundation Jane Lynch Colorado College, Gates Foundation, Regents Scholarship to Colorado University Bonnie Marwitz —U.N.C., Williams Foundation Wayne Ruby Regents Scholarship to Colorado University Connie Samples—B.P.W. Fred Sepulveda-N.J.C. Mary Sepulveda-N.J.C. Velma Warner-Williams Foundation Susie Winger-N.J.C. John Wolta—N.J.C., Phi Theta Kappa Grand Total-$ 120,000 Ernie Gutierrez Rudy Hansch Doug Hartwig Vickie Hastings John Homeburg Russell Hunt 19 Rosann Jiminez James Juneau Dan Kauffman Jim Kauffman Faye Kerr Kris Krohn 20 Robin McDaniel 22 Jim McMillan David Madsen Jack Mann Karen Marick Bonnie Marwitz Gene Mata Melvin Meininger Carol Middlemist Carol Miller Pete Mitchell Pat Morgan Deb Simon Robert Steyaert Joe Swinson Sandy Temple Robert Treadway Dale Troutman Val Vasquez Mark Wagers Velma Warner Joanne Weiss Kathy Wheeler Bruce Whisenhunt 25 Cathy Wilkins Mick Wilson Susie Winger John Wolta Dee Dee Wyatt Jill Barratt Mrs. Claire Lynch Mr. Tom Woolley Pictures not available; Jeff Spadi Sandra Womack Joseph Mauricio Acosta..............................N.J.C. Math-Sc. 2 Candace Lee Allen......................................Pep Cl. l,2,3,4;Thesp. 3,4, Hist. 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, Outst. Mem. 3, Pres. 4; St. Coun. Alt. 4; Band 1; Choir 4; Prom Jr. Atdt. Cand. 3; Homecoming Queen; St. of Mo. 4; Jr. Play; All School Play 3,4; Flag Girl 3;Track 3; Jr. Escort; Vball 1,2,3,4 Douglas Robert Allen..................................F.F.A. 2,3,4, Vice-Pres. 4; Co-op 4; FB 3 Marie Sue Anderson..................................Pep Cl. 1,2; l.R.C. 1; Choir 1,2; Campus Lite 3, Sec.-Trea. 3 Peggy Sue Anderson..................................Pep Cl. 1,2,3; Chcerld. 1;F.T.A. 2; G.A.A. 1,2,3; St. Coun. Alt. 1; Choir 1,3,4, Sel. Choir 4; Jr. Play; Track 2,3; Vball 1,2,3; Dist. Sp. Mt. 3 Diane Lynn Arnold...................................Pep Cl. l,2;Track 2 Robert Allen Aughinbaugh.............................V.I.C.A. 4 Jillian Shea Barratt.................................Australia 1,2,3,4,5; B.H.S. 4; Pep Cl. 4; l.R.C. 4; St. Coun. 4; Journ. 4; St. of Mo. 4; Rotary Exch. St. 4 Ruth Martha Biggin..................................Pep Cl. 1,2; l.R.C. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1; Choir 4; Model U.N.; SP. Fest. 4 Cleta Marie Brooks .................................Pep Cl. 1,2; F.T.A. 2; Rodeo Cl. 3,4, Sec. 3; St. Coun. 4, Alt. 2,3; Jr. Sec.; N.J.C. Math-Sc. 1; Girls State Alt. 3; Masonic Award P.E. Stephen Loyd Brown..................................B-Cl. 2,3,4; F.C.A. 2,3,4;Thesp. 3,4; Rifle Cl. 1; St. Coun. Treas. 3, Pres. Off. of Dr. Code Review 4; Safety Cl 4; Choir l;Journ. 3,4, Bus. Man. 4;Jr. Honor Soc.;Sr. Honor Soc.; Jr. Play; All School Play 3,4: N.J.C. Math-Sc. 1,2,3,4; BB 1; FB 1,2,3,4; Boys State 3; C.U. Eng. Inst. 3; Mentioned in WHO’S WHO AMONG AMER. H.S. ST. 3,4; Quill Scroll Joyce Elizabeth Byers..................................Pep Cl. 1,2,3; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Choir 1,2,3,4 Rodney James Callen..................................B-Cl. 2,3; F.C.A. 2,3; Rifle Cl. 1,2; F.F.A. 2,3; Co-op 4; St. Coun. Alt. 4; Airplane Cl. 2,3, 1; Tr. Man. 2,3 Diana Lynn Case........................................Pep Cl. 1 Vera Jean Carlson......................................Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4, Outst. Sr. 4; F.F.A. 3,4, Sec. 4, Star Chap. Farmer, Livest. Prod. Found. Award; St. Coun. Alt. 1, Rep. 4;Choir 1,2,3,4: Masonic Award Voc. Ag. Roger Lee Castrup....................................Rifle Cl. 2,3,4, Pres. 3; Airplane Cl. 2,3; BB Man. 3,4 Rex Alan Christensen.................................B-Cl. 2,3,4; F.C.A. 2;Thesp. 3,4;St. Coun. 1,2,4; Sr. Pres.; Choir 1; Jr. Honor Soc.; Jr. Escort; Mr. Beetdg. Att.;St. of Mo; Jr. Play; All School Play 3; N.J.C. Math-Sc. 1,2,3; Tr. 2; BB 1,2,3,4. All-Conf. 4; FB 1,2,3 B-Cl. 1,2,3,4; F.C.A. 2,3; Thesp. 3,4; F.F.A. 1,2, Sec. 2; St. Michael Lynn Cook Coun. 3; Safety Cl. 4; Jr. Vice-Pres; Jr. Honor Soc.; All School Play 2,3; Jr. Play;Wr. 1,2,3,4 Robert Duane Cox.....................................Rifle Cl. 1; Masonic Award lnd. Arts Ryan Dean Cox........................................F.F.A. 1,2,3, Reporter, Trea.; FB 3; Golf 4 Dona Marie Culver....................................Pep Cl. l,2;Clear. House 3,4, Reporter 3; Band 1; Journ. 3,4; . N.J.C. Math-Sc. 1,2: Masonic Award Eng.;Schol. Award for Poetry 2; Quill Scroll; Pep Band 2,3 Doris Irene Curtis...................................Pep Cl. 1,2; F.T.A. 4; I.R.C. 4;G.A.A. 1; F.H.A. 1,2,3, Sec. 2, Vice-Pres. 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Williams Family Found. Schol. to N.J.C.; Stage Band 2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Nurses Aide Kelly Lyn Dodge......................................Clear. House 2,3,4; Choir 1,2,3,4; Sel. Choir 4; Wr. 2; Wil- liams Family Found. Schol. to N.J.C. 4; Nurses Aide Patsy Fay Driscoll................................... Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4; Thesp. 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Sports Man. 2, Sec. 3, Vice-Pres. 4; St. Coun. Alt. 3,4; Choir 1,2; All School Play 4; Flag Girl 3; Vball 2.3; Prom Jr. Att. Cand. 3 Charlotte Ann Eicher.................................Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4; Thesp. 3,4; Band 1,2; Jr. Honor Soc.; Jr. Play Mae Margaret Eicher..................................Pep Cl. 1,2; Safety Cl. 4; Band 1,2,3; Pep Band 1,2; Jr. Honor Soc.; N.J.C. Math-Sc. 1,2,3,4, Sec. in Alg. I 1; Girls State Alt. 3; Summer C.U. Eng. Inst. 3 Jeffrey Scott Elling.................................B-Cl. 2,3,4; F.C.A. 2,3,4; St. Coun. Pres. 4; Safety Cl. 4; Fr. Trea. 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Sr. Honor Soc.; St. of Mo. 3,4; Tr. 2,3: BB 1,2,3,4; FB 1,2,3,4; Mr. Beetdg. Att. 4: Dona Lucille Emerson.................................Pep Cl. 1,2,3; G.A.A. 2,3; F.H.A. l,4;Choir 1 Diana Le Eskew.......................................Pep Cl. 1; I.R.C. 3,4:G.A.A. 1; Band 1,2,3, Stage Band 1,2; Jr. Play Daniel Gregory Ferguson..............................B-Cl. 2,3; F.C.A. 1,2,3; St. Coun. 2; Safety Cl. 4 Sr. Vice- Pres.; Band 1; Sr. Honor Soc.; Jr. Usher; Jr. Play; N.J.C. Math-Sc. 1,2,3,4; BB 1,2,3,4, All-Conf. 4: FB 1.2.3: Masonic Award Math Sharon Kay Flinn.....................................Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4; F.T.A. 2,3,4, Hist. 3; Thesp. 2,3,4. Sec-Trea. 3; G.A.A. 1,2, Pt. Rec. 2; St. Coun. Alt. 4; Sr. Sec.; Choir 1; Journ. 3,4, Co-Editor 4; Quill Scroll; Jr. Honor Soc.; Sr. Honor Soc.; Homecoming Queen Att. 4; Prom Queen Cand. 4; St. of Mo. 4: All School Play 2,3.4: Jr. Play; N.J.C. Math- Sc. 1,2; Summer Schol. for Journ.; Third Place in Voice of Democracy Sp. Cont. Adrian Flores....................................B-Cl. 2,3,4; F.C.A. 2; St. Coun. 3.4; BB 1,2,3: FB 1,2,3 William Joseph Friehauf..........................B-Cl. 1,2,3,4, Pres. 3,4; F.C.A. 2,3,4. Trea. 2; St. Coun. 2,3; 28 Safety Cl. 4; Fr. Pres 1; Jr. Honor Soc.; Sr. Honor Soc.;St. of Mo. 4; N.J.C. Math-Sc. 1,2,3,4;Tr. 3; BB 1,2,3,4; FB 1,2, 3,4, All-Conf. 4; All-State 4, Most Val. Player 3; Boys State 3; Listed in WHO’S WHO AMONG AMER. H.S. ST. Rodney Duane Fries....................................B-Club l,2,3,4;St. Coun. l;Band l,2,3,4;Choir l,2;Golf 1, 2,3,4;BB 1,2; FB l;Golf Schol. to N.J.C. Karen Kay Gardner....................................Pep Cl. 1,2; I.R.C. 4; N.J.C. Math-Sc. 1,2; Flag Girl 3,4 Don Ray Gentry.......................................V.I.C.A. 4; BB 1,2,3 David Barton Gill....................................Airplane Cl. 1,2; Band 1; N.J.C. Math-Sc. l,2,3;Tr. 3; Wr. 1,2,3,4 Steven Roy Gnagy.......................................B-Cl. 2,3,4; F.C.A. 1,2,3,4, Trea. 3; Rifle Cl. 1; Safety Cl. 4; Jr. Pres.;Tr. 3; BB 1,2,3, Man. 4; FB 1,2,3,4 Rebecca Gail Graham.....................................Branson High 1; Pep Cl. 1; Fr. Pres.;Choir 1;Sp. Play; Sci- ence Cl. 1; B.H.S. 2,3,4; Pep Cl. 2; Thesp. 3,4; F.H.A. 2,3,4, Song Ld. 2, Vot. Dele, to St. Conv. 2, Dist. Rep. 3, Pres. 4; St. Coun. 4; Choir 2,3,4, Girls Sextet 2, Mixed Madr. 3, Sel. Choir 4; Journ. 3,4, Co-Editor 4; Quill Scroll; Sr. Honor Soc.; Campus Lite 2,3, Prog. Dir. 2, Vice-Pres. 3; Jr. Play; All School Play 3; Flag Girl 3,4, Whistle Girl 4; Girls State 3; Summer Workshop for Journ.; Nurses Aide Polly Ann Guthner...................................Pep Cl. 1,2; F.T.A. 2,3,4, Pres. 4; Rodeo Cl. 1; St. Coun. Alt. 2; Band l,2,4;Choir 3,4, Mixed Madr. 3; Sel. Choir 4: Journ. 3; Quill Scroll; Jr. Honor Soc.; All School Play 3; N.J.C. Math-Sc. 1; Masonic Award Music Ernie Mike Gutierrez................................St. Coun. 2; Tr. 1,3; BB 1: FB 1,3; Wr. 2,3,4 Rudolph Eric Hansch.................................B-Cl. 1,2,3,4; Rifle Cl. 1; l.R.C. 1; St. Coun. 2,3; Safety Cl. 4; Sr. Honor Soc.; St. of Mo. 4; Jr. Play; N.J.C. Math-Sc. 1,2; Tr. 2; FB 1,2,3; Wr. 1,2,3,4, State Champ. 4, Outst. Wr. 71- 72; Williams Family Schol. 4 Douglas Allen Hartwig...............................B-Cl. 2,3,4; F.C.A. 2,3,4; Thesp. 3,4; St. Coun. Vice-Pres. 4; Safety Cl. 4; Band 1,2,3,4, Stage Band;Choir 1; Jr. Honor Soc.; Sr. Honor Soc.; Mr. Beetdg. 