Brush High School - Sagebrush Yearbook (Brush, CO)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1973 volume:

THE JOURNALISM DEPARTMENT OF BRUSH HIGH SCHOOL, BRUSH, COLORADO PRESENTS SAGEBRUSH '73 THE RECORD. . . . . . THE STORY CONTENTS INTRODUCTION...... THE RECORD........ SENIORS........... JUNIORS........... UNDERCLASSMEN..... ORGANIZATIONS..... HONORS............ ATHLETICS......... THE STORY......... FALL.............. WINTER............ SPRING............ CONCLUSION........ . .4 .10 .16 .38 .44 .54 .80 .88 .98 104 132 158 180 August 28, 1972 was the first day of the last year for the class of 73. Because of warm days it seemed as though it was going to be a long fall, but on Halloween night the spirits dropped snow on Mother Earth, open- ing the door to a cold north wind. Winter snows lingered from October through late April, confining students to the building. With the com- ing of May the weather made a sudden change to ex- tremes with 80° temperatures and a release of students to the grassy lawns. Homecoming opened the year’s activities in October, initiating the new freshmen into the competitive interaction of the classes. This competition was evident in the Christmas skits and other as- sorted class activities, culminating in the annual highlight of class spirit-Digger Day. The Sweetheart Dance and the Junior-Senior Prom climaxed the dances for the 1972-73 year, in addition to several dances sponsored by the different clubs at other times. There were three plays given this year: the Junior Class Play, the traditional All-School Play, and a new idea—a musical entitled “The Featherduster”. Although the courses often required great concentration, there were periods of fun and excitement which served to relieve the routine. THE RECORD This is the record—this is the year ’72-’73. Here are the portraits, the clubs, the activities, the sports, and the people who made up the year; Here are the students, the teachers, the administrators, the coaches, the sponsors, and all whose presence brought personality and color to BHS in its first year as a complete facility. These arc the sports records, mem- bers of organizations, portraits and activities of the classes, and a specific summary of 1972-73. We present “The Record”. Those board members serving for the 1971-72 school year were Morton Boxer, Elton E. Ingmire, Rev. Raymond Paulsen, Glen Swinson, Placido Romero, John Lindell, and Allyn Wind. Presiding over the school office were Robert Kilzer for his third year, and Robert Scoville for his sixth year. 12 'Vff The contract to build Brush High School was awarded in January of 1969, and in 1973, the school was completed. Mr. Ronald Prascher, who was principal for his third year here, states, “I’m very pleased with the building, and believe that it is the best in Northeastern Colorado.” James Gingerich served as the assistant principal for his second year. In reference to the recent changes in the dress code and the student break, he remarks, “1 feel that this year’s student body has shown a high degree of tolerance for the establishment, and through their sincere efforts, many vital changes have been made.” John Lindell retired this year after eighteen years of ser- vice to the community. The newly elected board for the 1972-73 year consists of: Glenn Swinson, Elton Ingmire, Morton Boxer, Don Mitchell, Placido Romero, Allyn Wind, and Don King. FACULTY NUMBERS THIRTY-THREE Thirty-three B.H.S. faculty members guided the 486 students through the 1972-73 school year. Chair- persons were: Mr. Sumner, Arts and Crafts; Mr. Kuhl, Commercial: Mrs. Van Dyke, Counseling; Mrs. Queen, English; Mrs. Bloom, Foreign Language; Miss Franklin, Home Economics; Miss Walters, Library; Miss L. Young, Math; Mr. Harding, Music; Mr. Needens, P.E.; Mr. Mer- cer, Science; Mr. Woolley, Social Studies and Journal- ism; Mr. Worthlcy, Vocations; and Mrs. Needens, Lunch Program. 14 Mr. Brian Baxter Coop-G Mr. Frank Bednarik English, Wrestling Mrs. Eleise Bloom Foreign Language Mr. Joe Edson Science, Social Studies Miss Laura Franklin Home Economics Mrs. Virginia Fries Secretary Mr. Don Gabriel Science, Wrestling Mrs. Leona Graham Secretary Mr. Calvin Harding Music Mr. Craig Kientz English, Football Mr. Richard Kuhl Business Mrs. Claire Lynch English Mr. Tim McGlynn Special Education Mr. Ken Me Reynolds Auto Mechanics Mr. Frank Mercer Science Mr. Robert Mitchell Business Miss Margaret Mora Physical Education Mr. Albert Moser Industrial Arts, Drivers Education Mrs. Eunice Ncedens Secretary Mr. LeeRoy Needens Physical Education, Basketball, Football Mrs. Margaret Queen English, Foreign Language Mr. Mark Richards Vocational Agriculture Mr. Ken Rieb Custodian Mr. Joe Roskop Mathematics, Track Mr. George Schippert Custodian Mr. Ed Schott Custodian Mr. Paul Stimson Social Studies Mr. Terrell Sumner Arts, Crafts Mr. Don Thomas Social Studies, Football Mrs. Jane Van Dyke Counseling Miss Hildred Walters Library, English Mrs. Phyllis Woodward English Mr. Thomas Woolley Social Science, Journalism Mr. Al Worthley Counseling, Vocations Miss Lorraine Young Mathematics Miss Paula Young Mathematics 15 SENIORS MAY COMMENCEMENT ENDS SENIORS' YEAR Completing their final year at BHS, the Class of ’73 was sponsored by Mr. Joe Edson and Mr. Tom Woolley. Mark Gebauer served as President and was assisted by Pete Padilla as Vice President and Ed Pabst as Secretary- Treasurer. In the Float competition. Seniors placed first and victoriously walked off with second in the Christmas skits. Seniors were honored by the Juniors at the Junior- Senior Prom, “Stairway to Heaven”. In May, the girls were hosted by the Brush Women's Club at the Senior Girl’s Breakfast. Baccalaureate was held on May 20 and 115 seniors graduated on May 24. Dan Alexander Robert Appenzeller David Arnold Trudi Asheim Ella Atwood Luan August Donna Bass Kathy Beckley Kathryn Benge 17 20 Susan Compton Donna Corbett Steve Delong Kurt Dodge Jerry Ely Bill Emhovick Betty Eskew Jimmy Fishgrab Jane Flinn Debra Foos Alicia Garcia Mark Gebauer Sue Hellyer Debbie Hcrbst Kriss Holman Peg Holter Bonnie Houghton Dan Ingmire Floyd Jones Lloyd Jones Russell Kauk Cynthia Kingcadc Jodi Koehler Regina Koehler Steve Krueger Cinda Leis Bret Lessman Marilyn Lindcll Bart Lopez Ray Lopez Jan Lorensen Sheryl Lumpkin Pete Madsen 23 24 Tim McMillan Deb Massey Ray Medina Joan Mciningcr Kathy Miller Pam Mitchell Keith Norwood Ed Pabst Pete Padilla Carol Paynter Ruben Perez Robin Peterson Jay Phillips Carol Price Laurie Price Debbie Purcell Lyle Purcell Bruce Pyles Curt Quinn Patsy Richter Gerri Rocha 25 Jim Shawcross Ed Spafford Cindy Stincon Carl Stitt Carla Strand Rosanne Strauch Frank Tavenner Ken Temple Cecilia Torrez David Vondy Gary Vondy Vic Vondy 27 Dan Woolley Sponsors: Mr. Joe Edson Mr. Thomas Woolley Pictures not available Elvira Benedict Roger Danielscn Gerald Geisick Beth Herrmann Michele Kuriger Mark Lusby Robert Meza Joe Ramirez SENIOR ACTI VITIES Key: Air. Cl.—Airplane Club; B-Cl.— B-Club; Pep Cl.— Pep Club; FTA; FCA; Cl. Hse.—Clearing House; Thes.—Thespians; Rif. Cl.-Rifle Club; FFA; IRC; GAA; FHA; Rod. Cl.—Rodeo Club; Stu. Cou.—Student Council; VICA; Saf. Cl.—Safety Club; FBLA; God Sq.-God Squad; Chess Cl.—Chess Club; J-Staff-Journalism; HERO; Co-op G;Jr. Hon. Soc.-Junior Honor Society; Sr. Hon. Soc.-Senior Honor Society; St. of Mo.-Student of the Month; King; Queen; Att.—Attendant; Jr. Es.-Junior Escort; Ush Usher; BB-Basketball; WR.-Wrestling; FB-Football; Tr.—Track; VB.-Volleyball;Jr. C. P.-Junior Class Play; A. S. P. All- School Play; B. St.—Boys’ State; G. St.—Girls’ State; Band; Stg. B.—Stage Band; Fl. Gl.—Flag Girl; Ch.—Choir; Sel. Ch.—Select Choir; Mas Aw.-Masonic Award; Q 6c S-Quill and Scroll; Sp. Mt.-Speech Meet; NJC M-S C.-NJC Math-Science Contest; Cl. Of.—Class Office; Sum. Wkshp.—Summer Workshop; Golf; P. Band—Pep Band Danny La Verne Alexander Robert Allen Appenzeller . David Leroy Arnold..... Trudi Enid Asheim...... Ella S. Atwood......... Luan August............ Donna Davis Bass....... Kathleen Mary Bcckley. . . Kathryn Michele Benge.. . Andrew Wesley Blake .... Richard Duane Blatt.... Larry Ray Castrup.................................. Randall Ray Catron................................. Deborah Ann Celestino.............................. Robert Chabot...................................... Carmen Celeste Chrismer............................ Claudia Ann Christensen............................ Paul Henry Christensen. . . Trenton David Christensen Stu. Cou. Rep. 1 ;Mr. Beetdigger Att. 4; Jr. Ush. 3; BB 1,2,3,4; All-Con- ference BB 4; Most Valuable Player 4; All-State Selection 4; FB 1,2 Air Cl., 1,2,3; FBLA, 4; Band, 1; P. Band, 1; Ch., 3; Sel. Ch., 4; NJC M-S C.,3 B-Cl., 4; FCA, 1,2,4; Rif. Cl., 1,2; Stu. Cou. Alt., 4; FB, 1,2,3,4; All-Con- ference, 4; Tr., 1,2,4; Band, 1,2,3,4;P. Band, 1,2,3 Pep Cl., 1,2,3,4; FTA, 3,4;GAA, 1,2,3; Sports Manager, 2; Activities Chairman, 3; Stu. Cou., 2,4; God Sq., 4; B. Tr. Statistician, 3; VB, 1; Mus., 4; Band, 1,2,3,4, Twirler, 2,3, head 4; P. Band, 2,3,4;Ch„ 2; Sel. Ch., 2,3,4; Sp. Mt., 3; NJC M-S C., 1 FTA, 4;Cl. Hse., 1,2,3,4, V. Pres., 3, Pres., 4; IRC, 3,4; FHA, 1,2; Sr. Hon. Soc., 4; Ch., 1,2,3, Girls’ Group, 2; NJC M-S C., 4 Pep Cl., 1,2,3,4, Pom pon Girl, 3,4; Stu. Cou., Rep., 1, Alt., 2; Home- coming Att., 4; B. Tr. Statistician, 4; Band, 1;Cl. Treas., 2; Prom Queen FTA, 1; Cl. Hse., 4; IRC, 3; FHA, 1 FHA, 1; Stu. Cou. Rep., 4; B. Tr. Statistician, 3; Fl. Gl., 2; Ch., 1,2,3,4; Sel. Ch., 4; Cl. V. Pres., 1; Honor Ch. at Haxtun, 1,4 Pep Cl., 1; Cl. Hse., 3,4, Sec., 4; Ch., 1, Douglas County, Pep Cl., 9; Ch., 9; Hinkley, Dance Club, 10 FFA, 1,2,3,4; District Reporter, 3; WR, 2; FB, 2, Manager; Jr. Cl. P., 3 B-Club, 1,2,3,4; FCA, 1,2; Thes., 4; Stu. Cou., Rep. 1,2,4; Saf. Cl., 4;J- Staff, 2,3; Jr. Hon. Soc., 2,3,4; Homecoming King Candidate, 4; Jr. Ush., 3; BB, 1,2; WR., 3; FB„ 1,2,3,4; Tr., 1,2,3,4; A.S.P., 4; Mas. Aw. 2,4, In- dustrial Arts; Q S, 2,3; Sp. Mt., 4; NJC M-S C., 1; Sum. Wkshp. to CU, Engineering Rif. Cl., 1,2; WR., 3,4; FB., 3,4 B-Cl., 4; FCA, 3; Stu. Cou. Alt., 1,2; VICA, 4; BB, 1,2,3,4; FB., 1,2; Tr., 1; Sp. Mt., 4 Cl. Hse., 1,2,3, Scrapbook, 3; IRC., 2,3; FHA, 1,2; Stu. Cou. Alt. 1,2; Co-op G, 4; Ch., 2 Rif. Cl., 2; VICA, 3, Club Advisor IRC, 1,2,3,4, Food Committee Chairman 3,4; FBLA, 4;God Sq., 4; Jr. C. P. Prompter, 3; Band, 1,2; P. Band, 2; IRC Del. to Model UN, 3,4 Pep Cl. Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Thes. 2,3,4, Sec-Treas. 3, V. Pres. 4; GAA 1,2, Point Recorder; Stu. Cou. 2,3,4, Alt. 4; J-Staff 4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4; St. of Mo. October; Homecoming Can. 4; Prom Can. 3,4; Jr. Es. 3; Musi- cal 4; A.S.P. 1,2,4; G. St. Alt.; Band l,3;Ch. 2,3; Sel. Ch. 4; Q S 4;Sp. Mt. 4; Si. VP 3 Rifle Cl. 1,2,3, Sec. 3; Stu. Cou. Alt. 1, Rep. 2; VICA 4; WR 1,2,3,4; Band 1. FFA 1,2,3,4, Reporter 2, District Sentinel 3; Stu. Cou. Alt. 4; FBLA Parliamentarian 4;Chess Cl. 4;Sp. Mt. 4; Stu. Cou. Election Sp. 4. 30 Kerry Jean Clay..................................... Pep Cl. 3; FHA 1,2; Rod. Cl. 2,3,4, Treas. 3; FBLA 4. Robert James Colburn............................... Air. Cl. 2; Rif. Cl. 1,2; VICA Sec.-Treas. 4; FB 4;Tr. 3,4. Susan Ann Compton................................... Pep Cl. 1,2; IRC 3,4, Model U.N. Del. 3, Treas. 4; Stu. Cou. Alt. 1; God Sq. Chaplain 4; Sr. Hon. Soc.; Stu. of Mo. December; Musical Accompa- nist; Band; Stg. B. 4; Pep B. 1,2,3,4; Ch. 2,3,4; Sel. Ch. 2,3,4; Sum. Wkshp.-Music; All St. Ch. 4; Top of the Nation Band; District Ch.; Dist. Hon. Ch. 1,2,3; Dist. Hon. Band 1,2,3,4; Dist. Band 1,2,3,4. Donna Corbett....................................... Pep Cl. 1; IRC 4; Saf. Cl. 1; Chess Cl. 4; A.S.P. Director 4; Ch. 3,4; Sel. Ch. 3,4; Nat. Cooking Award; Inter-School Sp. Mt. 3. Steven Dwayne Delong............................... Air. Cl. 3; Rif. Cl. 1,2; FFA 1,2,3,4, Pres. 4; Stu. Cou. Rep. 2; FBLA Re- porter 4; Jr. C. P. 3; Mas Aw. in Voc. Ag. Kurt Cammeron Dodge................................ Stu. Cou. 1,2,3,4; VICA Treas. 4; Chess Cl. 4; St. of Mo. 4; Mr. Beet- digger Att. 4; Wr. 1,2,3,4; Midseason Tourney 2; District, and State; Second Place 4. Gerald Dean Ely................................... B-Cl. 1,2,3,4; Treas. 4; FCA 1,2,3,4, Pres. 4;Thes. 3,4; Stu. Cou. 3,4; VICA 4, Reporter, 4; St. of Mo.-December; Mr. Beetdigger; Homecoming att.; Jr. Ush.; BB 1,2,3; FB 1,2,3,4, mentioned in Who’s Who in High School FB, 4, All-Conference defensive tackle 3, outstanding def. line- man, 3; Jr. C. P. 3; Musical; A.S.P. 3,4. William David Emhovick.............................. Air. Cl. 1; Rif. Cl. 1; VICA 3,4, Sec. 3. Betty Jo Eskew...................................... Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2; Stu. Cou. 4; FBLA 4, President; Chess Cl. 4. Jimmy Rae Fishgrab.................................. FFA 2,3,4; Rod. Cl. 3,4; Stu. Cou. 4; Band 1,2,3; P. Band 3;Ch. 1. Darlene Jane Flinn.................................. Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4, Vice President, 3, President 4; GAA 1,2; Stu. Cou. 1,3, Student exchange to Haxtun, 3; FBLA 4; J-Staff 3,4, Business Manager 4; Jr. Hon. Soc.; Sr. Hon. Soc.; Jr. Prom candidate 3; Homecoming Att. 4; Jr. Escort; Jr. C. P. Usher; G. St. candidate; Q S 3,4; Sp. Mt. 4; NJC M-S C. 1,2; Jr. C. Treasurer. Debra Luanne Foos.................................. Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 2,4; GAA 1,2,3,4; GAA Officer 2,4; J-Staff 3,4; Copy Ed. 3; Ed. 4; Sr. Hon. Soc.; St. of Mo.-April; Jr. Ush.; Tr. 1,2, 3; VB 2,4; Ch. 1; Hon. Ch .-Haxtun 1; Q S 3,4; Soph Cl. Sec. 2; Prom Queen Candidate 4. Mark Allen Gebauer................................... B Cl. 3; FTA 4; Stu. Cou. 2,3; Saf. Cl. 3,4; Jr. Hon. Soc.; Sr. Hon. Soc.; Stu. of Mo. 4; WR. Mgr. 2,3,4; FB 3; Tr. 3; B. St. 3; Sp. Mt. 4; NJC M-S C. 1,2,3,4; Algebra II-lst, 1; Geometry-2nd, 2; Chemistry-lst, 3; Sr. Cl. Pres.; Sum. Wkshp. Frontier of Science Institute in Greeley; Nat’l Youth Con. on Science Environment. Gerald Robert Geisick .............................. Cl. Hse. 2; VICA 4, Pres. Elect II Cl.; Co-op G 2; WR 2;FB l;Tr. 1. Barry Wade Geist.................................... Saf. Cl. 4; Jr. Hon. Soc.; FB 3; NJC M-S C. 1,2;CU Honors Engineering Institute 3. John Ervin Green.................................... Air. Cl. 1,2,3; Rif. Cl. 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4;P. Band l,2,3,4;Ch. 1,2,3,4; Clar. Solo 3. Johnny Lee Grotteland............................... Cl. Hse. 2; VICA Sec. 4; NJC M-S C. 1,2,3. Lee Kellogg Groves.................................. Stu. Cou. 1,2,3,4; Alt. 1, Rep. 2,3,4; VICA Cl. Ad. 4; BB l,2,3,4;Mas. Award for Phy. Ed. 4. Loreto Reyes Gutierrez.............................. IRC 1,2,4; God Sq. 4; Tr. 2. Frank Guzman........................................ Rif. Cl. Sec.-Treas. 1; Stu. Cou. 1,2. Susan Beth Hellyer.................................. Pep Cl. 1; God Sq. 1; Musical 4; Fl. Gl. 2,3; Sel. Ch. 2,3.4; Hon. Ch. 1,2, 3,4; Soph. Quartet. 31 Debra Kaye Herbst................................ Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4;GAA 1; FHA 1,2; FBLA Treas. 4;Jr. C. P. Usher 3. Beth Elaine Herrmann ............................ FFA 2,3,4, Corresponding Sec. 4; Rod. Cl. 1,2,3,4, Treas. 2, V. Pres. 4. Peggy Lee Holier................................. Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4; Treas. 4; FHA 1; Musical 4; Ch. 1,2,3,4. Krisstine Holman................................. Cl. Hse. 1,2,3,4; FHA l,2;Ch. 2. Bonnie Ruth Houghton ............................ Cl. Hse. 2,3,4; Sec. 3; State Sec. 4; GAA 1; FHA 4; J-Staff 4;Tr. 1; Q S4. Daniel Keith lngmire............................. Stu. Cou. 1,3,4; Stu. Cou. Pres. 4; Safety Cl. 4; FBLA 4; Chess Cl. 4; J-Staff 3; Jr. Hon. Soc. 2; Stu. of Mo. 3; NJC M-S C. 1,2,3; Engineering Wksp. at CU; Leadership Wksp. at CSU; Calculus Seminar 4. Floyd Lee Jones.................................. V1CA 4. Lloyd Leon Jones................................. B-Cl.. 1,2,3,4; Vice Pres. 4; FCA 1,2; Stu. Cou. Rep. 1,2; VIC A Vice Pres. 4; Stu. of Mo. 4; BB 1; WR 2,3;Tr. 2,4; FB 1,2,3,4; Capt. 4; All Con- ference 4; All State 4. Russell William Kauk............................. Air. Cl. 1,2; Sec. 2; FT A 1,2; Treas. 2; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4; Musical 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Stage Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Ch. 3;Sel. Ch. 3,4; NJC M-SC. l,2;Top of Nation Band 2,3,4; All State Ch. 4; Hon. Ch. 3; Hon. Band 1,2,3,4. Jodeen Paula Koehler............................. Pep Cl. 1,2,3; Co-op G 4;Ch. 1,2,3. Regina Lee Koehler............................... FTA 3; Rif. Cl. 1; IRC 4; GAA 2. Steven Martin Krueger............................ B Cl. 1,2,3,4; Stu. Cou. 3,4; V1CA 4; Homecoming Att. 4; Mr. Beetdigger Att. 4; Jr. Escort 3; BB 1,2,3; FB 1,2,3,4; All Conference 3; Homecom- ing Capt. 4; Tr. 1,2,3,4. Michele Jo Kuriger............................... Hodgkins Jr. High 1, Westminster 2,3, BHS 4; Pep Cl. 4; FTA 3,4; FBLA 4; God Sq. 4; Jr. Hon. Soc. 2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 4; Jr. Esc. 3; Annual Cl. 1; Morning Bible Study 3; Film Cl. 1; Drill Team 1; Span. Cl. 2,3; Sci. Cl. 3. Cinda Kay Leis................................... Air. Cl. 4; Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4; FTA 2,3,4; GAA 2; FBLA 4; Vice Pres. 4; Chess Cl. 4; J-Staff 3,4 ;Ch. 1,2; Q S 3,4; Summer Wksp for Computer Programming 3. Bret Allen Lessman............................... Gurley H.S.;GCl. 1,2;BB 1; FB l,2;Tr. l;Ch. 1,2; Science Award 1; History Award 2; All Around Boy 1; Highest Scholastic Average 1,2; All Conference BB 1; Outstanding FB Back in West. Neb. 2; B.H.S.; FCA 4; Thes. 3,4; Stu. Cou. 4; Vice Pres. 4; Saf. Cl. 4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4; Stu. of Mo. 4; Jr. Cl. Play 3; Musical 4; All School Play 3,4; B. St. 3; Sel. Ch. 3,4; NJC M-S C. 3; Engineering Inst, at Boulder 3; Stu. Cou. Leadership Wksp. 3; WHO’S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STU- DENTS 3; Gurley Cl. Pres. 1; Sec. 2. Marilyn Kae Lindell................................ Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4; FTA 2,3,4;Treas. 3; Stu. Cou. 1; God Sq. 4; Pres. 4; Tr. 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,3,4; Ch. 4; Dis. Sp. Meet 4. Bart Lopez......................................... VICA 4; Co-op G 3. Reyes Lopez........................................ Wr. 1,4. Janet Rae Lorensen ................................ Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4;GAA 1,2; Sports Man. l,2;Stu.Cou. Alt. l;Tr. 1; Sports Man. 1; VB 1; Band 1; Section Leader 1; Ch. 2,3,4; Sec. Leader 4. Sheryl Anne Lumpkin.............................. Mark Allen Lusby................................. Tim McMillan....................................... Air. Cl. 1; Rif. Cl. 1,2; Wr. 3,4; FB Man. 2,3;Tr. Man. 2;Ch. 1,2; Wksp. to Mexico 3. 32 Pete Leroy Madsen................................ Woodlin H. S.: Jr. Escort 3; Tr. 3;Jr. Cl. Play 3; B.H.S.: Rif. Cl. 1; BB 1. Debora Beck Massey............................... Cl. Hse Reporter 3; Rif. Cl. 1,2; Vice Pres. 1,2; FHA 1; Rodeo Cl. 2; Ch. 2,3,4. Raymond Medina................................... VICA 4; BB 1. J jh Annette Meininger.......................... Pep Cl. 1,2,3; FFA 4; IRC 4; FHA 1; Stu. Cou. 1; Band 1; Fl. Gl. 2; Ch. 4. Kathy Ann Miller................................. Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4; Pom Pon Girl 3,4; Thes. 3,4;GAA 2,3,4; Jr. Sr. Pt. Recorder 4; Jr. Hon. Soc. 2,3,4; Tr. Stat. 3; Tr. 2; VB 1,2,3,4; Out. League Pi. 4; All-Star Team 4; Mus. 4; All S. P. 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Sec. Lead. 4; Asst. Dir. 3; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Ch. 1,2,3,4; Sel. Ch. 2,3,4; Wil- liams Foun. Music Camp; All State Ch. 3,4; Top of Nat. Hon. Band 2,3,4; League Hon.Ch. 2; League Hon. Band 2,3,4; Dis. Ch. 1,2,3,4; Dis. Band 1,2,3,4; State Solo and Ensemble C. Pamela Ann Mitchell................................ Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4; Pom Pon Girl 3; Thes. 2,3,4; Hist. 4; IRC 2;GAA 1; Stu. Cou. 1,2,3,4; J-Staff 3,4; Newspaper Asst. Ed. 3,4; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4; Prom Queen Cand. 4; Jr. Usher 3; Tr. 4; VB 2; A.S.P. 2;G. State 3; Band 1,2; Stage Band 1,2,3; Pep B. 1 ;Co-Head Fl. Gl. 1; Ch. Acc. 1,2; Sel. Ch. Acc. 3; Q S 3,4; Dis. Sp. Mt. 3,4; NJC M-S C. 1; Blackhawk School of Art 3; High Plains Art Ex. 2,3,4; Pin 2,3; 2nd Place 4; All State Ch. 3; Top of Nat. Band 2; Nat’l Jazz Solo A. 3. Keith Walter Norwood................................ FFA l,2,3;Sec. 2; Pres. 3; VICA Pari. 4; Wr. 1,2,3,4; 2nd at District 3; State 3; FB 1,2. William Edward Pabst.............................. B-Cl. 1,2,3,4; FCA 1,2; Stu. Cou. Rep. 2,3; Saf. Cl. 4;Chess Cl. 4; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4; Stu. of Mo. 4; Homecoming King 4; Jr. Escort 3;Wr. 1,2,3,4; State Wr. 3;FB l,2,3,4;Tr. 2; A.SJ� . 4; NJC M-S C. 1,2,3,4; Cl. Treas. 1; Cl. Pres. 3; Cl. Treas. 4; Engineering Wksp. at Boulder 3. Pete Mark Luke Padilla.................................. B-Cl. 1,2,3,4; FCA 1,2; Stu. Cou. Rep. 4; Saf. Cl. 4; Stu. of Mo. 2; Wr. 1, 2,3,4;Statc Wr. 2,3;Statc Champ. 3; Dist. Tourn. 1,2,3� 4;Champ. 2; Runner-Up 3,4; Mid-Season Champ 2; Brighton Champ 1,2—2nd Place 3; Tr. 1,2,3; 2-mile run 2; A.S.P. 4; B. St. Cand. 3; NJC M-S C. 2,3; Cl. Vice Pres. 4; Engineering Wksp. at Boulder 3; EOP Scholarship 4; Sp. Mt. 4. Carol Lu Paynter.................................. Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4;Cl. Hse. 3,4; Vice Pres.4; IRC 4; GAA 1; Stu. Cou. Alt. 3; Saf. Cl. 4; Chess Cl. 4; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; Dis. Speech Meet 4; Class Vice Pres. 2; Medical Workshop 3. Ruben Perez...................................... Air. Cl. 2; Stu. Cou. Rep. l,2;Saf. Cl. 4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 2,3; Boys State Alt. 3; NJC M-S C. 1,3; 9th in Algebra I (Honorable Mention); 7th in Chemistry. Robin Lesli Peterson.............................. Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4; Head Cheerleader 2,3,4; Cheerleader l;Thes.4;GAA 1; Stu. Cou. 1,2,3,4; Alt. 1,2; Rep. 3,4; J-Staff 4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 4; Stu. of Mo. 3,4; Homecoming Queen 4; Jr. Prom Att. 3;Jr. Usher 3;Tr. 1,4; Musical 4; A.SS’. 3; G. St. Rep. 3; Band 1; Ch. 1,3.4; Sel. Ch. 4; Q S 4; Dis. Sp. Mt. 4. Jay Dec Phillips................................. VICA l;Co-opG 1,2; Wrestling 1. Carol Jean Price................................. Goodrich: Pep Cl. 2; FHA 1,2,3; Jr. Escort 3; Brush: Ch. 4. Mary I.aurette Price............................. Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4; Outstanding Fresh. Pep Cl. Girl 1; Pom Pon girl 2,3; Head Pom Pon Girl 4; Thespians 3,4; GAA 1; GAA Reporter 1; Stu. Cou. Alt. 1; Chess Cl. 4; Chess Cl. Sec .-Treas. 4; J-Staff 3,4; Ads. Manager 4; 33 Jr. Hon. Soc. 2,3,4;Jr. Prom Art. 3; Jr. Escort 3; B Squad VB 1; Jr. Class Play 3; Band 1; Pep Band 1; Q S 3,4; Dis. Speech Meet 4; Pom Pon Wksp. in Logan, Utah 2; in Boulder 3; in Fort Collins 4; Hastings College Academic Scholarship 4; High Plains Art Exhibit in Sterling 2,3,4; Art pin 4. Debra Ann Purcell................................... Rodeo Cl. 4; FBLA 4. Lyle James Purcell................................... VICA 4; Rec. Committee 4; BB 1; FB 1,3; Tr. 1,3; J.V. recognition letter, 3. Robert Bruce Pyles................................. Saf. Cl. 4; WR 3; FB 3,4, Tr. 4. Curtis Don Quinn................................... Rif. Cl. 2, V. Pres. 2; BB stat. 4; FB manager 3,4. Joe Paul Ramirez..................................... VICA 3,4; Co-op G 3,4; WR 1,2,4. Patsy Lea Richter................................... Pep Cl. 1,2,3; Thes. 3,4;GAA l,2,3;Tr. 3; Jr. C. P.; Musical 4; Band 1; P. Band 1; Fl. Gl. 2; Choir 2. Raymond F. Rocha .................................... WR 3. Barry Glenn Rosengrant............................... VICA 4. Jeffrey Clay Ruebcl................................. B-Cl. 3,4;FCA 1,2,3,4, Treas. 4; Thes. 1,2,3,4, Pres. 4; Stu. Cou. 2,3,4, Sec. 2, Rep. 3,4; Saf. Cl. 4; Chess Cl. 4, V. Pres.; J-Staff 4; Jr. Hon. Soc.; Sr. Hon. Soc.; BB 1,2;FB 1,2,3,4; Jr. C. P. 3; Musical 4; A.S.P. 1,2,3,4; B. St. 3; Hon. Choir 1; Sel. Ch. 4; All-St. Ch. 4; Sp. Mt. 4; NJC M-S C. 1, 2,3,4; Cl. Pres. 1; Ger. Wkshp. in Georgia 3; Who’s Who Among H. S. Stu- dents 3,4;Golf 3; Nat’l Society of Student Leaders 4. Jocelyn Cay Ruebel.................................. Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4; FTA 2,3,4, V. Pres. 4;Thes. 3,4;GAA 1; Saf. Cl. 4; J- Staff 3,4, Copy Ed. 4; Ti. 4; Jr. C. P. 3; Musical 4; A.S.P. 2,4, Bus. Mana- ger 4; Band 1; Q S 3,4; Sp. Mt. 4; Medical Wkshp. in Texas; Acct. Com- mittee Sec. 3,4. Diana Sue Schilling................................. Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4;GAA l,2;Tr. 1;Ch. 3,4; FFA 4. Rhonda Lou Scoville................................. Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3; GAA Treas. 