Brush High School - Sagebrush Yearbook (Brush, CO)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1981 volume:

THE JOURNALISM DEPARTMENT OF BRUSH HIGH SCHOOL BRUSH. COLORADO PRESENTS Iedited by ROXANNE LIKELY SAGEBRUSH 1981 SONYA GRIFFITH QPORTS 134 PEOPLE All That Hassle For A Little Tassle! The Class of 1981 finished the year with 97 members, held on April 25. The theme was “Dreaming. Class officers were Barry Funk, president; Kevin Albert, Baccalaureate was held May 28, and graduation exer vice president; and Rich Korthuis, secretary treasurer. cises were held the same date due to Memorial Day Week Digger Galaxy was the theme for the hall decorating end. contest, in which the seniors placed second. Graduation colors for the class of '81 were classic The Junior-Senior prom honoring the senior class was maroon and wonder white. Rob Adams Kevin Albert Rex August Don Baker Jerry Baker Tom Baker Mr. Woolley Mrs. Woodward Mark Belcher Monty Blackberg Marti Bodaness Steve Brandenburg Gene Braun Mark Brungardt Melodie Burham Shari Cariill Toby Cromwell Susan Cullivan Mike Dalton JoAnn DeLaFuente Gretchen Dickerson Fred Dulaney Carla Edson Elizabeth Evans Cherie Ewert Tim Fergusen Steve Finley Lisa Flores Barry Funk Jonelle Gebauer Justine Genho Bob Gish Pam Larsen Chris Lee Kevin Lee Linda Leis Roxanne Likely Mike Lindell Dave Mahon Bob Marshall Glenda Miller Dave Naill Kevin Needens Tami Newland Dean Nichols Sheila Nichols Arthur Oblander TedOdle Bryan Parkhill Gloria Perez Jim Petersen Lisa Phillips Rod Pierce Crystal Rieb Bill Rocha Pam Rodriguez Melinda Salinas Ray Sandoval Mike Schwab Mike Scott Joel Segelke Larry Shores Mike Skraback Bobby Smith John Spade Jill Stancil Dave Stickler Tim Stratton Jeanme Strauch Chris Teter Becky Wade Kelly Walter Amy Biggin Waterman Curtis Weitzel Mike Winkler Bill Yearous Roberta Zwirn PICTURES NOT AVAILABLE: Mike Arroyo Norma Gonzales Carlos Guzman Shaire Meza Doug Pangle Frances Vasquez Ronald Wmdolph Presenting The Class Of 1981 Robbie Duane Adams Kevin Paul Albert Miguel H. Arroyo Rex W. August Donald Eugene Baker Jerry B. Baker Thomas R. Baker Mark Belcher Amy Biggin Waterman Monty L. Blackberg Marti D. Bodaness Steven Todd Brandenburg H. Eugene Braun Mark Victor Brungardt Melodie A. Burham Shari Lynne Carlill Robert D. Cromwell Susan Ann Cullivan Mike E. Dalton JoAnn DeLaFuente Cretchen E. Dickerson Fred W. Dulaney Carla Jean Edson Elizabeth Anne Evans Cherie Renee Ewert Timothy E. Ferguson Steven Detain Finley Lisa Ann Flores Barry D. Funk Jonelle L. Gebauer Justine Marie Genho Robert Edward Gish Glass 0 ItySl Norma Helen Gonzales Tammy Lynn Graham Stacy Lynette Greenwood Sonya L. Griffith Carlos Florencio Guzman Ginger Celsa Guzman Jeff Dean Hammer Robert Walter Hood Francis G. Herrera Frank S. Jiter Irvin James Kalous Jacquelyn Elaine Kautz Jerry Kelly Laura Marie King Wenona Nadine Koehler Richard D. Korthuis David A Krueger Carlene Kay Larsen Pamela Jean Larsen Chrisopher Todd Lee Kevin John Lee Linda Sue Leis Roxanne Likely Michael C. Linde 11 Roger David Mahon Robert Wayne Marshall Shaire Lynn Meza Glenda Lee Miller David O. Naill Kevin J. Needens Tami J. Newland Dean Andrew Nichols Sheila Gay Nichols Arthur Lee Ob lander Edward J. Odle Douglas E. Pangle Bryan Lee ParkhiU Gloria Louisa Perez James Robert Petersen Rodney L. Pierce Crystal Jolene Rieb Bill Anthony Rocha Pamela Jean Rodriquez Melinda Andrea Salinas Raymond Orin Sandoval Michael James Schwab Michael Dean Scott Joel Russell Segelke Michael Lee Skraback Bobby Dean Smith John Matthew Spade Rebecca Jill Stancil David John Stickler Timothy J. Stratton Mary Jean Strauch Christina L. Teter Fiances Diane Vasquez Becky Sue Wade Kelly Lynn Walter Curtis John Weitzel Ronald Lee Windolph Michael A. Winkler William Dean Yearous Roberta Lynne Zwirn Graduation 1981 CjiaduatioH Ity l •Processional - Fanfare and Processional • Elgar — High School Band •Invocation and Prayer_________________________ Reverend Ronald Wunsch Immanuel Congregational Church Sermon_________________________Pastor Stephen Harris, Assembly of God Novena - Swearingen____________________________________High School Band Introduction of Speakers_______________________________Mr John Gotto Graduation Addresses____________________Tammy Jo Newland. Dave Mahoo Beth Evans Valedictorian and Salutatorian Awards--------------Dr. Ronald Prase her Recognition of Board of Education--------------------Mr. Robert Kiizer Superintendent, Brush RE-2 Schools Presentation of Class______________________________Dr. Ronald Prascher Presentation of Diplomas ------------------------ Mrs. Sharon Ward ell Jim Qdle •Benediction__________________________________ Reverend Ronald Wunsch Immanuel Congregational Ch-trch •Recessional - Fanfare and Recessional - Ployhar .. High School Band •Audience Standing CLASS OF 1981 SENIOR HONOR SOCIETY Steve Brandenburg Toby Cromwell Gretchen Dickerson Beth Evans Barry Funk Sonya Griffith Irvin Kalous Lori King Carlene Larsen Dave Mahon Tami Newland Dean Nichols Gloria Perei Cry stal Rieb Melinda Salinas Jeannie Strauch CLASS Mono Everywhere in life, the true question is not what we gain, but what we do CLASS OFFICERS Barry Funk ..................-................................. President Kevin Albert ........................ -...................Vice President Rich Korthius...................................................Secretary Ron Alexander CLASS COLORS Maroon and White JUNIOR USHERS Ron Guiterrez Penni Wahlert Mitch Bostrom Amy Odle Sheila Walkup Kelly Emhovick A.J. Spade JUNIOR ESCORTS Kevin HaU Lorie Wind Marc Mullen Tania Giauque CLASS SPONSORS Mr. Thomas Woolley Mrs. Phyllis Woodward HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY Bill Annan Bob Bever Elizabeth Bitzer Don Dillehay Vic Doyle Joanne Eckert Joe Edson Kathy Frost Don Gabriel Chris Hohweiler Marge Jensen Gayle Kirschbaum Greg Krob Becky’ La dine Claire Lynch Linda Lyons Ken McReynolds Margo Mesch Larry Mills George Mussell Lee Roy Needens Yvette Owens Linda Preston John Schafer Terrell Sumner Dorothy Thruston Jane Van Dyke Bryan Whiting Phyllis Woodward Thomas Woolley A1 Worthley ADMINISTRATION Mr Robert Kiizer Superintendent Dr Ronald VanDonselaar Assistant Superintedent Dr. Ronald Prascher Principal Mr. John Gotto Assistant Principal BOARD OF EDUCATION Peggy Guthner, Pres. Deana Davis Mae Ruggles, Vice Pres. Bill Hammer Mark Richards, Treas Jim Odle Sharon Wardell 21 -oil The Class Of '81 . .. 22 . . . Just A Step Away 23 Senior Activities KEY: A.I.A.—Athletic Interest Association; B-Club; B.B.—Basketball; B. St.—Boys State; P. Band—Pep Band; Stg. Band—Stage Band; Mch. Band—Marching Band; H. Band—Honor Band; Con. Choir—Concert Choir; Sel. Choir—Select Choir; Cl. Hous.—Clearing House; F.B.—Football; For.—Forensics; FFA—Future Farmers of America; FHA— Future Homemakers of America; FBLA—Future Business Leaders of America; Grad. Sp.—Graduation Speaker; G. St.—Girls State; God Sq.—God Squad; Jr. Hon. Soc.—Junior Honor Soci- ety; Sr. Hon. Soc. —Senior Honor Society; IRC—International Relations Club; J-Staff—Journalism Staff; Mas. Awd.—Masonic Award; M S Club—Math Science Club; NJC M-S Contest—NJC Math and Science Contest; Pep Cl.—Pep Club; A.S.P.—All School Play; Jr. Cl. P.—Junior Class Play; A.S.M.—All School Musical; Q S —Quill and Scroll; Rod. Cl.—Rodeo Club; SEEC—Students Exploring Educational Careers; St. Cou.—Student Council; Sp. Mt.—Speech Meet; Sr. St. Com.—Senior Steering Committee; Sum. Wkshp.—Summer Work- shop; Thes.—Thespians; Stu. of Mon.—Student of the Month; Tr.—Track; VICA—Vocational Industrial Clubs of America; V.B.—Volleyball; W. Fam. Foun. Sum. Schol.—Williams Family Foundation Scholarship; WR.—Wrestling; DECA—Distributive Education Clubs of America; Pr. Cr.