4; St. of Mo. 4; All School Play 3,4; Jr. Play; N.J.C. Math-Sc. 3; BB 1,2,3,4, All-Conf. 3, 4, All-State 4, Most Val. Player 4; FB 2,3,4, All-Conf. 4, Most Outst. Off. Back 4; Golf 3,4: Jr. Escort 3 Vickie Lynn Hastings.......................................Roaring Fork High 1; Pep Cl. 1; G.A.A. 1; F.H.A. 1; B.H.S. 2,3,4: F.H.A. 2,3; Rodeo Cl. 2,3,4, Sec. 4 Edward Eugene Hayes......................................F.F.A. 1,2; Rodeo Cl. 1,2, Vice-Pres. 2; V.I.C.A. 4, Pari. 4; Chap. Farmer Award John Robert Homeburg Russell Arthur Hunt . . Rosann Jiminez...... James Edward Juneau. Daniel Dale Kauffman. Jacob Henry Kauffman Leola Fay Kerr...... Kristine Krohn...... Lawrence Douglas Kulp Wayne Eugene Larsen . Philip Ray Lahman. . . Franklyn Vincent Laso Betty Ann Lassen . Michael Joseph Lee Diane Lynn Leis . . Jane Carolyn Lynch Clear. House 1,2,3,4, Pres. 3; Band 1,2,3,4 B-Cl. 2,3,4, Vice-Pres. 4; F.C.A. 2,3,4, Trea. 4:Thesp. 3,4; St. Coun. 2,4; Safety Cl. 4; Band 1,2: Jr. Honor Soc.: Sr. Honor Soc.; Homecoming King; St. of Mo. 4; All School Play 3; N.J.C. Math-Sc. 1,2,3,4; BB 1,2,3,4; FB 1,2,3,4, All-Conf. QB 4 Thesp. 3,4; I.R.C. 3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Trea. 3, Pari. 4; Choir 1; Jr. Play; All School Play 3 FB 2,4 Rifle Cl. 2; Rodeo Cl. 1; V.I.C.A. 3; Co-op 4; Airplane Cl. 2; Fiberglassing at N.J.C. F.F.A. 3,4: Co-op 4 Pep Cl. 1; I.R.C. 3; St. Coun. 1 Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4, Pom pon girl 3,4;G.A.A. 1,2; F.H.A. 3,4, Rep-Hist. 3, Sec. 4; Choir 1; Jr. Honor Soc.; Sr. Honor Soc.; All School Play 3; N.J.C. Math-Sc. 2,3 F.C.A. 2; St. Coun. 1; Safety Cl. 4; Band 1,2,3; Journ. 3,4, Ads Man. 4; Quill Scroll; Jr. Honor Soc.; Sr. Honor Soc.; Jr. Play; N.J.C. Math-Sc. 1,2,3; BB 1,2; FB 1,2,3 V.I.C.A. 3,4, Sec.-Trea. B-Cl. 1,2,3,4, Trea. 3; F.C.A. 2,3,4, Vice-Pres. 4; Rifle Cl. 1; St. Coun. 2; Safety Cl. 4; Soph. Pres.; Sr. Trea.; Jr. Honor Soc.;Sr. Honor Soc.iSt. of Mo. 4; N.J.C. Math-Sc. 2,3,4:Tr. 2,3,4; BB 1,2,3,4; FB 1,2,3,4, All-Conf. 4; Most Outst. HB 4; Listed in WHO’S WHO AMONG AMER. H.S. STUD. Pep Cl. 1,2; Clear. House 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,3; F.H.A. 1.2.3.4 B-Cl. 1; F.C.A. 1; Rifle Cl. 2; St. Coun. 1; Airplane Cl. 2; Tr. 2; FB 1,2,3; Wr. 1,2,3,4 Pep Cl. 1,2; F.T.A. 3; Clear. House 3; I.R.C. 2,4; G.A.A. 2,3; F.H.A. 1; St. Coun. Alt. 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; N.J.C. Math-Sc. 1; Flag Girl 4; Williams Family Found, to N.J.C.; Pep Band 1,2, 3,4 Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4, Cheerld. 1,2,3,4, Outst. Mem. l,3;Thesp. 3, 4, Pres. 4; G.A.A. 1,2, Pt. Rec. 1, Outst. Mem. 1; St. Coun. Sec. 2; League S.C. Sec. 3; Dist. St. Coun. Sec. 4; Safety Cl. 4; Fr. Vice-Pres.; Band 1,2,3,4, Majorette 4, Top of Nat. 3, All-State 4, Stage Band, Band St. of Mo. 3,4; Jr. Honor Soc.; Sr. Honor Soc.; Prom Jr. Att. Cand. 3; Homecoming Queen 30 Robin Lee McDaniel . James Gerard McMillan David Wayne Madsen . Alan Jack Mann..... Karen Kay Marick . Bonita Gail Marwitz Gene Mata Melvin George Meininger, Jr. Carol Annette Middlemist . . Carol Ann Miller............ Donald Reed Mitchell........ Patricia Ann Morgan William Byrd Nelson Marian Rose Oblander Cand. 4; Prom Queen; St. of Mo. 3,4; Jr. Play; All School Play 4; N.J.C. Math-Sc. 1,2,3,4: Girls State: Williams Foun. Sc hoi. 4; Gates Schol. 4; D.A.R. Good Cit. Award; Jr. Escort; Masonic Award Science. . l.R.C. 4 . F.T.A. 1;Thesp. 3,4; Safety Cl. 4: Choir 2,3,4; Jr. Play; All School Play 4; Wr. 1,2,3,4 . RifleCl. 1,2; Golf 4 . F.C.A. 1,2; Rifle Cl. 1; F.F.A. 1,2,3, State Judging, South Platte Dist. Trea.; St. Coun. Alt. 3; Safety Cl. 4; BB 1, Stat. 3,4; FB 1,4; Dist. Sp. Fest. 4; Plymouth Trouble Shooting Cont. 4 F.H.A. 2,3, Pari. 3; Rodeo Cl. 4; Masonic Award Child Care Guid. Pep Cl. 1; G.A.A. 1; Rodeo Cl. 1,2,3,4, Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Safety Cl. 4; Band 1; Journ. 3; Jr. Honor Soc.; Sr. Honor Soc.; Math-Sc. at N.J.C. T; Girls State Alt. 3; Williams Found, to Texas 3; Williams Found. Schol. 4 F.T.A. 3; Clear. House 2,3, Vice-Pres. 3; l.R.C. 2,3,4; St. Coun. Alt. 2,3;Choir 1,3; N.J.C. Math-Sc. 1,2; FB 1; Masonic Award Foreign Lang. St. Coun. 4; Safety Cl. 4; Airplane Cl. 1; Jr. Honor Soc.; Sr. Honor Soc.; All School Play 3; N.J.C. Math-Sc. 1,2,3,4: Boys State 3; C.U. Eng. Inst. 3 Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2; F.H.A. 3,4;Choir 1 Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 3,4: Pt. Rec. 4; Choir 3,4; Girls Track 1; Vball 3,4 2,3; F.C.A. 2; Thesp. 3,4, Vice-Pres. 4; St. Coun. Trea. 4; Safety cl. 4; Choir 1; Journ. 2,3,4, Bus. Man. 3, Editor Yrbk 4; Quill c Scroll; All School Play 2; Jr. Play; N.J.C. Math-Sc. 1,2; BB 1; FB 1,2,3,4; Williams Found. Summer Schol. to Mexico 3 Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4, Cheerld. 2,3,4; St. Coun. 3, Alt. 4; Soph. Sec.; Band 1,2,3, Sec-Trea. 3; Jr. Prom Att. 3; Sr. Prom Att. 4; St. of Mo. 4; Jr. Usher St. Coun. Alt. 4; Tr. 3,4; BB 3; FB 3,4; BaseB East High 2 Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4, Pom Pon Girl 2,3,4, Head 3,4; G.A.A. 2; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Trea. 2, Sec. 3, Vice-Pres 4: St. Coun. 4. Alt. 2: St. of Mo. 4; N.J.C. Math-Sc. 1,2 31 Paul Reynold Olsen............................B-Cl. 2,3,4; F.C.A. 2,3,4; Thesp. 4; St. Coun. 4; Band 1,2,4: All School Play 4;Tr. 2:BB 1,2,3,4;FB 1,2,3,4 Deena Jo Pate........................................Pep Cl. 1; I.R.C. 3,4, Pres. 4: Band 1,2,3.4, Pep Band 1,2,3,4 Richard Perez........................................St. Coun. 2; Safety Cl. 4; Jr. Honor Soc.; Boys State Alt. 3 Debra Joan Pfost.....................................Pep Cl. 1,2,3.4, Outst. Mem. 2, Pres. 4; Fr. Sec; Band 1,2, Swing Band 3.4; Choir 3,4: Journ. 3,4: Jr. Play:Tr. 1,3,4, State in Hurdles 3: Sp. Fcst. 4; Nurses Aide; Masonic Award Speech Edith Ann Rainey.....................................Clear. House 1,2,3.4, Pres. 4; Rifle Cl. 1: F.F.A. 4; G.A.A. 1, 2,3; Rodeo Cl. 3,4 Rose Ramirez.........................................I.R.C. 3 Judy Uene Redden.....................................Pep Cl. 1,2; F.T.A. 3; Clear. House 1,2,3,4, Reporter, Trea.; F.F.A. 4; G.A.A. 3; F.H.A. 1,2,3, Reporter; Choir 2,3,4 Patrick Vincent Rocha................................BB 1,3; Masonic Award P.E. Elizabeth Kaye Romero................................I.R.C. 2,3, Model U.N. 2,3 Gail Luanne Rounds .................................. Wayne LaVern Ruby....................................B-Cl. 1,2,3,4, Sec. 3,4; F.C.A. l,2,3.4,Sec. 3, Pres. 4: St. Coun. 1,2; Safety Cl. 4; Jr. Honor Soc.; Sr. Honor Soc.; All School Play 3;N.J.C. Math-Sc. 1,2,3,4; BB 1.2: FB 1,2,3,4 All-Conf. 4; Boys State 3; C.U. Eng. Inst. 3;C.U. Regent Schol.: Williams Foun. Schol. to C.U. 4: First PI. Sr. Div. of N.E. Colo. ART Exh. 3; Masonic Award Art; Listed in WHO'S WHO AMONG H.S. STUDENTS. Connie Rae Samples....................................Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4: Thesp. 4; Rodeo Cl. 2, Sec-Trea. 2; St. Coun. Alt. 4; Choir 1,2; Journ. 3,4: All School Play 4; Flag Girl 3: Track 2; B.P.W. Schol. 4; Stcr. High Pi. Art Exh. 3,4 John Alan Samples....................................B-Cl. 1,2,3,4; F.C.A. 2,3,4, Sec. 4; St. Coun. 1,2: Safety Cl. 4; Soph. Vice-Pres. 2; Mr. Beetdg. Att. 4; Tr. 3: FB 3,4, All- Conf. End 4: Wr. 1,2,3,4, Third at State 3,4 David Ray Scott......................................B-Cl. 2; F.C.A. 2; BB 1; FB 1,2; Golf 2,3 Fred I. Sepulveda.....................................Ft. Morgan 1,2; St. Coun. l;Tr. 1,2; BB l,2:Wr. 1; B.H.S. 3,4; V.I.C.A. 4, Pres. 4; St. Coun. 4; Masonic Award Auto Mechanics MaryLouise Sepulveda..................................Ft. Morgan 1,2; Pep Cl. 1,2; St. Coun. 2; Journ. 1; “Oliver” 2; Jr. Honor Soc.; High Pi. Art Exh. 1: B.H.S. 3.4: Pep Cl. 3,4, Outst. Mem. 3; G.A.A. 3,4, Trea. 4; Pep Cl. 1,2; F.T.A. 2,3,4, Vice-Pres. 3,4, State Publ. Man. 3; Rifle Cl, 2; G.A.A. 1,2: Rodeo Cl. l,2;Choir 1,2,3,4:Tr. 2, 3,4 Debra Lynn Simon Jeffrey Lynn Spadi...................................Jr. Play; Tr. 3; BB 1; FB 2,3,4 Robert James Stcyaert..............................Clear. House 1; Airplane Cl. 2; Choir 1; Masonic Award Weld- ing Sharen Joyce Allen Stephens..........................Pep Cl. 1,2,3; Clear. House 1,2,3; l.R.C. 2,3; Choir 2,3 Joseph M. Swinson...................................F.T. A 3, Pari. 3; Clear. House 3; Thesp. 3,4; l.R.C. 1,2,3,4 Model U.N. l,2,3,4;St. Coun. 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4, Pep Band 1, 2,3,4, Swing Band 3,4. Major; Choir 1,3,4, Octet 1,3, Sel. Choir 4, All State Choir 4; Jr. Play; Jr. Usher; Rotary Exch. Stud, to New Zealand Robert Stephen Treadway..............................F.F.A. 1,2,3; Journ. 3,4; N.J.C. Math-Sc. 1,2; FB 1 Sandra Kay Temple....................................Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4; Choir 1,2,3,4; Flag Girl 3 Dale Edward Troutman.................................Sterling H.S. 1,2; Band 1,2; FB 1; Wr. 1,2; B.H.S. 3,4; Band 3.4 Valentin Byron Vasquez...............................V.I.C.A. 4 Mark Allen Wagers....................................St. Coun. 3; Airplane Cl. 