Brush High School - Sagebrush Yearbook (Brush, CO)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1979 volume:

2 PAGE SPONSORED BY GAMBLES Page Sponsored by Headley’s Sand and Gravel, Inc. 3 5 BO AD ufMisn nofj. . . School business was once again handled by the school board and administration. Board members included Dale Wahlert, Jim Gingerich, Mae Ruggles, Jim Christensen, Don Mitchell, Peggy Guthner, and Mark Richards. Serving as President for the board was Jim Christensen, with Mark Richards serving as Vice-President and Don Mitchell fillinq the duties of treasurer. Dr. Ronald Prascher was the Principal of the high school with John Gotto serving as Vice-Principal. Filling the Super intendent's duties was Robert Kilzer and Robert Scoville was the Assistant Superintendent. . STRJVt FOR EDUCATION 78-79 CckodYfmsQxs S3 • • • Five new faculty members were hired for the 1978-79 year. They are Bob Bever, Sarah Brandes, Sue Edwards, Margo Mesch and Bob Pringle. The Chairpersons for this school year were: Mr. Sumner, Arts Crafts; Mr. Mills, Industrial Arts; Mr. Whiting, Business; Mrs. Van Dyke, Counseling; Mrs. Woodward and Mrs. Bloom, English and Foreign Language; Mr. Gabriel, Science; Ms. Fix, Math; Mr. Pringle, Music; Mr. Needens, Physi- cal Education; Mr. Woolley, Social Studies; Mr. Schrot- berger. Special Education; Mr McReynolds, Vocations. Mr. Bob Bever Industrial Arts Mrs. Eleise Bloom Foreign Languages Miss Sarah Brandes Social Studies Mrs Kathy Daniels English Mr Don Dillehay Social Studies Mr. Joe Edson Science; Civics Miss Sue Edwards Mathemetics Ms. Vikki Fix Mathemetics Miss Laura Franklin Home Economics Mr. Don Gabriel Science Mr. Don Hamilton Voc. Ag; Welding Mrs Joan Kreutz Business Mrs. Claire Lynch English Mr. Ken McReynolds Auto Mechanics Mrs. Margo Mesch Special Emphasis Mr. Larry Mills Industrial Arts 10 . RAOUUV MEMBERS • • Miss Susan Myers English Mr LeeRoy Needens Physical Education Miss Peggy Potter Librarian Mrs. Linda Preston Science Mr Bob Pringle Music Mr John Schafer Business Mr. Donal Schrotberger Special Education Miss Helen Speegle Physical Education Mr Terrell Sumner Arts; Crafts Mrs. Jane Van Dyke Counseling Mr. Bryan Whiting Business Mrs Phyllis Woodward English Mr. Al Worthley Counseling Mr. Tom Woolley Social Studies; Journalism Mrs. Shirley Anderson Secretary Mrs. Leona Graham Secretary Mrs. Evelyn King Secretary 11 COUNCIL CPSARW5ADC ACTMfY PROGRAMS Under the direction of sponsor Mrs. Lynch and Presi- dent Todd Elling, Student Council sponsored activities such as the Homecoming festivities, Gong Show, Morp Dance, and a Christmas Door Decorating Contest. Out- standing students were chosen by the Council every month. Four students traveled to Yuma High School in a student exchange program in the Northeastern League. Steve Hansen served Student Council as their vice- president, Darren Hansen as treasurer, and Tammy Jo Newland as secretary. Elling and Hansen attended a summer workshop at Colorado State University with Mrs. Lynch. Left to right: Darren Hansen, Steve Hansen, Todd Elling, Mrs Lynch, Bill Yearous, and Tammy Jo Newland. Le«1 to right: Bryan Dickerson, Mark Miller, Semon Ramirez. Lance Bailey, Mitch Bostrom, Jeri Ocker. Dave Kreuger, Meredith Gill, Dave Cote, Dave Mahon Lett to right: Jennifer Stinton. Cathy Zadel. Jan Mitchell. Chuck Rieb, Brenda Moos, Mark Edson and Penny Lake. 15 CHOIR, MEMBERSHIP SOARS The Concert Choir had six concerts over the course of the year. The Christmas Concert was held on December 14 in the high-school auditorium. The group also sang at Sunset Manor and Eben Ezer. Students of both Thompson and Central Schools listened to the choir per- form. Concert choir also took part in the League Choir Clinic, which was held in Brush this year. Mr. Robert Pringle was the director. QBLBCT CJ-fOfR; PERFORMS S7I UES Mr. Pringle directed the Select choir for the year 1978 79. The choir was engaged in 8 concerts during the year. The annual Christmas and Spring concerts were held in the high school auditorium. Concerts were also given to the residents of Sunset Manor and Eben Ezer. Choir members also attended both Thompson and Central Schools. A concert was given to some of the members of the Presbyterian Church in October. All members took part in the League Choir Clinic, which was held in Brush this year. UUSfC DEPARTMENT PEADED BVFRJNGIE Conducting the bands through various activities in his first year at B.H.S. was Mr. Robert Pringle. The Homecoming half time show. Winter and Spring concerts with the Stage Band, and the Mass Band Con- cert in May were a few of the activities of the bands. The Stage Band also played at the Gong Show and for several community functions. 18 J-GJZIFF BRJNGG NEW UEMBERS Joined by thirteen new members, J-staff put together a yearbook and eight papers. The class did this by sell- ing ads to Brush salesmen and yearbooks to high school students and faculty. Newspaper staff, headed by Linda Kuriger and Karen Price, wrote stories on activities and events for the year. Each reporter was assigned a beat on one club. They also wrote features to entertain the reader. Editors of the '79 Sagebrush, Greg Gleason and Todd Ellmg, controlled the preparation of the yearbook. The staff laid out pages by choosing pictures and writing copy. Members of J-staff are as follows; Chris Griffith, Bus. manager; Lydia Villerreal, Ads manager; Mark Edson, Sports Editor. Reporters were: Meredith Gill, Roxanne Likely, Camille Bzdek, Robin Wind, Pat Skinner, Lyn- nette Wessel, Sonya Griffith, Dean Nichols, Wes Schmer, Mark LaFever, Jim Evans, Tim King and Rod Pierce. Controller of all operations in J-staff was Mr. Woolley, instructor of the class. He has taught journalism at BHS since '55. 21 fOJRIGE W5AD£Al4 AIA was once again sponsored by Miss Helen Speegle. The officers included Linda Kuriger, presi- dent; Deanna Odle, vice-president; Crystal Rieb, secretary; and Jeannie Strauch, treasurer. The quilt raffle was AlA’s biggest money-making project along with concessions, and cake raffles. Club members used the money earned to take a ski trip. Other activities were the Ice Cream Social, to welcome the new members, and the end of the year picnic in which outstanding members were honored with awards. B-CUJBDOES F£LLWOR 6-Club's main money maker for the year was their fall work. They collected money from people for doing yard work. Other activities for the club were an exhibition basketball game and the annual club trip. Heading B-Club for '78-79 was Kent Lindell. Darryl Albert was vice-president and Rudy Perez was secretary-treasurer. Mike Meireis was sergeant of arms. Sponsoring the eighteen-senior club were coaches LeeRoy Nee- dens, Helen Speegle and Larry Mills. RU S£t££ LEjADS FBtA During the school year 1977-78, FBLA was the school's largest organization, and again, in 1978-79, it was the largest club. The club membership numbered 79, including the fourteen officers and two sponsors. The officers were: president, Andrea Ruggles; vice- president, Chris Griffith; secretary, Jenni Stinton; trea- surer, Terry Linker; historian. Shannon Fleming; reporter, Leslie Holman; and parliamentarian, Cherie Ewert. The committee chairpersons were: Social, Larry Leis; Fund-raising, Jon Wood; Project Awareness, Kent Lmdell; Chapter Development, Barb Strauch; Leader- ship Development, Deb Mohrlang; Education, Lisa Segelke; and District Coordinator, Jan Mitchell. Mrs. Joan Kreutz and Mr. John Schafer were the sponsors. with Pam Poulignot serving as the District Four Repre- sentative. Some of the organization’s money making activities were raffles—cake and TV, concesssions, the Home coming Carnival, and the jewelry sale. Fun activities included a pot luck dinner with DECA, a fun trip to Den- ver, and a Christmas caroling party. FBLA also hosted its second annual local contest. The contests were held December 2, at the high school. Fifty members qualified to attend the District Conference in Sterling on January 31. Brush hosted the conference with the help of the District Four Representative Pam Poulignot. The 22 members that qualified at district attended State in April. DECA ENTEJ2JAIMS 21 AND . . UnCWELL 0U4UFIES FOR, N£rtONAL£ Eleven students along with Mr. Bryan Whit- ing and Mrs. John Lindell as sponsors, trav- eled to Colorado Springs where these students qualified to participate in the State DECA finals March 4th, 5th, and 6th. Out of these stu- dents, Jan Mitchell qualified to go to the nationals in Houston, Texas, with a sixth place in advertising. Jan flew to Houston on May eighth and par- ticipated through the eleventh. Although she did not place, she commented the trip was a very good experience and she had a good time. 27 LUSBVL ADC IRC Mr. Don Dillehay sponsored IRC during the 1978-79 year. Officers included Paul Lusby, president- Val Rieger, vice-president; Kara Cornum, secretary; and Pat Lee, treasurer. In the fall of the year, the club visited the Civil Defense Center in Denver. They also had a special Thanksgiving banquet. Other activities included con- cessions, a candy apple raffle, several pot luck sup- pers, cake raffles, a pizza party, a spring picnic, a booth in the homecoming carnival, and the annual end-of-the-year banquet. LBCUWQ ACA Advised by Ken McReynolds, the Vocational Clubs of America at B.H.S. sent eight members to Yuma for the Fall Leadership Conference in October. They also sent four of the VICA Auto. Mechanics to Greeley for the 78 79 Skills Olympics in February. During the District Confer- ence held at Yuma in February, the eight members from Brush qualified for the state contest, which was held at Denver in March. The officers of the VICA Club are as follows: President and District Vice-President Larry Leis; Vice President Joe Ely; Treasurer James Kissler; Secretary Doug Mohrlang; Reporter Wes Schmer; Parliamentarian Mark Perez; His- torian John Chubbuck; and the newly appointed 79-80 District Reporter Tom Jiminez. 