2; Stu. Cou. Alt. 2,4; Saf. Cl. 4; Chess Cl. 4; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4;VB 1,2,3;NJC M-S C. 1; Medical Wksp. 3. Jimmy Frank Shawcross.............................. Air. Cl. 1,2,3,4; Pres. 2,4; Vice Pres. 3; Stu. Cou. 2,4; Saf. Cl. 4; Jr. Hon. Soc. 2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 4; BB 1,2; Golf 2,3,4; Boys State 3; Band 1,2,3, 4; Stg Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; NJC M-S C. 1,3,4; CU Engineering Institute 3; WHO’S WHO AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. Cynthia Spafford.................................... Pep Cl. 1; Flag Girl 3; Ch. 3,4; High Plains Art Exhibit in Sterling 2,3,4; Art Pin 3,4. Edward Dean Spafford............................... Air. Cl. 1,2; Rif. Cl. 1; Co-op G 3,4; BB 1; FB 1. Cynthia Daleyne Stinton............................. Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4; Outstanding Jr. Girl 3; FTA 2,3,4; FTA Sec. 3, Pres. 4; Thes. 2,3,4; Sec.-Treas. 4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Vice Pres. 4; Stu. Cou. 4; Jr. Hon. Soc. 2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4; Jr. Class Play 3; A.S.P. 2; Girl’s State Alt. 3; Pep Band i,2,3,4; Dis. Sp. Mt. 4; NJC M-S C. 1; Wksp. to Mexico 3. Carl Calvin Stitt.................................. Air. Cl. 1,2; FFA 1,2,3,4; Vice Pres. 4; FFA Dis. Reporter 3; FFA Nat’l Convention 3; IRC 1; FBLA 4; God Sq. 4; Musical 4;Ch. 1,2,3,4; All State Ch. 3;Sel. Ch. 2,3,4; Dis. Sp. Mt. 4. Carla Jean Strand..................................... Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4; FTA 3; Thes. 3,4; IRC 4; GAA 1; FHA 1,2,3,4; Song- leader 3; Pres. 4; State Chorus 4; Stu. Cou. 4; J-Staff 4; Tr. 1; Jr. Class Play 3; Flag Girl 2;Ch. 2,3,4; Q S 4; Dis. Sp. Mt. 4. 34 Rosaline Marie Strauch.............................. Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 4; Jr. Medical Tech. Institute 3. Frank Everett Tavenner............................. Stu. Cou. Rep. 2; Dis. Stu. Cou. 2; WR. 1,2,3; FB. 1,2. Kenneth Harold Temple.............................. Rif. Cl. 1,2; FFA 2; VICA 3,4; Reporter 3; Pres. 4; Plymouth Trouble Shooting Contest 4; WR. 1,2,3,4. Cecilia Marie Torrez................................. FT A 2,3,4; Parliamentarian 3;Treasurer 4; Voting Delegate to State Con- vention 2;Clearing House 2;Thespians 3,4; IRC 1,2,3,4; Delegate to Model UN 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Reporter-Historian 3; Secretary 4; District Representative 4; Voting Delegate to State Convention 4; Outstanding FHA Member 4; Student Council Representative 4; FBLA 4; J-Staff 3,4; Jr. Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Sr. Honr. Soc. 3,4; Jr. Class Play 3; Girls’ State 3;Quill 6c Scroll 3,4; NJC M-S C. 1,2; Summer Wksp. to Saltillo Mexico 3; Mayor for the Day-Optimist Club 1. David Phillip Vondy................................... VICA 1; WR 2,3,4; Shop Masonic Award 2. Gary Lance Vondy...................................... Football 1. Vic Dewight Vondy..................................... VICA 3,4, Scc.-Treas. 3, Pres. 4; WR 2,4. Roger Dean von Riesen................................. Air. Cl. 1,2; Stu. Cou. Alt. 1,2,3,4; BB 1; FB 1; Tr. 4; Band 1,2; Stg. Band 3,4; Pep Band 1. Judith Lynn Wagers.................................... Pep Club 1,2,3; Thes. 3,4; GAA 1,2,3; Stu. Cou. Alt. 1; Jr. C. P. 3; Tr. 3; Musical 4; Band 1; P. Band 1; Fl. Gl. 2; Choir 2; Sel. Choir 2,3,4, ’73 Spring Tour; Sp. Mt. 4; Sum. Wksp. to Mexico 3; District Hon. Choir 4; Dist. Choir 2,3,4. Robert Scott Wagers................................... Air. Cl. 1,2; Rif. Cl. 2,4, Pres.; Stu. Cou. 2,4; Saf. Cl. 4; Chess Cl. Pres. 4; BB 1,2; Stg. Band 1,2,3,4; Sp. Mt. 4. Lana Lee Wantlin...................................... Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4; Pom-pon girl 2,4;GAA 1,2,4; Scrapbook 2,4; Stu. Cou. 2,3; VB 1,2,4, All-Star Team 4; Fresh. Cl. Sec. 1. Ruth Anna Washburn.................................... East Junior High: Pep Club 1; Douglas High School Pep Cl. 2; BHS Clearing Hse. 4; Choir 3,4. Clifford Dale Whisenhunt.............................. Air. Cl. 1; Rif. 2,3; Pres. 3; Co-op G 3,4. Duane Gordon Williams................................. Rif. Cl. 1,2, Treas. 2; Tr. 3; Choir 1; High Plains Art Exhibit 2,3,4, Pin 4; Art Scholarship to Greeley. Henry Alan Williams................................... Air. Cl. 1,2,3,4, V. Pres. 2; Pres. 3,4; Rif. Cl. 1,2; Stu. Cou. Rep. 2,4; Saf. Cl. 4; Jr. Hon. Soc.; Sr. Hon. Soc.; Boys St. 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 2, 3,4; NJC M S C. 1,3,4; WHO’S WHO AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STU- DENTS 3,4; Engineering Institute at CU 3;CU Regent Scholarship 4. Jolie Jacqueline Wolf................................ Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4; Thes. 3,4; IRC 4, delegate to Model UN Security Coun- cil; GAA 1,2,3,4; Activity Chairman 1,2, Sec. 3, Pres. 4; Stu. Cou. 2,3; FBLA Sec. 4; J-Staff 4; Jr. Hon. Soc. l,2,3,4;Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4; Stu. of Mon. 4; Jr. C. P. 3; Musical Bus. Man. 4; A.S.P. Bus. Man. 3, Cast 4; Girls St. Alt. 3; Fl. Gl 2;Choir 1;Q 6 S 4; NJC M-S C. 1,2,3; Medical Wksp. to Texas 3; DAR Good Citizenship Award 4; Mas. Aw.—Social Science 4; Anna C. Pettys Scholarship 4; Regents Scholarship from CU. Daniel Thomas Woolley..................................... Thes. 2,3,4; IRC 1,2,3,4, Delegate to Model UN 1,2,3,4, Pres. 4; Saf. Cl. 4; J-Staff 2,3,4, Yearbook Ed. 4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 4; Jr. Class Play 3; Musi- cal 4, head of lighting; A.S.P. 1,2,3,4; Boys St. 3; Band 1,2; Stg. Band 1, 2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3; Sel. Choir 3,4; Q S 2,3,4; San Angelo State Univ. Journ. Wkshp. 3; Haxtun Hon. Choir 4; Head of all special effect lighting 3,4; Pub. for Band Tour 4; Pub. for all plays 3,4. 35 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Cindy Stinton. . . . .-.........FTA BEA BHS Cinda Leis......................BPW Ed Spafford....................Greater Gifts-MCCC Kerry Clay.....................Greater Gifts-MCCC Peggy Holter....................Greater Gifts-MCCC Dave Arnold ....................Brush Rotary Ken Temple......................Brush Rotary Carol Paynter...................Morgan County March of Dimes Rhonda Scoville.................Morgan County March of Dimes Mark Gebauer....................Jack Petteys Jolie Wolf......................Anna C. Petteys Cecilia Torrez..................First National Bank Kathy Beckley...................Williams Family Foundation Rosanne Strauch.................Williams Family Foundation Ed Pabst........................Williams Family Foundation Carol Paynter...................Hospital Auxiliary Rhonda Scoville.................Hospital Auxiliary Jolie Wolf......................PEO Michele Kuriger.................PEO Pam Mitchell....................BHS Scholarship Pete Padilla....................CU Scholarship Ruben Perez.....................CU Scholarship Russell Kauk....................Presidential Scholarship Jolie Wolf......................CU Regents Bret Lessman....................Boettcher Claudia Christensen.............Pacific Lutheran Scholarship Henry Williams..................CU Regents Laurie Price....................Hastings Acad. Scholarship Clay Ruebel.....................Lawrence Univ. Honors Sch. Susan Compton...................Unit. Meth. Church Sch. Lloyd Jones.....................Mesa College Athletic Sch. Kathy Beckley...................Jack Petteys to NJC Trent Christensen...............Honors Sch. to NJC Robert Appenzeller..............Honors Sch. to NJC Russell Kauk....................Honors Sch. to NJC Kurt Dodge......................Athletic Grant to NJC Duane Williams..................High Plains Art Scholarship svoiNnr «•V-Nl itfc. O 1 aw '74 KEEPS ON TRUCKIN' Paul Beckley, president; Kathy Elling, vice-president; Ellen Bailey, secretary; and Steve Poulignot, treasurer, headed the class of 1974 for their junior year. Mr. Dick Kuhl, Mr. Tim McGlynn, Mrs. Phyllis Woodward, and Miss Paula Young assisted the class with the projects undertaken. Honors accumulated by the juniors included placing second in the Homecoming float competition and third place in the Christmas skit judging. Their money-mak- ing projects included the football concession stand and the Jr. Class Play, “Brother Goose.” In April, they also sponsored the prom with the theme, “Stairway to Heaven,” with music supplied by Alpha Centauri. Mr. Kuhl Mr. McGlynn Mrs. Woodward Miss P. Young Becky Arroyo Patti August Ellen Bailey Rick Baker Faye Baldassare Wes Baldassare Jim Bass Paul Bcckley Spencer Bodaness Wendy Boxer Randy Brown David Brungardt Marie Calderon Martha Calderon Kim Campbell Ina Chabot Cindy Chrismer Larry Cropp Chris Dahlinger David Davis 39 40 Kelly Davis Donna Dean Curtis Draegert Kathy Elling Linda Ely Mike Ferguson Randy Fiscus JoAnn Flores Starla Florian Verna Foley Ron Freund Janet Giauque Sam Gordon Cindy Graham Sally Gutierrez Dennis Hallahan Jay Harry man Joe Herrera Larry Herrmann Tanya Hinds Allen Holman Bonnie Howell Del Hutcheson George Isaac Candy Jackson Dick Jeffries Jackie Jiminez JoAnn Jiminez Debbie Johnson Jim Johnson Steve Kalous Diana Kauffman Randy Kauffman Mike Kerr Peter Krohn Stan Larsen Benny Laso Daniel Leis Bart Lessman Gayle Lindell Louis Lusby Barb McConnell Lee McGaughey Bob McGlynn Mary Mata Manuel Medina Dennis Miller Pat Mitchell Glenda Mohrlang Tonya Norwood Roger Olsen Joan Paynter Ray Perez Carl Peters Steve Poulignot Glen Price Leslie Price Diane Purcell Cathy Redden Neiner Reich Larry Reich Eddie Rocha John Rocha Ed Romero Yvonne Romero Ken Rosenfieid David Samples Pat Samples Craig Schilling Dean Schilling Kurt Schilling Marlene Schilling Brenda Scoville Kim Segelke Steve Small Susan Small Charlie Smith Debbie Steyaert Luann Steyaert Randall Stratton Ken Strauch Brian Swopes Jim Torrez Susie Villarreal Steve Villarreal Esther Vondv Steve Vondy Jane Wallace Debbie Warren Janet Weiss Jeff Wheeler Georgia Whitney Angie Wilkins Coleen Williams Hurchell Winstead Calvin Wolf Kent Wolf 43 SOPHOMORE SKIT TAKES FIRST Sophomores were sponsored by Mr. Al Moser and Mr. Joe Roskop. Out of the 100 students, Randy Need ens served as President, Arnie Andersen followed him as Vice-President, while Cheryl Cox and Tom Mann served as Secretary and Treasurer. In the Homecoming competition, the class of “75” placed 4th with a float that had two eagles hauling a chariot with the Beetdigger king riding in it. “The Night Before Christmas” was the skit for which the sophomores received 1st place. Kim Acosta Gary Alexander Arnie Andersen Donna Anderson Cheryl Bailey Ron Baker John Bass Nancy Beckley Mary Jane Biggin Charlotte Blum Gaylen Bostron Rhonda Bostron Marla Boxer David Brungardt Louise Burham Bob Compton Jeff Cook Bob Cortez Norma Cotlar Cheryl Cox 45 Karen Cox Dale Culver Joe Dahlingcr Byron Danielsen Dewayne Dimmick Pat Dixon Kerrie Dodge Tom Dulaney Sandra Elson Janice Emhovick Brenda Eskew Gary Fiscus Kathie Flinn Steve Ford Aline Geist Debbie Gentry Linda Gill Deb Gnagy Theresa Gonzales Cynda Graham Rose Guzman Pat Hallahan Mike Headly Richard Hcllycr Barb Herbst Dawna Hernandez Bobbc Holmes Denna Houghton Pam Humphrey Cindy Hunt Sam J ameson Carla Jimenez Barb Jones Randy Jones Eddie Keen James Lassen Jody Linker Sophie Lopez Bob Lusby John Lynch Mike McGaughey Kirk Madsen Tom Mann Eliazar Martinez Andy Mitchell Jon Mitchell Dave Moon Joan Murphy Randy Needens Elmer Oblander 47 Eric Olsen Leroy Pangle Art Paukune Diane Paul Mike Peters Steve Petersen Kim Poeppe Luanne Price Lynn Price Patty Quinn Georgia Ramirez Louanne Reich Julius Romero Charleta Rose Garry Rosengrant Chris Rue be 1 Jaylene Ruggles Lea Ann Schippert Saundra Scoville Susan Segelke Helen Sepulveda Bob Steffens Nancy Swinson Keith Temple Mike Toft Amy Wahlert Gary Wantlin Donna Weiss David Whisenhunt Cheryl Wood 142 STUDENTS COMPLETE FIRST YEAR Freshmen began their first year at BHS with a class f 142 With Miss Lorraine Young and Mr. Craig Keintz .. rving as sponsors, the class elected Mark Blatt as Pres- ident. Rick Anderson followed as Vice-President with Patty Pabst and Tim Macht as Secretary and Treasurer, respectively. In the Homecoming competition the class of “76” placed third for their float which had two Diggers and a Wray Eagle. A giant boot that was “booting the eagle” was also on the float. “The Littlcst Angel” was the Christmas skit. The freshmen received 4th place in the competition. Mr. C. Keintz Miss L. Young Cheryl Adams Frankie Anderson Richard Anderson Denise