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3 Velma Rae Warner.....................................Pep Cl. 1,2; F.T.A. 2; l.R.C. 3,4: Jr. Trea.; Williams Found. Schol. to N.J.C.; Betty Crocker Award Joanne lllenc Weiss..................................Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4; F.T.A. 2,3, Pari. 3; G.A.A. l,2;Tr. 2,3 Kathleen Amanda Wheeler .............................Pep Cl. 1,2; Clear. House 2,3,4; l.R.C. 3,4, Vice-Pres. 4; F.H.A. 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4, Top of Nat. 3;Model U.N. 3,4:Tr. 1,2 at Phillipsburg High S. Bruce Glenn Whisenhunt...............................Clear. House 4; Rifle Cl. 2; l.R.C. 1,2; V.I.C.A. 3; Co-op 4; St. Coun. 4; Wr. 2,3,4 Catherine Elizabeth Wilkins..........................Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4; l.R.C. 2,3;G.A.A. 1; Band 1,2,3,4;Twirler 1.2.3.4 Michele Ann Wilson...................................Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3, Sec. 2;Choir 1,3,4; Homecom- ingQueen Cand. 4; Prom Queen Cand. 4; N.J.C. Math-Sc. 1; Tr. 1,2,3,4, State in Long Jump 3; Jr. Usher; Vball 3; Nurses Aide Susan Annette Winger ................................Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4, Pom Pon Alt. 3; F.T.A. 2; l.R.C. 2,3; Band 1,2,3,4, Twirler l,2,3,4;Choir 3; Best of Show at Art Exh. 4 John Carl Wolta .....................................B-Cl. 3,4; St. Coun. 1; Airplane Cl. 1; Soph. Trea.; Band 1,2, 3; Choir 1; Jr. Honor Soc.: Sr. Honor Soc.; N.J.C. Math-Sc. 1, 2,3; Tr. 2,3,4; Boys State 3; C.U. Eng. Inst. 3 Sandra Jeanne Womack ................................Choir 4; Gillette H.S. 1,2,3; Pep Cl. 1,2; G.A.A. 1; Band 1,2 Debra Ann Wyatt .....................................Pep Cl. l,2,3,4;Thesp. 2,3,4, Hist. 3: F.F.A. 3,4, Vice-Pres. 4, Dist. Creed Sp; G.A.A. 2,3, Pt. Rec. 3; St. Coun. Alt. 4; Choir 1; Journ. 3,4; Sr. Honor Soc.; Quill Scroll; Jr. Play; All School Play 2,3; N.J.C. Math-Sc. 1,2; Girls State 3 During the 1971-1972 school year, the juniors participated actively in all phases of school life. Much of their attention was cen- tered around the Prom, which they present- ed April 15. By working in football con- cessions, they earned money to sponsor that event. “Seventeenth Summer”, the Junior Class Play, also helped the class of 1973 earn money. In the Homecoming competition, the Ju- nior float placed ‘third’. They received a ‘fourth’ place for the Digger Day activities. Many juniors were honored at the Awards Assembly, and 26 of these students earned summer workshop scholarships. 34 ”Glass Attic” Featured At Junior Prom The Junior Class, sponsored by Mbs Young, Mr. Edson, Mr. Kuhl, and Mrs. Woodward, started out 1971 by electing Eddie Pabst as Presi- dent and Claudia Chrbtensen as Vice-President. Dan Ingmire filled the office of Secretary and Jane Flinn was put in charge of the treasury books. Homecoming float competition added a third place ribbon to the Junior’s bid for Digger Day points, and the Class of ’73 ended up taking 4th place in the Digger Day festivities. Football concessions and the Junior class play, “Seventeenth Sum- mer” helped the Juniors give prom, April 15. The “Glass Attic” pro- vided music. Alexander, D. Alkire, L. Appenzeller, R. Arnold, D. Asheim, T. Atwood, E. August, L. Beck, D. Beckley, K. Benge, K. Blake, A. Blatt, R. Castrup, L. Catron, R. Celestino, D. Chabot, R. Chrismer, C. Christensen, C. Christensen, P. Christensen, T. DeLong, S Dixon, F. Dodge, K. Elliott, R. Ely, J. Emhovick, B. Emmit, D. Eskew, B. Fishgrab, J. Flinn, J. Clay, K. Colburn, B. Compton, S. Danielsen, R. Davis, D. Foos, D. Garcia, S. Gebauer, M. Geist, B. Gossett, L. 40 Paynter, C. Perez, R. Peterson, R. Phillips, J. Price, L. Purcell, D. Purcell, L. Pyles, B. Quinn, C. Ramirez, J Richter, P. Rocha, R. Rosengrant, B. Ruebel, C. Rucbel, J. Schilling, D. Scoville, R. Seaman, R. Shawcross, J Ramirez, L. Stinton, C. Stitt, C. Strand, C. Strauch, R. Tavenner, F. Pictures not available: Benedict, E. Garcia, A. Garcia, A. Geisick, G. Lusby, M. Rocha, G. Spafford, E. Washburn, R. Temple, K. Torrez, C. Vondy, D. Vondy, G. Vondy, V. VonRiescn, R. Wagers, J. Wagers, S. Wantlin, L. Whisenhunt, C. Williams, D. Williams, H. Wolf, J. Woolley, D. Gutierrez, L. 42 “Underclassmen” is a term descriptive of the sophomores and freshmen. These stu- dents are new to the school and are just be- ginning to come into the school’s social and academic life. Finding it difficult to make the transition from junior high to high school, is a common problem for freshmen. However, most of these new students participate actively in the school’s many organizations and they soon feel at home in BHS. By the time a student becomes a soph- omore, he is busy with many more projects, not only for classes, but club projects as well. Second year students also become a- ware of their career desires, and plan studies to fit their future needs. u N D E R C L A S S M E N 134 Students Finish Second Year Sophomores, this year, with a class of 134 students, were sponsored by Mr. Don Gabriel and Miss Lorraine Young. Serving for the offices of president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer, were Marlene Schilling, Rick Baker, Ellen Bailey, and Brenda Scoville, respectively. At the beginning of the year, the sophomores voted on collecting a two dollar class due for future use. In the Homecoming float-competi- tion, the class of “74” took fourth place with their football float. D. Gabriel L. Young 44 B. Alkire J. Appelhans R. Arroyo R. Aughinbaugh P. August E. 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 L. Gossett C. Graham S. Gutierrez D. Hallahan J. Harryman J. Hayward J. Herrera L. Herrmann T. Hinds A. Holman B. Howell D. Hutcheson G. Isaac C. Jackson D. Jefferies C. Jimincz J. Jiminez D. Johnson J. Johnson C. Jones S. Kalous D. Kauffman R . Kauffman M. Kerr P. Krohn S. Laird S. Larsen B. Laso D. Leis B. Lessman G. Lindell L. Lusby B. McConnell N. McDaniel L. McGaughy B. McGlynn G. McKay G. Martinez M. Mata M. Medina P. Mitchell G. Mohrlang T. Norwood R. Olsen J. Paynter 47 R. Perez C. Peters R. Phillips S. Poulignot L. Price D. Purcell J. Ramirez C. Redden J. Reich L. Reich E. Rocha J. Rocha E. Romero Y. Romero K. Rosenfield J. Rounds D. Samples P. Samples C. Schilling D. Schilling K. Schilling M. Schilling B. Scoville K. Segelke M. Simon S. Small S. Small C. Smith R. Starbuck D. Steyaert R. Stratton K. Strauch B. Swopes J. Torrez S. Villarreal S. Villarreal E. Vondy S. Vondy J. Wallace D. Warren J. Weiss J. Wheeler G. Whitney A. Wilkins C. Williams H. Winstead C. Wolf K. Wolf C. Womack Pictures not Available: R. Trout 49 Freshman Float Takes Second Mrs. Pauline Dejong, Mrs. Angelica White, and Mr. Albert Moser sponsored the Class of 1975 in their first year at Brush High School. Those chosen as president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer for the 1971-72 school year were Andy Mitchell, Eric Olsen, Jody Linker, and Randy Jones, respectively. Orientation sessions were attended by the entire class during the first two weeks of school. The frosh learned of opportunities offered and rules and regula- tions, but were disadvantaged along with the remainder of the student body because of the move to the new facility. Freshmen had many new challenges and experiences during the year. In the Homecoming float competition, they received second. The freshmen sponsored a pie raffle and other money making activities. 50 K. Acosta S. Alkire A. Anderson D. Anderson C. Bailey R. Baker J. Bass N. Beckley M. Biggin C. Blum G. Bostron R. Bostron M. Boxer L. Burham D. Burns B. Compton J. Cook C. Cox K. Cox D. Culver J. Dahlinger B. Danielson D. Dimmick K. Dodge T. Dulaney S. Elson J. Emhovick M. Emmitt B. Eskew G. Fiscus K. Flinn S. Ford A. Geist D. Gentry P. Gilbert L. Gill D. Gnagy W. Grantman R. Guzman P. Hallahan H. Sepulveda M. Simon B. Steffens N. Swinson K. Temple L. Thayer M. Toft D. Trout O. Vargas A. Wahlert G. Wantlin D. Weiss D. Whisenhunt C. Wood Pictures not Available: K. Dixon 55 For the first time at BHS the students were able to use the new building and equipment to full advantage. This year a floating period was used. This enabled the different departments to work in more lab work. All English classes were on a quarter basis, while the Social Studies were on semester. Students were also given the opportunity to plan their own class schedules for the year. This presented many problems, but all were ironed out and the year proceeded. With the doors closed for the 1972 summer, it can be said that another academically productive year was evident with advancement of the students to a higher level. 56 This year the administration of RE 2-J school district was altered once more. Composing the Board of Education this year were Morton Boxer, Elton E. lngmirc, Rev. Raymond Paulsen, Glenn Swinson, Placido Romero, John Lindell, and Allyn Wind. Presiding over the school office was Robert Kil- zer and Robert Scovillc. Mr. Ronald Prascher was principal for his second year in a row. Mr. Prascher said, “I am especially proud of the new fa- cility which is one of the best in the state and unsurpassed in our area.” James Gingerich served as the new assistant principal for the 1971-72 year. He started teaching at Olathe, Kansas in 1967. He taught business courses and also adult education classes. During the school year 1970-71 he taught business and was part time administrative help. Mr. Gingerich states, “My wife and I are very impressed with Brush and like it. In my new position at the high school I have found students are usually cooperative and at times need direction. 