29 CWRJNG- NOUCB LED BVRUDMfc This year Clearing House again took part in several activities for the mentally and physically handicapped of Morgan County. Charlotte Rudnik led the club as president; Jonelle Gebauer as vice- president; Barb Skinner, secretary; and Ronnie Davis, treasurer. Mrs. Jane Van Dyke was the sponsor again this year and under her direction Clearing House took part in many activities. The club gave a Halloween party and helped with a Christmas party with the handicapped persons from Morgan County attend- ing. The club also took part in several other activi- ties. RjONQ4 CW ERPfc££fDE£ Ronda Chartier presided over Future Homemakers of America for the year 1978-1979. Other officers were: Melodie Burham, Vice President; Jackie Kautz, Secre- tary; Jonelle Gebauer, Treasurer; and Roberta Zwirn, Recorder Historian. Miss Laura Franklin sponsored the club. Members attended the District Convention in Sterling and also the State Convention, which was held in Colo- rado Springs. The club had a dinner for the residents of Sunset Manor and also a dinner for the judges and con- testants of a Brush speech meet. Two pillows were raf- fled off as a money-making project for the club. m fN 50tftV AR Celebrating their 50th anniversary the Brush FFA chapter had a busy year. Activities for the year included judging contests, a trip to the stock show, trips to the state and national convention, and a slave sale. Greenhand installation was also held. Officers included: president, Kenny Herron; vice- president, Carl Herrera; secretary, Larry Steyaert; reporter, Lois Evans; treasurer, Ken McClure; senti nel, Irvine Kalous. Mr. Don Hamilton sponsored the club. MORRIS WEADS GOD SQUAD God Squad's officers for the 1978 79 school year were Lucille Morris, president; Delbert Hammer, vice- president; Jill Mullen, secretary-treasurer; and Anita Thomas, chaplain. Mrs. Woodward was the club spon- sor. Their activities included a dunking booth at the Home coming carnival, concessions, and a skating party. DUDDBN LEADS RODEO CLUB Rodeo Club had an active 78-79 year. Some of the activities included a trip to the National West- ern Stock Show in Denver, and some of the mem- bers participated in rodeos over the spring months. Club officers were Rick Dudden, president; Tony Hass, vice-president; Mike Weitzel, secre tary; and Kim Reitz, treasurer. There were a total of 17 members attending the club this year. 34 S.E.E. C. NUMBERS Sp6 In the 1978-79 school year the members of Stu- dents Exploring Educational Careers selected as their officers JoAnn DeLa Fuente as president and Francis Vasquez as treasurer. Besides the two cake raffles held, S.E.E.C. also had a garage sale on the 21 st of April. For the final club activity of the year, the mem- bers held a picnic during the second weekend of May. Because there were no senior members this year, no scholarships were awarded. Pictured back row left to right: Francis Vasquez, Mrs Preston and JoAnn DeLaFuente. Front row: Jill Stancil, Melodie Burham, Jonelle Gebauer, and Ginger Guzman. 35 cpiRirauB COUPLETES FfRjGrV AR, Spirit Club completed its first year at B.H.S. taking the place of the Pep Club. Both boys and girls were able to join the club. There were cheerleaders for both boys’ and girls’ sports. Sponsors were Ms. Fix and Miss Potter. Officers for the year were Tami Jo Newland, president; Kara Kor- num, vice-president; and Dave Mahon, secretary-trea- surer. Money-making projects included a cake raffle. The A squad Football cheerleaders were Jan Mitchell (Head). Jill Mullen. Barb Strauch, and Robin Wind. B squad Football cheerleaders consisted of Rita Rocha (Head). Rennie Wahlert, Pam Rodriguez, and Linda Leis. The A squad Basketball cheerleaders were Karen Nixon (Head), Linda Leis, Lorle Wind, and Rita Rocha. Pam Rodriquez (Head). Kelly Emhovick. Heather Spencer, and Jeri Ocker were the B squad Basketball cheerleaders. 38 Berlmda Padilla (Head), Janna Thornsby, Cathy Zadel, Shaire Meza, Val Rieger, and Crystal Draegert were the members of the Pom pon squad. The wrestling squad consisted of Deanna Odle (Head), Shannon Fleming, Lydia Villarreal, Amy Odle, Jennifer Schippert, and Roxanne McGinnis. IW Sr CCIGNCB VfSfTS The club visited Jonas Brothers Taxi- dermy and a corporation specialized in map making. During Homecoming week the club had its annual Pop-Toss which brought an ample sum to the club treasury, before Christmas vacation a Pot-Luck supper for all the members was given. Two speakers, Mr. Edson and Mr. Gabriel, spoke on an Archaeological dig that they have been working on since last summer. A barbecue for the members finishes off the club activi- ties. A total of 22 members were in the 1978- 79 club. Don Gabriel sponsored the club, Mark Edson, President; Chuck Rieb, Vice President; and Lucille Morris, Secretary. 40 7HESFWC ASSIST IN 3 PRODUOIONS This year Thespian Troupe 968 helped in the performance of the Junior Class Play, the All-School Musical and the All- School Play. The Junior Class Play was open to Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors this year as well as Juniors. The Thespians also presented their annual Homecoming Pep Skit downtown. One of the highlights of the year was a visit from the group See Saw, an acting group that used sign language in their skits. The group held a workshop for Thespians and then presented a program for the school. Several members also attended a workshop in Greeley on the UNC campus. No banquet was held this year because no date could be found. 41 SEWP OPAlt IN MEETS Leading the Forensics club during the 1978-79 sea- son was Lynnette Wessel as President. Other officers included Karen Price as Vice President; Jill Mullen, Secretary; Pat Lee, Treasurer; and Meredith Gill, Histo- rian. In all, seven members participated in speech meets. They were: Meredith Gill and Pat Lee in Interpretation of Humor; John Lindell in Extemporaneous Speaking; Jill Mullen in Interpretation of Drama; Karen Price in Solo Acting; Lydia Villarreal in Poetry; and Lynnette Wessel in Extemporaneous Speaking and Original Ora- tory. Several meets were attended during the year, the last one being the State A and AA Speech Festival in Golden. Jill Mullen took a third place trophy and Karen Price received sixth place at the festival, with Meredith Gill and Lydia Villarreal receiving honorable mentions. Money raising projects for the Forensics club this year included selling both Christmas and Valentine's Day candygrams. 46 PAGE SPONSORED BY CHEM-AIR BCLUB UE UBERG WAltHTWE- ROCWEO ND CHOW ATMJ U -YU U TREE B Club members worked hard in the fall doing people's lawns in the town. The work paid off as the club was entertained by eating at the Yum-Yum tree and watching the Rockies hockey game. The Club got a double treat as the Rockies tallied to one of their few wins, 8-2. The trip took place on April 1. BRUSH PLACES IN CHAPTER OFTWE. YEAR 48 m was aoivsysar 49 KDrSTONk WGMJGWS m'C W Seventeen students, along with Miss Helen Speegle and Mr. Dale Krueger as sponsors, and Mr. Larry Baker as the bus driver traveled to Keystone for AlA's annual ski trip. Most students enjoyed the skiing with only one person receiving an iniury. Kim Reitz injured her arm while doing unplanned daredevil stunts. The End-of-the Year Picnic which was scheduled for the Memorial Park, was canceled due to weather. But that didn't stop the members from enjoying char- coal-broiled hamburgers. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Toohey donated their house and facilities for the club’s use. The Outstanding Members were: Deanna Odle, senior; Tammy Toohey, junior; Jeanme Strauch, sophomore; and Amy Odle, freshman. 50 CLEARING- NOUCB. PARTY Clearing House held a Halloween Party for the mentally and physically handicapped citizens of Morgan County. The club also hosted a Valentine's Day Party for the mentally and physically handicapped citizens of Morgan County and helped with a Christ- mas Party. CARfJfVU. fNCRZACEC CPtRJT FBLA sponsored the second annual Homecoming Carnival, October 12, held as a spirit booster and a fun activity for the whole school. Every club and class was asked to enter a booth. FBLA's Car Bash and Jail were returning booths, with the chapter adding the Goldfish Booth and the Candy Stand. Some of the other booths were a Balloon Shave, Wheel of Chance, Dunking Booth, Dart Throw at Teach- ers, and the Penny Toss. The carnival was a success with every club making a little profit, and all of the participants having a good time. 54 FORENSICS ENJOVS UELODR W 55 DfNNE £PWER£ FEATURED IRC featured several speakers at various pot luck suppers this year. Interesting presentations were given by showing films and slides as well as pictures from countries all over the world. Speakers included Mr. and Mrs. Specht about Europe, Miss Wind on India, Val Rieger about Spain, and an MCC student from Saudi Arabia. 56 RODEO CLUB RIDES ON 57 59 COUNCIL CPONCORC Student Council had an active year in the 1978-79 school campaign. The Council sponsored such activities as Homecoming, a Christmas Door decorating contest, Morp dance, Gong Show, several sock hops, and also took part in league student exchange program. Todd Elling served as the 1978-79 Student Council president. Steve Hansen served as vice-president until February, with Chuck Rieb finishing out the term. Darren Hansen was the Council treasurer, and Tami Jo Newland performed the duties of secretary. AIA Archery B-Club Clearing House DECA Forensics FBLA FFA FHA God Squad IRC Math Science Club Rodeo Club Spirit Club Student Council SEEC Thespians VICA 61 GATUER1NGC OF ALL CORTQ. . . 