Bach Kurt Baker Marla Baker Tony Baltazar Joy Bauer Mike Beckley Joanne Beilis Laurie Biggin Mark Blatt Mona Bodaness Dave Bowers Pam Brening Roger Brown Rodney Burge Kenneth Burham Lupe Carmona Mark Celestino 50 Chet Chiara Cathy Chrismer Shawn Christensen Billy Colburn Lynne Cooper Bill Cottar Dori Cox Kathy Crane Cris Cuyler Barbara Davis Bill Davis Rudy DeHcrrera Becky DeLong Kathy DeLong Scott DeLong David Dickey Lynn Dilley Steven Dixon Dan Dulaney Ed Durham Jeff Dymond Janet Eicher Mike Ely Bob Ferguson Gabe Flores Shari Foos Don Forsythe George Garcia Sue Geist Eddie Genho David Graves Deb Griess Pam Griess Ben Guzman Jenneane Hansen Robert Hansen Clinton Harden Laurie Hastings Lynn Headley Jack Heidrick Christine Herman Donna Hile Johnette Hinds Roxanna Holman Bill Holmes Cindy Holt Lea Ann Homeburg Cindy Jackson Steven Johnson Vicky Jones Dale Kalous Albert Kauffman Rodney Kauk Lori Kissler Danny Koehler Kim Koehler Kathy Kolman Jeri Lcssman Claudia Lopez David McConnell James McCoy Tim Macht Rose Mata Dane Mayhugh Tim Meininger Sally Miles Lori Miller Richard Miller Mike Minniear Tom Mitchell 51 Jerry Moos Scott Morman Ted Newport Janet Norwood Connie Ostwald Patty Pabst Beatrice Padilla Mike Padilla Vernon Painter Mike Pangle Shawn Pastorius Paul Paukune Anita Perez Ausensio Perez Sue Poulignot John Pursley Joe Pyles Diana Ramirez Sam Ramirez Jimmy Reich Natalie Rieger Ed Roberts Elizabeth Rocha Peg Romero Mary Rowley John Schlueter Becky Schilling Barb Sears Arlene Segelke Danny Sepulveda Sheila Small Sheryl Small Carter Stinton John Stratton Karen Strauch Denise Sumner Roberta Trout Olga Vargas David Vasquez Leonard Villarreal Gloria, Vondy Mike Vondy Barb Wagers Karlene Walker Ward Waite Ruth Wallace Garnet Walter Leonard Weiss Brett Winger Jeff Winkler Lisa Woolley Connie Ybarra 53 w'l I B-CLUB AIDS ATHLETICS B-Club, under the direction of Coach Don Thomas and president Ed Pabst, spent most of the year working toward purchase of equipment which will aid future Brush athletes. Among the purchases or donations received were a weight machine, a whirlpool, a box for filming basketball and wres- tling matches, a motion picture camera for use in sending films to colleges interested in Brush athletes, and new sport coats for all BHS coaches. B-Club also helped in the athletic banquet, and plans were being worked on for a merger with the GAA. PEP CLUB HAS PIZAZZ! Pep Club, sponsored by Mrs. Queen and Mrs. Lynch, directed two major activities for 1972-73; Sweetheart Dance and the spring banquet, held in honor of the se- niors. “Love Is All Around Us” was the theme for Sweet- heart and music was provided by “High John . The A-squad cheerleaders for 1972-73 were Robin Peterson (head), Claudia Christensen, Deb Foos, and Kathy Elling. B-squad cheerleaders were Nancy Swinson (head), Lynn Price, Deb Gnagy, and Cheryl Wood. Of- ficers included Jane Flinn as President, Del Hutcheson as Vice-President, Karen Cox as Secretary and Peg Hol- ter as Treasurer. Peg took over the office of treasurer when Barb McConnell moved. FT A FEATURES BALL GAME Brush chapter of Future Teachers of America was sponsored this year by Mr. Don Gabriel. The eighteen membership club was led by Cindy Stinton, President; Vice President was served by Jocelyn Ruebel, while Secretary was Wendy Boxer. Cis Torrez held the of- fice of Treasurer with Lee Ann McGaughey fulfilling the dual offices of Parliamentarian and Historian. Starting out it’s 1972-73 year, FTA hosted the new faculty members to the Installation of Officers. Visiting the various schools in the district and attend- ing the State Convention highlighted the year. Intro- duced into the activities was a student exchange pro- gram between the Brush FTA and students of George Washington High School in De iver. Money making projects included concessions and cake raffles. For the first time the future teachers challenged the women faculty and faculty wives to a basketball game, with the proceeds sending members to the State Convention in Denver. Closing the eventful year was a picnic at which the new officers for the following school year were announced. F.C.A. COMPLETES FIRST GENERATION F.C.A. began its fourth year of existence and third year under Coach Lee Roy Needens by changing the format of the club. They began holding meetings at nig)it instead of during the day, and only used activity period for business meetings. The programs at night included date nights and talks by local ministers. They also joined the National F.C.A. Huddle captain (president) for this year’s Fellowship of Christian Athlete group was Jerry Ely. He was assisted by Ron Freund, assistant huddle captain, Clay Ruebel, treasurer, and George Isaac, secretary. The seniors in this group were the among the original club members. LEFT: Gary Wantlin as the “viper” in a pep assembly. 59 CLEARING HOUSE HAS BUSY YEAR The year started for Clearing House with a State Association for Retarded Children convention. State officers were elected at this time. Bonnie Houghton, a club member in Brush for three years, was elected state secretary. To raise money for the clubs varied activities, a bake sale, a cake raffle, a concession stand, and a bike-a-thon were all held. The activities included, three parties, a picnic, and a member- ship drive. Club sponsor was Jane Van Dyke. Ella Atwood headed the ex- ecutive board as president. The other officers were Carol Paynter, vice president, Kathy Benge, secre- tary, and Joan Paynter, treasurer. THESPIANS TRY NEW IDEAS! Thespians highlighted the 1972-73 year with some new twists, including a musical and a drama. Guiding the Thes- pians in their attempts were the officers and sponsor. Left to right: Pam Mitchell, Historian; Miss L. Young, Hon. Thespian; Mrs. Eleise Bloom, sponsor; Claudia Christensen, V. Pres.; Cindy Stinton, Sec.- Treas.; and Clay Ruebel, seated. Pres. New members were initiated into Thespians at the an- nual banquet May 7, in a ceremony presented by the offi- cers, tracing the history of the organization. Due to the weather conditions, some members were not able to be present for the pictures of initiates, left, and old members, above. In addition to the drama and the musical, the Troupe presented the Homecoming skit, as well as a Christmas pro- gram for the people of the nursing homes. 61 RIFLE CLUB ENCOURAGES MARKSMANSHIP Rifle Club completed the 1972-73 school year with twelve members led by the president, Scott Wagers; vice-president, Gary Fiscus; secretary, Linda Gill; and treasurer, Rick Ander- son. The group competed in informal matches in order to win individual medals and improve their standing. Scott Wagers and Linda Gill have marksman status after obtaining two medals. After winning three medals, Mike Peters is classified as marksman first class, while Gary Fiscus is a marksman second class with a total of four medals. Club spon- sor is Mr. Sumner. 62 FFA SENDS TWO TO KANSAS CITY During the 1972-73 year the FFA participated in many various activities such as a concession stand, trip to the Stock Show, and a cake raffle. Jane Wallace and Cindy Graham were selected to go to the National Convention in Kansas, City. Carl Stitt was selected as District Reporter. Leading the Chapter were Steve Delong, president; Carl Stitt, vice president; Cindy Graham, second vice president; John Bass, treasurer; Kent Wolf, secretary; Gary Fiscus, reporter; and Steve Kalous, sentinel. Highlighting the 1972-73 school year for the Internation- al Relations Club was a trip to the Economic-Social Coun- cil Meeting held at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Six students had the opportunity to participate as re- presentatives in the council and pass various resolutions and amendments. Danny Woolley presided over the club as President, Mary Mata was Vice-President, Karen Cox was Secretary, Susan Compton was Treasurer, and Celeste Chrismer served as Food Chairman. Traditional banquets were held throughout the year in the winter and spring. The two in the winter were con- cerned with Germany and Sweden; there were two inter- national dinners in the spring. 64 G.A.A. STARTS NEW TRADITION G.A.A. was headed for the year 1972-73 by Jolie Wolf, president, and Cindy Stinton, vice-president. Secretary was Amy Wahlert, while Cheryl Cox fulfilled the duties of trea- surer. There were various other offices filled by more club members. Miss Margaret Mora again sponsored G.A.A. Some highlights of the year were a trip to Heritage Square, Celebrity Lanes and Pool, going to watch college volleyball tournaments, a Halloween party, and the annual mountain ski trip. The girls stayed at the “Y of the Rockies”, a YMCA camp outside of Estes Park. In November G.A.A. sponsored the League Volleyball Tournament for the NEC Conference. To make money for the mountain ski trip, the club had a cake raffle. New this year to any club, it also had a quilt raffle. Members stayed after school, worked on Saturday after- noons, and sometimes at night to finish the quilt. It was raffled off at the Julesburg basketball game on February 17, and was won by Mr. Ralph Stenback, a citizen of Brush. F.H.A.'S PROJECTS VARY The Brush Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America, under the sponsorship of Miss Laura Franklin, started the year by having a concession stand at the Fair in August. The parents of the chapter members were served a Parent Dinner pre- pared and served by the club members. Other pro- jects were an International Dinner, making tray favors for Eben Ezer, Sunset and the hospital, making toys for the children at Ridge, going to the BPW Style Show, hosting a Grandmother- Granddaughter tea, Christmas party, a birthday party and making items for the White Center in Julesburg. Carla Strand presided over the club. Serving as vice-president, secretary and treasurer were Deena Houghton, Cis Torrez and Bonnie Howell, res- pectively. Sandra Elson was elected as historian- reporter, Aline Geist served as song leader, and Cheryl Bailey was parliamentarian. BODANESS HEADS RODEO CLUB This year’s officers included Spencer Bodaness—president, Beth Herrmann—vice- president, Jane Wallace—secretary, and Leslie Price—treasurer. Under the direction of Mr. Al Worth- ley, the Brush High Rodeo Club had many activities for the 1972-73 school year. Going to the State Fair in Pueblo, the Stock Show in Denver, and a trail ride highlighted this year’s events. For the first time, the Rodeo Club partici- pated in a rodeo with the Akron Rodeo Club. Donkey Basketball was the only money-making project for the year. With the money saved up from previous proj- ects the Brush Rodeo Club bought vests with sew-on patches. The emblem was a horse on white background and the name of the club above the horse. 67 INGMIRE HEADS STUDENT COUNCIL Student Council was headed this year by Dan Ingmire as President. Other of- ficers included: Brett Lessman. vice- president; Nancy Swinson, secretary; and Pat Mitchell, treasurer. Mrs. Lynch served as advisor for the year. Pat Mitchell was elected to serve as State Secretary. Again this year the dress code was modified, with the help of the Student Council and the approval of the School Board. Girls are now allowed to wear blue jeans and boys were also permitted to wear their hair a little longer. In addition to the 23 meetings held this year, Student Council had such proj- ects as Homecoming, Student of the Month, activity tickets, school pictures, and Digger Day. 68 Mr. Ken Me Reynolds was the advisor for the Voca- tional Industrial Clubs of America, a club designed for trade, industrial, and health students. There were seven- teen members in the club this year. All of the offices were held by seniors this year, with Ken Temple serving as President, Lloyd Jones holding the position of Vice President, Kurt Dodge as Treasurer, and John Grotteland acting as Secretary. Lee Groves presided as Student Advisor and Jerry Ely served as Reporter. Keith Norwood held the position of of Parliamentarian for the 1972-73 school year. In November, a trip was taken to Arvada West High School to attend a regional meeting. They also enjoyed a fun trip to Denver, and in April, participated in the State V.I.C.A. contest. 