—Proud Crowd; Leag. Sp. Fest.— League Speech Festival; Sp. Cl.—Spirit Club; TNB—Top of the Nation Band; Pr. Q. Cand.—Prom Queen Can- didate; Pr. K. Cand.—Prom King Candidate; Homecom. Q. Cand.—Homecoming Queen Candidate; Home- corn. K. Cand.—Homecoming King Candidate; Pr. Jr. Att.—Prom Junior Attendant; Grad. Es.—Graduation Escort; Grad. U.—Graduation Usher; Sci. Fair—Science Fair; St. Sc. F,—State Science Fair; Who’s Who— Who's Who Among American High School Students; Acad. B.—Academic Bowl; Tw.—Twirler; J.V. Cheer- Junior Varsity Cheerleader; V. Cheer.—Varsity Cheerleader; P.P.—Pom-Pon; HOSA—Health Occupation Stu- dents of America; Cl. 0.—Class Officer; Val.—Valedictorian; Sal.—Salutatorian. Robbie Duane Adams . .. B.B. 1; F.B. 1,2,3,4; God Sq. 1,2; J-Staff 3,4; A.S.P. 4, Q S 3,4; Rod. Cl. 1; Yuma Sp. Fest. 3. Kevin Paul Albert . .. B-Club 3,4, Pres. 4; B.B. 1,2,3,4; F.B. 1,2,3,4; FFA 1; Mas. Awd. Bus. 4; Stu. Cou. 1,2,3,4; DECA 2,3,4, Vice Pres. 4; Pr. K. Cand. 4, Prom King 4; Homecom. K. Cand. 4; Pr. Jr. Att. 3; Grad. U. 3; Who's Who 4; Cl. 0. 3,4, Vice Pres. 3,4. Mike Arroyo... Rex W. August... Donald Eugene Baker. .. FBLA 1; NJC M-S Contest 1,2,3,4; Sum. Wkshp. 3, CU Engineering; VICA 3, Treas 3. Jerry B. Baker... FBLA 1; Sr. St. Com. 4; DECA 2. Tom Baker. . B-Club 4; B.B. 1,2,3,4; F.B. 1,2,3,4, For. 4; God Sq. 1; J-Staff 3,4, Sports Editor 4, ASP 4- Jr Cl. P. 3; Q S 3,4; Thes. 4; Tr. 1; DECA 3,4; Pr. Cr. 3,4; Leag. Sp. Fest. 4. Mark D. Belcher. .. B-Club 1,2; B.B. 1,2,3,4; F.B. 1,2,3,4, All Conf. 4; Jr. Cl. P. 3; Tr. 1,2,3, Pr. K. Cand. 4; St. Sc. F. 1, Second. Monty L. Blackberg ... God Sq. 1,2, Tr. 3; DECA 4; Pr. Cr. 2,3; Mas. Awd. PE. Marti D. Bodaness ... Steven Todd Brandenburg . .. B. St. 3; For. 3,4, Pres. 4; FBLA 1,2; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4; M- S Cl. 2,3,4, Treas. 3; NJC M S Contest 1,2,3; A.S.P. 4; Jr. Cl. P. 3; St. Sp. Mt. 3; Yuma Sp. Mt. 2,3,4; Sr. St. Com. 4; Sum. Wkshp. Frontiers of Science, Honors Institute of Engineering 3; Thes. 3,4; Schol. 3; DECA 4; Leag. Sp. Fest. 2,3,4; Bi-Co Sc. F. 2,3,4; Jun. Aca. of Sci. 2,3,4, Vice Pres. 4. H. Eugene Braun ... A.I.A. 1,2; P. Band 1; Mch. Band 1; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Sentinel; Wr. 1,2. Mark Victor Brungardt. . . F.B.L.A. 2,3; Sr. St. Com. 4; Sum. Wkshp. 2; DECA 2,3,4; Archery 1,2,3,4. Melodie A. Burham ... P. Band 1,2,3; Mch. Band 1,2,3; Con. Choir 1; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Vice Pres. 2, Pres. 3,4; Stu.Cou. 1; VICA 1,2. Shari Lynne Carlill. .. J Staff 3,4; A.S.P. 4; Q S 3,4; DECA 4; Pr. Cr. 4; V. Cheer. 4. Robert D. Cromwell . . . A.I.A. 2; B-Club 4; B.B. 1,2,3,4; B. St. 3; P. Band 1,2,3,4; Stg. Band 4; Mch. Band I, 2,3,4; H. Band 3,4; Sel. Choir 4; F.B. 1,2; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4; J Staff 4; A.S.P. 4; Jr. Cl. P. 3, A.S.M. 2; Q S 4; Sr. St. Com. 4; Sum. Wkshp. 3; Thes. 3,4; Tr. 3; DECA 3,4, Treas. 3; Pr. Cr. 3,4, Jr. Rep. 3, Pres. 4; T.N.B. 4; Pr. K. Cand. 4; Grad. Es. 3; Who's Who 4; Pr. Jr. Att. Cand. 3. Susie Ann Cullivan ... Con. Choir 4. Mike E. Dalton ... JoAnn DeLaFuente . .. Con. Choir 1,2; Sel. Choir 3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3; SEEC 1,2, Pres. 2; Pr. Cr. 3,4; DECA 4. Gretchen Elaine Dickerson ... A.I.A. 2; God Sq. 2; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4; NJC M S Contest 1,2,3,4; Sum. Wkshp. 3, CU Engineering, CSU Student Science Training Program; Tr. 2; V.B. 2, MVP JV. Fred W. Dulaney .. . B.B. 1,2; F.B. 1,2,4; Yuma Sp. Fest. 3; Leag. Sp. Fest. 2. Carla J. Edson ... Elizabeth Anne Evans ... A.I.A. 2; B-Club 2,3,4; B.B. 1,2,3,4, All Conf. 4; P. Band 1,2,3,4; Mch. Band 1,2,3,4; H. Band 4; F.B.L.A. 3; G. St. 3; God Sq. 2; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4; IRC 3; M-S Club 2,3,4; Pep Cl. 1; A.S.P. 1; Stu. Cou. 3,4; Sr. St. Com. 4; Tr. 1,2,3,4; V.B. 2; Schol. 4, National Presbyterian, CU Regents, Williams Family Foundation; Pr. Cr. 3,4; Leag. Sp. Fest. 2; Sp. Cl. 2; T.N.B. 4, Alternate 4; Who’s Who 4; Acc. Comm. 3,4, Sec. 4. Cherie Renee Ewert... A.I.A. 1; BB. 4, St. 4; Con. Choir 1; F.B.L.A. 1,2,3, Pari. 2, Vice Pres. 3, Outstanding Fresh. 1; P. Cl. 1; SEEC 1; Stu. Cou. 2; DECA 2,4; Pr. Cr. 3,4. Timothy F. Ferguson ... Steven Detain Finley ... F.B. 1; Tr. 1,2,3,4; Sci. F. 2,3; Hon. Roll 3,4. Lisa Ann Flores .. . P. Band 1,2,3; Con. Choir 1,2,3,4; DECA 4; Pr. Cr. 4; Sp. Cl. 2. Barry Dean Funk . .. B.B. 1,2; P. Band 1,2,3; Mch. Band 1,2,3; F.B. 3,4; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4, V. Pres. 3; Mas. Awd. 4, Soc. Stu.; NJC M S Contest 2,3,4; Sr. St. Comm. 4; Tr. 3,4; Sp. Cl. 2; Pr. K. Cand. 4, Sr. Att.; Grad. Es. 3; Acad. Bowl 3,4; Cl. 0. 3,4, Sec.-Treas. 3, Pres. 4; All Conf. Tr. Jonelle L. Gebauer... P. Band 1,2,3; Mch. Band 1,2,3; Con. Choir 2,3; Cl. Ho. 1,2; F.H.A. 2,3,4, V.P. 3, Sec.- Treas. 4. Justine Marie Genho... Robert Edward Gish ... Norma H. Gonzales ... Tammy Lynn Graham... Stacy Lynette Greenwood . . . B-Club 1,2; B.B. 1,2,3,4; Stu. Cou. 2; Tr. 1,2, All Conference 1,2. Sonya Lynn Griffith .. . A.I.A. 1; F.B.L.A. 1,2; G. St. 3; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4, Pres. 4; J-Staff 2,3,4, Bus. Man. 2,3, Ed. 4; Mas. Awd. 4, English; NJC M S Contest 1,2,4; P. Cl. 1; Q S 2,3,4; Sr. St. Com. 4; Sum. Wkshp. 3, CU Engineering, San Angelo Yearbook Wkshp.; Schol. Williams Family Foun. 4; Pr. Cr. 3; Sp. Cl. 2; Who's Who 3; Acad. Bowl 3; Cl. 0. 1,2,3, Sec. 1,2, Pres. 3; Val. 4. Carlos Florencio Guzman ... Ginger Celsa Guzman ... Con. Choir 2,4; H. Choir 4; F.B.L.A. 4; SEEC 2; Sr. St. Com. 4; V.B. 4, Man.; DECA 4; Pr. Cr. 3,4; Who's Who 4; Pom pon 3, Head; Sp. Cl. 4, Sec. Jeff D. Hammer... Robert Walter Hood ... Francis G. Herrera . .. Frank S. Jiter.. . F.B. 1,3,4, All Conf. 4. Irvin James Kalous ... F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Sentinel, Sec., Pres.; Sr. Hon. Soc. 4. Jaquelyn Elaine Kautz .. . Con. Choir 3; Sel. Choir 3,4; F.H.A. 2, Sec. 2; Stu. Coun. 1. Gerald Alan Kelly ... Laura Marie King . .. A.I.A. 1,2; B-Club 3,4; P. Band 1,2,3,4; Stg. Band 4; Mch. Band 1,2,3; H. Band 3; Sel. Choir 4; For. 4, Sec. 4; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 4; J-Staff 4; NJC M S Contest 3; P. Cl. 1; A.S.P. 1,2,4; Jr. Cl. P. 2,3,4; A.S.M. 2; Q S 4; Stu. Cou. 1,2,4; St. Sp. Meet 4; Yuma Sp. Fest. 3; Sr. St. Com. 4; Thes. 3,4; Tr. 1,3; V.B. 1,2,3,4; Pr. Cr. 3,4, V.P. 4; Leag. Sp. Fest. 3,4; Sp. Cl. 2; Pr. Q. Cand. 4; Homecom. Q. Cand. 4; Grad. U. 3; Who's Who 4, Schol. 4. Wenona Nadine Koehler... Cl. Ho. 1,2; F.H.A. 4, Sec. 4; F.B.L.A. 1; God Sq. 2; Pr. Cr. 3. Richard D. Korthuis ... B-Club 3,4; B.B. 1; F.B. 1,2,3,4, All Conf., All State 4; Sr. St. Com. 4; Tr. 2; DECA 2,3,4; Homecom. K. Cand. 4; Cl. 0. 4, Sec. Treas. 4. David A. Krueger. . . F.B. 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Treas., Sec., State Farmer; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; Stu. Coun. 2; Schol. 4, Rotary. Carlene Kay Larsen . . . A.I.A. 1,2; B-Club 3,4; B.B. 1,2,3,4, All Conf. Hon. Men.; G. St. 3, Alt.; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 4; J-Staff 3,4, Editor 4; P. Cl. 1; Q S 3,4; Sr. St. Com. 4; Sum. Wkshp. 3, Journalism; V.B. 2,3,4, All Conf. Hon. Men. 4; Pr. Cr. 3; Sp. Cl. 2; Grad. U. 3; Who's Who 3. Pamela Jean Larsen . . . Con. Choir 2,4; Yuma Sp. Fest. 3. Christopher Lee .. . Kevin John Lee . . . A.I.A. 1; B-Club 1,2,3,4; B.B. 1,2,3,4, All Conf. Hon. Men. 4; B. St. 3; For. 2,3, Sec. 2; F.B.L.A. 1; IRC 2; J-Staff 3,4; M S Cl. 2,3,4; NJC M S Contest 2; Q S 3,4; Stu. Cou. 1,3; Yuma Sp. Fest. 3; Tr. 1,2,3,4, All Conf. 2,3,4, MVP 3; Sc. F. 3; Who's Who 4. Linda Sue Leis . .. A.I.A. 1,2; B-Club 2,3; B.B. 1;Con. Choir 2,4; F.H.A. 2; P. Cl. 1; A.S.M. 2; Yuma Sp. Fest. 2; Tr. 2,3,4; Sp. Cl. 2,3,4; Who's Who 4; JV Cheer. 