1 have acquired the names “Warden” and Hatchet Man” but I do enjoy working with the students and the fa- culty.” 59 Faculty Leads Students 60 B.H.S. students completed the 1971-1972 school year under the guidance of thirty-one faculty members. The Art Department was headed by Mr. Sumner, while Mr. Mitchell was head of the Business Department. Mrs. Van Dyke was in charge of the Counseling Department; and Mrs. Queen was English Department head. Foreign Lan- guage, Mrs. Bloom; Home Economics, Miss Franklin; and Miss Walters was in charge of the Library. The Math and Music Departments were both on a co-chairman basis. Mr. Needens headed the P.E. Department; while Mr. Mercer acted as Science Department head. Social Studies and Vocations were headed by Mr. Woolley and Mr. Worthely, respectively. Mrs. Joann Bartz Music Mr. Thomas Bisbee Mathematics, Football Physical Education, 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 Mr. Calvin Harding Music Mr. Richard Kuhl Business, Football Mrs. Glenda Lundgren Secretary Mrs. Claire Lynch English Mr. Ken McReynolds Auto Mechanics Mr. Frank Mercer Science, Crafts Mr. Robert Mitchell Business Miss Margaret Mora Physical Education Mr. Albert Moser Industrial Arts Drivers Education Mr. LeeRoy Needens Physical Education Basketball, Football Mrs. Margaret Queen English, Foreign Language Mr. Mark Richards Vocational Agriculture Mr. Ken Rieb Custodian Mr. George Schippert Custodian Mr. Ed Schott Custodian Mr. Paul Stimson Social Studies Mr. Terrell Sumner Art, Crafts Mr. Don Thomas Social Studies, Football, Track Mrs. Jane Van Dyke Counseling Miss Hildred Walters Library, English Mrs. Angelica White English Mrs. Phyllis Woodward English Mr. Thomas Woolley Social Science, Journalism Mr. Al Worthley Counseling, Vocations Miss Lorraine Young Mathematics Miss Paula Young Mathematics 61 Mrs. Queen Heads English Department Under the direction of Mrs. Margaret Queen, the English Department offered a wide variety of courses to BHS students this year. Mrs. Claire Lynch, Mrs. Phyllis Woodward, and Mrs. Pauline Dejong returned to the department. Mrs. Angelica White began her first year as a BHS faculty mem- ber. Besides the various levels of literature, composi- tion, and grammar classes, the English Department offered other courses such as mass media, drama, speech, debate, developmental reading, individual reading, and creative writing. Freshman English students were offered new classes, which were designed to better prepare them for future English courses. New books were ordered for the literature classes. The year was highlighted by the drama classes, which presented plays and skits in the new auditorium, and also by the speech classes, which participated in many speech projects and several speech meets. page sponsored by PUBLIC SERVICE 62 231 Enroll in Mathematics Assisted by student teacher Joe Yearous, the math department was again led this year by Miss Lorraine Young, Miss Paula Young and Mr. Tom Bisbee on a co-chairman basis. Math was offered on six different levels for students of Brush High School. This year the classes consisted of Pre-Math with ten students, Basic Math with twenty-six. Algebra I with seventy-six. Geometry with fifty. Algebra II with for- ty-three, and Math Analysis with twenty-six students participating. Miss Paula Young also offered a Calculus Seminar on Thursday evenings to those students requesting it. 64 Page Sponsored by B B PHARMACY Five Science Sections Taught Five sections were included in the Science Depart- ment for the 1971-72 season; physical science, biology, general chemistry, practical 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 dis- sections of frogs, worms, grasshoppers, and crayfish were the main events during the year. Mr. Gabriel taught general chemistry and physical sci- ence classes. The general chemistry classes were con- cerned with learning to use the slide rule, analytical bal- ance, and precision experiments. Mr. Mercer held three different classes; physical sci- ence, practical chemistry, and physics. His physics class included the study of matter and energy, electronics, and atomic structure. The class also visited the Fort St. Vrain nuclear power station. Woolley Heads Social Science Department Leading the Socia! Science Department for the 1971- 1972 school year was Mr. Thomas Woolley. Seniors were required to take two semesters of social studies, and their choices were: Sociology and Anthropology from Mr. Wool- ley; Current Issues, Communism and Foreign Policy from Mr. Paul W. Stimson; or Modern Problems under Mr. Don Thomas. The Soc. classes this year took a field trip to the Denver Museum of Natural History in February. Juniors were required to take U.S. History, taught by Mr. Stimson and Mr. Thomas, while Mr. Joe Edson instruct- ed freshmen in Civics. There was no requirement for sopho- mores, however, Mr. Woolley offered Western Civilization as an elective course. page sponsored by BLATT’S STUDIO 69 Language Department Boasts New Equipment Mrs. Eleise Bloom headed the foreign language for the 1971- 1972 school year. She taught German I. II, III, and Spanish II and III. Mrs. Margaret Queen instructed two Spanish I classes. The Department was fortunate this year in receiving new modern equipment. Funds for this equipment were received by Title II, ESEA. The equipment included headsets and receivers that each student used at his desk. By means of a transmitter, the students listened to the tapes for the lesson. The individual student repeated the words of the tape into the microphone of his headset, therefore he was able to hear his words and com- pare them with the native language on the tape. J-Staff Gathers News Twenty-three members of the J-Staff divided their time be- tween publishing the newspaper and yearbook. Under Pete Mit- chell’s editing, a 168 page yearbook was put together. Eight issues of the Sagebrush Reporter were published during the year with the guidance of Becky Graham and Sharon Flinn. Mr. Thomas Woolley was advisor and other editors included: Deb Foos, copy editor: Larry Kulp, ads; and Stephen Brown, business manager. Library Completes First Year of Use The new library facility completed its first year with Miss Hil- drcd Walters, librarian. She was aided by seven assistants who pub- lished the Library Bulletin for the second year. Large contributions and donations increased the number of books available to BHS students. It was open from 8:00-4:00 for recreation, convenience, and academic improvement. The library was also used as a classroom, study hall, and a place for administra- tion meetings. Students Learn Art Skills Mr. Terrell Sumner taught the art and craft classes for his sixth consecutive year. Art 1 and Art 11 classes were each held, the latter working in oils, watercolors and other various techniques. Art 1 was taught the basic principles of art, in watercolors pencil, and other me- dias. The craft class held many types of projects, includ- ing decoupagc, laccwork, leather crafts, and wooden carvings. The High Plains Art Exhibit was held in the spring, with Susie Winger receiving Best Picture of the Show, Honorable Mentions: Duane Williams and Pam Mitchell, Pin Winners: Cynthia Kingcadc and Eddie Pabst, and Laurie Price, Wayne Ruby, Connie Samples, Rosanne Jiminez, Marie Calderon, and Deb Beck participating. Counseling Begins New Year” This year the counseling department is very pleased with their new facilities. Although they have a little less room, it is more compact and their new magazine files save much space. Heading the department for the 1971-72 year were Mrs. Jane Van Dyke and Mrs. Al Worthley. The counselors assist college bound juniors and seniors with information about each college they are interested in and give entrance exams to them. In many cases Mr. Worthley and Mrs. Van Dyke work to- gether in group counseling along with their regular individual counseling. During the year the counselors also give all apti- tude tests and interpret them to all interested students. page sponsored by DUCKWALLS 75 Music Departments Perform in 71-72 Year Presenting and attending several concerts, clinics, and contests, the Bands and Choirs were active in the 1971-72 year. These groups were directed by Mrs. Joan Bartz and Mr. Calvin Harding. Select Choir sang for the Country Club, Chamber of Commerce, Eben Ezer, P.E.O., Senior Girls Break- fast, and others including the general public. Concert Choir attended the annual Choral Clinic at Haxtun, and also along with the Speech class pre- sented a Christmas program. Eight students of Chou- attended the Honor Choir at Haxtun. Band, keeping up with the tradition, entertained at football games. They received a 1 rating at the clinic at Sterling, presented a Christmas program, and pre- sented several public concerts. Two students of Band attended the Top of the Nation Band. Stage Band played for MEDA again this year at the Regency Inn in