64 PAGE SPONSORED BY HERB’S BARBER SHOP . . . [40N0 CLUBS PAGE SPONSORED BY DAUS SHAUS HAUS DIG£E££ MAVtDOWF LL FOOTBALL WE THEY 18 Roosevelt 6 14 Sheridan 37 6 Akron 15 28 Wray 0 0 Burlington 14 13 Yuma 18 7 Holyoke 9 28 Gering 14 21 Jules burg 13 GIRLS ACWCETO DISTRICT Varsity team consisted of: back row—Coach Speegle, Valerie Rieger, Tami Newland, Jenm Stmton, Tammy Toohey, Camille Bzdek, Crystal Draegert, Ellen Gutierrez, JV Coach Johnson. Front row—Trudy Krai, Valerie Specht, Berlmda Padilla, Unda Kuriger. Jami Miller, Tammy Hitchens, and Jeanme Strauch. C-team consisted of: Beth Evans, Kathy Hayes, Glenda Miller, Shiela Nichols, Ronda Chartier. Andrea Anderson, Lori Wind, Brenda Marshall. Volleyball 1978 Denver Christian won Double Dual Holyoke won Yuma won Platte Valley lost Julesburg won Akron won Double Dual Julesburg won Burlington won Wray won Brush Invitational Weldon Valley won Weld Central won Burlington won Yuma won Double Dual Akron won Wray lost Holyoke won Playoff game Wray lost Sub-District Julesburg won Burlington won Wray lost District Platte Valley lost JV team consisted of: Michelle Baker, Lori King. Kim Reitz, Cheryl Ford, Gretchen Dickerson. Amy Odle, Coach Johnson. Berlmda Padilla, Chris Teter. Wilma Dahlmger. Jami Miller, Crystal Rieb, Carlene Larsen, and Kise Irvine. 69 DIGGERCTftCE. FOURTH IN CONFERENCE- From beginning to the end of the season, the Brush Beetdigger basketball team fought a tough battle, and finished fourth in conference with six wins and six losses. Although Brush put up a valiant effort, they lost the first round of sub districts to Julesburg. GIRLS COUPLER SECOND ylar Girls basketball completed their second year at B.H.S. The girls finished the season with a 3-10 record. At sub- district, they had one loss. The players are as follows: Manager Ellen Gutierrez, and the players from left to right: Vicky Rocha, Val Specht, Julie Windshiemer, Jean Strauch, Camille Bzdek, Tammy Toohey, Tami Jo New- land, Jenni Stinton, Linda Kuriger, Tammy Hitchens, Mary Kay Blatt, Gina Rocha, and trainer Trudy Krai. Their coach was Sara Brandes. The junior varsity had a good season. Their record was 7-2 in league play. The players are as follows: Trainer Trudy Krai, Cyndi Brandenburg, Crystal Rieb, Roxanne Likely, Penni Wahlert, Jodi Salinas, Stacey Greenwood, Beth Evans, Sandy Kruse, Lorraine Krueger, Kim Reitz, Kathy Colburn, Carlene Larsen, and manager Sheila Nichols. Sue Edwards was the coach. WRESTLERS CBNDJURBBTO QZSJB Coaching the Brush Wrestling Team for the fourth year were, head coach Tom Justice and assistant coach Randy Zila. The team finished with a 4 1 conference record and placed third in the district tournament in Akron. Three wrestlers went to the state tournament in Denver, and thirteenth place was captured by these wrestlers, Fran- cis Herrera, Mitch Bostrom and Bryan Parkhill. We Opponent They 49 Sheridan 15 36 Palisade 18 30 Eaton 24 43 Holyoke 9 30 Akron 22 42 Yuma 14 29 Cheyenne E. 23 3 Wray 49 30 Kimball 26 38 Burlington 17 BOVC TRACfC CENDC CEVENTO OZOB Coach Don Schrotberger led seven boys tracksters to a spot in the state track tour- nament in Fort Collins. The seven members who qualified were Todd Elling, Terry Herbst, Ron Lebsock, Delbert Hammer, Mark Belcher, Kevin Lee and Scott Schantz. The team as a whole placed fifth at district and placed high at several other track meets. 1978-79 Track Record Julesburg Inv. 4th Yuma Quad. 3rd Holyoke Inv. 5th Brush Quad. 2nd Yuma Inv. 3rd Brush Quad. 2nd Limon Relays 3rd Akron Inv. 3rd Fresh. Soph. 3rd District 5th 73 GfRL7RACfc£7ER£ BREAK NEWH2AOC Miss Helen Speegle coached the girl’s track team for the year of 1979. The team was the first to run on the new track which was just recently built. Eight events qualified for the Track and Field Events at the Colorado State Championships which were held in Ft. Collins. Those Girls who proceeded to State were as follows: Linda Kuriger, Deanna Odle, Tammy Hitch- ens, Jami Miller, Stacy Greenwood, Linda Leis, Tami Newland, and Jeannie Strauch. Vicky Rocha, the team manager, also attended. The mile-relay team, which was made up of Green- wood, Hitchens, Newland, and Strauch took fifth place. The state qualifiers spent the night in Ft. Collins for the first time since the Brush teams have gone to State. 1979 TRACK RECORDS Julesburg Inv. 1st Yuma Quad. 2nd Wray Inv. 2nd Brush Quad. 1st Yuma Inv. 1st Brush Quad. 1st Limon Relays 2nd Julesburg Triangular — Akron Inv. 2nd Brush (Frosh.-Soph.) 1st District 2nd State (Ft. Collins) — 7WE- STINGERASAR, Even though the athletic teams didn't seem to be ahead in the year 78-79, the volleyball, wrestling, and girls' track teams were able to com- pile winning seasons. The volleyball team went to district while the wres- tlers sent three to state and the girls track team sent three relay teams and many individuals to state. PAGE SPONSOR WESTERN EXCHANGE 75 D GG£££ END CHACON . . . . . IMTW 4-5 RECORD KRISTIE FOR, LEAGUE OWPfONGWP With a league record of 11-1 and an overall record of 18-5, the 1978 volleyball season could be considered very successful. The team tied for first place in the league with arch- rival Wray and took second in the sub-district tourna- ment. Advancing to the District playoffs they played Platte Valley in Kersey. After a competitive three game match, Platte Valley won and went on to take the State Champi- onship for the third year in a row. Awards given at the end of the season were Most Accu- rate Server with 165 and Most Valuable Player going to Linda Kuriger, and Most Improved Player awarded to Gretchen Dickerson. Players selected to all-conference were senior Linda Kuriger and junior Camille Bzdek with Jenni Stinton, Tammy Toohey and Jeannie Strauch receiving honorable mention. TWREk GOTO SP5IE Qualifying for the state tournament in Denver this year were Francis Herrera, Mitch Bostrom and Bryan Parkhill. These wrestlers went to Denver on the 8th, 9th and 10th, to wrestle in the tournament. Of the three Parkhill placed second and Bostrom placed fifth. Francis Herrera was eliminated in the first round and failed to place. The team finished thirteenth over all and ended the 1978-79 season. DIGGERS FfNfSW 7-10 SEASON Serving as coaches for Brush this year, were Lee Roy Needens, Don Dillehay, and Larry Mills. Both Needens and Dillehay coached their ninth season at Brush, and for Coach Mills, this was his first year at leading the Fresh- men. Needens’ career record jumped to 197 wins, and 63 losses, while Dillehay’s junior varsity slate leaped to a 114-25 record after an 114 season. Mills’ career record started at 5 wins and 11 losses. The Brush cagers were eliminated from post-season play by losing a close game to the Julesburg Lions in the first round of sub-district playoffs by the final score of 51 46. 1978-79 Basketball We Opponent They 72 University High 74 54 Weld Central 62 68 Burlington 90 63 Holyoke 65 53 Eaton 46 64 Akron 61 65 Yuma 73 55 Julesburg 77 85 Wray 62 66 Burlington 64 86 Holyoke 64 57 Kimball 68 61 Yuma 72 53 Akron 63 42 Julesburg 38 73 Wray 57 46 Julesburg 51 89 GIRLS FfNISWTWt SEASON 3-10 The girls basketball team finished their second year at B.H.S. The first game of the season was December 8, with Fort Morgan. Sara Brandes was the varsity coach, with Sue Edwards assisting as the junior varsity coach. WE OPPONENT THEY 42 Fort Morgan 45 49 Denver Christian 46 40 Burlington 44 26 Holyoke 40 35 Akron 39 47 Yuma 37 53 Julesburg 24 15 Wray 83 40 Burlington 75 50 Holyoke 62 37 Yuma 41 60 Julesburg 21 39 Wray 86 Subdistrict 38 Holyoke 51 BRUCRTAKBC. . . FIFTH ATDICIEJCT 15 ALL-CONFERENCE Eight girls and seven boys were named to all-conference teams in football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling and track. • From top left they are Mark Edson, honorable mention in football and basketball; Joe Ely, football' Ron Lebsock honorable mention in basketball, track; Todd Elling, football, track; Delbert Hammer, track; Terry Herbst, track. Girls from left were Stacy Greenwood, track; Jeanme Strauch, honorable mention in volleyball, track; Tami Jo New tend, track; Tammy Toohey, honorable mention in volleyball; Camille Bzdek, volleyball, honorable mention in basket- ball; Tammy Hitchens, track; Linda Kuriger, volleyball; Jenni Stinton, volleyball. Not pictured is Mitch Bostrom, wrestling. TRjOPWIES, 7ROPWES . . .AND WORE 7ROPMES During the 1978-79 school year, the Volleyball, Wrestling, and Track teams acquired numerous tro- phies. Opposite page from right to left, (top) In Volleyball: AA Sub-District Volleyball, 2nd; Northeastern Confer- ence Co-Champions; and Brush Invitational Tourna- ment, 1st. (bottom) In Wrestling: Akron Invitational, 2nd; (back) Eaton Quadrangular, 1st; (front) AA Dis- trict Wrestling, 3rd; and Second Annual Digger Invita- tional, 3rd. This page from right to left, (top) In Track: 5th Annual Wray Girls Invitational, 3rd; Yuma Invitational Track Meet, 1st (girls); Limon Invitational, 2nd (girls); Yuma Invitational Track Meet, Overall Champions (girls and boys); Limon Invitational, 3rd (boys); Akron Invitational, 2nd (girls); and Julesburg Relays, 1st (girls), (bottom) AA District Track 2nd Place (girls). 