2; V. Cheer. 2,4; Sum. Schol. 3, Energy. Roxanne Elizabeth Likely . . A.I.A. 1,2; B.B. 1,2; Con. Choir 1; Sel. Choir 3,4; Hon. Choir 3; For. 4, Treas. 4; F.B.L.A. 2; G. St. 3, ALT.; J Staff 2,3,4, Y.B. Ed. 4; P. Club 1; A.S.P. 2,3,4; J. PI. 2; A S M. 2; Q S 2,3,4; Stu. Cou. 1; St. Sp. Mt. 4; Sr. St. Com. 4; Sum. Wkshp, 3; Thes. 4, Pres. 4; DECA 4; Pr. Cr. 3; Leag. Sp. Fest. 3,4; Sp Cl. 2; Who’s Who; V. Cheer. 3; Cl. 0. I.V.P. 1. Michael C. Lmdell . .. A.I.A. 2; B-Club 4; F.B. 1,2,3,4; M S Cl. 3; NJC M-S Contest 3; Tr. 2; Wr. 1; DECA 4; Grad. U. 3; Cl. 0. 2, Pres. 2. R. David Mahon . . . B-Club 3,4; B. St. 3; F.B. 1,2,3,4; For. 4, V.P. 4; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4, M S Cl. 3,4, V.P. 4; NJC M-S Contest 1,3; A.S.P. 2,3,4; Jr. PI. 3; Stu. Cou. 2,3,4, Treas. 3, V.P. 4, Sum. Wkshp. 2,3, Thes. 3,4; Wr. 1,2,4; DECA 2,3,4, V.P. 3, Pres. 4, Reg. V.P. 3, State V.P. 4, Dis. Pres. 4, St. Lead. Conf. 2.3.4, Pr. Cr. 3,4, Sec. 3; Leag. Sp. Fest. 2,4; Sp. Cl. 2, Sec.-Treas. 2; Sc. F. 3,4; St. Sc. F. 3, 4th Math Div. 3; Who's Who 3,4; Acad. Bowl 2; Cl. 0. 2, Pres. 2; Coor. Coun. 4; Nat. Names and Faces 3. Robert Wayne Marshall... Shaire Lynn Meza ... Glenda L. Miller. . . B-Club 3,4; B.B. 2,3; F.H.A. 4; IRC 2,3; M S Cl. 3; NJC M-S Contest 3; Yuma Sp. Fest. 3; Tr. 1,2,3; V.B. 2; DECA 2; Pr. Cr. 3; Who's Who 4. David E. Naill... F.F.A. 1,2; Tr. 3,4. Kevin J. Needens .. . B-Club 2,3,4; B.B. 1,2,3,4, All Conf. Hon. Men. 3, All Con. 4, All St. Tour. Team 4, All St. Hon. Men. 4, Sen. All St. Game 4; F.B. 3,4; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4, Tr. 1,2; DECA 3,4; Homecom. K. Cand. 4; Homecom. King 4; Grad. U. 3; Who’s Who 4; Stu. Cou. 1; Pr. Jr. Aft. Cand. 3. Tami Jo Newland . .. A.I.A. 1,2; B-Club 1,2,3,4; B.B. 1,2,4, MVP 4, All Conf. 4. P. Band 1,2,3,4, Stg. Band 3.4, Mch. Band 1,2,3,4, Dr. Mj. 3,4; Hon. Band 2,3,4; Con. Choir 2,4; Se. Choir 3,4; Grad. Spea. 4; G. St. 3; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4; Mas. Awd. 4, Music; P. Cl. 1; Jr. PI. 3, Bus. Man. 3; Stu. Cou. 1,2,3,4, Sec. 2; Pres. 4, Leag. Pres. 4; Yuma Sp. Fest. 3; Sum. Wkshp. 3; Thes. 3,4; Tr. 1,2,3,4, All Conf. 1,2,3, MVP 1,3; V.B. 1,2,3,4, All State 4, All Tour. Team 4, All Conf. Hon. Men. 4, Pr. Cr. 3,4; Sp. Cl. 2, Pres. 2; T.N.B. 4; Homecoming Q. Cand. 4; Homecom. Q. 4; Prom Jr. Art. 3; Grad. Es. 3; Who’s Who 4; Cl. 0. 3, V.P. 3. Dean Andrew Nichols . . . B-Club 4; B.B. 1,2,3; P. Band 1; Mch. Band 1; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Rep. 3,4, Dis. Rep. 4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 4; J-Staff 2,3,4, N.P. Ed. 4, Ad. Manag. 3; Q S 2,3,4; Stu. Cou. 4; Sum. Wkshp. 3; Stu. of the Mon. 4; Tr. 3; Who's Who 4. Sheila Gay Nichols ... B.B. 1,2, Man. 2; P. Band 1; Cl. Ho. 2; F.B.L.A. 1,2; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; IRC 1,2; J Staff 3,4, Bus. Man. 4; Q S 3,4; Sr. St. Com. 4; V.B. 3; DECA 2,3,4; Pr. Cr. 3; Sp. Cl. 2; JV Cheer. 4; V. Cheer. 4; Pom pon 3. Arthur Lee Oblander... F.B.L.A. 1; NJC M-S Contest 2; Jr. PI. 3; Yuma Sp. Fest. 3; V.I.C.A. 3,4. Edward J. Odle . . . A.I.A. 1,2, B Club 1,2,3,4; P. Band 1; Mch. Band 1; Con. Choir 4, F.B. 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2; Jr. PI. 3; Stu. Cou. 1,2; V.I.C.A. 3,4, Pres. 3,4, Dis. Pres. 3,4; Wr. 1,2,3,4, All Conf.; DECA 3,4, Pr. Cr. 3; Homecom. K. Cand. 4. Doug Eugene Pangle . . . Bryan Lee Parkhill. .. Gloria Louisa Perez ... F.B.L.A. 2,3,4; Jr. Hon. Soc. 2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 4; Sr. St. Com. 4. James Robert Petersen ... A.I.A. 1,2; B-Club 3,4; B.B. 1,2,3,4; F.B. 1,2,3,4, All Conf. 4, Hon Men 4- Pr Cr 3; Grad U. 3. Rodney L. Pierce . . . B-Club 4; F.B. 1,4; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4; J-Staff 2,3; M S Cl. 1,2,3,4, V.P. 3, Pres. 4; NJC M-S Contest 1,2; A.S.P. 3,4; Jr. PI. 3; Q S 2,3; Yuma Sp. Fest. 3; Sr. St. Com 4- Sum Wkshp. 3; Thes. 3,4; Wr. 1,2,3,4; Sci. F. 2,3,4. Crystal Jolene Rieb .. . A.I.A. 1,2, Sec. 2; B-Club 2,3,4; B.B. 1,2; F.B.L.A. 2; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4; J-Staff 4, Head Photog. 4; P. Cl. 1; A.S.P. 4; Jr. PI. 3; Q S 4; Thes. 3,4; Tr. 1,2,3, Stat. 1,2,3; V.B. 2,3,4; Pr. Cr. 3,4, Treas. 4; Sp. Cl. 2; Prom Q. Cand. 4; Homecom. Q. Cand. 4; Grad U. 4; Who’s Who 4. Bill A. Rocha .. . B.B. 1; F.B. 2; Pr. Cr. 3. Pamela Jean Rodriguez ... B.B. 1; P. Band 1,2,3,4; Stg. Band 3; Mch. Band 1,2,3,4; F.B.L.A. 2; P. Cl. 1; Jr. PI. 3; Stu. Cou. 1; DECA 2,3,4; Pr. Cr. 1,2,3,4; Sp. Cl. 1,2,3,4; Tw. 1,2,3,4, Head 3,4; JV Cheer. 2; Pom pon 3. Melinda Andrea Salinas ... F.B.L.A. 2,3,4, V.P. 4; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4; NJC M-S Contest 1,3; Sr. St. Com. 4; Sum. Wkshp. 3; BOE Adv. Bd. 4, Sec. 4. Raymond Orin Sandoval... Michael James Schwab ... Archery 3,4; President 3,4. Michael Dean Scott... Joel Russell Segelke ... Michael Lee Skraback ... Bobby Dean Smith ... John Matthew Spade ... B-Club 3,4, B.B. 1; F.B. 1,2,3,4; F.B.L.A. 1; A.S.P. 3,4; Jr. PI. 3; A.S.M. 3; Stu. Cou. 1,2; Yuma Sp. Fest. 3,4; Sr. St. Com. 4; Thes. 3,4; DECA 3,4, State Officer; Pr. Cr. 4; Leag. Sp. Fest. 3; Sp. Cl. 3; Who’s Who 4. Rebecca Jill Stancil ... P. Band 1,2,3,4; Stg. Band 3,4; Mch. Band 1,2,3,4; H. Band 3,4; Con. Choir 2,3; Sel. Choir 2,3; H. Choir 3,4; F.B.L.A. 3,4, Sec. 4; SEEC 2; Stu. Cou. 4; Sr. St. Com. 4; Sum. Wkshp. 3; Stu. of the Month 3; Pr. Cr. 3; Prom Q. Cand. 4; Sr. Att. 4; Prom Jr. Att. Cand. 3; Grad. U. 3; Who’s Who 4. David John Stickler... J-Staff 3,4; NJC M-S Contest 3; A.S.P. 4; Q S 3,4; Rod. Cl. 1; Yuma Sp. Fest. 3. Timothy J. Stratton ... V.I.C.A. 3,4; Cl. Pari. 3,4. Mary Jean Strauch ... A.I.A. 1,2, Treas. 2, Out. Mem. 1,2; B-Club 1,2,3,4, V.P. 3,4; B.B. 1,2,3,4, MVP 3,4, All Conf. 3,4; P. Band 1,2,3; Mch. Band 1,2,3; H. Band 2,3; F.B.L.A. 2; G. St. 3, Alt.; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4; Sr. Hon. Soc. 3,4; J-Staff 4, H. Photo.; P. Cl. 1; A.S.P. 4; Stu. Cou. 4; Stu. of the Month 4; Sr. St. Com. 4; Tr. 1,2,3,4, All Conf. 1,2,3,4; V.B. 1,2,3,4, All Conf. Hon. Men. 2,3, All Conf. 4, All St. 4, All Tour. Team 4, MVP 4, MVP at State 4, AA Play, of Yr. 4, No.-So. All St. Game 4; Pr. Cro. 3,4, Sr. Rep. 4; Sp. Cl. 2; Prom Q. Cand. 4; Prom Queen 4; Prom Jr. Att. Cand. 3; Who’s Who 4; Cl. 0. 1,2, Treas. 1,2; Fred Stienmark Nominee 4. Christina L. Teter... P. Band 1,2,3; Mch. Band 1,2,3. Frances Diane Vasquez ... Con. Choir 1,2,3,4; Sel. Choir 2,3,4; F.B.L.A. 2,3; P. Cl. 1; SEEC 1 2 Stu Cou 2 Pr. Cr. 3. Becky Sue Wade . .. Pr. Cr. 3. Kelly Lynn Walter. . . A.I.A. 1; Con. Choir 1,2,3,4; Sel. Choir 2,3,4; H. Choir 2; P. Cl. 1; A.S.P. 4; SEEC 3; Pr. Cr. 4; Sp. Cl. 3; V. Cheer. 3. Curtis John Weitzel ... B Club 4; B.B. 1,2,3,4; F.B. 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Sen. 2, V.P. 3,4, Mas. Awd. 4, Agri.; Tr. 3, All Conf. Ronald Lee Windolph... Mch. Band 1; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Nat. Con. Michael A. Winkler. .. F.B.L.A. 3; A.S.P. 2; Jr. PI. 2; A.S.M. 2; St. Sp. Mt. 4; DECA 3,4 William Dean Yearous ... F.B. 1,2; For. 3,4, V.P. 4; F.F.A. 1,2; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2,3,4, Sec. Treas. 4; M S Cl. 1,2,3,4; NJC M-S Contest 1,2,3,4; Jr. PI. 2,3; A.S.P. 2; Stu. Cou. 1,2,3,4, N.E. Leag. V.P. 2; St. Sp. Mt. 3; Yuma Sp. Fest 3; Sr. St. Com. 4; Sum. Wkshp. 