Clifton High School - Trojan Yearbook (Clifton, AZ)

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The Copper Ingot—isn't that an appropriate theme for the 1946 Trojan? Copper means so much to Arizona—and to Clifton in particular. Isn't it odd that all of us are so dependent upon copper and how few of us have ever actually seen the copper leaving this district? Sometimes, isn't that the way with knowledge? We see each other enter high school. We see each other grow into mighty seniors and graduate as loyal Trojans. We oftentimes do not realize the vast amount of knowledge that leaves each year with the graduating seniors. Knowledge sometimes leaves our school as copper leaves our district. We know we are getting it but don't stop to appreciate it until we receive our diplomas or grade cards. You students of Clifton High School must be gathering worthwhile knowledge. The records of former students show that they were well-prepared. The numerous successful business men, the numerous successful officers and men in our Armed Forces, the numerous sucessful college and university students, the numerous successful and harmonious families of former students—all these testify that former Trojans are making and have made their marks in the world. You Seniors are made of the same stuff and you will make your marks. We will some day point with pride to you. Good luck, Seniors—this is your school after graduation as it is now—come back and visit us any time. Good luck to all of you underclassmen—good luck in completing your job. Thanks to each of you students and faculty members for your individual part in making this a successful year. PAGE EIGHT

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SMELTER The smelter is the central works of this district. The smooth operation of the life in this section is dependent upon the smooth operation of the machines in the smelter. Clifton High School also boasts a smelter. On it depends the steady flow of school life. But this smelter is human. It has four departments; Principal, Superintendent, Office Worker, and Student Advisory Council. When the Copper Smelter is in process of production, there's clamor, bustle and hum. But the human smelter works calmly and quietly, with no publicity. Smoke comes from the Copper Smelter chimney when ore is being refined within it. This smoke is waste material. From the school smelter there is no chimney, no smoke as evidence of work within. For in its work there is no waste.

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The Trojan tells in pictures the story of a year in Clifton High School. But the real story is written in the hearts and minds of the two hundred students whose names and faces make the Trojan worth while. May that story be one that each will want to read or to hear retold with increasing satisfaction as the years go by. The story is one which I, serving my first year as your Principal, shall remember for years to come. Due to your fine cooperation and loyalty, we have had a successful year. The story has been written. May only the best be remembered, for only the best is worth remembering. JAMES M. STEPHENSON Principal PAGE NINE