Denver, the B.E.A. dance and banquet, and got the first place trophy at the annual Stage Band Contest at Akron. Needens, Mora Head Phys. Ed. Classes Miss Margaret Mora and Coach Leroy Needens headed the 1971-72 Physical Education program. Both P.E. I and P.E. II were offered. Because the new facil- ities were delayed this year, the girls P.E. classes parti- cipated only in volleyball, table tennis, folk dancing, and coed volleyball. The P.E. II classes worked on im- proving their skills in these areas. Softball, flag football, table tennis, volleyball, wres- tling, and handball were offered this year to the boy's P.E. classes. Horseshoes, weight lifting, calisthenics, and fitness tests were also included. Business Handled by Mitchell and Kuhl Business courses offered by BHS this year were numerous and varied. Deftly taught by Mr. Robert Mitchell and Mr. Richard Kuhl, these courses held many different skills. Shorthand, Bookkeeping, and Typing were taught by Mr. Mitchell, along with Business Machines and Secretarial Practice. Most of the girls in Secretarial Practice were placed in downtown offices tor first-hand ex- perience. Guided by Mr. Kuhl, the Business Law class was highlighted by a mock trial. The members of the class elected their peers to the various court- room positions and a regular trial was held. Mr. Kuhl’s other classes in- clude Typing, Business Management, and Consumer Economics. New Rooms Aid Home Ec. Home Economics during the 1971-72 year was taught by Miss Laura Franklin as Five different types of classes were offered. Miss Jeanette Ster- kel, a student teacher from UNC helped Miss Franklin in Brush High School for one quarter. Included in the courses were Home Economics I and Senior Home Economics, which are year courses. Offered to the soph- omores, juniors, and seniors was Foods and Home Management, both se- mester courses. Human Development was also offered for juniors and se- niors. All necessary items were furnished for classes in the new Home Eco- nomics room. Vocational Department Expands Offerings In years before, the vocational depart- ment of the high school offered only three classes. This year, however, they in- cluded a new class. Co-op G. The Co-op G program was taught this year by Mr. Stewart. The other three classes. Voca- tional Agriculture, Auto Mechanics and Industrial Arts were taught by Mr. Rich- ards, Mr. McReynolds and Mr. Moser, re- spectively. Each class has it’s own parti- cular subjects but all four classes have one general purpose—preparing students for a particular job when they graduate. Shop Projects Highlight Vo-Ag Year Vocational Agriculture, a well established high school class, was taught again this year by Mr. Mark Richards. The class’s gen- eral purpose is the development of agricultural skills in produc- tion and the related areas. Development of competent and ag- gressive rural leadership is also one of the purposes of this class. Three classes. Agriculture 1. Agriculture II. Agriculture III and IV were taught this year, each class having its own special em- phasis on one or more agricultural subjects. All three classes spent approximately one-half of the year in the shop working on various wood and metal projects. This page sponsored by ADORABLE LADY 85 Auto Mechanics Auto Mechanics I, a class whose purpose is to give students a general idea of the principle and operation of the components of the automobile, had twenty-three ju- niors and five seniors enrolled in it this year. The stu- dents in the class worked both in the classroom and in the shop. In Auto Mechanics II, five seniors received more ad- vanced training in auto repair. They worked as if they were in a garage downtown, repairing any trouble a cus- tomer might have with his auto. Mr. McReynolds taught both of these classes again this year. page sponsored by FARMLAND CO-OP Shop Without Shop Taught by Mr. Albert Moser, for his fifth year, were the In- dustrial Arts classes. To form a foundation for selecting a voca- tion was the main purpose of the courses. Since the new facilities were not completed until the end of the year, the shop classes kept busy with numerous projects. Some projects consisted of electronics, mechanical drawing, and work in the textbook. Work done on individual projects was minimal, due to the lack of facilities. 88 Organizations at B.H.S. offered all stu- dents a chance to participate in the various activities in which they were interested. Everyone was encouraged to join clubs, and no limits were set on how many to which a student could belong. The different organizations at B.H.S. include B-Club, Pep Club, Future Teachers of America.Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Thespians, Rifle Club, Future Farmers of America, International Relations Club, Girl’s Athletic Association, Future Home- makers of America, Co-op, Clearing House, Student Council, Safety Club, Airplane Club, and the Honor Societies. 89 B-Club Holds Dance B-Club, presided over by Zeke Friehauf, opened their annual dance to the entire student body this year. The dance was held after their end of the year banquet. Coach Don Thomas served as sponsor and other officers were: Russell Hunt, vice-president: Wayne Ruby, secretary; and David Samples, treasurer. During the year, B-Club sold programs at all football and basketball games and at all wrestling matches. I 1.3 110 Members In 1971- 72 Year Pep Club for the 1971-72 year had 110 members. High- light of the year was the Sweetheart Dance. The theme was “Moonlight and Roses” and the band supplying the music was “Shaft”. At this time Mr. Bectdiggcr was announced along with his attendants. Also April 28, the group had the annual banquet in honor of the seniors. The A-squad cheerleaders for the 1971-72 year were Robin Peterson (head), Claudia Christensen, Jane Lynch, and Pat Morgan. B-squad cheerleaders were Marlene Shcil- ling (head), Nancy Swinson, Deb Gnagy, and Lynn Price. Pom-pon girls were Marion Oblander (head), Kathy Miller, Kris Krohn, Pam Mitchell, Laurie Price, and Luan August. Officers were Deb Pfost, president; Jane Flinn, vice-presi- dent; Susan Small, secretary; and Barb McConnell, trea- surer. Mrs. Queen served as the pep club’s sponsor. Mitchell Selected For New Sponsor With the resignation of Mrs. Evelyn Goddard, Mr. Robert Mit- chell took over as sponsor of BHS Future Teachers of America. Polly Guthner led the fifteen membership club as President. Deb Simon served as Vice-President, while Secretary was Cindy Stin- ton, Marilyn Lindell was Treasurer, and Cecilia Torrez served as Parliamentarian. As money-making projects, the club had several concession stands. Cake raffle tickets were also sold as another means of earning money. Several programs were presented various times during the year by people interested in education. Rounding out the year, a picnic was held at which the new officers for the 1972-73 school year were announced. Additional highlights pictured here were of observation of various schools in the district. 94 FCA Completes Third Year Finishing its third year as a char- tered club at BHS, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes was headed by LecRoy Needens. The FCA mem- bers chose Wayne Ruby as huddle- captain, Vince Laso as assistant-cap- tain, John Samples as secretary, and Russ Hunt as treasurer. The powder puff football game was FCA’s main project for the year. It was held in November with the freshmen and seniors standing the sophomores and juniors. Rainey Reigns as President Clearing House’s motto this year was “Helping Others” with Mrs. Van Dyke as the sponsor. Serving as president was Edith Rainey, Ella Atwood as vice-president, Judy Redden as treasurer, and Bonnie Houghton as secretary. The group sponsored activities for mentally and physically handicapped people of Morgan County. The activities included a Halloween party in Morgan, stuffing baskets of toys and food for needy families, and a Valentine dance. Two new ac- tivities this year were a May-Flower Party and a Last Day of School picnic. 97 Thespians Present 2 Plays Thespian troupe No. 968 was led this year by Jane Lynch, president. Other officers were Pete Mitchell, vice-president; Claudia Christensen, secretary-treasurer; and Candy Allen, his- torian. Mrs. Eleise Bloom sponsored the club. Two plays were given by the Thespians. The Jr. Class Play was “Seventeenth Summer”, and the All School Play was “Paddle Your Own Canoe”. A banquet was held May 11, where a special program was given to the outgoing seniors by the rest of the club. Fifteen new members were also initiated. All Members Rated Marksmen First Class Rifle Club, sponsored by Mr. Terrell Sum- ner, is an organization for members to learn gun safety, handling and care of guns, and marks- manship. They also were taught to consider the recreation aspect of shooting, familiarity with firearms, and how to shoot. They shoot for rat- ings and all members have reached the Marks- man First Class level. This year. Cliff Whisenhunt served as presi- dent, Spencer Bodaness was vice-president, Lar- ry Herrmann was treasurer, and Chris Dahlinger had secretarial duties. FFA Has Successful Year Future Farmers of America had a very profitable year. Led by officers Keith Norwood, pres.; Dee Dee Wyatt, v. pres.; Vera Carlson, sec.; Mike Simon, treas.;Jane Wallace, rep.; and Dan Leis, sen.; the chapter made over $1000.00 at their biannual slave auction held at Livestock Exchange. Other activities of the year included attending the stock show, participating in state and district judging, district creed speaking and public speaking contests. The state dairy judging team re- ceived an excellent award. At the banquet in May, Vera Carlson and John Bass received the Star Chapter Farmer and Star Greenhand awards respec- tively. Bob Walker, Davey Loose and Mrs. Oblander were chosen as Honorary Members. Mr. Richards, advisor, and other members attended State Convention in Fruita, Colorado, June 4, 5, and 6. 