3; Thes. 2,3,4; DECA 4; Pr. Cr. 2,3,4; Leag. Sp. Fest. 3; Sci. F. 2,3,4; St. Sc. F. 2,3,4, 1 st Math 4; Who’s Who 4; Sal. 4; Co. Cou. 4; CSU Math Con. 4. Roberta Lynne Zwirn ... Con. Choir 1,2,3; Sel. Choir 2,3,4; H. Choir 3; F.H.A. 2, Rep. Hist. 2; Yuma Sp. Fest 3. Juniors Take 1 st In Hall Decorating The class of 1982 completed the 1980-81 year with a Junior-Senior Prom, first place in the Homecoming hall decorating contest. Class officers were Marc Mullen, president; Kise Irvine, They also had football concessions to help finance the vice-president; and Tania Giauque, secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Preston Miss Ladine Miss Frost Mr. Worthley Mr. Bever Mrs. Jensen 32 Ron Alexander Lance Bailey Jamie Blake Sky Blake Katarina Bodlund Jill Bohling Mitch Bostrom Andy Boxer Cyndi Brandenburg Janine Bruce Nancy Campbell Cheryl Castrup Loretta Chabot John Chapman Robert Chapman Roberta Chavez Michele Crall Janet Crawley Sonny Crouch Jason Cuyler Kelly Emhovick John Figgms Dawn Finley Frances Flores Susanne Foldemark George Franco Scott Galyk Anita Geisick Gayle Genho Tama Giaugue Kim Dean Arthur Delafuente Cindy Delong Mike Diers Andy Ely Mike Damelsen Randy Damelsen Dan Daugherty Jim Davis Ronnie Davis Jackie Green Scott Greenwood Ron Gutierrez Kevin Hall Pam Hastings Cathy Hayes Michelle Heater Robert Hoffman Helen Houghton Kise Irvine Brad Johnson Doug Jones Lisa Katzenmeyer Ann Kauffman Jan Kauffman Jim Killough Wanda Killough Heather King Elinora Kivisto Benny Knight Ed Krehmeyer Lorraine Krueger Sophia Laso Brenda Marshall Joel Marwitz Shelley McLean Jonna Morris Marc Mullen Lori Murphy Tom Murphy Melvin Muth Jeri Ocker Amy Odle Cheryl Ostwald Jeff Padilla Luis Peredo Cindy Perry Misty Pickett Jay Poulignot Kay Poulignot 36 Robert Prigmore Martin Ramirez Kim Reitz Bart Rodriguez John Romero Mark Romero Zane Rudnik Eric Ruhl Jodi Salinas Scott Schantz Troy Schantz Jennifer Schippert Skip Schippert Stephanie Schmer Brenda Shelton Danny Skraback Kristi Smith Tom Smith A. J. Spade Heather Spencer Teresa Beckley Daniel Bierman James Chubbuck Frank DeHerrera Blame Hass Paul Lamb PICTURES NOT AVAILABLE Gary Lopez Franceen Medina Wendy Park Mike Pena Steve Perry Risa Teter Shannon Tipp Kevin Stone Julie Sumner Scott Trimbach Kim Trujillo Laura Tucke Penm Wahlert Sheila Walkup Mark White Jeri Wilson Lone Wind CraiQ Wolever Lisa Wolfe 37 Class Of 83 Finishes Second Year Finishing their second year, the class of 1983 moves on. Jeff Yearous presided as president of the sophomore class, with Becky Hunker serving as vice-president, and Mike Hammer as secretary-treasurer. The Sophomores had the most injuries resulting in plaster casts, for ankles, arms, shoulders, and backs. Class rings were ordered and sophomores had a wic selection to choose from. Other activities included hz decorating, and a wagon for the Homecoming Parade. Mr. Edson and Mrs. Mesch were the sponsors for th class of '83, and they helped with the projects and mee ings. 38 Mr. Edson Mrs. Mesch Susanne Acosta Sandra Anderson Thomas Atwood Margo Baker Bob Baker Mark Bass Paula Beardt Tom Beckley Jett Blake Connie Boyes Penny Burham Justin Bzdek Danny Case Dana Campbell Don Chapman Danny Chavez Mary Christensen Steve Christoff Scot Colver Amy Cook Sheryl Coughlin Brent Crabb David Crouch John Dalton Annette DeHerrera Connie DeHerrera Kathy DeLaFuente Carolyn Dickerson Lee Dillehay Rhonda Doane Pat Edson Dawn Elliott Steve Elliott Sandra Ewert Larry Ewing Lori Fleming Felix Flores Mary Ford Sherry Forsythe Juan Franco Little Joe Franco Steve Giauque Denise Gish Jim Glass Pauline Gonzales Tracy Griffith Joe Guthner Tony Gutierrez 39 Cecilia Gutierrez Mary Gutierrez Richard Gutierrez John Guzman Valerie Guzman Vivian Guzman Mike Hammer George Hardy Donna Harper Melinda Harris Glenn Haskin Scott Hass Pia Hayes Tammy Henry Phillip Herrera Roberta Herring Leigh Hight Julie Kautz Merle Hudson Becky Hunker Pam Ivey Daniel Johnson Clay Kauffman 40 Vernie Kesslar Tim Kelly Rod Krai Jeff Lake David Lamar Kevin Larsen Kelly Leonard Brian Lindeil Lorna Lindeil Shawme Massey Tina Mathies Brad Mayhugh Mike McDonald Terri McGaughey Allen McMullen Donja Mmix Junior Mirabal David Miracle Dean Moreland Ty Morrow Orlando Munoz Val Munoz Tom Newland Cindy Norton Tony Ocanas Kim Pangle Rosa Perez Dolores Ramirez Wade Rieger Jim Riley Vicky Riley Denise Rocha Lori Romero Roland Romero Richard Rudnik Robert Salmons Debbie Scott Jean Scott Sandy Schelk Brenda Shaver Kim Shelton Wendy Smith Sandra Swopes Bill Thornsby Jaimie Torrez Tammy Trimbach John Trujillo Yolanda Villarreal 42 Freshmen On The Scene The Freshmen class of the 1980-81 school year was led by Terry Ruhl as president. Michelle Bostrom was vice- president. Michele Toohey took on the duties of secretary treasurer. Mrs. Thruston and Mr. Krob were the spon- sors for the freshmen class. Mr. Krob Mrs. Thruston Jeff Albert Scott Arb James Arroyo Sonya Arroyo Tina Atkins Deanna Baier Matt Baker Brian Baltazar Cindy Bass Vicki Bass Michelle Bostrom Pam Brandenburg Scott Carlill John Carlson Michelle Carlson JuneChabot Greg Chartier Greg Colver Penny Danielson Billy Dolce Tim Dulaney Jacob Duran Emil Eckstien Christine Edwards Janet Ellis 44 Bob Elrick Paul Emhovick Rosanna Ferracini Becky Ficco Brenda Ficco Randy Finley Kathy Flemming KurtGarbin Ramon Garcia Ross Garcia Lisa Gardetto Tessie Gardetto Randy Gardner Wanda Garrett Terry George Jim Graham Colin Greenwood Patience Griffith Sheila Grotteland Scott Haskin Dean Hass Derek Hass Lynette Hight Teresa Hollenbeck Daniel Jiminez a 45 Sarah Johnson Rick Jones Greg Kalous Charlotte Kerr Juanita Killough Jim King Jim Kissler Jerry Krober Shanda Lake Leslie Likely Joe Malavasic Joe Marrick Angie Martinez Marlin Mohrlang Eddie Moon Carlos Moos Shawn Morman Roland Nation Carla Nicks Tom Odle Nanette Ormand Del Rhodes Sherri Rhodes Darlena Ricketts Troy Robison Don Rocha Pat Rocha Terry Ruhl Jack Salmons Tom Schultz Melanie Schwab Derek Scott Mark Segelke Daniel Smith Steve Sperber Charles Stately Jeff Teter Michelle Toohey Joe Torrez Paul Torrez Nadine Trujillo Jeff Turnbull Philip Villarreal Chris Wacker Becky Walter Stacy Wecker Brian Weitzel Jennifer White Greg Woodward Mandy Woodward Kristi Davis Jim Northup Pictures not available Daryl Albernathy Tammy Bowen Bobby Gleason Mark McVickers Linda Vega Louis Vega 48 Principals Direct Schools RE-2J Board Of Education 1980-81 Board of Education Jim Gingerich—President Peggy Guthner—Vice President Mae Ruggles—Treasurer Don Mitchell Mark Richards Dale Wahlert Sharon Wardell Mr. Robert Kilzer Superintendent Dr. Ronald Van Donselaar Asst. Superintendent 51 1980-81 Faculty Grows To Mr. Bill Annan Voc. Ag. Mr. Bob Sever Ind. Arts Miss Liz Bitzer P.E. Mr. Don Dillehay Social Studies Mr. Vic Doyle Social Studies Mrs. Joanne Eckert Librarian Mr. Joe Edson Science, Civics Miss Kathy Frost Business Mr. Don Gabriel Science Mr. Chris Hohweiler Music Mrs. Marge Jensen Math Mrs. Gail Kirschbaurr Special Ed. Mr. Greg Krob English Miss Becky Ladine Spec. Ed. Mrs. Claire Lynch English Ms. Linda Lyons English Mr. Ken McReynolds Auto Mech. Mrs. Margo Mesch Tutorial Mr. Larry Mills Ind. Arts Mr. George Mussell Math 52 Number Thirty Four Mr. LeeRoy Needens P.E. Ms. Yvette Owens For. Lang. Mrs. Linda Preston Science Mr. John Schafer Business Mr. Terrell Sumner Arts, Crafts Mrs. Dorothy Thruston Home Economics Mrs. Jane Van Dyke Counselor Mr. Bryan Whiting Business Mrs. Phyllis Woodward English Mr. Tom Woolley Soc. Stu., Journ. Mr. Al Worthley Counselor Mrs. Shirley Anderson Secretary Mrs. Fran Harmon Secretary Mrs. Evelyn King Secretary Miss Helen Speegle P.E. 53 CLUBS' Mahon Leads German Club German Club was one of the new clubs to come to BHS this year. It was spon- sored by the foreign language teacher Ms. Owens. German Club produced several activities which included a root- beer chugging contest and selling hot pretzels. The officers were: president, Dave Mahon; vice president. Dean Nichols; secretary, Tania Giauque; and treasurer, Steve Giauque. 