69 AIRPLANE CLUB INCREASES FLYING TIME During the 1972-73 school year, the Airplane Club, sponsored by Mr. Frank Mercer, had the op- portunity to have regular flying meets on Sunday afternoons, therefore increasing their flying time. They held these meets in dty Park and the prac- tice field of BHS. For the first time, Akron, Fort Morgan, and the Airplane dub of Brush participated in these meets with the Airplane Club of BHS. The groups gath- ered to have contests and to give flying demonstra- tions with various types of planes. Henry Williams served as President for the sec- ond time, while Jim Shawcross and Marla Boxer served as Vice-President and Secretary. PHYSICS CLUB COM- PRISES SAFETY CLUB As in past years, Mr. Mercer sponsored the Physics Class as they performed as the Safety Club of BHS. Their duties include closing windows, holding outside doors open, and checking that everyone is evacuated from the building. If the fire is small enough, the members arc instructed to extinguish it with the available fire extinguishers. There were two planned drills this year and everyone performed their duties with speed. Toward the end of the year someone hit an alarm accidentally, and the club had to act without prior warning. There were fifteen members in the club this year and each performed their duties in addition to their physics class. F.B.L.A. BEGINS FIRST YEAR Under the sponsorship of Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Kuhl, the Future Business Leaders of America Club began its first year at BHS. Betty Eskew, President; Cinda Leis, Vice- President; Deb Hcrbst, Treasurer; Jolie Wolf, Secretary; Trent Christen- sen, Parliamentarian; and Steve De- Long, Reporter provided leadership for the new club. The purpose of the club is to pro- vide an opportunity to actually partic- ipate as individuals in group endeavors and projects conducted under the guidance of representatives of educa- tion, business, and the professions. This year the group took several field trips. They had the opportunity to visit the Denver Mint, Stapleton Airport, and the IBM Center in Boulder. GOD SQUAD MEMBERSHIP JUMPS TO SEVENTEEN Marilyn Lindell served as President of God Squad for the 1972-73 school year. Arnie Andersen was Vice-President, Frankie Anderson was Secretary, and Eric Olsen was Treasurer. Susan Compton held the office of Chaplain and Mrs. Phyllis Woodward served as sponsor. In addition to club meetings, the members also participated in “before school prayer” meeting?. Once a month combined meet- ings with Ft. Morgan and Haxtun were held with special speakers like Dennis Rainey, Youth Director for Campus Crusade for Christ in Colorado, and Jim Weimer, a teacher from Haxtun. They held a Thanksgiving pot-luck supper in November, with students from Ft. Morgan and Haxtun attending. Dennis Rainey spoke and students entertained with skits and songs. On May 5th, the God Squad held a rally in the high school auditorium. Musical groups performed and a speaker presented the main program. 73 NEW CHESS CLUB BEGINS AT B.H.S. Chess Club began its first year early in 1972 and continued into 1973. Under the sponsorship of Mr. Franklin Mercer, the club earned money which was used in providing chess materials. The club also held a tournament during the spring in which there were three divisions: Master, Intermediate, and Beginner. The purpose of the club is to promote interest and knowledge of the game of chess, and to help arrange games between people who don’t get a chance to play during school or on weekends. Officers were Scott Wagers, President, Clay Ruebel, Vice-president, and Laurie Price, secretary-treasurer. ABOVE: Group picture RIGHT: Two members are intently involved in a chess game. J-STAFF NUMBERS 21 Dan Woolley was editor of the yearbook, while Deb Foos and Pam Mitchell co-edited the Sage- brush Reporter. With a group of 21 members, Mr. Thomas Woolley directed the J-Staff throughout the year’s events. Approximately ten issues of the Sagebrush Re- porter were distributed over the year to the stu- dents and teachers. When the J-Staff wasn’t work- ing on the paper, they were busy laying out pages and making copies to complete the ‘73’ Sagebrush. Those that held positions besides the editors were Jocelyn Ruebel, copy editor; Laurie Price, ads; Jane Flinn, business manager. Reporters were Arnie Andersen, Wendy Boxer, Claudia Christen- sen, Kathy Elling, Janet Giauque, Bonnie Hough- ton, Cinda Leis, Robin Peterson, Clay Ruebel, Pat Samples, Carla Strand, Cecilia Torrez, Georgia Whitney, and Jolic Wolf. HARDING TAKES OVER MUSIC DEPARTMENT Under the direction of Mr. Calvin Harding, the music de- partment of Brush High School presented and attended numer- ous events throughout the 1972-73 school year. During the year, the Band, in its many phases, exhibited its musical skills at many school and extra-curricular activities. The Marching Band performed at football games and the CU Band Day with twirlers; Trudi Asheim (head), Ellen Bailey, Tonya Norwood, Sheri Foos, and Luanne Price; and the Pep Band played at the basketball games and rallies. The Concert Band gave two concerts and received a 1 rating at the Sterling Band Festival. Long black skirts were a new addition for the female members. Tentative plans were made by Mr. Harding to attend the Mass Band Festival at Rapid City, South Dakota with approx- imately one-hundred other American bands and fifteen Euro- pean bands during the summer of 1974. !•� Early in the year, the Concert Choir hosted a clinic in which Akron, Holyoke, and Yuma participated under the leadership of Mr. Randolph “Casey” Jones, director of the Adam’s State College Choir, then presented a mass concert that evening. Christmas and Spring Concerts were also given and the music de- partment, with the help of Mrs. Eleise Bloom, presented the All School Musical, ‘The Feather Duster” by Hans Christian Anderson, on March 1 and 2. The Concert Choir finished the year by perform- ing at Baccalaureate. In its second year of existence as a regular class, the Select Choir performed over twenty times. They exercised their vocal skills at civic activities, private functions, and within the sched- ules of RE-2 schools. Outstanding this year was the Spring Tour of southern Colo- rado made by the Select Choir in conjunction with the Stage Band. Honored by Selection to All State Choir were four mem- bers of the choir; Susan Compton, Russell Kauk, Kathy Miller, and Clay Ruebel. The remaining members of Select Choir are Arnie Anderson, Robert Appanzeller, Trudi Asheim, Faye Baldassare, James Bass, Kathy and Paul Beckley, Mary Jane Biggin, Claudia Christensen, Kathy Elling, Sue Hellyer, Bart and Brett Lessman, Sheryl Lump- kin, Robin Peterson, Marlene Schilling, Carl Stitt, Nancy Swin- son, Judy Wagers, and Dan Woolley. SELECT CHOIR AND STAGE BAND GO ON SPRING TOUR This year, the Stage Band performed in over fifteen civic, school, and competitive events. Their itinerary consisted of pa- rades; concerts, including the Spring Tour of southern Colorado with the Select Choir; and the Tri-State Stage Band Festival held in Akron with the band receiving a third place. The Stage Band was made up of saxophones, trombones, trumpets, piano, bass, electric guitar, a drum set, and sixteen members; Kurt Baker, Paul Beckley, Kathy Elling, Ron Freund, David McConnell, Leslie and Luanne Price, Jaylene Ruggles, Jim Shawcross, Susan Small, Carter Stinton, Roger Von Riesen, and Dan Woolley. Also in Stage Band were Susan Compton, Russell Kauk, and Kathy Miller who were chosen to the Top-of-the-Na- tion Band. 79 HONORS AND AWARDS GIVEN Five B.H.S. boys were selected by the American Legion to attend Boys’ State, where they will study American Gov- ernment for a week in Fort Collins. The boys were selected by Legion based upon letters written by each candidate telling why they would like to attend Boys’ State, and also by faculty evaluation. Standing from left to right are: Dick Jeffries (Alt.), Ron Freund (Rep.), Steve Polignot (Rep.), Randy Brown (Alt.), and Paul Beckley (Rep.). Sitting from left to right are: Dave Samples (Alt.), Bart Lessman (Rep.) and Roger Olsen (Alt.). Four students placed within the top three in different science fields at the N.J.C. Science and Math Competition this spring. They are as follows: Tom Mitchell, 2nd place in General Science; Mark Gebauer, 3rd place in Physics; Roger Olsen, 3rd place in Chemistry; Ron Freund, 2nd place in Chemistry. TO TOP STUDENTS Six girls from the junior class were chosen for Girls’ State Delegates and Alternates and the three top girls went to Colorado Women’s College. They are as follows: 2nd row; Ellen Bailey (Alt.), Martha Calderon (Alt.), Bonnie Howell (Alt.), and Del Hutcheson (Rep.). 1st row; Kathy Eiling (Rep.), and Susan Small (Rep.). Masonic awards were awarded to 16 seniors for superior achievement in varied fields. They are as follows: 3rd row; Dan Woolley, Journalism; Dan Ingmire, Math; Rick Blatt, Industrial Arts; Ken Temple, Auto Mechanics; Clay Ruebel, Foreign Language; Lee Groves, PE. 2nd row; Pam Mitchell, Art; Claudia Christensen, English; Lana Wantlin, PE; Jolie Wolf, Social Studies; Mark Gebauer, Science. 1st row; Susan Compton, Music; Debbie Herbst, Home Ec.; Luan August, Business. Not pictured are Steve Delong, Vocational Ag.; Larry Castrup, Welding. 81 16 STUDENTS CHOSEN SEPTEMBER Robin Peterson Mark Gebauer OCTOBER Claudia Christensen Ed Pabst JANUARY Jolie Wolf Kurt Dodge FEBRUARY Kathy Elling Bret Lessman NOVEMBER Pat Mitchell Butch Jones MARCH Deb Foos Roger Olsen DECEMBER Susan Compton Jerry Ely APRIL Pam Mitchell Paul Beckley 82 BY STUDENT COUNCIL During the 1972-73 school year, sixteen people were cho- sen as Students of the Month at BHS. Beginning with September, Robin Peterson and Mark Ge- bauer started the school year with superior acknowledgements. Robin was head A-squad cheerleader and Homecoming Queen, while Mark was class president and attended a science contest in Chicago, Illinois. In October, Claudia Christensen, A-squad cheerleader and Homecoming Queen Candidate, and Ed Pabst, class secretary-treasurer and Homecoming King, were recog- nized. November students chosen were Pat Mitchell and Butch Jones. Pat was elected State Secretary of Student Council and participated in the Junior Class Play, and Butch was chosen as All-Conference Football Player. Susan Compton, selected for All-State Choir, and Jerry Ely, Mr. Beetdigger and named to Who’s Who were chosen for December. Receiving the DAR award, Jolie Wolf and Kurt Dodge, 2nd in State Wrestling, were elected in January. February students were Kathy Elling and Bret Lessman, who both participated in the musical. Kathy was also an A-squad cheerleader, and Bret was Student Council Vice-President. March selections were Deb Foos, Prom Queen Candidate and A-squad cheerleader, and Roger Olsen, 3rd place winner in the State Science Fair, and 2nd place win- ner at the Morgan County Science Fair. Finishing with high achievements in April, Pam Mitchell, Masonic Award in Art, and 2nd place winner in the High Plains Art Show, and Paul Beckley, Student Council President-elect closed the 72-73 year. 83 STUDENTS HONOR Sponsored by the Student Council, Homecoming officially opened the 72-73 season of social events. Robin Peterson was honored Homecoming Queen by the BHS football team and Ed Pabst was selected by Pep Club to be Homecoming King. They were crowned during half time of the Wray-Brush game, October 6. Royalty was formally crowned at the dance that night. Robin’s attendants were Luan August, Claudia Christen- sen, and Jane Flinn. Mr. Beetdigger was featured at the Pep Club’s Sweetheart Dance, March 24th. Jerry Ely was crowned for the occasion in the atmosphere of “Love Is All Around Us.” His court con- sisted of Danny Alexander, Kurt Dodge, and Steve Kruger. Presented by the class of 1974, Prom was held this year on April 28. Luan August reigned as Prom Queen, crowned by Paul Beckley. Lana Wantlin was crowned Senior Attendant by Steve Poulignot and Junior Attendant Kathy Elling was crowned by Mark Gebauer. Robin Peterson, Homecoming Queen 84 Ed Pabst, Homecoming King ROYAL FOUR Luan August, Prom Queen 102 ELECTED TO SOCIETIES Six seniors, twelve juniors, five sophomores, and fourteen freshmen were chosen to represent Brush in the National Honor Society. The faculty chose the students on the basis of leadership, character, citizen- ship and service. Ten percent of the freshmen, five percent of sopho- mores, ten percent of juniors, and five percent of the seniors were elected to the societies. Selected from the senior class to Senior Honor Society were Ella Atwood, Susan Compton, Michele Kuriger, Robin Peterson, Jim Shawcross, and Dan Woolley. The juniors selected were Paul Beckley, Kathy Elling, Ron Freund, Cindy Graham, Bonnie Howell, Del Hutcheson, Pat Mitchell, Roger Olsen, Ray Perez, Steve Poulignot, Marlene Schilling, and Susan Small. Those already in Senior Honor Society are 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. Sophomores selected to be in Junior Honor Society are Arnie Andersen, Kirk Madsen, Randy Needens, Luann Price, and Amy Wahlert. Those freshmen selected to be part of the society are Frankie Anderson, Roger Brown, Kory Cornum, Dori Cox, Jenneane Hansen, Rodney Kauk, Lori Kissler, Jeri Lessman, Sally Miles, Tom Mitchell, Scott Morman, Patty Pabst, Barb Sears, and Ruth Wallace. Old members of Junior Honor Society are Rick Blatt, Jane Flinn, Mark Gebauer, Barry Geist, Dan Ingmire, Russell Kauk, Kathy Miller, Pam Mitchell, Eddie Pabst, Carol Paynter, Rubin Perez, Laurie Price, Clay Ruebel, Rhonda Scoville, Jim Shawcross, Cindy Stinton, Cecilia Torrez, Henry Williams, and Jolie Wolf. Also in Junior Honor Society were Ellen Bailey, Paul Beckley, Wendy Boxer, Kathy Elling, Ron Freund, Cindy Graham, Bonnie Howell, Del Hutchson, Charlene Jackson, Dick Jefferies, Bart Lessman, Barb McConnell, Lee Ann McGaughey, Pat Mitchell, Roger Olsen, Ray Perez, Steve Poulignot, Dave Samples, Marlene Schilling, Susan Small, and Janet Weiss, with Donna Anderson, Charlotte Blum, Karen Cox, Aline Geist, Randy Jones, Andy Mitchell, Saundra Scoville, Nancy Swinson, Donna Weiss, and Cheryl Wood completing Junior Honor Society. 