101 Nineteen Attend Model U.N. In Greeley International Relations Club, with a mem- bership of 25, had a very successful year. Candy sales supplied the money for nineteen members to go to the Model U.N. in Greeley and also supplied the finances necessary for the closing banquet. The banquet was held on May 16 at the Bunker Hill Country Club. I.R.C. members also held monthly banquets where each of the mem- bers brought food. Deana Pate presided over the club with Ka- thy Wheeler as Vice President this year. Mary Mata held the office of Secretary while Cindy Chrismer kept accounts of the finances as Trea- surer. Celeste Chrismer was Chairman of the Food Committee and Mr. Paul W. Stimson was the Sponsor for the 1971-72 school year. The new officers for the 1972-73 year in- clude Dan Woolley as President, Mary Mata as Vice President. Cindy Chrismer was chosen as Treasurer and Karen Cox as the new Secretary. Once again Celeste Chrismer was selected head of the Food Committee. Olympie Teams Highlight Year G.A.A. was led during the 1971-1972 school year by Can- dy Allen and Patsy Driscoll as president and vice-president, re- spectively. The treasury was taken care of by Alice Sepulveda, and Jolie Wolf served as secretary. Other officers included point recorders, activity chairman, and sports managers. A welcoming party was held in the fall for old and new members, at which time games were played and refreshments were served. The club had a Christmas party before vacation, with small, hand-made gifts being exchanged. In February, thirty girls traveled to the Denver Auditorium Arena to watch the Japanese Olympic Gymnastics Teams perform. On May 18, a mother-daughter supper was held in the cafetorium, and vol- leyball and ping-pong were played in the gym. Outstanding se- nior and outstanding member were named, with Patsy Driscoll and Debbie Foos receiving the honors, respectively. No mountain trip was taken because of conflict of dates. FHA Attends Ice Capades Under the sponsorship of Miss Laura Franklin, the Brush Future Homemakers started the year by making tray favors for Eben Ezer and the East Morgan County Hos- pital. With “To Dare is To Care” as the ob- ject of the club, the FHA made eighty candy apples for the Fitzsimons Hospital. The FHA mothers were guests of the members for a tour of the Brown Palace followed by din- ner. Later they attended the Ice Capades. Serving as president, vice-president, secre- tary, treasurer and district representative were Becky Graham, Marian Oblander, Kris Krohn, and Cindy Graham, respectively. Other members holding offices were: re- porter, Cecilia Torrez; song leader, Carla Strand, and parliamentarian. Roscann Jimenez. Worthley Sponsors Rodeo Club Rodeo club, sponsored this year by Mr. Al Worthley, had a total membership of fourteen. Bonnie Marwitz, Spencer Boda- ness, Vickie Hastings and Kerry Clay were elected to the club’s offices of president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer, re- spectively. Activities of the club this year included attending the Chey- enne Frontier Days and the National Western Stock Show, sponsoring a Donkey Basketball game in which club members played the faculty and organizing a Gymkhana. The Gymk- hana included such events as the Dollar Bill Marathon, Musi- cal Tires, Barrel Racing and Pole Bending. Those members that joined the Colorado State High School Rodeo Associa- tion also participated in high school rodeos. Sepulveda Presides Over VICA V1CA, meaning Vocational-Industrial Clubs of America, had 15 members this year. Mr. Ken McRey- nolds was the advisor, with Mr. Stewart and Mr. Worthley working in conjunction with him. The club was designed for trade, industrial, technical, and health students. In B.4.S., Student Nursing, Co-op ‘G’, and Auto Mechanics were included in this type of program. President of VICA for the 1971-1972 year was Fred Sepulveda. Vice-president was Allen Larsen, while Ken Temple served as reporter, and Bill Emho- vick as secretary. Wayne Larsen was elected to be the treasurer, with Robert Chabot as club advisor, and Jay Phillips as parliamentarian. The club’s motto for the year was “Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work”. The activities of the club centered around their motto. The club also had several highlights during the year, including, visit- ing recreational areas, viewing a cinerama movie, and attending a convention in Denver. The club also at- tended the car races at C.D.R., as the school year ended. 108 New Class Introduced Co-op G, a class provided for by the section “G” amend- ments to the Vocational Act of 1963, was introduced into the high school’s curriculum this year. The course’s teacher, Mr. Stewart, felt that there were three basic purposes behind the Co-op G program: (1) to develop a realistic understanding of and respect for the dignity of work, (2) to develop acceptable work habits, attitudes and skills, (3) to develop an awareness of the importance of education in relation to employment. The twenty-five students in this class received five hours of classroom instructions and twenty hours of on the job train- ing each week. The class’ schedule also included four deer hunts, a banquet and a fishing trip to Wray. Elling Heads Student Council Jeff Elling presided over the Brush High School Student Council this year as president. Other officers were Doug Hart- wig, vice-pres., Pete Mitchell, treasurer, and Kathy Elling, sec- retary. For the second year in a row. Brush High School received the Conference Sportmanship Trophy, tied with Julesburg. Jane Lynch represented Brush as District Student Council sec- retary this year, and next year Kathy Elling will be serving as vice-president. Projects performed were Student of the Month, activity tickets. Digger Day, Homecoming, student portraits, and clean-up of roads. Safety Club Totals 23 Mr. Franklin Mercer led the second hour physics class which made up Safety Club. The twenty-three member club planned new exit routes for the new building, and, during the course of the year, conducted three fire drills. Once during the year, there was a small fire in the cafe- teria just before the school day began and what few who were in the building were evacuated immediately. Airplane Club Flies On Parking Lot The Model Airplane Club held regular meetings, one of which a guest speaker, Gary Foiles, attended and spoke of practical applications of model airplanes. The club elected Henry Williams as President, Jim Shaw- cross as Vice-President, Marla Boxer as Secretary, and Mr. Mer- cer acted as Sponsor. The most enjoyable part of the club was the parking lot used as an ideal flying field. Thirty-Six Selected to Honor Societies Representing Brush this year in the National Honor Society were six seniors, thirteen juniors, seven sophomores, and ten freshmen. Chosen by the faculty on the basis of leadership, cit- izenship, character, and service were ten per cent of the fresh- men, five per cent of the sophomores, ten per cent of the ju- niors , and five per cent of the seniors. Selected from the senior class to Senior Honor Society were Jeff Elling, Dan Ferguson, Becky Graham, Rudy Hansch, Lar- ry Kulp, and Vince Laso. Those selected from the juniors were Claudia Christensen, Jane Flinn, Deb Foos, Mark Gebauer, Russell Kauk. Bret Lessman, Pam Mitchell, Ed Pabst, Clay Ruebel, Cindy Stinton, Cecilia Torrez, Henry Williams, and Jolie Wolf. Members already in the society are Steve Brown, Sharon Flinn, Zeke Friehauf, Doug Hartwig, Russell Hunt, Kris Krohn, Jane Lynch, Bonnie Marwitz, Melvin Meiningcr, Wayne Ruby, John Wolta, and Dee Dee Wyatt. 114 Sophomores selected to be part of the Junior Honor Society were Paul Beckley, Barbara McConnell, Lee Ann McGaughey, Bart Lessman, Roger Olsen, Ray Perez, and Dave Samples. Donna Anderson, Charlotte Blum, Karen Cox, Aline Geist, Randy Jones, Andy Mitchell, Saundra Scoville, Nancy Swinson, Donna Weiss, and Cheryl Wood were chosen of the freshmen. Old members of the Junior Society are Ellen Bailey, Wendy Boxer, Kathy El- ling, Ron Freund, Cindy Graham, Bonnie Howell, Del Hutcheson, Charlene Jackson, Dick Jefferies, Pat Mit- chell, Steve Poulignot, Marlene Schilling, Susan Small, and Janet Weiss. Selected from the upper third of the junior class to attend Girls’ State were Pam Mitchell, Robin Peterson, and Cecilia Torrez; alternates were Claudia Christensen, Cindy Stinton, and Jolic Wolf. Boys’ State delegates were Mark Gebauer, Bret Lessman, Clay Ruebel, Jim Shawcross, and Herry Williams, with Rueben Perez and Danny Woolley as alternates. 