58 First Year For Spanish Club Spanish Club completed their first year at B.H.S. under Miss Yvette Owens. The club was led by Sophie Laso, President; Char Kerr, Vice President; Ginger Guzman, Secretary; and Kathy DeLaFuente. Some of Spanish Club's activities were candy grams for Easter, field trip to Denver for a ballet Folklorico and din- ner at a restaurant. Money raising activities included carwashes for the spring quarter and a banquet; these were to fund a trip abroad for the club. Next year they will be selling carnations for Valentines day and pifiatas along with God's eyes for Christmas. 60 In Honor Societies 60 Brush High School students were elected to the respective Honor Societies, 16 seniors, 13 juniors, 20 sophomores and 11 freshmen. Members in the Senior Honor Society include Sonya Griffith, Tami Newland, Beth Evans, Melinda Salinas, Steve Brandenburg, Barry Funk, Dave Mahon, Toby Cromwell, Gretchen Dickerson, Crystal Rieb, Jeannie Strauch, Gloria Perez, Irvin Kalous, Lori King, Carlene Larsen, Dean Nichols, Heather King, Cyndi Brandenburg, Mitch Bostrom, Lorie Wind, Brenda Marshall, Shelia Wal- kup, Marilyn Poulignot, Kelly Emhovick, Andy Boxer, Marc Mullen, Jay Poulignot, Ron Alexander, and Mike Diers. Members in the Junior Honor Society include Lori Woodward, Denise Gish, Rosa Perez, Amy Cook, Don Chapman, Tracy Griffith, Julie Kautz, Lorna Lindell, Paul Guthner, Margo Baker, Jeff Yearous, Rebecca Hunker, Pat Edson, Carolyn Dickerson, Brad Mayhugh, Susan Acosta, Pam Yeager, Terri McGaughey, Pam Ivey, Bob Baker, Kristi Davis, Michelle Bostrom, Pam Brandenburg, Terry Ruhl, Mandy Woodward, Terry George, Pat Griffith, Shawn Morman, Jennifer White, Leslie Likely, and Lisa Gardetto. 61 Hohw eiler Directs Marching Band The Brush High School Band completed another year of marching and concert performances with Chris Hoh- weiler as the new director. The concert band performed several concerts throughout the year. The marching band attended Colorado University’s Band Day and received an excellent rating. The marching band will be receiving new band uniforms in 1981. Each uniform was custom fitted and will be personalized for each member of the band. B.H.8. Select Choir The B.H.S. Select Choir opened up the year with a get- together at Mr. Chris Hohweiler’s house. Some of the performances were for the P.E.O. Club and the Chamber of Commerce, where they served a dinner. Also, a winter concert and spring concert were put on. They were all-around more active this year because of the new music choreography. NHL ON it Concert Choir Sings To Success Concert Choir began the year with their new music director Mr. Chris Hohweiler. The group numbered 46 members and performed various concerts throughout the school year. They attended the league choir clinic in Bur- lington to sing with students from other schools. Suzanne Foldemarkand Katarina Bodlund, B.H.S’stwo foreign exchange students from Sweden, gave the Christ- mas Concert a Swedish flair when they taught the choir to sing Silent Night” in their language. The Brush High choir gave a Spring concert in May, and received an excellent rating when they traveled to Sterling for the large group contest which also took place in May. Albert Heads B-Club Heading B-Club for the 1980-81 school year was Kevin Albert. Jeannie Strauch served as vice presi- dent; Marc Mullen, secretary-treasurer; and Ted Odle, Sergeant at Arms. Fall projects, such as yard work and corn picking, were the club's main sources of income. Other activities included their annual trip to a Rocky Hockey game, and a pizza party at the Pizza Hut. B-Club was sponsored this year by Coach LeeRoy Needens. 14 Round Up Clearing House This year’s officers were: president, Ronnie Davis; vie president, Kim Dean; secretary, Jan Kauffman; treasure Ann Kauffman; and scrapbook photographer, Randy Dar ielson. Club sponsors were; Mrs. Jane Van Dyke, and Mrs. Ga Kirshbaum. mm I,' , During the 1980-81 school year, Clearing House held many activities to benefit the mentally and physically handicapped of Morgan County. They had a Halloween costume party, a Christmas party at the Elks Club, and their annual spring picnic. They also held raffles to raise money for their parties. H.O.9.A. Is New Club At B.H.8. H.O.S.A. is a new organization at Brush High School and the club is involved in public health. H.O.S.A. stands tor Health Occupational Students of America. The mem- bers in this club have done numerous activities related to public health. They made Halloween treats for the nurs- ing homes and Christmas gifts for the kids at Star School and also for the Head Start program in Fort Morgan. They had a bake sale and sold green carnations for St. Pat- rick’s Day as their money making projects. The H.O.S.A. members held one free blood pressure clinic and also did some job training at the hospital and veterinarian clinics. The members in the club were Janine Bruce, Elie Kivisto, Jonna Morris, Kim Reitz, Stephanie Schmer, and their treasurer, Laura Tucke. The advisor of their club was Mrs. Gertge from Morgan Community College. 28 Make It To State The Brush DECA chapter had a very busy year. Their officers were Dave Mahon as president; Kevin Albert as vice-president; Tania Giauque as secretary; and Heather Spencer as treasurer. All together, 28 students from Brush High School attended the state DECA meeting in Colorado Springs. They stayed at the Broadmoor. This year was the second year for the DECA Day 81 at Brush High School. The classes competed against each other in different events. A new money-raising event this year was a Bar-B-Que at the 1981 state track meet. D.E.C.A. held their second annual D.E.C.A. Days con- ing second place. The sophomores took third while the test. The juniors placed first over all with the seniors tak- freshmen edged the teachers out for fourth place. 72 Poulignot Heads FBLA FBLA sponsors for the 1980-81 school year were Miss Frost and Mr. Schafer. Officers were President, Jay Poul- ignot; Vice President, Melinda Salinas; Treasurer, Heather King; Secretary, Jill Stancil; Parliamentarian, Andy Boxer; and Historian, Brenda Marshall. At the district contest, Andy Boxer, Kelly Emhovick, Jay Poulignot, and Jill Stancil qualified for the state confer- ence. Other members also attending the state conference were Tracy Griffith, Wanda Killough, Heather King, Jim King, Terri McGaughey, and sponsor Miss Frost. The state conference was held March 22-24 at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. State winners went to the national conference in Chicago, Illinois. 76 Bucharn Presides Over FHA The 1980-81 school year was a good one for the Future Homemakers of America, gathering 23 members to support the club. Mrs. Thruston sponsored the organization, while Melodie Bur- ham presided as president. Jonelle Gebauer was elected vice-president, Wenona Koehler took the duties of secretary treasurer, and Jeri Wilson represented the club as district representative. The F.H.A. members of Brush High School organized or took part in events through the year, such as the district convention held in Colorado Springs. They also provided pizza for hall-decora- tors at Homecoming, organized a Christmas din- ner for the members of Sunset Manor, and partic- ipated in a State conference in March. FFA ... On The Move The Brush chapter of the Future Farmers of America got a good start in the 1980-81 school year with twenty eight members. Irvin Kalous served as president; Curt Weitzel, vice-president; Dave Krueger, secretary; Mitch Bostrom, treasurer; Gene Braun, sentinel; and Dean Nichols was the club reporter. The club sent judging teams to Colorado State University in Fort Collins for the annual C.S.U. judg- ing contest. The teams judged horses, livestock, dairy, soil, and Ag Mechanics, with the dairy team winning a gold medal. Other activities included the FFA National Con- vention from November 11-16, with Gene Braun, Ron Windolph, and Randy Danielson attending. The annual slave sale and Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry was held on February 21 in the commons and audi- torium. The parent-member banquet was also held on April 9, at 6:30 in the commons. 