99 ACnVTTTES, RECORDS, EVENTS There are certain events which to each man's life are as comets to the earth, seemingly strange and erractic portents; distinct from the ordinary lights which guide our course and mark our sea- sons, yet true to their own laws, potent in their own influences. BULWER LYTTON awco upemroN, uombco ujng ACmrtGC, f ceepstudents busy Brush High School students took an active part in the 1978 Homecoming activities. Float competition, a carni val, and Spirit Week comprised the student's time during the week. This kept up the enthusiasm leading up to the volleyball and football games in which the Diggers faced the Yuma Indians. First place in the float competition went to the Class of “79 . The juniors finished second. The freshmen edged the sophomores for third place. FBLA sponsored the 1978 Homecoming carnival in which many of Brush High's clubs sponsored a booth. This added to the excitement of Spirit Week when stu- dents took part in days corresponding to Rip the Indi- ans” and Maroon and Gold days. The 1978 theme was Diggers are Superstars . The Digger volleyball team defeated the Indians in two games to win the match. Yuma dealt the football team a loss, defeating Brush in the final seconds. UNDElL,ODLE CROSEN UO UECO UING ROWY Brush High School students danced to Ocean at the 1978 Homecoming dance. The dance was held in the B.H.S. commons. The theme was Diggers are Superstars . Deco- rations of footballs and volleyballs hung from the ceiling, while stars covered the walls. Kent Lindell and Deanna Odle were crowned king and queen at the October 14 dance. The candidates for king were Kent Lindell, Chuck Rieb, Darryl Albert, and Todd Elling. Jan Mitchell, Deb Parkhill, and Barb Strauch attended Deanna Odle as queen candidates. PRO U F££IURE£ 'TOMORROW” Honoring the seniors, Tomorrow was spon- sored by the juniors on April 28, 1979. The prom featured the band Boulder. For the first year, there were both male and female Jr. Attendants. The candidates were Camille Bzdek, Meredith Gill, Jami Miller, Jill Mul- len, Darren Hansen, Terry Linker, Mark Teter and BobZadel. Prom Queen candidates were Hilary Hansen, Jan Mitchell, Deb Parkhill, and Barb Strauch, with Darryl Albert, Mark Edson, Todd Elling, and Chuck Rieb as King candidates. Royalty for the 1979 Prom were Terry Linker and Meredith Gill, Jr. Attendants; Hilary Hansen, Prom Queen, and Todd Elling, Prom King. 106 Deanna Odle Homecoming Queen RjOW OF ’78-’79 Kent Lindell Homecoming King 108 Todd Elling Prom King Royalty for the 1978-1979 year were crowned at half time of Homecoming and during Prom. Kent Lindell was crowned king while Deanna Odle was crowned queen during half-time of the Brush- Yuma football game and again at the dance. The other candidates were Chuck Rieb, Darryl Albert, Todd Elling, Jan Mitchell, Deb Parkhill, and Barb Strauch. Todd Elling and Hilary Hansen, under the Prom theme '‘Tomorrow , were honored as King and Queen. Terry Linker and Meredith Gill were attend- ants. The other candidates were Deb Parkhill, Jan Mitchell, and Barb Strauch. 109 Hilary Hansen Prom Queen JUNIOR, OASG BRINGS B 04DW JY. . . Broadway came to Brush's stage, November 16 and 17 in the Junior Class Play The Matchmaker”. Direct- ing her first play was Mrs. Kathy Daniels. The play was the non-musical version of Hello Dolly”. For the first time, the play was cast from the whole school and not just the junior class to help finance prom. The cast from left to right in the front row was: Mary Kay Blatt, Karen Nixon, Cathy Zadel, Greg Gleason, Jon Wood, Andrea Ruggles, Jill Mullen, and Bill Yearous. From left to right in the back row: Jay Poulignot, Bart Rodriguez, Mike Winkler, Meredith Gill, and Mark Edson. The stage crew had fourteen members who are pictured below. . . ;TO BRUSW SlAGE. UISSfNG- UM6 PRESENTED B lUBCPIANC Another fine play was presented by the Thespians on April 5 and 6 of 1979. The play cast was selected by Mrs. Bloom and was as follows. Rose Baxter Berlinda Baxter Ed Baxter Simon Fletcher Fiona Broderick Lincoln Sinclair Jake Broderick Miss Beasley Judy Mitchell Augusta Sinclair Missing Link Deanna Odle Lucille Morris Greg Gleason Clark Jensen Cyndi Brandenberg Jay Poulignot Eric Ruhl Val Rieger Roxanne Likely Kara Cornum Dave Mahon 112 7WESFWS PRESENT UUCfCdL On the nights of February 12th and 13th the Thespians again presented a musical. Directed by Mrs. Kathy Dan- iels and Mr. Robert Pringle, The Coo- lest Cat in Town was performed in the high school auditorium. The play dealt mainly with a Rock and Roll star. He accidentally got trap- ped in a Freon tube and was frozen for 20 years. The play goes on and shows the adjustments the defrosted star must make in his “new world. 'TWt COOt CATlMTCW’’ The cast included: Cast Junior Bumpers . Clark Jensen Leon Bumpers . . . Andy Boxer Martha Bumpers . Roxanne Likely Marvin Zeller . . . Jay Poulignot Ida Slagg Jami Miller Melinda Schecker Barb Strauch Billy Dee Bumpers Darren Hansen Dr. Heinrich Jon Wood Igor Bill Yearous Sue Melissa Blackburn Gail Lori King Terri Michelle Heater Jane . . . Cyndi Brandenburg Bob Toby Cromwell Joe Ted Odle Ed James Rocha Leonard Mike Winkler Electrician John Spade Reporter Andrea Anderson Off stage voice Meredith Gill Chorus Ron Davis..........................Kelly Metzler Unda Leis.........................Arlene Shealy fCOEHLER U INS GONG- GHGW Sixteen acts were entered in the 3rd annual Gong Show which was held April 30th. Reinie Koehler won the event with two solos. One of his songs was dedicated to the senior class. Drew Baughman received 2nd prize for playing the jews harp. Vonceil Pear son and a band consisting of Barb Strauch, Jami Miller, Rex August and Reinie Koehler tied for third place. Judges for the contest were Todd Elling, Chuck Reib, Mrs. Daniels and Ron Prasher. Darren Hansen served as master of ceremonies. 116 PAGE SPONSORED BY STATE FARM INSURANCE PAGE SPONSORED BY BRUSH INDUSTRIAL BANK 117 WONOR£ The confidence which we have in ourselves gives birth to much of that which we have in others. LA ROCHEFOUCAULD RAMIREZ BECOMES MEW LEADER Winners in the yearend Student Council Elections were Semon Ramirez, president; Darren Hansen, vice president; Dave Mahon, treasurer; and Lorie Wind, secretary. During the annual campaign assembly, several tele- vision personalities appeared. A few of them were Mork and Mindy, Three's Company, and Superman. The skits were very entertaining and the students cast their ballots. MACONC WONCte£EMOR£ April 23, the Masonic awards were given out at the Masonic Temple. At the end of each school year the teachers of each subject choose a high school senior as the best in that subject. Receiving awards this year were Kathy Baker, mathematics; Mary Kay Blatt, music; Mark Edson, science; Delbert Hammer, boys' physical education; Carl Herrera, agriculture; Annette Herrmann, foreign language; Larry Leis, auto mechanics; Kent lindell, business; Brenda Moos, industrial arts; Lucille Morris, English; Deanna Odle, girls' physical education; Karen Price, speech; Jeff Rowley, art; Shirley Scott, home economics; and Barb Strauch, social studies. 122 BOVS’—GfRi-S’ QlfilB Ct-IOQ£N Again, the American Legion Auxiliary chose three junior boys and three junior girls to attend the Colorado Boys’ and Girls' State workshop at CSU in June. The boys from left to right standing are Semon Ramirez—Del., Bryan Dickerson— Del., and Jim Evans—Alt. Sitting is Clark Jen- sen—Del. Those girls chosen from left to right in the top row are Tammy Toohey—Alt., Beth Biggin —Alt., Robin Wind—Alt., bottom row from left to right Jill Mullen—Del., and Camille Bzdek —Del. Not pictured is Berlinda Padilla—Del. PAGE SPONSORED BY BIG T RESTAURANT SEVEN OUTSTANDING STUDENTS chosen bv student council Student Council selected seven students for the 1979 80 school year as outstanding students. Those elected were chosen for an outstanding quality or qualities during a given month of the school year. Those students receiving the honor of outstanding stu- dent were Kent Lindell, Barb Strauch, Karen Price, Camille Bzdek, Greg Gleason, Lucille Morris, and Jennifer St inton. 16 ClUDEMS ATTEND GU U UER U ORfc£WOP£ Students from B.H.S. did alot of traveling this year for summer workshops. Camille Bzdek, Bryan Dickerson, Angie Herrera, Semon Ramirez, and Rick Salinas attended an Engineer- ing Honor Seminar. The 1979-80 Journalism editors attended a Journalism camp. They were Camille Bzdek, Jim Evans, Tim King, and Lynette Wessel. Clark Jensen traveled with the American Youth in Con- cert. Kathy Colburn, Shannon Fleming, and Marcia Freund attended the C.S.U. Annual Music Camp. Two foreign language students traveled to Sherman, Texas for a German Workshop. They were Lisa Segelke and Lydia Villarreal. Bryan Dickrson attended the National Science Founda- tion Workshop. Terry Linker attended the National F.B.L.A. Workshop in New Orleans also. Dave Mahon and Semon Ramirez attended the Colo- rado State Leadership Conference at C.S.U. 63 !SJ WONO SOCIETIES Brush was represented by 17 seniors, 11 juniors, 20 sophomores, and 15 freshmen in National Honor Society. The seniors in Senior Honor Society include Lucille Morris, Melanie Griffith, Paula Schreiner, Ron Lebsock, Todd Elling, Chuck Rieb, Steve Hansen, Mary Kay Blatt, Jan Mitchell, Kent Lindell, Pam Poulignot, Greg Gleason, Jennifer Stinton, Kathy Baker, JoAnn Steyaert, Karen Price, and Linda Kuriger. Juniors in Senior Honor Society include Semon Rami- rez, Bryan Dickerson, Rick Salinas, Tammy Hitchens, Robin Wind, Camille Bzdek, Beth Biggin, Lynette Wessel, Tammy Toohey, Jill Mullen, and Anita Thomas. Sophomores in Junior Honor Society include Melinda Salmas, Sonya Griffith, Steve Brandenburg, Bill Yearous, David Mahon, Barry Funk, Gretchen Dickerson, Crystal Rieb, Lori King, Tami Newland, Carlene Larsen, Jeanme Strauch, Toby Cromwell, Kevin Needens, Dave Krueger, Beth Evans, Gloria Perez, Sheila Nichols, Rod Pierce, and Bob Marshall. The freshmen member in Junior Honor Society were Kim Reitz, Heather Spencer, Melissa Blackburn, Cyndi Brandenburg, Heather King, Jay Poulignot, Lance Bailey, Marc Mullen, Laura Tucke, Andy Boxer, Kay Poulignot! Lori Wind, Jodi Salinas, Ron Alexander, and Mitch Bos trom. PAGE SPONSORED BY THE BRUSH BANNER 126 PAGE SPONSORED BY BRUSH BANNER 127 QO-fOOL IQ AMAZED BV ECUPCt. . Students and teachers saw a full-phase eclipse, many for their first