87 NCC CHAMPS FAIL TO REPEAT Misfortune plagued the Brush Beetdigger Football Team as it encountered man difficult- ies defending its NEC crown. The Diggers end- ed its season at 3-6. BRUSH VISITOR 6 Mapleton 8 18 WeId Central 21 25 Akron 6 22 Haxtun 13 0 Wray 22 15 Julesburg 6 13 Burlington 21 6 Yuma 24 34 Holyoke 40 non-conference BASKETBALL TEAM QUALIFIES FOR DISTRICT Brush High’s basketball team finished the 1972-1973 in second place in the league, but failed to qualify for the state tournament, falling to the Platte Valley Broncos 63-56. The Jayvee’s finished the season with an 11-5 record. The freshmen record was 7-5. 90 WRESTLERS ARE DETERMINED This year the BHS wrestlers came on strong under the fine guidance of coach Frank Bednarik and assistant coach Don Gabriel, obtaining a 3-2 conference record and a 5-9 overall record for the 1972- 73 season. The team placed third at the District Tournament this year with three wrestlers qualify- ing for state. 91 GOLFERS IMPROVE SEASON Coach Dick Lebsock’s team showed improvements over previous years and the club, comprised of mainly sophomore and freshmen, left him with an optimistic view about the future. Golf switches to a fall sport in the 73-74 school year. The team held 8 meets even though inclement weather cancelled several meets, and also forbade practice. Still, the young Digger team managed to win the first tournament by a Brush team, taking the Akron Invitational, with Gary Wantlin coping the medalist award. They also placed 9th in a field of 12 at District, the best ever by a Brush team. 92 12 COMPLETE TRACK SEASON Coach Joe Roskop’s first year as head coach was, as he termed it, “a re- building year.” With 12 completing the year the Digger team gained valu- able experience for coming years. As the season progressed the track team gradually and steadily improved to the point where they finished 7th in the state. Placing at District were Dennis Miller (1st in high jump and triple jump, 2nd in pole vault), Steve Krueger (3rd in triple jump), and Ed Romero (5th in the 2-mile run). Bad weather hampered the Diggers development and forced cancella- tion of many of the meets as well as limiting the practices. Also, the track team was forced to practice at the junior high, since there was no high school facility. VOLLEYBALL GIRLS WIN N.E.C. CROWN One major sports activity for girls during the ’72-73 season was volley- ball. The girls were coached by Miss Margaret Mora. Practice began in October and the season lasted through November. Both the A-and B-Squads saw a lot of action, in both league and non-league games. The A-Squad competed in the Sky- line Tournament and also in the Lea- gue Tournament which Brush hosted. 94 Due to the weather, the girl tracksters were able to compete in only four of the twelve scheduled meets. Those they did attend were Haxtun, Greeley Cen- tral, League, and District. Haxtun hosted the 1973 League Track Meet, with five schools attending. Julesburg captured first place honors, Yuma finished second, and Brush came in third. The District, or State Qualifying Meet was held in Sterling this season. No team scores were kept, but the larger AAA schools dominated the points. For Brush, Barb Wagers grabbed fourth place in the mile run, and Karen Strauch received fourth in the 220 yard dash, resulting in Brush’s only scorers. Having no one place in the top three. Brush was unrepresented at the State Meet at Pueblo. 95 THE STORY You have seen the record; now here is its story. Here are the day-to-day activities, the ball games, the dances, the classes, the plays, the people. Divided into the seasons from the warm fall, through an arctic winter, to a wet spring with its threat of floods, this is what the citizens of BHS did during the year to make it unique. Things will happen again in the future, but this is solely the story of 1972-73. Here is its story. B.H.S. activities varied from hard mental labor to the carefree hall conduct, from winter fields to spring lawns. Dances and sports highlighted the social world. FALL Leaves of gold and red served as a carpet to the doors of Brush High School. With the weather warm and the nights pleasant the football season came and went with an average record. The weather made an abrupt change to snow October 31, bringing an end to the afternoons and a spectacular beginning to an extraordinarily snowy winter. Homecoming topped the many events for the Stu- dent Body of Brush High School during the fall. Many of the clubs and other organizations held banquets, went on field trips, and participated in other activities in B.H.S. In all, fall was a busy time. 107 NEW YEAR OPENS IN COMPLETED SCHOOL On the first day of school, August 28th, an opening assem- bly was held in the auditorium, which each student was ob- ligated to attend. The new Student Body President, Dan lngmire, took the stand for his first time and gave the student body a cheery wel- come for the coming year. Principal, Ronald Prascher. and Assistant Principal, Jim Gingerich, introduced the new and old faculty members and the classes they would teach. They also discussed the rules and curriculum for the following school year. The doors were then opened for the second year in the new high school. The vigorous freshmen and experienced upper- classmen, led by the seniors, rushed into the halls and then into the classrooms. Mass confusion raged for a while, then all quieted down to a year of school routine. STUDENTS USE BUILDING Of course, along with every class, a period of relaxation can occur. Occasionally it becomes necessary to “take five.” Stage presence was a very important factor in the Speech classes. Cindy Stinton tries to sell a product during a pro- ject involving the writing of commercials. Twenty seniors were enrolled in the senior home ec. class, taught by Miss Laura Franklin. Several topics were dealt with including budgeting, child development, and sewing. 110 Page sponsored by SKYLARK BUFFET A new concept in the Science Department was the addition of two quarter courses, biochemistry and genetics. Both were on a pass fail basis, and consisted of a series of experiments and cut-outs. Business played an important part for the freshmen. All frosh were required to take on semester of consumer business and one of civics. One of the senior histories this year was Sociology I. Claudia Christensen reviews the aspects of the Elm Town Survey. Ill . . . AND EQUIPMENT TO FULL ADVANTAGE Typing was an elective course that was offered to all stu- dents. For those students not going on to college, this class prepared them for the world of business. On the other hand for the pupils interested in going on to college, this class served them well in typing term papers and the like. One of the daily routines performed everyday in school was attendance-taking. Every teacher taught a variety of class- es making it difficult to remember the roll for each class. Warm fall days tend to cause more boredom than interest in studies. This particularly shows through in the seniors pic- tured. 112 .■V y V ' •' v •' . w . • • . • V -V N Vs � . Several new teachers were introduced into BHS during the 1972-73 school year. Mr. Frank Bednarik was a new man in the English department. As with any class, a certain amount of studying is re- quired. Sometimes it entails cramming during class, or during another subject. Voice clarity and content were important factors in radio announcing. Pete Padilla reviewed the news of the day in his speech class. 113 RECORDS FALL TO DIGGER GRIDDERS Under the guidance of Coach Don Thomas and assistants Tim McGlynn and Craig Kientz, the Brush Beetdiggers ended the '72 season with a 3-6 overall record. On offense, the Diggers rewrote or tied all but two pass- ing records on the books. They also set two other team records, as well as 4 individual rushing records. Rushing, the Diggers were led by Ed Pabst carrying 176 times for 755 yards, and Steve Krueger who carried 54 times for 315 yards. The total team rushing yardage was 1070 yards. Dennis Miller threw 113 times with 46 completions for 686 yards, and John Lynch passed 41 times with 18 com- pletions for 319 yards. Together they totaled the record 1005 yards in 154 attempts. Defensively, Ed Pabst led the Diggers with 58 tackles and and 47 assists, followed by Kurt Dodge with 57 tackles and 42 assists and Dave Arnold with 55 tackles and 53 assists. The Diggers forced 22 turnovers, with Dennis Miller intercepting 3 times, and Lloyd Jones with 4 fumble re- coveries leading the team. 114 VOLLEYBALL SEASON TERMED A SUCCESS Games Wray Haxtun Akron Morjpn Haxtun Julesburg Burlington Kccnsburg Holyoke Yuma Wray Winner Wray Brush Brush Brush Haxtun Brush Brush Brush Brush Brush Wray The B-Squad placed 3rd in the N.E.C. tournament. C 'mes Won-Lost Winner Morgan 2-0 Brush Yuma 2-0 Yuma Akron 2-0 Brush Wray 2-1 Brush Haxtun 2-0 Brush Holyoke 2-0 Brush Wray 2-0 Brush UNC 1-1 Both Ranum 2-0 Brush Brighton 2-0 Brush Akron 2-0 Brush Adams City 2-0 A.C. Broomfield 2-1 Brush Julesburg 2-1 Brush Burlington 2-0 Brush Julesburg 2-0 Brush Keensburg 2-0 Brush Julesburg 2-1 Brush Alumni 2-0 Brush 117 HOMECOMING PLACED SENIOR FLOAT AS A SUCCESS “Digger Dynasty” pre- dominated as the theme at the Homecoming festiv- ities Friday, October 6. A parade began at the Clay- ton Street intersection, where a pep rally was held, featuring a skit by the Thespians, “Duel in Brush- elot”, a mad satire on Camelot. Seniors were winners of the float contest and won a trophy for their “crown” float. The ju- nior class received second, with third and fourth places going to the fresh- men and sophomores res- pectively. Unfortunately the Brush Beetdiggers were defeated by the Wray Eagles during the evening football game. Eddie Pabst and Robin Peterson were crowned as Homecoming royalty during the informal coronation. Attendants were Luan August, Jane Flinn, Claudia Christensen, Rick Blatt, Steve Krueger and Jerry Ely. Dan Ingmire, president of Student Council crowned the queen, and Jane Flinn, Pep Club president, crowned the king at the Homecoming dance which was sponsored by the Brush High School Student Council. Page Sponsored by BLOOMENKAMP’S STUDIO 121 GIRLS SUPPORT SPORTS AND... During the fall sport season Brush High Pep Club did their best to provide spirit for the football team. An underlying feeling of tension was present among the checrers as they watched the game progress. Cheerleaders and pom-pon girls boosted enthusiasm of spectators. Members kept their spirit until the completion of the sea- ball season had to end but most were looking forward to son. There were times for cheering, times for crying, and also warm indoor sports, times for quiet comtemplation. Some girls were sorry the foot- 122 COMPETE IN SPORTS FCA members coached and refereed the game while the girls provided their own strategy. After breaking from the huddle, the girls got into the lineup and awaited the fateful snap of the ball. This play resulted in a fif- teen yard gain for the Underdogs. The Digger Dames defense failed to stifle the attempts of the Underdogs as they gained yardage. Both teams did a lot of scrambling, but skill determined the winners as the Underdogs defeated the Digger Dames 12-6. 