78 Leading the Forensics club during the 1980-81 school year was Steve Brandenburg. Other officers included Lori King, secretary; Pia Hayes, treasurer; and Andy Boxer, Historian. During the year, they participated in ten speech meets. They attended a workshop at Colorado State University in the fall and held their own work shop at Brush High School in the spring. For entertainment, the club took a field trip to the Country Dinner Playhouse in Denver. They saw a melodrama while they were there. Sponsoring the club for her first year was Ms. Linda Lyons. Brandenburg Leads Forensics Club Guthner Heads IRC The IRC members kept very busy this year by attending pot luck dinners, a Thanksgiving banquet, participating in the model United Nations, a spring banquet, and the spring picnic. The club’s president was Joe Guthner, vice president was Lori Wind, and the secretary-treasurer was Kelly Emhovick. The club was under the direction of Mr. Vic Doyle. At the model U.N., the juniors and seniors represented the following countries: Cuba, the Philippines, Ukrainian S.S.R., and Sweden. It was held April 24 and 25, 1981 at the Michener Library in Greeley. 82 Pierce Leads Math And Science Math and Science club was active in 1980-81, electing officers, taking field trips, and engaging in various other activities. Officers were Rod Pierce, President; Dave Mahon, Vice President; Kelly Emhovick, Secretary; Lori Woodward, Treasurer; and Luis Peredo, Sgt.-at-Arms. The club took several field trips, including trips to Hew- lett-Packard Co. in Loveland and Air Traffic control in Longmont. Math and Science also provided prizes and support for the 1981 Regional Science Fair. - 4TV Proud Crowd's Spirit Thrives Proud Crowd was active in boosting school spirit with it’s activities. Club officers for the year of 1980-81 were Toby Crom- well, President; Lori King, Vice President; A. J. Spade, Secretary; and Crystal Rieb, Treasurer. Class representatives were Jeannie Strauch, Senior class; Eric Ruhl, Junior class; Jeff Albert, Freshman class; and Tom Newland, sophomore class. Some of Proud Crowd's activities were skating parties, ice cream socials, and running concessions for club profit. Sponsoring the club were Mr. Dillehay, Mr. Bever, Mr. Sumner, Ms. Owens, Mrs. Mesch, and Miss Speegle. The number of members dropped slightly from last year. There were 100 members last year, and there are approximately 90 members this year. s i A vyk 91 Student Council Headed By First 1980-81 Student Council was headed by presi- dent Tami Jo Newland; vice-president, Dave Mahon; Lorna Lindell, secretary; and Amy Odle, treasurer. Activities sponsored by Student Council were Homecoming, Christmas door decorating, a Spring- fest, and various dances throughout the year. Stu- dent of the month was also chosen by Student Council. Sponsors for the year were Mrs. Lynch and Mr. Mussell. Female President Upperclassmen seated from left to right are: Beth Evans, Kelly Emhovick, Lori King. Standing are: Tama Giauque, Sheila Walkup. Bill Yearous, and Jeannie Strauch. Underclassmen are seated from left to right: Pam Brandenburg, Nadine Trujillo, Valarie Guzman. Standing are: Bill Dolce, Jeff Yearous, Shawn Morman. Michelle Carlson, Jett Blake, Sandra Ewert, and Lori Woodward. VICA Moves On The Brush High School Vocational Industrial Clubs of America was spon- sored by Ken McReynolds again this year. The president this year was Ted Odle; vice-president was Sky Blake; Secre- tary was Jamie Blake; treasurer was Johnny Romero; Parliamentarian was Tim Stratton; reporter. Art Oblander; and Advisor was Robert Gish. During December the club raffled off a moped as a money-making project. District Fall Leadership Conference was held in Greeley. Ted Odle was elected District Vice-President; Art Oblander was elected District Reporter; and Tim Stratton, District Parliamentarian. 95 Four Thespians Receive Honors This year four of the graduating Thespians received hon- ors for becoming Honor Thespians. To become an Honor Thespian, a senior of the club must have attained 60 points which are given for various public performances. Those who received honors were Lori King, Roxanne Likely, Roger Mahon and Bill Yearous. Roxanne Likely served the Thespian Troupe as president for the 1980-81 school year, with Bill Yearous filling in as vice-president. Secretary-Treasurer was held by Jay Poulig- not, Historian by Eric Ruhl and Business Manager, Andy Boxer. Troupe 968 produced two performances during the year. They were: The Mouse That Roared and Arsenic and Old Lace. Mr. Greg Krob was the Thespian sponsor this year. J-Staff Ends Busy Year Under the direction of Mr. Woolley, the B.H.S. J-Staff was busy producing the 1980-81 year book and the monthly Sagebrush Reporter, which contained stories ranging from club trips, feature stories, and letters to Santa. Engineering this year’s yearbook were Sonya Griffith and Roxanne Likely, both occupied in lay- ing out pages and scaling pictures. Dean Nichols and Carlene Larsen, Sagebrush editors, were active organizing the school paper. i UK SAt.E HKt Sll KfPOKlfHSTAH Pdllur Nro'pipcr Ed'.nr rail km KJIIu earhook Editor Sport� Fditor Sport Editor HiwInrM Miiukc d Manager Head Photographer Head Photographer News Release Si •� Release News Release HE PORTERS: K n Alexander. Iill Rohling. Justin Hayes. Kisc Irvine lulic Kauir. L«t K Kuhl l)avc Stickler. Bill Thitnsby. and Sponsor ( arier.e Umr Dean Ml Ml Son� a t.rlfflth kmannr l.lkrl� Toni Raker Rob Adam Sheila Mi hoi Penni W ahlert ( r� taJ Rich Jeannte Strauch Shari ( arlilt Tol� � Cromwell lortr W Ind H d'.'k. Mill Diers. Pia mg Rra� l Max Hugh. E.n« Zaac Rudmck Mr. Thomas V% nolle� 98 •ACTIVITIES New Homecoming Tradition At BH8 The Brush High School Homecoming took place in the new Sports Complex, on October 4th this year. Tami Jo Newland and Kevin Needens reigned over the Homecom- ing activities. Hall decorating replaced the traditional floats this year because of misconduct by some of the students last year. Student Council sponsored this activity. The junior class took first place, followed by the freshmen, seniors, and sophomores. Homecoming King candidates were Kevin Needens, Kevin Albert, Rich Korthius, and Ted Odle. Queen candi- dates were Tami Jo Newland, Jeannie Strauch, Lori King, and Crystal Rieb. The Digger Volleyball Team lost their first match of the season to the Burlington Cougars in a three game match. But the Digger football team came back to avenge the loss with a 3-0 win over the Cougars. The Homecoming dance was held on October 4th fea- turing Disco Dynamite. Homecoming royalty was coro- nated during the dance. 