time on February 26. The full eclipse occurs every thirty-eight years with the half-phase coming in seven- teen. 128 . . . and are sou WJSI4 ABOurswcrs Various vaccinations were given to students who needed them, in late February. Some peo- ple forgot what it was like to have a shot and were leery of them. 129 SFUDEMC To show the world what long experience gains. Requires not courage, though it calls for pains; But at life’s outset to inform mankind. Is a bold effort of a valiant mind. CRABBE FRECW UENJ FINISW FfR£TY£4R, Mrs. Mesch and Mr. Edson served as class sponsors for the class of 82” as they completed their first year at Brush High School. Lorie Wind presided as president, Mark Mullen filled the duties of vice-president, and Scott Schantz served as secretary-treasurer. It was a busy year for the large class of 157, which participated in club initiations, concessions, and float decoration in which they placed third overall. Ron Alexander Andrea Anderson Mike Arroyo Lance Bailey Jim Baker Cheryl Becker Kelly Beeson Dan Bierman Jamie Blake Sky Blake Mitch Bostrom Monty Blackberg Andy Boxer Cyndi Brandenburg Janme Bruce Melissa Blackburg Cheryl Castrup Tom Carter Loretta Chabot John Chapman Kevin Chapman Robert Chapman Roberta Chavez James Chubbuck Steve Cordova 132 Janet Crawley Sonny Crouch Jason Cuyler Mike Dalton Mike Damelsen Randy Damelsen Jim Davis Ronnie Davis Kim Dean Frank DeHerrera Rick DeHerrera Art DeLaFuente Cindy Delong Mike Diers F au! Dillehay Dan Dougherty Mike Dugan Andy Ely Kelly Emhovick Bob Estrada Jef Figgms Dawn Finley Lisa Flores Frances Flores Cheryl Ford Scott Galyk Anita Geisick Gayle Genho Jackie Green Scott Greenwood Anthony Gutierrez Ronald Gutierrez Kevin Hall Pam Hastings Cindy Hayes Cathy Hayes Michelle Heater Cody Hedin Andrew Hernandez Caesar Hernandez Kise Irvine Jan Kauffman James Killough Wanda Killough Heather King Benny Knight Trudy Krai Eddie A. Krehmeyer Lorraine Krueger Sandra Kruse 134 Paul Lamb Sophia Laso Randolph Long Clarissa Mares Brenda Marshall Joel Marwitz Patti McGaughey Richard McKay Shelley McLean Maureen McVickers Franceen Medina Kelly Metzler Jonna Morris Marc Mullen Lori Murphy Thomas Murphy Melvin Muth Jen Ocker Amy Odle Ernest Osborn Jeff Padilla David Park Wendy Park Mike Pena Misty Pickett 135 136 Brad Potter Jay Poulignot Kay Poulignot Robert Prigmore Kay Quesenberry Martin Ramirez Kim Reitz Lesley Riley Teresa Riley Neal Roberts Marty Robinson Bart Rodriquez Johnny Romero Mark Romero Agness Rowley Zane Rudmk Eric Ruhl Jodi Salmas Scott Schantz TroySchantz Jennifer Schippert Skip Schippert Stephanie Schmer Shari Shaver Brenda Shelton Pictures not available: Chuck Bradley George Franco Ann Kaufman Tina Krehmeyer Jack Munoz Rhonda Scott Dan Skraback Crystal Smith Ron Smith Thomas Smith Aaron Spade Heather Spencer Allen Stately Carl Stange Kevin Stone Julie Sumner Risa Teter Scott Trimbach Laura Tucke Penme Wahlert David Whaley Craig Wolever Lorie Wind Jeri Wilson Dennis Woolfolk Rose Ybarra OASS OF’81 COUPLER SECOND VEAR, Sophomores completed their second year at B.H.S. with class officers, Dave Mahon, president; Kevin Albert, vice-president; Jeannie Strauch, trea- surer; Sonya Griffith, secretary. Mrs. Woodward and Mr. Schafer served as the class sponsors. The 122 sophomore students finished fourth in the Homecoming float competition and had a booth at the Homecoming carnival. A stuffed animal raffle was also among their money-making projects. Robie Adams Kevin Albert Rex August Donny Baker Jerry Baker Tom Baker Kevin Beeson Mark Belcher Amy Biggin Steve Brandenburg Gene Braun Mark Brungardt Melodie Burham Ronda Chartier Toby Cromwell Wilma Dahlinger JoAnn DeLaFuente Gretchen Dickerson Fred Dulaney Joe Duran 138 Carla Edson Beth Evans Cherie Ewert Tim Ferguson Steve Finley Gailene Ford Rosa Franco Barry Funk Jonelle Gebauer Robert Gish Stacy Greenwood Sonya Griffith Ginger Guzman Justine Guzman Jeff Hammer Blame Hass Francis Herrera Edith Hunker Dutch Jiter Kathy Jiter Irvin Kalous Jackie Kautz Jerry Kelly Lori King Wenona Koehler 139 Rich Korthuis David Krueger Patty Lake Carlene Larsen Pam Larsen Chris Lee Kevin Lee Roxanne Likely Mike Lmdell Ramon Lopez David Mahon Fabian Mares Sham McVickers Bob Marshall Lucy Martinez Shaire Meza Glenda Miller Karl Mull David Nail Kevin Needens Tami Jo Newland Dean Nichols Sheila Nichols Arthur Oblander Doug Pangle 140 Bryan Parkhill Gloria Perez Jim Peterson Usa Phillips Rod Pierce Martha Ramirez Crystal Rieb Billy Rocha Rita Rocha Rick Romero Pam Rodriquez Tammy Rowe Melinda Salinas Tim Schmer Mike Scott Joel Segelke Arlene Shealy Darlene Shealy Barb Skinner Mike Skraback Bob Smith John Spade Jill Stancil Brian Stansfield David Stickler 142 Tim Stratton Jeanme Strauch Chris Teter Stella Torrez Frances Vasquez Becky Wade Kelly Walter Curtis Weitzel Kim Wilson Ronnie Windolph Mike Winkler Jon Wood Bill Yearous Roberta Zwirn Pictures Not Available: Marti Bodaness Manna Hernandez Linda Leis Ted Odle Richard Rocha ONB MORE QBP JUMOR£ SPONSOR, FWAND FEO U h°“9 «—- —- tat treasurer SerVm9 ,h'S y63r W6re Camille Bzdek- President; John Lindell, vice-president; and Chris Griffith, secre ..rSSfr SLtan S durm9 ,he ,ootbal1 9ames helped earn money for the prom as did the Jr. Class Play entitled The Matchmaker, a comedy, which premiered November 16th and was presented two different nights. Michelle Baker Dianna Bailey Mike Ballheim Dan Bass John Beckley Bill Berhost Beth Biggin Rodney Blake Ken Burr Camille Bzdek Dwayne Brenmg Mike Castrup Eddie Chavez Cindy Chubbuck Cathy Colburn 146 Jack Chapman David Cote Bryan Dickerson Greg Emhovick Jim Evans Lois Evans Dan Everrett Shannon Fleming Norma Foley Marcia Freund Meredith Gill Brett Gleason Patrica Gonzales Hal Gray Jeri Green Chris Griffith Cheryl Griggs Paul Grippm Ellen Gutierrez Rick Guzman Sheldon Hammer Darren Hansen Bonnie Henry Sally Hergenrater Angie Herrera Kenny Herron Tammy Hitchens Sandy Holman Coleena Holt 147 Bob Hood Keith Jameson Dark Jensen Tom Jiminez Sherry Kautz Tim King John Lindell Lisa Lindell Bryan Linker Terry Linker Ken McClure Douglas Mayhugh Roxanne McGinness Robyn Meireis Jami Miller Mark Miller Doug Morhlang Jill Mullen Lori Moreland Karen Nixon Berlinda Padilla Brenda Pangle Johnny Pearson Mark Perez Semon Ramirez Leo Riley Rob Robinson Rosa Rodriguez Charlotte Rudnik Rick Salmas Jim Schippert Dan Scott Tammy Scott Lisa Segelke Dwayne Shaver Pat Skinner Carl Silvrants Valerie Specht Todd Starbuck Larry Steyeart Terry Swanland Mark Teter Rhonda Teter Anita Thomas Janna Thornsby Norman Toft Tammy Toohey Troy Trimbach Lydia Villarreal Linda Wagner Mary Wallace Lynnette Wessel Jim Whaley Andy Wheeler Allen Williams Robin Wind Sherri Ybarra Bob Zadel Bernice Zubiate Brenda Reich 150 U EWERE UXfNTWS TOGSrWER OU TfME ms OO UE. . . LOOKING ON TO TUB FUTURE Officers for the class of '79 were Chuck Rieb, presi- dent; Rudy Perez, treasurer; and Lucille Morris, secre- tary. In the homecoming float contest the seniors received their second consecutive first place vote. The theme was Diggers are Superstars”. The Jr.-Sr. prom, honoring the seniors, with the theme Tomorrow”, was held on April 28. Preparing for graduation the Senior Steering Commit- tee chose the colors Princess Blue and Luster Blue for the caps and gowns. May 18 was set aside for Baccalau reate practice. Entering the new world, the 105 seniors took their final walk down the gym on May 24. 156 Darryl Albert Penny Bailey Kathy Baker Susan Baker Andrew Baughman Mary Beckly Shirley Blankenship Mary Kay Blatt Debra Bostrom Becky Braun John Brooks Harry Burham John Chubbuck Orlie Cooper Kara Cornum Mary De La Puente Ed DeLong Pam DeLong 157 158 Crystal Draegert Rick Dudden Jean Dulaney Mark Ed son Todd Elling Jim Elrick Joe Ely Rhonda Fiscus Bill Garcia Marvin Gebauer Julie Gill Greg Gleason Diane God man Melanie Griffith Bertha Gutierrez Leslie Gutierrez Holman Delbert Hammer Hilary Hansen Steve Hansen Twyla Harden Rocky Harper 160 Tony Hass Terry Herbst Annette Hermann Rick Hernandez Carl Herrera Pat Higgins Gary Hunt David Ingmire Sherry Johnson Lorna King Jim Kissler Reinie Koehler Gifford Krehmeyer Linda Kuriger Penny Lake Ron Lebsock Pat Lee Mark Lefever Larry Leis Kent Lindell Paul Lusby 161 Vonceil Pearson Vicky Rocha 164 Anthony Romero Mike Romero Jeff Rowley Doug Rudnik Gary Rudnik Andrea Ruggles Jeff Schlueter Jim Schlueter Wes Schmer Paula Schreiner Shirley Scott Dean Segelke Bert Shealy Janine Stancil Todd Starr Archie Steyaert JoAnn Steyaert Jennifer Stinton Barb Strauch Tracy Swanland Irene Vasquez Kathy Wade Mary Ann Walker 165 166 Mike Wietzel Tammy Whitaker Julie Windscheimer Nina Ybarra Cathy Zadel Gary Zubiate Mr. Woolley Miss Myers Tim Hernandez SENIORS ON TUEi WY OUT £EMOR AGrtVmE£ KEY: Air. Cl.—Airplane Club; A.I.A.—Athletic Interest Association; Art; B Club; B.B.—Basketball; B. St.—Boys State; P Band—Pep Band; Stg. Band—Stage Band; Hon. Band—Honor Band; Con. Choir—Concert Choir Sel Choir Select Choir; Cl. Hse.—Clearing House; Cl. Of.—Class Office; CSHSR—Colorado State High School Rodeo; CSU Math Cont. CSU Math Contest; D.E.C.A.—Distributive Education Clubs of America; FB—Football; For.—Forensics; FFA_ Future Farmers of America; FHA—Future Homemakers of America; FBLA—Future Business Leaders of America- FCA Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Grad. Sp—Graduation Speaker; G. St.—Girls State; God Sq— God Squad; Jr Hon. Soc.—Junior Honor Society; Sr. Hon. Soc— Senior Honor Society; IRC—International Relations Club; J-Staff— Journalism; Jules. Sp. Fest.—Julesburg Speech Festival; Mas. Awd.—Masonic Award; M S Cl —Math Science Club NJC MS Cont.—NJC Math Science Contest; A.S.P.—All School Play; Jr. Cl. P.—Junior Class Play ASM —All School Musical; OAS—Outstanding American Student; Q S—Quill and Scroll; Rod. Cl.