115 116 “Year of the Diggers” was an appropriate phrase for the athletes at Brush High this past year. The football team raced off to a good start by capturing and representing the Northeastern Conference. Ten Brush players made the All-Conference team and Zeke Friehauf made the All-State team. Brush tied with Haxtun in conference play and was then defeated in sub-district play by Eaton. The wrestlers took a third and a sixth at the state competition with Rudy Hansch and Pete Padilla taking firsts to lead the Digger scoring, while John Samples acquired a third. The Beetdigger golf and track teams also played an important part in athletics. s p o R T S Football Players Represent NEC Northeastern Conference Champions, Brush Beetdiggers, ended their finest sea- son since 1948 with a 9-2-0 record. The Diggers were coached by Don Thomas, as- sisted by Tom Bisbee, Richard Kuhl, and LeeRoy Needens. The Beetdiggers total offense was 235 points to the defensive 104. They also led the Northeastern League in offense. Vincent Laso with 678 yards and Zeke Frie- hauf with 51 unassisted tackles led Brush in offense and defense respectively. Brush was beaten in the State Play-offs by the 1971 number two team in the state, Monte Vista, 10-6. The Beetdiggers had ten players making the All-Confer- ence team; Rick Blatt, Jerry Ely, Zeke Friehauf, Doug Hartwig, Russ Hunt, Steve Krueger, Vince Laso, Kevin Meier, Wayne Ruby, and John Samples. Jerry Ely, Zeke Friehauf, Doug Hartwig, and Vince Laso were also voted Most Outstanding Players in the league. Brush Visitor 33 Weld Central 6 20 Estes Park 6 37 Akron 14 18 Haxtun 13 21 Wray 6 20 Julesburg 0 28 Burlington 0 12 Yuma 7 18 Holyoke 35 22 Yuma Play-off 7 6 Monte Vista (state) 10 Diggers Win 16-4 Season Brush -Opp. Brush -Opp. Denver Christian 43 - 56 Fort Lupton 81 - 51 Julesburg 61 - 43 65 - 54 Wray 73 - 43 70 - 62 Burlington 86 - 43 88 - 52 Holyoke 71 - 54 77 - 62 Haxtun 69 - 53 54 - 62 Yuma 53 - 39 73 - 45 Akron 66 - 40 68 - 59 Sub-District Holyoke 57 - 52 Wray 66 - 63 Haxtun 61 - 53 District Eaton 70 - 80 Boasting a 14-0 record in conference play, the Bcetdiggers went on to Sub District held here in Brush for the first time. At Sub District Brush played Holyoke and won by a score of 57-52, and in the second game Brush was able to squeak by Wray, 66-63. In the final evening of play Brush played Haxtun which was also tied for first place. In a game full of high ten- sion, Brush lost in a double overtime by a tight score of 61-63. Brush, now holding the second place trophy went on to the last round and after a long hard game Brush lost by a score of 70-80. Returning to coach the Beetdiggers was Mr. Lee Roy Needens assisted by Mr. Don Dillehay and Mr. Tim Booth. Three boys from Brush elected to All-Conference this year were Doug Hartwig, Dan Ferguson, and Rex Christensen. Doug Hartwig was also nominated for All-State by the coaches of Northeastern Colorado. Doug was also mentioned in “Colorado Sidelines”, a High School Sports Magazine. Three Wrestlers Place at State Under the guidance of coach Tom Bisbee and assistant coach Don Gabriel, the Digger’s wrestling team acquired a 3-2 conference record and a 9-5 overall record for the ’71- ’72 season. The team also placed second at the Brighton Invitational Tournament and later took third place at dis- trict while Wray took the winning honors. From there, six Brush wrestlers, Pete Padilla Mike Lee, John Samples, Rudy Hansch, Ed Pabst, and Keith Nor- wood, went to the state tournament. Pete Padilla and Rudy Hansch took firsts in their weights while John Sam- ples placed third. These efforts gave Brush a sixth place state standing while Wray took first. Brush 52 Platte Valley 15 45 University High 12 24 Fort Morgan J.V. 28 42 Evergreen 18 55 Fairview 9 19 Fort Lupton 37 50 Weld Central 18 25 Eaton 28 12 Burlington 36 48 Holyoke 6 29 Fort Morgan J.V. 18 29 Yuma 19 33 Akron 21 12 Wray 36 ’conference match Two Qualify for State Track During the 1971-72 school year, the track team under the supervision of coach Don Thomas, participated in nine meets. District, and State. One Brush High Track record was broken twice by the same person. Willie Nelson broke Pete Padilla’s 1971 two mile run of 11:36.9 with a time of 11:17.2 and broke that again with a 10:40.3 at the District meet. Two members, Willie Nelson and John Wolta, received the honor at District to go to State, where Nelson finished seventh with 10:35.4. Place of No. of Place Event Teams Taken Merino 5 4 Akron 3 3 Brighton 2 2 Yuma 15 9 Holyoke 17 13 Limon 22 12 Yuma 2 2 Julesburg 7 7 Burlington (Fr.-Soph.) 8 5 Julesburg (District) 8 8 ‘Invitational Golf Membership Triples Under the direction of Coach Dick Lebsock, the golf membership tripled. The squad participated in seven meets, taking two firsts and one second. The team representing Brush High School at the District Meet was composed of Rodney Fries, Kirk Madsen, Gary Wantlin and Doug Hart- wig. PLACE OF NO. OF PLACE EVENT TEAMS TAKEN Brush 2 1 Brush 3 2 Ft. Morgan 18 17 Sterling 12 9 Brush 8 6 University High 2 1 District 12 10 Girls Compete in Volleyball, Track Sports participated in by the girls during the 1971-72 school year included volleyball and track. Both areas were coached by Miss Marga- ret Mora. Volleyball team tryouts and practice were held in September. This year the team attended the Skyline League Tourney at Adams City and other meets at Greeley, Ft. Morgan, Weld Central, and N.J.C. in Sterling. Track practice for the girls began in March and continued through May. Meets attended were at Mer- ino, Weld Central, Greeley Central, and Wray. They also attended the Limon Invitational and the District Meet at Greeley Central. 154 Compete in Various Sports NORTHEASTERN FOC WRA n� tT ju sburoJM BURLINGTONHHfl 130 Alexander, Dan BB Anderson, Donna VB Applehans, Janele VB Asheim, Trudi T stats Baker, Rick FB BB T Baker, Ron FB BB mgr. Bass, James W Bass, John FB W Beckley, Paul BB Beckley, Kathy T stats Blake, Andy W Blatt, Rick FB T Bostrom, Gaylen W FB Brown, Randy FB Brown, Steve FB Castrup, Larry FB W Castrup, Roger BB mgr. Christensen, Paul W Christensen, Rex BB Catron, Randy BB Colburn, Bob T Cook, Jeff W Cook, Mike W Cox, Ryan G Cropp, Larry FB W Dahlinger, Joe FB Davis, Kelly FB W Dodge, Kurt W Dulaney, Tom BB Elling, Jeff FB BB Elling, Kathy VB Ely, Jerry FB BB Eskew, Brenda VB Ferguson, Dan BB Ferguson, Mike BB Foos, Deb T Ford, Steve FB BB Freund, Ron BB Friehauf, Zeke FB BB Geist, Ailene T Gill, Dave W Gnagy, Steve FB BB tr. Gordon, Sam FB W Grantham, Wayne T Groves, Lee BB Gutierrez, Ernie W Hansch, Rudy W Hartwig, Doug FB BB G Hernandez, Donna T Herrera, Joe W T Holmes, Bobby VB T Hunt, Cindy VB T Hunt, Russel FB BB Isaac, George FB T Jameson, Sam BB FB 131 NORTHEACTERN BASKETBALL 1972 TEAM BRUSH HAXTUN JULESBURG AKRON YUMA WRAY HO OKE BURLINGTON 14 Jeffeies, Dick FB Jones, Barb T Jones, Lloyd FB Jones, Randy FB W Kauffman, Randy W Kerr, Mike FB Krohn, Peter FB Krueger, Steve FB BB Laso, Benny FB BB Laso, Vince FB BB T Lindell, Marilyn T Lusby, Bob FB BB Lynch,John BB Madsen, Kirk BB G Mann, Jack FB Martinez, Elizar FB W McGlynn, Bob BB McMillan, J im W McMillan, Tim FB mgr. W Meier, Kevin FB T Miller, Carol VB T Miller, Kathy VB T stats Mitchell, Andy FB BB Mitchell, Pete FB Needens, Randy FB BB Nelson, Willie FB T Norwood, Keith W Norwood, Tanya T Oblander, Elmer W Olein, Eric BB Olsen, Paul FB BB Olsen, Roger FB BB Pabst, Eddie W Purcell, Lyle T Perez, Ray BB Peters, Carl FB Pfost, Deb T Poeppe, Kim T stats Pyles, Bruce W Quinn, Kurt FB mgr. 133 134 Richter, Patsy T Rocha, Ray W Romero, Ed T Rose, Charlette T Ruebel, Chris FB BB Ruebel, Clay FB Ruby, Wayne FB Samples, Dave W Samples, John FB W Schilling, Dean FB BB Scoville, Rhonda VB Simon, Mick W Simon, Mike W Spadi.Jcff FB Stratton, Randall T Strauch, Ken FB Tavenner, Frank W Temple, Keith W Temple, Ken W Toft, Mike FB I Vondy, Dave W Vondy, Esther VB Vondy, Steve T Wagers, Judy T Wantlin.Gary FB BB G Whisenhunt, Bruce W Williams, Duane T Wilson, Mick T Winstead, Hurchell FB mgr. Wolf, Kent W Wolta.John T Pictures Not Available Allen, Candy Arnold, Dave Christensen, Paul Dahlinger, Joe Danielson, Brian Garcia, Alicia Garcia, Amelia Garcia, Sylvia Gebauer, Mark Geist, Barry Houghton, Deena Humphrey, Pam Hunt, Russ Jimenez, JoAnn Juneau, James Lessman, Bart Martinez, Dial Mata, Mary McGaughey, Mike Mitchell, Jon Mitchell, Pat Moon, Dave Purcell. Diane Schilling, Craig Scott, Dave Small, Steve Villarreal, Suzie 135 Fall activities were highlighted by the Homecoming game and dance. At half-time Russell Hunt was crowned King by Jane Lynch and Russ crowned Candy Allen as Queen. In November the juniors presented “Se- venteenth Summer”. Doug Hartwig reigned as Mr. Beetdigger in March when Pep Club had “Moonlight and Roses” as the theme for their Sweetheart Dance. Crowned as Queen at the Junior-Senior Prom was Jane Lynch. Pat Morgan was hon- ored as Senior Attendant and Robin Peter- son was voted Junior Attendant. As a finish to the 71-72 school year, Digger Day was held on May 12 when the seniors took first place, the sophomores finished with sec- ond and the freshmen ended in third place. 