123 OCTOBER PROVES BUSY . . . Student Council chose “Digger Dynasty” as the theme for Homecoming this year. Classes worked vigorously all week preparing their floats. Seniors made paper flowers to decorate the cab of their truck. Finished floats were mounted by various members of the classes in hope it would enhance them. Construction started with chicken wire, plywood, and muscles. Many students spent many hours stuffing chicken wire. Work in the concession stand was all a part of the work on the October conference. Registration for the Fall Leadership Conference of FBLA was very organized. Another club that worked on a production was the Thespian Troop when they performed for Homecoming. Costumes were pinned on and stuffed for the skit regardless of the grunts and groans of the actors. AS CLUBS WORK ON PROJECTS 125 HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES CLIMAX. . . “I’ll drown!” was one of various expressions heard as Jolie and Sheila bobbed for the traditional apples at the GAA Halloween Party held October 30 in the cafetorium. The party began with a buffet dinner and afterwards members participated in many games including the grand finale of the breaking of a ghost pinata. A haunted house highlighted the Fall Halloween Party spon- sored by BHS’s Clearing House Club. Mentally retarded and handicapped members of Fort Morgan’s Star School were invited, along with special ed. classes from Morgan County. Guests played in the haunted house and various games, after which refreshments were served. The festivities lasted from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. . . .AN EVENTFUL AUTUMN MONTH Page sponsored by GAMBLE’S 127 BECKLEY PLAYS BROTHER GOOSE “Brother Goose” was the title of the junior class’ annual play this year. It was given November 16th and 17th in the new auditorium to almost a full house. The play was a comedy with a cast of twelve; main- ly a humorous mass of confusion. Jeffrey Adams, a young architect, played “brother goose” to his brother and two sisters, and the play centered around the resulting general bedlam. With a sophisticated girlfriend-client, a motherly boarder, and a little sister aspiring to be captain of a football team, Jeffrey had his hands full. The junior class all took part in selling tickets for the comedy, which was directed by Mrs. Eleise Bloom and assisted by Miss Lorraine Young. 128 Cast for “Brother Goose” included: Paul Beckley, Kathy Elling, Pat Mitchell, Barb McConnell, Cindy Graham, George Isaac, Cindy Chrismer, Del Hutcheson, Gayle Lindell, Lee McGaughy, Marlene Schilling, and Steve Poulignot. Prompter, business manager, publicity managers, and property mistress were Wendy Boxer, Bonnie Howell, Pat Samples, Susan Small, and Verna Foley. 129 Icy flakes of white continued to roar down from the north throughout the winter months, leaving the ground concealed under tons of ice and snow. Highlighting the winter season were the State Wrestling Tournament held in Denver and District Basketball Play- offs in Platte Valley. For the First time an All School Musical, “The Feather Duster”, was presented in March to repeated full houses. The sun finally broke through the clouds at the end of March to thaw the frozen world once again, but there had been a time when it seemed as though winter would never end. As the snow piled up around the school, the work piled up on the desks of students, making the winter a time of great concentration. The outstanding events of the winter were the various athletic tournaments and the musical, as well as the parties at Christ- mas rime. The Sweetheart Dance served as the last event as the winter closed. 134 WINTER SEASON PROVES ... Physical Education I was a basic requirement for all new students, and each had the opportunity to take P.E. I as a freshman or sophomore. P.E. II was an advanced course offered to all who had completed P.E. I. The girls’ classes participated in bowling, volleyball, basketball, ping pong, softball, horseshoes, shufflcboard, and gymnastics. Introduced into the curriculum this year was an eleven minute break, in which students were allowed to be entirely on their own with no supervision. They were allowed to drink pop, sit on the lawn and visit with friends. The break actually lasted eight minutes, with a three minute passing period. Mr. Terrell Sumner headed the Art Depart- ment during the 1972-73 school year. He in- structed Crafts 1 and II; Art I and II classes. On the other hand, Mr. Albert Moser taught a class of Crafts and Woodworking I and II. As an added feature to many of the classes, teachers took students on many varied excur- sions. Mr. Thomas Woolley took his Sociology classes to the Denver Art Museum and the Colorado Museum of Natural History. Select Choir met as a regular class this year on a rotating basis with Swing Band. The group numbered 25, and was under the direction of Mr. Calvin Harding. The group made several community appearances, including a Spring Tour of southern Colorado. 137 Students used the library as a retreat in which they could study, read, or just escape. Many new books were received this year through donations and memorials. Working closely with the office personnel, the principals were able to get through the daily routines. Mrs. Leona Graham, Mrs. Virginia Fries, and Mrs. Eunice Needens performed the secre- tarial work. German I, II, III, Spanish I, II, III, were the languages offered at BHS this year. Beginning Spanish was taught by Mrs. Margaret Queen, while Mrs. Eleise Bloom instructed the other classes. The department continued with the program set up last year, with the aid of the new equipment. 138 During the month of January, the Home Ec. De- partment gave a style show. Participating in the review were the Clothing and the Senior Home Economics classes, taught by Miss Laura Franklin, The show featured fashions made by the girls, and ranged from nightwear to formal evening gowns. Composition 35, an advanced comp, class taught by Mrs. Margaret Queen, featured the writing of a term paper. The class met daily in the library, and sought out and researched all resource materials, used in their projects. Page sponsored by the BEAUTY CORNER. 139 DIGGERS HAVE 13-7 SEASON Overcoming inexperience and having only one return- ing letterman, the Brush Beetdiggers finished second in League, but were beaten in the District playoff 63-56 by Welco Champ Platte Valley. The team shot 36.3% from the field and 61.5 from the the free throw line in scoring 1,266 points during the season. The team averaged 63.3 points per game as com- pared to 55.4 for their opponents. The team had 730 rebounds led by Dan Alexander with 224. Randy Needens led the team in assists with 30. High scorers for Brush were Dan Alexander with 13.3 points per game and sophomores Randy Needens and John Lynch with 12.7 and 12.3 respectively. Opponent Score 2nd Round Denver Christian 44-51 Ft. Morgan 80-42 Wray 75-82 68-47 Burlington 67-53 72-50 Holyoke 60-51 81-44 Haxtun 42-63 65-79 Yuma 60-62 68-64 Akron 88-43 49-48 Julesburg 56-41 56-52 SUB-DISTRICT Burlington 69-68 Holyoke 68-52 Haxtun 42-53 DISTRICT Platte Valley 56-63 Diggers on the Move! WRESTLERS COP THIRD PLACE TROPHY During the ’72-’73 season, three Diggers qualified for State at District held in Akron. Misfortune hit, however, when Pete Padilla was injured in his final match, making him unable to com- pete at State. Kurt Dodge placed second at 145 pounds, while Gaylen Bostron was eliminated in his third match. Under the direction of a new coach, Mr. Frank Bednarik, the BHS matmen had a fine year with a 3-2 conference record, top- ping it off with the third place trophy from District. Opponent Score Highland 36-24 University High 31-33 Wheat Ridge 23-32 Ft. Morgan 6-54 Adam City 17-41 Weld Central 43-18 Windsor 24-35 Stratton 29-30 Eaton 23-33 Akron 47-13 Yuma 36-15 Wray 6-37 Burlington 5-45 Holyoke 56-00 JERRY ELY IS MR. BEETDIGGER FOR YEAR 1972-73 Sponsored by Pep Club, the annual Sweetheart Dance was held Saturday, March 24 from 8:00 to 12:00 P.M. The theme was “Love Is All Around Us,” and the cafetorium was decorated in red, black, and white with posters and cartoons from the “Love is ” comic series. The band was “High John”, featuring a female lead singer. Chaperones for the night were Mr. and Mrs. Don Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. Junior Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Catron, and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Ely. Highlighting the night was the crowning of Mr. Beetdigger and the honoring of his attendants. Nancy Swinson, Laurie Price, and Robin Peterson escorted the attendants to the throne, while Jane Flinn crowned Mr. Beetdigger. Danny Alexander, Kurt Dodge, and Steve Krueger were elected to the honors of being attendants, while Jerry Ely was chosen Mr. Beetdigger for the year 1972-73. CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHT THIS YEAR'S SEASON Santa Claus made the Thespian Christmas Program at Eben- Ezer complete. The Thespian Troup of BHS presented a Christmas Program for the elderly that consisted of poems, readings, and skits. As their part in the Christmas Program given by the classes, the Freshmen presented a revised version of “The Littlest Angel”. G.A.A. ENJOYS SNOW. Innertubing down the white snowy mountain side was loads of fun, but it was the long tiring walk up the slick icy mountainside which many of the GAA girls dreaded. Among the tall trees and crisp mountain air skiing became a fascinating and enjoyable sport, not only for the beginners but also for the advanced. Enthusiastic GAA members debarked from the bus into the quaint mountain town of Estes Park for the invigorating weekend in the Colorado Rockies. 148 AND MAKING MONEY THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY HENRY’S DRIVE-IN 149 FT A PLAYS BASKETBALL ON FOOT. . . Mrs. Bloom, faculty coach, had the towels ready for her victorious team, after they defeated FTA members 23-17. Lively debates and lots of action highlighted the game held February 1. For the strenuous pre-game warm-ups, the faculty team stole the show in fashionable bloomer sweat-suits. Much speculation was made as to the outcome of the game. Many still swear the donkeys were the REAL victors! . . . WHILE RODEO CLUB GETS ITS KICKS” ELSEWHERE! 151 MARCH COMES IN LIKE A LAMB . . . WITH A 'FIRST' IN DRAMATICS BHS presented a ‘first’ in dramatic productions March 1st and 2nd—a musical! The show, entitled “The Feather Duster”, centered around a fairy tale sketch devised from the children’s stories of fantacist Hans Christian Anderson. The libretto involved the well-intended flops of the fairy Fortunetta intermingled with the adventures of Thumbelina. It was presented a total of four times: twice for the grade school children in matinee performances, and two times for the general public in the evening. Cast for the musical included Sue Hellyer, Peg Holter, Tim Macht, Bret Lessman, James Bass, Andy Mitchell, Chris Ruebel, Carl Stitt, Luanne Price, Robin Peterson, Rick Conners, Claudia Christensen, Jeff Dymond, Kathy Miller, Leslie Price, Russell Kauk, Arnie Andersen, Trudi Asheim, Marla Boxer, Kathy Flinn, Verna Foley, Marlene Schilling, Susan Small, Amy Wahlert, Judy Wagers, Clay Ruebel, and Kathy Elling. Many others participated in the musical in necessary jobs such as stage crew, lighting, costumes, publicity, and posters. Page sponsored by BRUSH INDUSTRIAL BANK 154 Because of the bad weather which dominated the winter months, the students’ anxieties built up, making it trying for both the faculty and the student body. With the coming of sunshine the tensions were finally relieved, and all looked forward to spring. SPRING Rain dominated the early part of the Spring, finally clearing only a couple of weeks prior to graduation with clear skies becoming the general rule. Banquets, parties, and assorted activities took up the time of the var- ious clubs and organizations through- out the final months. Accenting the Spring months were the Junior-Senior Prom, Digger Day, and the graduation of the senior class which brought to an end another school year on May 24, 1973. Among the various activities that were undertaken from March through May, Digger Day proved to build the most school spirit with races, relays and several assorted events. Other events that were on the individual level were ping-pong, chess tournaments, and games of horseshoes. In May the clubs as well as the Student Body elected officers and held the end of the year banquets, generally wrapping up 1972-73. Sports