—Rodeo Club; Sp. Cl—Spirit Club; SEEC—Student Exploring Education Careers; Stu. Coun.—Student Council; Sp. Mt—Speech Meet; Sr. St. Com —Senior Steering Committee; Sum. Wkshp—Summer Workshop; Stu. of Mon.—Student of the Month; Thes.—Thes- pians, TNB Top of the Nation Band; Tr.—Track; VICA—Vocational Industrial Clubs of America; VB_Volleyball- W Fam. Foun. Sum. School—Williams Family Foundation Summer Scholarship; WR—Wrestling; Jr. Es—Junior Escort; Jr. Ush—Junior Usher; Pr. Qu. Cand—Prom Queen Candidate; Pr. Qu—Prom Queen; Pr. K. Cand—Prom King Candidate; Pr. K—Prom King; Home. Qu. Cand—Homecoming Queen Candidate; Home. Qu—Homecoming Queen; Home K. Cand—Homecoming King Candidate; Home K—Homecoming King; Bi Co. Sci. F.—Bi-County Sci ence Fair; Who's Who—Who's Who Among American High School Students; UNC M. Con—UNC Math Contest Wrav Acad. B.—Wray Academic Bowl. Darryl R. Albert.................. Home K. Cand. 4; Prom K. Cand. 4. B-Club 2,3,4, Vice Pres. 4; BB 2,3; FB 1,2,3,4; Tr. 4; VICA 3, Reporter 3; Penny Ann Bailey.......................Con. Choir 2,3; D.E.C.A. 3,4. Katherine Ann Baker........................p. Band 1,2; FBLA 4; M S Cl. 3,4, NJC M S Cont. 1,2,3,4, Hon. Men. 1,2,4, W. Fam. Foun. Sum. Schol. 3; CSU Math Cont. 3; Bi-Co. Sci. F. 4, first Math Div. 4- State Sci F 4 Mas Awd Math; Sr. Hon. Soc. 4; Colo. Sci. F. Schol., BPW Schol. 4. Susan Marie Baker......................Con. Choir 4; Stu. Coun. 4; Tr. 2,4. Andrew Clair Baughman.......................Con. Choir 1; FFA 1; Sp. Mt. 4. Mary Jan Beckley..........................A.I.A. 1; FHA 1; NJC M S Cont. 1; Sunset E. M. Co. Hosp. Aux Ja Pettys Schol. 4. 1 Shirley Anne Blankenship.........................FBLA 4. ay BJa,c,D| A ......................A-I A- 1.2; B Club 3; BB 3,4; P. Band 1,2,3,4; Stg. Band 1,2,3,4; Hon. Band 2; Sel. Choir 4, FBLA 3,4, G. St. Alt. 3; Fr. Hon. Soc. 2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Jr. Cl. PP. 3,4, A.S.M. 4 Stu. Coun. 1,2,3, Sec. 2; Sr. St. Com. 4; Thes. 3,4; Tr. 1,2; Jr. Ush. 3; Mas. Awd. Mus. 4; F. Nat. Schol. 4. Debra Kay Bostrom...........................FBLA 3,4; Pep Cl. 1. oraUr„ re : • .................A I A 1 2,3,4, Pres. 3, Out. Mem. 3; BB 3; P. Band 1,2,3,4; Stg. Band 1,2,3,4, Hon. Band 4; FBLA 4; G. St. Alt. 3; Jr. Hon. Soc. 2,3,4; NJC M S Cont. 1; Pep Cl. 1,2 3 4 Treas 2 Vice Pres 3; Sr. St. Com. 4; Tr. 1,2,3, MVP 2, VB 2,3,4; Bi-Co. Sci. 1. John David Brooks...........................FB 3,4; Golf 1,2; NJC M S Cont. State 4; Fall Ldshp Vice Pres. 4; FAC 4. Harry Franklin Burham, Jr.............................BB 1; FB 1 2; VICA 3, Hist. 3; D.E.C.A 4, Vice Pres. 4, 168 John David Chubbuck.....................B-club 2,3,4; BB Man. 1,2,3,4; FB Man. 1,2,3,4; FBLA 1,2; IRC 2,3,4; Stu. Coun. 4; Tr. 2; Man 1,3,4; VICA 3,4, Hist. 4; D.E.C.A 4; Arch. 3,4. Kara Kay Cornum.............................A.I.A. 2,3,4; P. Band 1; For. 4; IRC 3,4, Sec. 4; M SCI. 1,2,3,4, Sec. 1; Pep Cl. 2,3,4, Vice Pres. 4; A S P. 1,3,4; Jr. Cl. P. 3,4, A.S.M 4; SEEC 1,2, Pres. 2; Stu. Coun. 3,4; Thes. 3,4; Tr. 3,4; VB2. Rhonda Jo Fiscus Cook...........................A.I.A. 2; FBLA 3,4; IRC 4; Pep Cl. 1,2. Mary Ellen De La Fuente............................P. Band 1; Con. Choir 1,2,3; Cl. Hse. 2; FBLA 1,2,3,4; IRC 1 Edward Allen De Long...............................FB 1,2,3,4; VICA 3; Wr. 1 Pamela Renee DeLong.............................A.I.A. 1,2; FHA 1; FBLA 2,3; Pep Cl. 1,2; D.E.C.A. 3,4. Patrick Wayne Dempsey........................... Crystal Ann Draegert............................A.I.A. 1,2,3; B Club 4; P. Band 1,2,3; Stg. Band 3,4; Hon. Band 3; Con. Choir 2; FBLA 4; IRC 3,4; Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4, Pom-Pon 2,4; Sr. St. Com. 4; Tr. 3,4; VB 3,4. Ricky Leon Dudden.............................FB 1,2; FFA 1,2; Rodeo Cl. 1,2,3,4, Treas. 2, Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4. Jean Cecilia Dulaney........................A.I.A. 1,2; Con. Choir 1,2,4; FHA 1; Tr. 1,2,4. Arthur Mark Edson..............................B-Club 3,4; BB 1,2,3,4, MVP 4, All Conf. Hon. Men. 4; FB 1,2,3,4, All Coni. 4; J Staff 3,4, Sports Editor 4; M S Cl. 1,2,3,4, Pres. 2,4; A.S.P. 3; Jr. Cl. P. 3,4; Q S 3,4; Rifle Cl. 1; Stu. Coun. 4; Thes. 3,4, Pres. 4; Bi-Co. Sci. F. 1,2,3,4; State Sci. F. 1,2,4; Nat. Sci. F. 1; Jr. Ush. 3; Prom K. Cand. 4; Mas. Awd. Sci. 4; Edison Cen. Schol. 4; FAC 4. Todd Andrew Ellmg...............................B-Club 2,3,4; BB 1,2,3; Cl. Of. Pres. 1,3, Vice Pres. 2; FB 1,2,3,4, All Conf. 4, MVP 4; FBLA 4; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4, J-Staff 2,3,4, Yrbk Editor 4, M S Cl. 1,2,3,4, Treas. 4; NJC M SCont. 1,2; Jr. Cl. P. 3; Q S 2,3,4; Stu. Coun. 1,2,3,4, Pres. 4; Sum. Wkshp. 3; W. Fam. Foun. Sum. Schol. 3; Jr. Esct. 3; B.H.S. Accoun. Com. 4; Who’s Who 4; Home. K. Cand. 4; CSU M. Day 3,4; Tr. 2,3,4, State 2; FAC 4, Vice Pres. 4; Prom K. Cand. 4; Prom K. 4; St. T. 4, All Conf. 4, MVP 4; BHS Honors Schol. 4. James Joseph Elrick..........................BB 1,2; D.E.C.A. 4. Joseph Albert Ely...........................B Club 2,3,4, BB 1,2,3,4, FB 1,2,3,4, All Con. 3,4; VICA 3,4, Vice Pres. 4, State 4, LeadshpCon. 4. Bill Garcia..................... Martin Garcia...................... Marvin Paul Gebauer......................... Gregory Alan Gleason........................A.I.A. 3, B Club 3,4, Sec. Treas. 4; Jules. Drama Fest. 4; BB 1,2,3; Cl. Of., Sec. 2; FB 1,2,3,4; For. 3,4; FBLA 3; FAC 4; Jr. Hon. Soc. 2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4; J Staff 2,3,4, Yrbk Editor 4; NJC M SCont. 1; A.S.P. 3,4; Jr. Cl. P. 3,4; Q S 2,3,4; Stu. Coun. 2,3; Sr. St. Com. 4; Sum. Wkshp. 3; Thes. 3,4, Vice Pres. 4; Tr. 3,4, W. Fam. Foun. Sum. Schol. 3; Jr. Ush 3; Who's Who 4; Grad. Sp. 4; McCarty Schol. 4; Best Thes. 4. Melanie Jo Griffith......................A.I.A. 1,2,3; Con. Choir 1,2; Sel. Choir 3,4; Haxton Hon. Choir 2,3; FHA 1; FBLA 3,4; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4; IRC 1; M S Cl. 4; NJC M SCont. 1,2,3,4; Pep Cl. 1,2,3, Sec. 3; Jr. Cl. P. 3; Stu. Coun. 2,3; Sr. St. Com. 4; Sum. Wkshp 3; Tr. 1; W. Fam. Foun. Sum. Schol. 3; Who’s Who 4; A. Pettys Schol. 4; PEO Schol. 4; Vald. 4. Bertha Gutierrez Con. Choir 1,2; IRC 4; Pep Cl. 1. Delbert Conrad Hammer Phys. Ed. 4. Hilary Diane Hansen 3; Jr. Ush. 3. A.I.A.3; P. Band 1,2; Stg. 1,2; FBLA 3,4; Pep Cl. 1,2; Stu. Coun. 1,2; Wr. Steven Glenn Hansen Burlington Drama Fest. 2,3; BB 3, Stat.; B St. 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Stg. Band 1,2,3,4; Hon Band 2; For. 2,3,4; FAC 4, Pres. 4, Jr. Hon. Soc. 2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4, M S Cl. 2,3,4; NJC M S Cont. 1,2,3,4; A.S.P. 3; Jr. Cl. P. 3; Rifle Cl. 1; Stu. Coun. 3,4, Vice Pres. 4; Sp. Mt. 2,3; Sr. St. Com. 4; Sum. Wkshp 3; Thes. 3,4, W. Fam. Foun. Sum. Schol. 3; Con. Band 1,2,3,4; Band Coun. 2,3; CSU Math Day 3,4. Twyla Jane Harden Rocky Lee Harper M S Ch 1,2; Rifle Cl. 1; Stu. Coun. 3; VICA 3,4, Treas. 3. Tony Calvin Hass P. Band 1,2; FFA 1,2; Rodeo Cl. 1,2,3,4; Vice Pres. 4 Terry Lynn Herbst 4, Most Imp. P. 4. Timothy Bryan Hernandez BB 1,2,3,4; FBLA 3; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4, Rifle Cl. 1; Tr. 4; St. 4, All Conf. Carl Michael Herrera Annette Marlene Herrmann .... John Patrick Higgins BB 1,2,3,4, FB 1,4, D.E.C.A. 3,4. Leslie Gutierrez Holman Thes. 3,4. FBLA 3,4, Report. 4, St. 3; A.S.P. 3, Stg. Crew; Jr. Cl. P. 3, Stg. Crew; Gary Jon Hunt Cl. Hse. 1; FFA 1,2. David Charles Ingmire P. Band 1,2; FB 4; Golf 1; D.E.C.A. 3,4. Sherry Lou Johnson P. Band 1,2,3; Hon. Band 2; FBLA 4; SEEC 2. Lorna L. King . . . . P. Band 1,2,3; Hon. Band 1,3; FBLA 4; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; IRC 4; SEEC 1,2,3, Treas. 2,3; Sr. St. Com. 4; NJC Honors Schol. 4. James Alan Kissler Norman Reinhold Koehler VICA 3,4. Air. Cl. 1,2, Vice Pres. 2; BB 1,2; Stg. Band 2,3; Cl. Hse. 1,2,3,4; Clifford Gene Krehmeyer 3,4. M S Cl. 1,2; NJC M S Cont. 1,2; Stu. Coun. 3; VICA MCC 3,4, Sec. Linda Leah Kuriger A.I.A. 1,2,3,4, Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4; B Club 3,4; BB 3,4; Cl. Of. Sec. Treas. 3; Jr. Hon. Soc. 2,3,4; J-Staff 3,4, News. Editor 4; M S Cl. 4; Pep Cl. 2,3; Jr. Cl. P. 3; Q S 3,4; Sp. Mt. 3,4; Tr 12 3 4 VB 1,2,3,4, MVP 3,4, All Conf. 4, All Conf. Hon. Men. 3; Jr. Ush. 3; Sr. Hon. Soc. 4; St. Tr. 2,3,4 Penny Marlene Lake 4. Ronald Alan Lebsock Air. Cl. 1; A.I.A. 2; B Club 2,3,4; BB 1,2,3,4, Hon. Men. All Conf. 4; B. St. 170 3; Golf 1,2; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4; M SCI. 3,4, Vice Pres. 3; NJC M S Cont. 1,2; Stu. Coun. 1; Sp. Mt. 2; Sr. St. Com. 4; W. Fam. Foun. Sum. Schol. 3; D.E.C.A 3,4, State 3,4; CSU Math Cont. 4; Tr. 1,4, St. 4, All Conf. 4; M. Co. CSU Alumn. Schol; FAC 4. Patricia Ann Lee..........................A.I A. 1,2,3; B Club 2.3,4, P. Band 1,3,4; Hon. Band 1; For. 2,3,4, Treas. 4; IRC 2,3,4, Treas. 4; M SCI. 1,2,3,4; Pep Cl. 1,2,3; SEEC 1,2; Sp. Mt. 2,3,4, St. Fest. 4; Sr. St. Com. 4; Tr. 2,3,4, St. Q. 3; VB 1,2; W. Fam. Foun. Sum. Schol. 4; Spir. Cl. 4; Who's Who 4; UNC M S Day 2,3,4; W. Fam. Foun. Schol. 4. Mark Henry Lefever........................B-Club 4; BB 1; FB 1,4; J-Staff 4; Q S 4; Wr. 1; FAC 4. Larry Conrad Leis.........................A.I.A. 2; B Club 2,3,4; BB 1,2,3,4; B. St. 3; FB 1.2,3,4; FFA 1,2; FBLA 3,4; Stu. Coun. 3,4; Sp. Mt. 3; Sum. Wkshp. 3; VICA 3,4, Chapt. Pres. 4, Dist. Vice Pres. 4; Mas. Awd., Auto Mech. 4; Who's Who 4, FAC 4. Kent Allen Lindell........................B-Club 2,3,4, Sec. Treas. 3, Pres. 4; B. St. 3; Cl. Of. Vice Pres. 3; FB 1,2,3,4; For. 1,2,3; FFA 1,2; FBLA 3,4; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4; Jr. Cl. P. 4; Stu. Coun. 1,2,3; Stu. of Mon 4; Sr. St. Com. 4; Thes. 4; Flag Sgt. 1; Home. K. Cand. 4; Home K. 4; D.E.C.A. 3,4, Pres. 4; Jr. Ush. 3; CSU Math Day 3; Mas. Awd, Bus. 4. Paul Edward Lusby ..........................B-Club 2,3,4; BB 1,2,3,4; FB 1,2,3,4; IRC 1,2,3,4, Pres. 2,3,4; NJC M S Cont. 4; Stu. Coun. 1,2; Outstng. Stu. 3; Sum. Wkshp. 