136 Diggers Shut Out Lions at Homecoming f71 “Year of the Digger” was the theme chosen for Home- coming, 1971. During the week of October 11, students con- structed their class floats in preparation for the upcoming par- ade. Thursday evening, the bonfire was held. On Friday after- noon, the floats were judged with seniors receiving first, fresh- men second, juniors third, and sophomores fourth. That night, the determined Diggers shut out Julesburg 20-0. Afterwards, a dance was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church from 10:30-12:00 with music provided by Blue Steel. King, Russell Hunt, and Queen, Candy Allen, reigned over the dance with their court consisting of Jane Lynch, Sharon Flinn, Michele Wilson, John Samples, Wayne Ruby, and Jeff Elling. Sweetheart Celebrates Twenty-fifth Thomson school’s all purpose room was the setting for the 25th anniversary of the Sweetheart Dance, sponsored by the BHS Pep Club. Tickets priced at $3.00 a couple were sold in advance for the March 18th event. A color scheme of red, white and pink accented the theme of “Moonlight and Roses”. Pep Club chose “SHAFT” from Colorado Springs to provide the music from 9:00 p.m. until midnight. Re- freshments, consisting of cookies and punch, were furnished by Pep Club and served by Mothers Council. Over a hundred couples witnessed the crowning of Pep Club’s choices of Mr. Beetdigger and attendants . Doug Hartwig was crowned by head cheerleader, Robin Peterson. Attendants were Rex Christensen, John Samples, and Jeff Elling, and were es- corted to the throne by Jane Lynch, Pat Morgan, and Claudia Christensen, also cheerleaders. 140 On April 15. the Class of‘73 presented their Jr.-Sr. Prom in honor of the Class of‘72. Music was provided by “Glass Attic” from Denver. The theme was “Wonderland by Night”. Approximately 60 couples saw Rex Chris- tensen crown Robin Peterson as Jr. Attendant, while Sr. Attendant Pat Morgan was crowned by Jerry Ely. The queen was Jane Lynch, who was crowned by Ed Pabst. A nosegay was presented to each of them and a special Bouquet was given to Jill Barratt, exchange student from Australia. 143 Royalty for 1971-1972 were Candy Allen, Russell Hunt. Doug Hartwig, and Jane Lynch. The first royalties were crowned in the fall at the Homecoming game. At half time. Russell Hunt crowned Candy Allen as Home- coming Queen and Jane Lynch crowned Russell as Home coming King. The coronation was repeated at the follow- ing dance. Candy's attendants were Jane Lynch, Michele Wilson, and Sharon Flinn. Russell’s attendants were Jeff Elling, Wayne Ruby, and John Samples. In February. Pep Club hosted its annual Sweetheart Dance and chose Doug Hartwig as Mr. Beetdigger. Rex Christensen, Jeff Elling, and John Samples attended Doug. At the Prom, which was held April 15. Jane Lynch was crowned as Prom Queen. Robin Peterson was selected as Junior Attendant and Pat Morgan as Se- nior Attendant. Candy Allen, Homecoming Queen; Russell Hunt, Homecoming King. 144 for Festivities Doug Hartwig, Mr. Beetdigger. Jane Lynch, Prom Queen. Jane Lynch Candy Allen Russell Hunt Marion Oblander Zeke Friehauf Doug Hartwig Robin Peterson Vincent Laso 16 Chosen for Student of the Month Sharon Flinn Rudy Hansch Vera Carlson Dan Ingmire Pat Morgan Jeff Elling Jill Barr at t Rex Christensen Students of the Month was an honor awarded to two Brush High students every month, beginning in September and ending in April. The first period Monday morning classes made the nominations of a boy and girl which were taken to student council on Wednesday. The council voted on these nomi- nees and made the final decision. The two receiv- ing the most votes were invited to student council to receive an honor pin and were further recog- nized by having their picture and a story run in the Sagebrush Reporter. For the month of September students selected were Jane Lynch, Prom Queen, and Russell Hunt, football captain. Robin Peterson, A-squad head cheerleader, and Vincent Laso, FCA vice-president, were honored for October, while Marion Oblander, head pom pon girl, and Doug Hartwig, Mr. Beet- digger, were voted for November. Homecoming Queen, Candy Allen, and B-club president, Zeke Friehauf, received the most votes for December. For the month of January, Pat Morgan, Junior- Prom Attendant, and Jeff Elling, student council president, were outstanding students, while Sharon Flinn, co-editor of the school newspaper, and Rudy Hansch, state wrestler, won the honors for February. Jill Barratt, student council presi- dent of Australia, and Rex Christensen, president of Senior class, were chosen for March. The final students selected for the 1971-72 school year were Vera Carlson, secretary of FFA, and Dan Ingmire, elected 1972-73 student council president. 147 Band Groups Present Programs Members of the Stage Band for the 1971-72 year were the following: Leslie Price, John Von Riesen, Pat Mitchell, Deb Pfost, and Pam Mitchell on saxophones. Trumpets were Kathy Elling, Russel Kauk, Jim Shawcross, and Doris Curtis, Trom- bones were Jane Lynch, Doug Hartwig, John Wolta, and Dan- ny Woolley. Playing the piano was Joe Swinson, and on drums. Scott Wagers. Mr. Calvin Harding was the director of the Stag� Band. Marching Band entertained at the football games by per- forming at the half times. This group also attended the annual CSU Band Day in Fort Collins. They received a 2-rating on their marching. 148 Twirlers for the 1971-72 year were Susie Win- ger, Cathy Wilkins, Trudie Asheim, Ellen Baily, and Tonya Norwood. Concert Band along with the other musical groups performed and presented concerts through- out the year. They toured to the various schools of the community and presented each a concert. At the Sterling Contest they received a 1 rating and were the only ones to receive this high a rating. Harding Directs Concert Choir Concert Choir had an average of 46 members throughout the year. Along with the regular concerts, this group performed to Thompson and Central. Choir also hosted the Adams State Choir that presented a concert to the entire student body. They also presented the Christmas program, and then attended several clinics in which other schools in the Northeastern Dis- trict attended also. Select Choir was set up as a regular class in the 1971-72 year. Under the direction of Mr. Calvin Harding, the members were able to join the group after audition. This group perform- ed at numerous times throughout the year. Mr. Calvin Harding, 150 Director Select Choir Is New Class in 71-72 Year Junior Class Presents Play Directed by Mrs. Elcise Bloom and Miss Lorraine Young, the Junior Class presented “Seventeenth Summer” on November 18 and 19. The cast consisted of Patsy Richter, Brett Lessman, Jocelyn Ruebel, Ce- cilia Ton-ez, Laurie Price, Judy Wagers, Kevin Meier, Carla Strand, Steve De- long, Clay Ruebel, Dan Woolley, Andy Blake, and Jolie Wolf. Jerry Ely, Butch Jones and Deb Foos added to stage crew. Celeste Chrismer was prompter this year. This was the last play to be presented at the old auditorium. 152 All-School Play in New Auditorium “Paddle Your Own Canoe,” was held in the High School Audito- rium on April 20-21 under the direction of Mrs. Eleise Bloom and Miss Lorraine Young. The story involved a newly wed couple, their life and problems whilst controlling a fire station in the woods. As well as the fourteen cast members, a stage crew of fifteen assist- ed with the production of the 1972 All School Play. Cast for the play was the following: Del Hutcheson, Paul Olsen, Jane Lyn- ch Steve Brown, Kathy Miller, Bret Lessman, Robin Peterson, Karen Cox, Sharon Flinn, Cheryl Wood, Jim McMillan, Patsy Driscoll, Chris Ruebel. and the bear. 155 Ingmire to Head 1972-73 Council Campaign speeches for sixteen candidates were presented to BHS students April 19, in the new auditorium. Four students ran for each of the four offices, president, vice-president, treasurer, and secretary of Student Council. Any BHS student and faculty member was eligible to vote, with the voting taking place on April 19 and 20. Winners were announced April 20, during seventh period. They are Dan Ingmire, president; Bret Less- man, vice-president; Pat Mitchell, treasurer: and Nancy Swinson, secretary. Installation was held May 22, at the Awards Assembly. 156 '■K Digger Day and Cleanup Combined BHS’s annual Digger Day was held May 12, on Friday. Students went to class during first and second periods and the remainder of the morning was spent in the yearly cleanup. Each class was assigned a specific area outside the city limits to clean, including the grounds along the roadways. The afternoon was set aside for the Digger. Day events. The games were slightly different this year than last year, because of the facilities at the new school. Winning D-Day were the seniors, followed by the sophomores, second, and the freshmen, third. The class of‘73 took fourth place. 157 As the end of the year drew near, students were struck with their annual dose of spring fever. Once the snow disappeared, teachers, administrators and parents dug deep into their imag- inations to develop ways of keeping the students’ attention from lagging. To alleviate some of the restlessness. 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