103 Homecoming Brings First Volleyball Loss And 3-0 Football Victory 106 Kevin Needens Homecoming King 1980-81 Royalty Tami Jo Newland Homecoming Queen Jeannie Strauch Prom Queen The 1980-81 Royalty choices were crowned during Homecoming festivities and the Junior- Senior Prom. During the halftime at the Brush-Burlington football game, Kevin Needens and Tami Jo New- land were crowned as Homecoming King and Queen. They were crowned again at the Home- coming Dance. Under the prom theme of “Dreaming, Kevin Albert and Jeannie Strauch were named king and queen, while Barry Funk and Jill Stancil reigned as Senior Attendants. Marc Mullen and Tania Giauque reigned as Junior Attendants. Kevin Albert Prom King 107 Prom Is Based On Dreamin' Dreamin’ was the theme for the 1981 Junior-Senior Prom, which was held April 25. Chinook provided the entertainment for the evening. Jeannie Strauch and Kevin Albert were crowned as Prom Queen and King. Senior Attendants were Jill Stancil and Barry Funk, while Tania Giauque and Marc Mullen were chose as Junior Attendants. Mark Belcher, Toby Cromwell, and Barry Funk were the other King candidates and the remain- mg Queen candidates were Lori King, Crystal Rieb and Jill Stancil. Mitch Bostrom, Ron Gutierrez, Marc Mullen, Kevin Hall, Tania Giauque, Amy Odle, Pennie Wah- lert, and Lori Wind were the candi- dates for Junior Attendants. 108 BH8 Hosts Arsenic And Old Lace The spring play Arsenic Old Lace, was a huge suc- cess. It was performed on April 13th and 14th. Mr. Krob and Ms. Lyons were the directors with Jay Poulignot and Shari Carlill acting as the student directors. The cast was as follows: Abby Brewster...............................Lori King Martha Brewster ........................Penni Wahlert Mortimer Brewster................................John Spade Elaine Harper.................................Roxanne Likely Teddy Brewster..................................Robby Adams Jonathon Brewster................................Dave Mahon Dr. Einstein Rev. Dr. Harper Officer Brophy. . Officer Klein . . . Mr. Gibbs...... Officer O'Hara . Lt. Rooney .... Mr. Witherspoon Rod Pierce .. Andy Boxer Bill Thornsby Jay Poulignot Randy Finley ... Pat Edson . . Andy Boxer . Dave Stickler The crew members who worked on flats, make-up and lights were Felix Flores, Toni Schultz, Dan Johnson, Kristi Davis, Becky Walter, and Chad Lyons. 1U The Mouse That Roared Captures BH8 On November 20 and 21, 1980, the Brush High School presented the play The Mouse That Roared. It was written by Leonard Winberely. The play was directed by Greg Krob, and he was assisted by his wife Laura and Ms. Linda Lyons. It took 37 members to perform this two act play. The lead roles were handled by two sophomores, Pat Edson and Lorna Lindell. DECA At Work The Brush DECA Chapter was busy during the 1980-81 time. The meal included sandwich, beans, chips, salad, school year. The big event for the year was hosting a bar- beverage, and dessert, becue at the state track meet, held in Brush for the first THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY VON’S FURNITURE Student Council Is On May 7, 1981, Student Council held their annual election skits and election. Those running for president were Tania Giauque, Marc Mul- len, Amy Odle, Eric Ruhl, and Jay Poulignot. Tania was elected, and Marc was elected vice-president. Those who ran for treasurer were Jeff Yearous and Jeff Blake, with Jeff taking office. The only person that ran for secretary was Kristi Davis, so she took office. 120 At It Again 81 Scholarships Received By Seniors 1981 seniors receiving scholarships were as follows: Barry Funk, Cherie Ewert, Dave Krueger, Crystal Rieb, Gloria Perez, Tami Jo Newland, Mike Skraback, Pam Lar- sen, Sonya Griffith, Dave Mahon, Tom Baker, Steve Bran- denburg, Carlene Larsen, Beth Evans, Melinda Salinas, Gretchen Dickerson, Kevin Lee, Jill Stancil, Donald Baker, Jo Ann DeLaFuente, Kevin Albert, Lori King, Dean Nichols, Sheila Nichols, and Jeannie Strauch. 126 THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY VON’S FURNITURE Twelve Honored At Twenty- First Masonic Awards The Masonic awards were awarded May 11, at the Brush Masonic Lodge at 7:30 p.m. Those honored were Tami Jo Newland—Music; Curt Weitzel—Agricultural; Mike Lindell—Art; Monty Blackberg—Physical Educa- tion; Barry Funk—Social Studies; Kevin Albert—Busi- ness; Irvin Kalous—Industrial Arts; Tim Stratton—Auto Mechanics; Don Baker—Math; Sonya Griffith—English; Jackie Kautz—Home Economics; and Gretchen Dicker- son—Science. 127 25 Juniors To Workshops Twenty-five juniors were chosen to attend Junior Work- shops this year. They are as follows: Lance Bailey, Cyndi Brandenburg, Kay Poulignot, Jodi Salinas, Heather Spencer, and Kristi Smith for Engineering; Kelly Emho- vick, Tania Giauque, Marc Mullen, and Jay Poulignot for Business; Ron Alexander, Mike Diers, Kise Irvine, Zane Rudnik, Penni Wahlert, and Lorie Wind for Journalism; Sheila Walkup and Jodi Salinas for Science; Tania Giau- que and Marc Mullen for Student Council; Andy Boxer, Cyndi Brandenburg, Brenda Marshall, Jay Poulignot, and Zane Rudnik for Music; James Chubbuck and Eric Ruhl for Photography; Mike Diers, Shelley McLean, and Lori Woodward for Flag Flyers. Boys And Girls State Head To CSU This year’s Boys’ and Girls’ State winners were chosen. They will be traveling to CSU for a week. They will be studying government issues and functions. Ron Alexander, Andy Boxer, and Marc Mullen were selected for Boys’ State. Alternates were Jay Poulignot and Eric Ruhl. Kise Irvine, Sheila Walkup, and Lori Wind were chosen for Girls’ State. Heather King and Kelly Emhovick were selected as alternates. 129 Thirty-One Selected All-Conference Several Brush athletes were selected for All Conference in the Northeastern league for the 1980-81 sports sea- sons. Those athletes receiving All Conference Honors in Vol- leyball were Tami Jo Newland, Amy Odle, Kim Reitz, and Jeannie Strauch. Football players named to the All Conference list were Lance Bailey, Mark Belcher, Jim Peterson, Jim Glass, Dutch Jiter, and Rich Korthuis. Receiving the All Conference Honor in the Boys Basket- ball Division was Kevin Needens, while Beth Evans, Tami Jo Newland, and Jeannie Strauch received the honor in the Girls Basketball Division. Mitch Bostrom, Jim Glass, Ted Odle, and Jeff Vearous captured All Conference Honors for the Wrestling season. The girls receiving All Conference Honors in Track were Vicki Bass, Michelle Bostrom, Beth Evans, Lisa Gardetto, Tania Giauque, and Jeannie Strauch. In the Boys Track Division, those receiving the honors were Mitch Bostrom, Barry Funk, Kevin Lee, Tom Newland, A. J. Spade, Scott Schantz, and Scott Trimbach. 130 THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY AMSBERRY BACH ELSON REALTY LTD. Giauque Will Rule Over Student Council Tania Giauque was selected to preside over Student Council for the 1981-82 school year. Elections were held on May 5th in the auditorium dur- ing first hour. Other officers elected to Student Council were Marc Mullen, Vice-President; Jeff Yearous, Treasurer; and Kristi Davis, Secretary. SPONSORED BY BRUSH CARPET CENTER We Hit Em' With Our Best Shot The Brush High School Football season ended on a 3-7 mark. The season started at the end of August with two-a-days and ended the year in Yuma with a California style play-off game against Burlington, when Brush, Burlington and Wray finished in a three way tie with 3-6 records. The team suffered from injuries to Marc Mul- len, who received an injury to his shoulder, a minor concussion and torn cartilage in his knee. Tom Newland suffered a broken ankle in the first game. Rod Zwirn broke his shoulder at the growth line and was unable to return for the sea- son. Brush has six members on the all conference list: Jim Peterson, Rich Korthius, Dutch Jiter, Mark Belcher, Lance Bailey, and Jim Glass. Hon- orable Mention were Mitch Bostrom, and Bart Rodriquez. WE OPPONENT THEY 7 Montebello 26 6 Akron 13 14 Frederick 12 34 Wray 0 3 Burlington 0 0 Yuma 21 3 Wray 6 12 Burlington 16 20 Yuma 27 0 Burlington 6 (Play-Off) 140 Diggers Have Another Winning Season VOLLEYBALL 1980 WE OPPONENT THEY 2 Valley 0 2 Prairie 1 2 Sidney, Nebr. 1 2 Kimball, Nebr. 0 2 Sterling 0 2 Limon 0 2 Greeley Central 0 2 Sterling 0 2 Wray 0 2 Yuma 0 1 Burlington 2 2 Yuma 0 0 Ft. Morgan 2 2 Greeley West 