were also an integral part of the Spring with two boys qualifying for the State Track Meet. There was also a Golf Team and a Girl’s Track Team, which participated in meets throughout April and May. 161 DURING SPRING QUARTER. . . Roger Olsen was honored during the 1972-73 school year at the Morgan-Washington Bi-County Science Fair held at Wiggins in March. He placed second and was then eligible to move on to the State Science Fair in Denver. Roger received many various awards including third in the All-Projects Division, first in Botany, second aw'ard given by the American Society of Microbiology, and he was given a special award by the Inst, of Arctic and Alpine Research. He also was given $150.00 in savings bonds and a ten week all-expense paid trip to the Arctic and Alpine Research Center above Boulder this summer. The Math Analysis class taught by Miss Paula Young, undertook a project which consisted of making a map of the city of Brush. They used mechanics learned in class such as vector analysis and Trigonometry. The whole class was divided into small groups, and each mapped certain sections of the city. The sections were then assembled into a finished map. “Life with Father”, a situation comedy, was presented by the Drama class early in the spring. A freshman tried her hand at sewing in a Home Economics I class. Ghetto, a simulation game that approximates ghetto life was played by Soc. II students. HONORS COME TO B.H.S.! 163 GOLF TEAM WINS FIRST TOURNAMENT IN ITS HISTORY Site Date Teams Place Brush Mar. 27 2 1 Sterling Apr. 5 3 2 Morgan Invitational Apr. 14 20 17 University Apr. 23 4 2 Akron Invitational Apr. 28 3 1 Brush May 8 2 1 Ft. Collins May 7 12 9 J.V. Tournament May 14 11 5 nit gvjn icam piauncu un an uays, except wnen tnc snow was too deep on the course, in their constant effort to become the best Brush golf team in history. It resulted in them being the best team in the league and probably one of the best in the state. MILLER TAKES STATE Date Site Teams Place Mar. 23 Akron 4 4 Apr. 4 Haxtun 5 4 Apr. 7 J ulcsburg 8 7 Apr. 10 Yuma 5 5 Apr. 19 Akron 12 9 Apr. 27 Morgan 7 7 Apr. 28 Fr-Soph. District 8 8 May 4 Haxtun 8 8 May 12 District 8 8 May 19 State 7 Led by Dennis Miller and Steve Krueger, who placed 1st and 2nd in the triple jump at state, and Dennis’ tie for 4th place in the pole vault, the Digger track team finished 7th of all teams in State. Coach: Joe Roskop GIRLS COMPETE IN TRACK AND FIELD Girls’ track struggled against both adverse weather and no facilities, and yet managed to come up with an excellent team. Competing in only 4 of 12 meets, the girls, small in numbers compared to all the other schools teams, man- aged a respectable finish in all meets. Two freshmen placed at District, and left Miss Mora with an optimistic view for the coming years. The girls placed 3rd in the league meet, and 3rd in a quadrangular meet with 3 other AAA schools. They also placed high in the Haxtun meet. Team points were not kept for the Dis- trict meet. The girls were forced to practice down at the junior high on fair days, because there was no track at the high school, and because of the poor weather, they also spent many days prac- ticing in the gym.. But more is needed than practice. Proper technique is also part of a winner. These techniques arc obtained, in a large amount, from the advice of the coach. PAGE SPONSORED BY ADORABLE LADY 169 BANQUETS AND PICNICS HIGHLIGHT THE SPRING Mothers were special guests at the G.A.A. picnic in which volleyball and eating were relished by both moth- er and daughter alike. F.T.A. members enjoyed a picnic to wrap up the year’s activities. VOCATIONAL CLUBS END A SUCCESSFUL YEAR Both the Future Farmers of America Club and the Future Homemakers of America invited their parents to celebrate the end of their school year. Throughout the year both clubs took state and dis- trict offices and awards. 172 THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY VAL’S CERAMIC SHOP ELECTIONS END YEAR As is traditional, Student Council candidate speeches had a touch of humor. The time for seriousness came the following day at the polls. 173 TEARS MARK A BEGINNING AND ENDING THESPIANS INITIATE 14 NEW MEMBERS “The show must go on!”, and so must the banquet. Through rain and floods the faithful Thespians traveled to attend their annual initiation. They didn’t have to suffer all night because dinner was served early. The all-school play, given on April 12th and 13th, had a new twist this year in the form of a mystery entitled “Nine Coaches Waiting”, by Mary Stewart. Many agreed that Dumbo stole the show. This popular character was very expertly acted by a grey schnauzer named Moose, an active member of the Cox family. 176 Cast for the drama included: Rick Blatt, Bret Lessman, Claudia Christensen, Jolie Wolf, Karen Cox, Amy Wahlert, Ed Pabst, Roger Brown, Clay Rucbel, Pete Padilla, and of course, Moose as Dumbo. The play was produced with the assistance of members of stage crew, publicity, props, and other committees, all under the direction of Mrs. Eleise Bloom and Miss Lorraine Young. Page sponsored by: GENE’S STUDIO LUAN REIGNS AS PROM QUEEN Days of future passed and the class of ’74 prepared a “Stairway to Heaven,” which was used as the theme for the Jr.-Sr. Prom. It was held April 28 from 8:00-12:00 P.M., and Alpha Centauri, for- merly Colorado, provided the music. Crowned Prom Queen by Junior Class President Paul Beckley was Luan August. Her attendants were Lana Wantlin and Kathy Elling, escorted to the throne by Steve Poulignot and Mark Gebaucr, respectively. The other candidates for Queen were Claudia Christen- sen, Deb Foos, and Pam Mitchell, while Ellen Bailey, Pat Mitchell, and Marlene Schilling vied for the position of Junior Attendant. 180 CLASS OF 1973 Danny LaVerne Alexander Robert Allen Appenzeller David Leroy Arnold Trudi Enid Aahelm Ella Atwood Luan August Donna Davis Baas Kathleen Mary Berkley Elvira L. Benedict Kathryn Michele Benge Andrew Wesley Blake Richard Duane Blatt Larry Ray Castrup Randall Ray Catron Deborah Ann Celestlno Robert Chabot Carmen Celeste Chrismer Claudia Ann Christensen Paul Henry Christensen Trenton David Christensen Kerry Jean Clay Robert James Colburn Susan Ann Compton Donna Corbett Steven Dwayne DeLong Kurt Cammeron Dodge Gerald Dean Ely William David Emhovlck Betty Jo Eskew Jimmy Rae Fishgrab Darlene Jane Fllnn Debra Luanne Foot Alicia Carda Mark Allen Gebauer Gerald Robert Geisick Barry Wade Geist John Ervin Green Johnny Lee Grotteland Lee Kellogg Groves Loreto Reyes Gutierrez Frank Guzman Susan Beth Hellyer Debra Kay Herbst Beth Elaine Herrmann Peggy Lee Holter Kris� tine Holman Bonnie Ruth Houghton Daniel Keith Ingmlre Floyd I.oe Jones Lloyd Leon Jones Russell William Kauk Jodeen Panin Koehler Regina Lee Koehler Steven Martin Krueger Michele Jo Kurlger Cinda Kay Lei� Bret Allen Lessman Marilyn Kae Lindell Bart Lopez Reyes Lopez Janet Rae Loren sen Sheryl Anne Lumpkin Mark Allen Lusby Tim McMillan Pete Leroy Madsen Debora Beck Massey Raymond Medina Joan Annette Melnlnger Kathy Ann Miller Pamela Ann Mitchell Keith Walter Norwood William Edward Pabst Pete Mark Luke Padilla Carol Lu Paynter Ruben Perez Robin Lesll Peterson Jay Dee Phillips Carol Jean Price Mary Laurette Price Debra Ann Purreil Lyle James Purcell Robert Bruce Pyles Curtis Don Quinn Joe Paul Ramirez Patsy Lea Richter Geraldine Linda Rocha Raymond F Rocha Barry Glenn Roaengrant Jeffrey Clay Ruebel Jocelyn Cay Ruebel Diana Sue Schilling Rhonda Lou ScovUle Jimmy Frank Shawcross Cynthia Diane Klngcade Spa f ford Edward Dean Spafford Cynthia Dsleyne St In ton Carl Calvin Stitt Carla Jean Strand Rosanne Marie Strauch Frank Everett Tavenner Kenneth Harold Temple Cedilla Torrez Gary Lance Vondy David Phillip Vondy Vic Dewight Vondy Roger Dean von Riesen Judith Lynn Wagers Robert Scott Wagers Lana Lee Wantltn Ruth Anna Washburn Clifford Dale Whisenhunt Duane Gordon Williams Henry Alan Williams Jobe Jacqueline Wolf Daniel Thomas Woolley HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY Baxter. Brian Bednarik. Frank Bloom. EleUe Edson. Joe Franklin. Laura Gabriel, Don Harding. Cal Kuhl. Richard Kientz. Craig Lynch. Claire McGlynn. Tim Mercer. Franklin Mitchell. Robert Mora. Margaret Moser. Albert McReynolds. Kenneth Ncedens, Leeroy Queen. Margaret Richards. M jrk Rotkop, Joe Sumner. Terrell Thomas. Donald Van Dyke. Jane Walters. Hlldred Woodward. Phyllis Woolley. Thomas Worthley. A1 Young. Lorraine Young, Paula ADMINISTRATION Mr. Robert Kllzer. Supt Mr Robert Scoville, Asst Mr Ronald Prase her. Prin Mr. James Glngerich. Ass l Prtn. Glenn W. Swlnson Pres Don King, Vice Pres. No «33« BOARD OF EDUCATION Morton Boxer, Treas. G. AUyn Wind Placido Romero Elton Ingmlre Donald Mitchell FINAL STEPS TAKEN BACCALAUREATE GRADUATION Order Of Worship •Processional Largo Prom Xeroos Handel P m Mitchell 'Invocation --- Reverend Glen Prior •Hymn A Mighty Fortress U Our God Congregation A mighty fortran U our God. A bulwark naver falling Our helper he amid the flood of mortal Ilia prevailing For (till our ancient foe Doth aeek to work ua woe. Hi craft and power are great. And armed with cruel hate. On earth la not his equal Did w In our own Strength confide, our striving would be losing Were not the right man on our tide, The man of God's men choosing Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus. It Is he; Lord Sabaoth his name From age to age the same. And he must win the battle •Prayer Reverend Glen Price Sermon Winners or Losers Father John Holloway. PhD Vocal Selections -- High School Choirs 1 The Paper Reeds by the Brooks Thompson 1 I Wonder Why? Avery Marsh •lw � 1m- -Reverend Glen Price Recessional Prelude A Fugue In F Major. Bach Susan Compton •Congregation Standing CLASS OF 1973 SENIOR HONOR SOCIETY Ella Atwood Claudia Christensen Susan Compton Jane FUnn Deb Foos Mark Gsbauer Russell Kauk Michele Kurlger Bret Lcasman Pam Mitchell Ed Pabst Robin Peterson Clay Ruebel Jim Shawcroa Cindy Sdnton Cecilia Tones Henry Williams Jolla Wolf Dan Woolley PROGRAM •Processional —“Fanfare and Processional , Elgar High School Band • Invocation Reverend Marvin Easing Chant and Jubilo . McBeth High School Band Introduction of Speakers . Mr. James Glngertch Commencement Addresses Bonnie Houghton — Bret Lassman Kathy Miller — Clay Rusbel Valedictorian Awards Mr Ronald Praaeher DMianlllAit (truant rtf Eduritlnri Mr Robert Klixer Superintendent. Brush RE-2 Schools Pmentation of CIaii Mr Ronald Praachar Prv� sa� n t af Inn ref DlDl lfnil Board of Education Mr Glenn Swlnson and Mr Elton Ingmlr art Iran Reverend Marvin Easing • Recessions 1 Fanfare and Recessional . Ployhar High School Band •Audience Standing CLASS OFFICERS Mark Gebauer Pete Padilla President Vice President Ed Pabet Secretary Treasurer CLASS Mono “Time Is Forever. but we are Today CLASS COLOR CLASS FLOWER Blue Blue Daisies JUNIOR ESCORTS Paul Becwey Kathy ElUng Dennis Miller Ellen Bailey JUNIOR USHERS Msrlene Schilling Rick Baker Janet Weiss Dick Jefferies Pat Mitchell Roger Olsen Del Hutcheson Chris DshUnger CLASS SPONSORS Mr Thomas Woolley Mr Joe Edaon Gathering at the commencement exercises were the excited seniors who had worked together for high es- teem, stood together in times of sorrow, and shared good times with laughter. Many were thoroughly over- joyed to be freed of the ties of the school, thinking, “I’ll never see this place again! However, for many it meant a time for giving a tender hug to a friend, a reverent clap on the back, and perhaps a lump in the throat, and a few tears burning in the eyes. As every- one leaves to go his own way, perhaps too far to see his classmates until a reunion in 25 years, he can remember the experiences of the Class of 73 as a part of him. 183 This was the year; it, like all the rest is singly unique in each individual’s own experiences and thoughts. The Class of ’73 is gone, only to be replaced by the freshman class of ’77 and the movement will continue, but this year will always be with us; never to be forgotten. 185 SCOTCH AND STEER THUNDERBIRD MOTEL Ph. 842-5146 OWNER: RAY RICHTER Brush, Colorado Ph. 842-5191 201 Clayton Street Phone: 842-S113 P. O. Box 157 Brush, Colorado 186 Brush, Colorado Ph. 842-2856 THE FAMILY FUN CENTER SURE-FINE MARKET 220 Cambridge Ph. 842-2604 1315 Edison Brush BRUSH LOCKER SYSTEM RUHL DISTRIBUTING CO. Jim lorensen, Owner COMPLETE BUTCHERING AND LOCKER SERVICE 128 S Cla ton Street Phone 842-2660 Brush, Colorado Wholesale Distributors MAIllHG WAREHOUSE ADDRESS ADDRESS P.0. 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