1,2,3; Tr. 1,2,3,4; VB 1,2,3,4; Wr. 1,2,3.4; D.E.C.A. 3,4; Trainer 1,2,3,4; W. Fam. Foun. Schol. 4. Brad Charles Mees.........................BB 1,2; Golf 1,2; D.E.C.A. 3,4, St. 3. Craig Steven Mees.........................BB 1; Golf 1; D.E.C.A. 4; VICA 3. Michael Wayne Meireis...........................B-Club 2,3,4, Srgt. Arms 3,4; BB 1,2,3; B. St. Alt. 3, P Band 1,2, FB 1,2,3,4; FBLA 4; IRC 2; VICA MCC 3,4; Chap. Rep. 3, Pres. 4; Rad. Sta. D.J. 4. Jan Elizabeth Mitchell.........................A.I.A. 1,2; P. Band 2; Stg. Band 1,2,3,4; Hon. Band 2; Sel. Choir 3,4; FBLA 3,4; G. St. 3; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4, Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4, M-SCI. 1,2,3,4, PepCI.Chldr 1,2,3,4; A S P. 3; Jr. Cl. P. 3; A.S.M. 2,4; Stu. Coun. 4; Sr. St. Com. 4; Thes. 2,3,4; Jr. Prom Att. 3; Home. Q. Cand. 4; D.E.C.A. 4, Sec. 4, St. 4, Nat. 4; Jr. Esct. 3; Prom Q. Cand. 4. Debra Kae Mohrlang............................P. Band 1,2,3,4; Con. Choir 1,2; Sel. Choir 3; FBLA 3,4; St. 3,4, IRC 4; Pep Cl. 1,2,3; Twirl. 2,3,4, Head 3,4. Brenda Lee Moos...........................FBLA 3; IRC 4; Mason. Awd. Ind. Arts 4; Stu. Coun. 2,3,4; Ind. Arts F. 3; Rotary Voc. Schol. 4. Lucille Kay Morris........................P. Band 1,2; Stg. Band 3,4; Hon. Band 2; Con. Band 1,2; Con. Choir 1,2; Sel. Choir 2,3,4; Haxtun Hon. Choir 2,3; Cl. Of. Sec. 4; For. 3,4, God Sq. 1,2,3,4, Chap. 2, Sec.-Treas 3, Pres. 4; Jr. Hon. Soc., 1,2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4; M S Cl 3,4, Sec. 4; NJC M S Cont. 2,3; A.S.P. 4; Jr. Cl. Play 3; A S M. 2,4; Stu. Coun. Treas. 3; Stu. of Month 4; Sp. Mt. 3,4, Sum. Wkshp. 3; Thes. 2,3,4, Sec. 3, His. 4; W. Fam. Foun. Sch. 3, D.A.R. Good Cit. 4; Bi-Co. Sci. F. 4; Who's Who 4; UNC M-S Day 3,4; CSU Math Day 4; Grad. Sp. 4; Mas. Awd., Eng. 4; W. Fam. Foun. Schol. 4; N.N.C. Pres. Awd. 4 Deanne Lee Odle...........................A.I.A. 1,2,3,4, Outstndng Mem. 1, Sec. 2,3, Vice Pres. 4, P. Band 1,2,3,4; Hon Band 4; FBLA 4, St. 4; IRC 4; Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4, Outstndng Mem. 1, Chrldr 2,4; A.S.P. 4; Sp. Mt. 4; Sr. St. Com. 4; Tr. 1,2,3,4, St. 1,2,3,4, All Con. 2, Prep Tr. Fid. Ath. of Yr. 1; VB 1,2,3; Wr. Stat. 3; Jr. Esct. 3; Home Qu. Cand. 4; Home. Qu. 4; Mas. Awd., P.E. 4, St. Tr. 4; A.I.A. Outstndng Mem. 4. Debra Jo Parkhill.........................A.I.A. 1; P. Band I; FBLA 3,4; Pep Cl. 1; Sr. St. Com. 4; Tr. 1; D.E.C.A. 4, Treas. 4; Prom Qu. Cand. 4; Fash. Arts Inst. Schol. 4. Cl. Hse. 1,2,3,4; Spec. Olym. 1,2,3,4, Gold Med. Winner. 171 Vonceil Pearson Rodolfo Perez.............................B-Club 2,3, B. St. 3; Cl. Of. Treas. 4; FB 1,2,3,4, All Conf. 4, Jr. Hon. Soc 2 3 4 Sr. Hon. Soc. 4; M S Cl. 2; NJC M S Cont. 2,3; Sr. St. Com. 4. Pamela Jeanne Poulignot....................................A.I.A 1,2; P. Band 1,2,3,4, Twirl. 2,3,4; Hon. Band 1,2,3,4; T of N Band Alt. 1,2, Sel. 3; Cl. Of. Treas. 1; FBLA 3,4, Dist. IV Rep. 4, St. 3,4; Nat. 3, St. Of. 4, Voc. Y. Lead. Conf. 3, Reg. Conf. 3, F. Lead. 4, PBL F. Lead. 4; God Sq. 2,3; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4; Pep Cl. 1,2,3; A.S.P. 1; Jr. Cl. P. 3; Sr. St. Com. 4; Thes. 1,2,3,4, Hist. 2, Sec. Treas. 4; Wr. Stat. 2, Grad. Sp. 4; Greater G. Schol. 4. Karen Lee Price.................................A.I.A. 2,3; For. 3,4, Vice Pres. 4; G. St. Alt. 3; IRC 3,4; J Staff 3,4, News. Editor 4; M S Cl. 2,3; Pep Cl. 2,3; A.S.P. 3; Jr. Cl. P. 3; Q S 3,4; Stu. Coun. 3,4; Sp. Mt. 3,4, St. Sp. Fest. 4; Sr. St. Com. 4; Sum. Wkshp 3; Thes 3,4; W. Fam. Foun. Sum. Schol. 3; Outstndng Stu. 4; Mas. Awd. Sp. 4, Sr. Hon. Soc. 4, Grad. Sp. 4. Charles Michael Rieb.................................B-Club 3,4; BB 1,2,3,4; B. St. 3; Cl. Of. Treas. 2, Pres. 4; FB 1,2,3,4; FBLA 3,4; St. 3,4; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4; M-S Cl. 1,2,3,4, Vice Pres. 4; NJC M S Cont. 1,2,3,4; A.S.P. 3; Jr. Cl. P. 3,4; Stu. Coun. 2,3,4, Vice Pres. 4; Sr. St. Com. 4; Thes. 3,4; Tr. 3; Home. K. Cand. 4; D.E.C.A. 4, Sgt. Arms 4, St. 4; Who's Who 4; Jr. Esct. 3; CSU Math Day 3; Prom K. Cand. 4; J. Pettys Schol. 4; UNC Hon. Schol. 4; FBLA Outstndng Sr. B. 4; Amer. Leg. Schol. 4. Valerie Jean Rieger.............................A.I.A. 2,3, B Club 2,3,4, BB 3; P. Band 1,2; Hon. Band 2; IRC 2,3,4; Vice Pres. 4; P. Club 1,2,3,4; Pom-Pon 4; A.S.P. 4; Jr. Cl. P. 4; A.S.M. 4; Sr. St. Com. 4; Tr. 1,2,3,4; VB 2,3,4. James Gilbert Rocha.............................A.I.A. Con. Choir 1,2,4; Sel. Choir 1,2,3,4; Hax. Hon. Choir 3; For 1 2 IRC 1,3; M-S Cl. 1; A.S.M. 4; SEEC 3; Stu. Coun. 1;Sp. Mt. 1,2. Victoria Marie Rocha...........................B Club 3,4; BB 3,4. Virginia Marie Rocha...........................B Club 4; BB 3,4. Anthony Romero........................... Michael Romero.............................Rifle Cl. 1,2; Wr. 3. Jeffery Lynn Rowley..........................IRC 3,4; Stu. Coun. 4; D.E.C.A. 3,4, St. 3; Mas. Awd., Art 4. Douglas Grant Rudmk..........................P. Band 1,2; God Sq. 1,2,3,4. Gary Dean Rudnik......................... Andrea Jan Ruggles............................A. I A. 1,2; B-Club 3; P. Band 1,2,3,4; Stg. Band 2,3,4; Hon. Band 2; FBLA 3,4; Pres. 4, St. 4; Pep Cl. 1,2,3, Chrldr 2,3, Jr. Cl. P. 3,4; A.S.M. 4; Stu. Coun. 1,2; Sr. St. Com. 4; Thes. 3,4; Tr. 1,2, St. 1,2; FBLA Outstndng Sr. 4. Jeffery Allan Schlueter..........................Golf 2; VICA 3; D.E.C.A. 4. James Clark Schlueter............................VICA 4. Wesley Eugene Schmer..............................FB 1,2; FFA 1,2; J-Staff 4, Q S 4; Sp. Mt. 3; Tr. 2,4; VICA 3,4, Rep. 4; M. Imp. in Math 1; Arch. 3. Shirley Jo Scott........................Air. Cl. 1; IRC 3,4; MJC M-S Cont. 2,3; Pep Cl. 2,3; SEEC 2, Sec. 2; Stu. Coun. 2; Sr. St. Com. 4; Sum. Wkshp 3; W. Fam. Foun. Sum. Schol. 4; Arch. 3; H. P. Sec. Sch. Art Ex. 4; Mas. Awd., Homkng, 4; W. Fam. Foun. Schol. 4; E. Mor. Co. Hosp. Aux. 4. Dean Allen Segelke 172 FFA 1,2; Wr. 1,2,3,4. Robert W. Shealy Sel. Choir 4; D.E.C.A. 4. Emily Janine Stancil........................P. Band I, 2,3,4; For. 2,3,4; FBLA 4; God Sq. 3,4; IRC 4, Pep Cl. 2,4, Sp. Mt 2,3; Sr. St. Com. 4; Hoi. Hon. Band 4; Who’s Who 3. Allen Todd Starr.......................P Band 1; FFA 1,2; Rodeo Cl. 1,2,3,4. Archie Don Steyaert.........................FFA 1,2,3. JoAnn Steyaert.........................P. Band 1; Stg. Band 1,2; Hon. Band 1; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 4; M S Cl 1,2,3,4; NJC M S Cont. 2; SEEC 2; Sum. Wkshp 3; W. Fam. Foun. Sum. Schol. 3; Arch. Cl. 3; CSU Math Cont. 3; Bi Co. Sci. F. 1,2,3; St. Sci. F. 1, Hon. Men. Jennifer Lynn Stinton..........................A.I.A. 1; BClub 2,3,4; BB 3,4, MVP 4; Stg. Band 1,2; Cl. Of. 2, Pres.; FBLA 3,4, Sec. Treas 4; G. St. 3; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 4; Pep Cl. 1,2,3; Jr. Cl. P. 3; Stu. Coun. 2,3,4; Stu. of Mon. 4; Sp. Mt. 3; Sr. St. Com. 4; VB 1,2,3,4, MVP 1, All Conf. Hon. Men. 4; K. Wes. Schol. 4. Barbara Jean Strauch...........................A.I.A. 1,2,4; B Club 2,3; P. Band 1,2,3,4; Stg. Band 1,2,3,4; Hoi. Hon. Band 1,2,3,4; Sel. Choir 1,2,3,4; Hax. Hon. Choir 1,2,3,4; FBLA 3,4; Dist. Miss FBLA 4; St. 4; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; Mas. Awd. Soc. Stud. 4; Pep Cl. 1,2,3; Pom-Pon 2,3; Spirit Cl. 4; A.S.M. 4; Stu. Coun. 1,2,3; Sr. St. Com. 4; Tr. 2; VB 1,2; Chldr 4; Home Qu. Cand. 4; TNB 4; Vac. Nelh. Hon. Band 2; PromQu. Cand. 4; B.O.A.B.C. 3,4, Sec. 4. Tracy Lynn Swanlund.........................FB 4; VICA 3,4. Cary Craig Tucke....................... Irene Carol Vasquez........................Con. Choir 2,3,4; Sel. Choir 4; IRC 1; Sp. Mt. 2. Kathy Ann Wade.........................Cl. Hse 1. Mary Ann Walker........................Cl. Hse. 1,2,3,4; FHA 3. Benjamin Michael Weitzel....................... Andrew Blaine Wheeler..................... Tamera Kay Whitaker......................Con. Choir 3,4; Art. 1,4. Julie May Windsheimer..............A.I.A. 4; B Club 4; BB 3; FBLA 3,4; Jr. CL P. 3. Catherine Ann Zadel.A.I.A 2,3; P. Band 1,2,3,4; Hon. Band 2; Con. Choir 2, Sel. Choir 3,4, Drum Maiorette 3,4; FBLA 4; G. St. 3; IRC 4; M S Cl. 2,3; Pep Cl. 1,2,3,4, Pom-Pon 3,4, A S P. 3; Jr. Cl. P. 3,4; Stu. Coun. 4; Sr. St. Com. 4; Sum. Wkshp 3; Thes. 3,4; W. Fam. Foun. Sum. Schol. 3; Prom Jr. Att. Cand. 3; Who’s Who 4; Hastings Academ. Schol. 4. Gary Richard Zubiate.......................... Paula Jean Brown.............................A.I.A. 2; P. Band 1,2,3,4;-Stg. Band 3,4; Hon. Band 2,3,4; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4; IRC 1,4; NJC M S Cont. 1,2,3,4; Pep Cl. 2,3; A.S.P. 3,4; Jr. Cl. P. 3; A.S.M. 2,4; Thes. 3,4; Wr. Academ. B. 3,4; Bi-Co. Sci. F. 4; CSU Math Day 3,4; St. Thes. Conv. 4; PEO 4; UNC Hon. Schol. 4. 