0 2 Wray 0 2 Greeley West 1 2 Ft. Morgan 0 2 Burlington 0 2 Wray 0 2 Yuma 0 2 Wray 1 2 Wray 0 2 Platte Valley 0 STATE TOURNAMENT 1980 2 Del Norte 0 2 Aspen 1 2 St. Mary’s 0 Diggers Head To 9tate With a league record of 20-2 and an overall record of 24-2, the Beetdigger Volleyball team are once again the state champions. The team took first in league play and first at the sub- district tourney. The team again defeated Platte Valley to advance to the state tournament where they took first. Jeannie Strauch, Amy Odle, and Kim Reitz were selected All-Conference. Carlene Larsen and T. J. New- land were Honorable Mention. All-Tournament players were Amy Odle, T. J. Newland, and Jeannie Strauch. Jeannie was also selected Most Val- uable Player for the tournament. Kim Reitz was selected as the Most Improved Player, and Jeannie Strauch was selected as Most Valuable Player for the season. Diggers Make It Two For Two Diggers Bring Back Tradition The 1980-81 Boys Basketball season came to a close with a 10-8 season. LeeRoy Needens and Don Dillehay finished another year as coaches. Needens boosted his record to over 200 wins. Coah Dillehay’s J.V.’s kept up tradition of over a 500 season with a 12 and 3 record. Randy Zila completed his first year as freshman coach with a 4 and 8 season. Brush qualified for the state tournament by defeating Windsor. 146 Boys Basketball 1980-81 WE OPPONENT THEY 55 University High 63 50 Weld Central 52 54 Ft. Morgan 51 59 Eaton 54 81 Akron 69 51 Wray 40 60 Yuma 85 57 Wray 47 63 Burlington 70 68 Burlington 57 55 Yuma 108 63 Wray 55 72 Ft. Morgan 67 74 Kimball, Neb. 69 47 Yuma 66 84 Burlington 57 78 Wray 69 32 Yuma 38 54 Windsor 45 STATE TOURNAMENT 65 Rifle 75 54 Den. Christian 59 A New Coach, A New Beginning ... Bob Bever served as the head coach for the 1980-81 girls varsity basketball team. It was his first year as coach. The Diggers ended their season at the District play off game, with a disappointing 37-41 defeat at the hands of the Weld Central Rebels. This ended the 1980-81 basket- ball season for first year coach Bob Bever, and for the five seniors, it was the end of their high school career. The Cager's overall record was 12-7. Jeannie Strauch, Tami Newland, and Beth Evans were selected All Confer- ence. Carlene Larsen received honorable mention. 149 .. . But The 9ame Ending 1980-81 GIRLS BASKETBALL WE OPPONENT THEY 58 Burlington 42 46 Fort Morgan 51 41 Greeley Central 52 43 Wray 65 51 Yuma 36 42 Kimball 58 44 Limon 59 52 Wray 57 66 Burlington 53 34 Burlington 32 51 Yuma 43 41 Eaton 47 48 Wray 65 50 Fort Morgan 57 61 Yuma 47 68 Burlington 40 32 Weld Central 48 41 Wray 59 37 Weld Central 41 Four Travel To State Tournament Mitch Bostrom, Bryan Parkhill, Jeff Yearous, and Jim Glass each earned a ticket to the State Wrestling Tourna- ment in Denver when they placed at the District Tournament in Brush. Bostrom took first place at district and state; Park- hill took second at district and state; Yearous took first at district and fourth at state; and Jim Glass took second at dis- trict and didn’t place at the state tournament. The wrestling team finished the season with four wins and three losses for the record. Coaches for the season were Coach Luke and Coach Greek. WE OPPONENT THEY 66 Frederick 6 45 Loveland 18 28 Weld Central 27 18 Platte Valley 46 34 Burlington 19 16 Wray 40 23 Yuma 29 TOURNAMENTS Brush Invitational Third N.E.C. Midseason no score Roosevelt no score Brighton Inv. First District Third State Tournament Fifth 154 New Coaches, New Qtadium, New Beginning Eighteen girls went out for track in the 1981 season. There were many changes some of which included new coaches, a brand new stadium for the track meets, and a new beginning for everyone involved. Larry Mills served as Head Coach, Bob Bever and Becky Ladine were assist- ant coaches. Districts proved to be a good experience for the girls. They tied for first and the following girls qualified for State: Beth Evans, Vicki Bass, Michelle Bostrom, Tama Giauque and Jeannie Strauch. 1981 Girls' Track Sterling Relays 6th Julesburg, Inv. 1st Brush Inv. 1st Yuma Brush Dual 1st Wray Inv. 1st Haxtun Relays 1st Yuma Inv. 3rd Ft. Morgan Inv. 3rd NEC Quad. Meet 1st Brush Triangular 1st NEC Frosh-Soph. 1st NEC District 1st State Meet at Brush 11th l Diners Repeat As District Champs In 1981 1981 proved to be a very successful season for the boys track team. The team won the Holyoke Invitational, Haxtun Relays, and finished second in the Julesburg Invi- tational and Yuma Invitational. A total of five trophies were won during the year. The team won the District Meet by a margin of 12 points. State Qualifiers were: Mitch Bostrom, David Naill, Scott Trimbach, Tom Newland, Scott Schantz, Kevin Lee, and Barry Funk. The Diggers hosted the 1981 AA State Track Meet in which Brush placed 14th out of 65 teams. 1981 Boys' Track Sterling Relays 6th Julesburg Inv. 1st Brush Inv. 4th Yuma Brush Dual 1st Holyoke Inv. 1st Haxtun Relays 1st Yuma Inv. 2nd Ft. Morgan Inv. 5th NEC Quad. Meet 1st Brush Triangular 3rd NEC Frosh-Soph. 2nd NEC District 1st State Meet at Brush 14th A Very Good Year In 1981 Diggers Bring Back A Tradition Coach Needens stated, “This year we brought back a tradition to BHS. Needens was referring to the berth of his basketball team in the 1980-81 State Basketball Tournament. In the first round the Diggers met the Rifle Bears. Brush put up a good fight but lost 65 to 75. The next day Brush met Denver Christian to see who would advance to the consolation championship game. But once again the Digger cagers didn't fare too well. They lost 54 to 59. Kevin Needens was elected to the All Tournament team. He was also nominated to the North-South all-star game. State Track Held At Brush The 1981 Boys and Girls track team hosted this years State Track Meet. Many of the Brush participants received medals for their performances. Placing in the boys division were Tom Newland, third in the 400 meter dash; Mitch Bostrom, Scott Schantz, A. J. Spade, and Tom Newland taking third in the 800 meter relay; and in the 1600 meter relay, Kevin Lee, Mitch Bostrom, Tom Newland, and A. J. Spade took sixth. Placing in the girls division in the 400 meter dash was Michelle Bostrom with first place; Beth Evans with fourth in the high jump; in the 1600 meter relay, Lisa Gardetto, Tania Giauque, Jeannie Strauch, and Michelle Bostrom placed fourth. Michelle Bostrom also took sixth in the long jump. Cheerleaders Show Spirit Wrestling, J.V. Football and Volleyball Cheerleaders (clockwise from the top): Shelley McLean (head), Julie Kautz, Sheila Nichols, Mary Gutierrez. Basketball, Varsity Football and Volleyball Cheerleaders (clockwise from top): Linda Lets (head). Heather Spencer. Shari Carlill. New Addition To Band Along with Chris Hohweiler as the new band instructor, another addition was made to the marching and pep band, the Brush Flag Team. Martha Hohweiler and Monica Lebsock instructed the Flag Team members, Vivian Guzman, Val Guzman, Carla Nicks, Becky Walter, Michelle Carlson, and Nadine Trujillo. The Brush High School Twirlers were also part of the Marching Band. Mandy Woodward, Lori Woodward, and Pam Rodriguez choreographed their own routines to the band’s songs. 169 Senioritis THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY THE WESTERN EXCHANGE 175 TOMORROW IS A DREAM THAT LEADS ME ONWARD . . . TOMORROW IS A PATH I’VE YET TO CHOOSE IT’S A CHANCE I'VE YET TO TAKE A FRIEND I’VE YET TO MAKE IT’S ALL THE TALENT I HAVE YET TO USE TOMORROW IS A DREAM THAT LEADS ME ONWARD ALWAYS JUST A STEP AHEAD OF ME . . . IT’S THE JOY I’VE YET TO KNOW THE LOVE I'VE YET TO SHOW FOR IT’S THE PERSON I HAVE YET TO BE. 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