173 SENIOR, AUTOGRAPH . . . TO GOODBVE- TPE FUTURE IQ FURCWSED . . . Darryl R. Albert Penny Ann Bailey Katherine Ann Baker Susan Marie Baker Andrew Clair Baughman Mary Jan Beckley Shirley Anne Blankenship Mary Kay Blatt Debra Kay Bostrom Rebecca Let Braun John David Brooks Paula Jean Brown Johnny Ray Chubbuck Rhonda Jo Kiscus Cook Kara Kay Ccrnum Mary Ellen De La Fuente Edward Alien DeLong Pamela Renee DeLong Patrick Wayne Dempsey Crystal Ann Dracgert Ricky Leon Dudden Jean Ocilia Dulaney Arthur Mark Edson Todd Andrew Elling James Joseph Elrick Joseph Albert Ely Bill Garcia Martin Garcia Marvin Paul Gebauer Gregory Alan Gleason Melanie Jo Griffith Bertha Gutierrez Delbert Conrad Hammer Hilary Diane Hansen Steven Glenn Hansen Eleise Bloom Bob Bever Sara Brandes Don DiUehay Joe Edson Sue Edwards Vikki Fix Laura Franklin Don Gabriel Don Hamilton Mr. Robert Kllzer Superintendent Ow« 4 (979 Twyla Jayne Harden Rocky Lee Harper Tony Calvin Han Terry Lynn Herbst Timothy Bryan Hernandez Carl Michael Herrera Annette Marlene Herrmann John Patrick Higgins Leslie Gutierrez Holman Gary Jon Hunt David Charles Ingmlre Sherry Lou Johnson Lorna L. King James Alan Kissler Norman Reinhold Koehler Clifford Gene Krehraeyer Linda Leah Kuriger Penny Marlene Lake Ronald Alan Lebsock Patricia Ann Lee Mark Henry Lefever Larry Conrad Leis Kent Allen lindell Paul Edward Lusby Brad Charles Mees Craig Steven Mees Michael Wayne Meireis Jan Elizabeth Mitchell Debra Kae Mohrlang Brenda Lee Moos Lucille Kay Morris Deanna Lee Odle Debra Jo ParkhiU Vonceil Pearson Rodolfo Perez HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY Joan Krcutz Claire Lynch Ken McReynolds Margo Mesch Larrv Mills Sue Myers Lee Roy Necdens Peggy Potter Linda Preston Pamela Jeanne Poulignot Karen Lee Price Debbie Lynn Redden Charles Michael Rieb Valerie Jean Rieger Victoria Marie Rocha Virginia Marie Rocha Anthony Romero Michael Romero Jeffrey Lynn Rowley Douglas Grant Rudnik Gary Dean Rudnik Andrea Jan Ruggles Jeffery Allan Schlueter James Clark Schlueter Wesley Eugene Schraer Shirley Jo Scott Dean Allen Segelke Robert W Shealy Emily Janine Stancil Allen Todd Starr Archie Don Steyacrt Jo Ann Steyaert Jennifer Lynn S tin ton Barbara Jean Strauch Tracy Lynn Swanlund Irene Carol Vasques Kathy Ann Wade Mary Ann Walker Benjamin Michael Weitzel Tamera Kay Whitaker Julie May Windsheuner Catherine Ann Zadel Gary Richard Zubiate John Schaefer Don Schrotberger Helen Speegle Terrell Sumner Jane VanDyke Bryan Whiting Phyllis Woodward A1 Worthley Thomas Woolley Mr. John Gotto Assistant Principal ADMINSTRATION Mr. Robert Scoville Dr. Ronald Prascher Administrative Assistant Principal BOARD OF EDUCATION Pres . James H. Gmgerich Treas . Mae Ruggles Sharon Wardell Vice Pres , Peggy Guthner Don Mitchell Mark Richards Dale Wahlert BaccalauitaU Order of Worship Organ Selections________________________________________ Lucille Morris •Processional-----------------------------------------------Lucille Morris •Invocation------------------------------------------Pastor Earl Perry •Prayer----------------------------------------------Paator Earl Perry •Hymn — Lead On, O King Eternal '________________________Congregation Lead on. 0 King Eternal, The day of march hat come; Hence forth in fields of conquest Thy tents shall be our borne. Thro days of preparation Thy grace has made us strong. And now, O King Eternal, We lift our battle song. Lead on, O King Eternal, Till sin’s fierce war shall cease, And holiness shall whisper The sweet Amen of peace For not with swords loud clashing, Nor roll of stirring drums; With deeds of love and mercy The heav'nly kingdom comes. L«ad on. O King Eternal, We follow, not with fears; For gladness breaks like morning Where’re Thy face appears Thy cross is lifted o’re us; Wc Journey in its light: The crown awaits the conquest; Lead on, O God of might. sermon Measurements that Matter’ Vocal Selections _ ---------raster kcx u. Morris ------------------Select Choir 1. We May Never Pass This Way Again __________Seals Crofts 2. Go Ye Into All the World ......................... Butler Benediction----------------------------------------P..tor E.rl Perry •Recessional---------------------------------------------LucUle Morn. •Congregation Standing CLASS OF 1979 SENIOR HONOR SOCIETY Kathy Baker Mary Kay Blatt Todd Elling Greg Gleason Melsnie Griffith Steve Hansen Linda Kuriger Ron Lebsock Kent Lindell Jan Mitchell LucUle Morris Pam Poulignot Karen Price Chuck Rieb Paula Schreiner Jo Ann Steyaert Jennifer Stiaton . . . BV7WE. PRESENT Commence . n( •Processional - “Fanfare and Processional - Elgar------ Concert Band •Invocation______________________________________________Rev Ronald W. Wunach “A Jubilant Overture - Reed------------------------------Concert Band Introduction of Speakers-------------------------------Mr. John Gotto Commencement Addresses-----------------Greg Gleason, Lucille Morris, Pam Poulignot, Karen Price Valedictorian Awards____________________________Dr. Ronald Prascher Recognition of the Board of Education____________Mr Robert L. Kilxer Superintendent. Brush RE-2 Schools Presentation of Class_______________________________________Dr. Ronald Prascher Presentation of Diplomas---------------Dale Wahlert and Mae Ruggles •Benediction____________________________________________Rev. Ronald W. Wunsch •Audience Standing CLASS Mono ‘The Future is Purchased by the Present CLASS OFFICERS Chuck Rieb___________________________________________________President Lucille Morris_______________________________________________Secretary Rudy Peres---------------------------------------------------Treasurer CLASS COLORS CLASS FLOWERS Ice Blue and Royal Blue Carnation and Spider Mums JUNIOR ESCORTS Terry Linker Camille Brdek Bob Zadel Jami Miller JUNIOR USHERS Meredith Gill Darren Hansen Janna Tbomsby Bryan Linker Jill Mullen Clark Jensen Tammy Toobey David Cote CLASS SPONSORS Thomas Woollev Ms. Susan Myers TWENTY-TWO RECEIVE MONTES Kathy Baker Co Sci. Fair BPW Mary Beckley E. Morgan Co. Hosp. Aux. Jack Petteys Mary Kay Blatt First Nat’l Bank Mark Edson Edison Electric Schol. Todd Elling BHS Honors Schol. UNC Honors Greg Gleason McCarty Journalism Melanie Griffith Anna C. Petteys, UNC Honors, PEO Lorna King NJC Honors Jim Kissler Auto Mech Schol. Ron Lebsock Morgan Co. CSU Alumni Pat Lee W. Fam. Foun. Schol. Paul Lusby W. Fam. Foun. Schol. Brenda Moos Rotary Vocational Schol. Lucille Morris NWN Pres., W. Fam. Foun. Schol., UNC Honors Deb Parkhill Fashion Art Inst, of Dallas Pam Poulignot Greater Gifts—MCC Chuck Rieb Jack Petteys Schol., UNC Honors Paula Brown PEO, UNC Honors Shirley Scott W. Fam. Foun. Schol., E. Morg. Co. Hosp. Aux. Jennifer Stinton Eisenhower Schol.—Kansas Wes. Cathy Zadel Hastings Schol. 178 OPGNIN lUE- DOORS FOR,. . . 180 . . .Tt-ft ClAQQ OF S3? AUTOGRAPHS COMPLIMENTS OF that skate place 1615 WEST EDISON BRUSH. COLORADO 80723 A PHONE 303 842 5757 YOUR W� i trance jl tide pendent AGENT Insurancei Sfltvfs vou fl«S� I ©«• INGMIRE INSURANCE AGENCY INC. B AND B PHARMACY t DRUGS -IS HERE TO SERVE YOU 216 CLAYTON STREET POST OFFICE BOX 406 BRUSH, COLORADO PHONE 842 2831 ELTON DALE INGMIRE 842-4667 INGMIRE 842 4614 PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS 84 2-2416 210 Clavton - Brush GENE’S STUDIO Congratulations to the Seniors— For your class picture we offer the NEW look along with the traditional portrait! We invite you to call us and check our low rates. Don't be taken in by large dis- count rates without check- ing the total cost of your order! Yearbook Pages Sponsored By: Adorable Lady Beauty Salon Amsberry, Bach Elson Realty, Ltd. B B Pharmacy B C Plumbing BigT Brush Banner Brush Carpet Center Brush Industrial Bank Chem—Air Das Schuh Haus Gambles Hairtage Headley’s Sand Gravel, Inc. Herb’s Barber Shop Larry’s Shoe Repair State Farm Insurance Western Exchange 183 CHEMAIR, INC. Office—842-5061 Home—867-8190 Brush, Co. Fort Morgan Co. Ron Bentz SIGMAN MEAT COMPANY INC. Robert D Walker PMSiOfN’ VALLEY FEED SEED INC. Feed—Seed—Beans Animal Health Mike Mitchell, Mgr. Brush—Hillrose JACK BOXER SONS, INC. Feeder—Buyer—Seller 4 Miles East of Brush P.0. Box 97 Phone 842-2336 JEAN HEADLEY TAX SERVICE INC. Insurance, Tax Preparation, Estate Planning Complete Twelve Month Service Livestock Exchange Room 100 P.O. Box 98 Brush, Colorado 80723 (303) 842-4681 185 HARTWIG HARDWARE POWDER PUFF COMPANY BEAUTY SHOP •Tinting ‘Manicuring • Frosting • Permanents •Styling ‘Pedicure Hardware—Household Apppliances •Wig Sales Paint—Sporting Goods and Service • Cosmetics Cecil Wessel, Betty Mayhugh owner Owner 117 Clayton Brush, Colorado 8422566 318 Edison 1 Brush Best Wester THUNDERBIRD MOTOR INN Highways 1-76, State 6, 34 71 Phone 842-5146 Brush, Colorado 80723 186 Ray and Barbara Richter 75th YEAR Of FRIENDLY SERVICE FIRST NATIONAL BANK MEMBER F.D.I.C. BEEF SIDES CUT and WRAPPED T M MEATS Manure Spreaders 842-2411 Mixer-Feeders WHOLESALE RETAIL Mill Components Conveyors Owners Ruben Trujillo Res: 867-7293 Bill Martin Res: 842-2344 611 Edison Street Brush, Colorado 80723 P.O. BOX 544 BRUSH, COLO. 80723 TEL. 303-842-5161 187 BRUSH LIVESTOCK OF COLORADO THE BARN ON THE HILL OWNED BY THE RANCHER FARMER FOR THE RANCHER FARMER BRUSH LOCKER SYSTEM 128 S. Clayton Phone: 842-2660 Brush, Colorado HENRY BLAKE JIMODLE PRES AUCTIONEER OFFICE 842 2801 ED’S FOOD MARKET Best Wishes FT. MORGAN DOWNTOWN BUSINESS Open 8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. ASSOCIATION Congratulations Congratulations Seniors Seniors 189 MAYHUGH BROS. AUTO REPAIR 1 fPjj y tm A PEPSI PA , 115 Colo. Ave. Brush, CO 80723 PEPSI-COLA DR. PEPPER OF BRUSH 221 HOSPITAL ROAO BRUSH COLORADO 80723 4b (303) 842-2434 Congratulations Seniors! LITTLE BANDIT TRUCK STOP AND SKYLARK BUFFET FARMERS ELEVATOR COMPANY 1156 N. Colorado Avenue Komac Paint and Wall Covering Livestock Handling and Feeding Equipment Hardware—Lawn Garden Supplies General Farm Welding Supplies I 122 Custer 842-2879 Brush, Colorado Station Buffet 342-5124 842 4626 190 D D GLASS AND ROOFING v BIG BEEFE Our Specialty V2 lb. Hamburger on a 6 Bun Try our flavor crisp chicken Take out phone no. 842-4372 STRAUCH’S BOOTERY Women and Children Shoes 2 doors North of theater unmistakably connie 105 East Edison Street Brush, Colorado 80723 Telephone 842-4287 We lay the best and repair the rest. Congratulations Seniors! I PANCHffS TACO SHACK Serving the Finest MEXICAN and 842-5128 AMERICAN FOOD OPEN 11 AM TO 7 PM REASONABLE PRICES TAKE—OUT SERVICE CLOSED SUNDAYS A 1306 EDMUNDS BRUSH S FOSTER LUMBER COMPANY INC. 201 Colorado Avenue 842 4742 Brush FARMERS STATE BANK OF BRUSH Friendly Service in a Friendly Town A Pioneer Bank 192 Member of FDIC