Morenci High School - Copper Cat Yearbook (Morenci, AZ)

Text from Pages 1 - 142 of the 1947 volume:

COPPER CAP Vo I . i 1947 Pub Ii shed by The Morenci High School Honor Society Morenci, Arizona |n gratitude for the many services he performs in the interest of the student body of Morenci High School, and for his sincere devotion to the work of building young manhood and the promotion of good sportsman- ship, we humbly dedicate this, our 194-7 annual, to Coach Vukcevich. inn. % I .. Ij. Vc frame Is •iec r e I ary Vrsm Rose Berra Spanish Hiss Haxine Hagan English Sponsor: Senior C lass Ass't. Sponsor CcPPer Cat. 3 H s. Ss:he %ae Kleinnan Science. English Ass't. Sponsor; Senior Class Yr. Ste'je Vukcevich Coach Sponsor: Letterin's Cluy Hiss Harjorie Johnson Connercia I Sponsor: Riveter Copper Cat Hr. C.Q. Villians Shop HLouise park Hathenati j, Sponsor: Honor Society, CcPPer vir. .'uar.ita La physical tdu.a t ion Sponsor: G.A.A. Ass'r. Sponsor: Senior Class V’s Jo Arm Latoton v’jiw � c iai $ tons 0 . junu ClaGirls' . d (If l4 s yi.v Dorothy Jernigan H yn 2 Vconoi«te'. .4v . Sponsor Girl.' t Vi: : H Uin May Sa:, is Music Sponsor; GUe Club yr. Horry Ree.e. History Ass't. Coach +ypfoMC yis'y Anna s aver coc I English, Library Sponsor: Fresh- nan Class Mr. j. H Brinhall V oca shop A ( Mi- s He Ian Broun .'.•fee’ e tary to Super in tundunt Mr. Richard Swingle Music, Barut Mr. .Jack Cock A t TerJ.anct Officer Mr. Jesus Flores Mainieruxnce Mvs. Gertrude k'a ters School Jior e Mr John C. Feme i I Maintenance e FABIAMA SEBALLOS ACTIVITIES: Masked Cats 3, Girls League 1234. DALE SCBEIER (PRESIDEBT) ACTIVITIES: Football 234, Basketball 1234, Letterman s Club 234, Masked Cats 23� Band 14, Riveter 14, jr. Sr. play 4, Honor Society 123, Student Council 134. OFFICES: Class Pres. 14, Class Vice pres. 23� Treas. of Stu- dent Council 4, vice pres. Masked Cats 3� Pres. Letter- man's Club 34. HOMORS: Football Letter 234, Basketball Letter 234, Band Letter 4. CHARLES GUERRERO (VICE'PRESI- DSMT) ACTIVITIES: Student Council 34, jr. sr. play 4, Honor So- ciety 4. OFFICES: Class Sec. 2, Class pres. 3� Class vice pres. 4, pres. Student Council 4. CLARA JOBMSTOE ACTIVITIES: Girls League 4. TRAMSFERRED: From Tucson, Arizona, 1946. HART ESTHER BSPIMOZA ACTIVITIES: Girls' League 1 234, Riveter 34, office Girl 23, Masked Cats 23. LERIS MOORS ACTIVITIES: Footbal1 34, Stu- dent Council 34, Jr. Sr. play 3, Letterman's Club34, Honor Society 34, Basketball 3, Masked Cats 3. OFFICES: Pres, of Masked Cats 3, vice pres. Honor Society 3, Vice pres. Student Councl 4. HOMORS: Football Letter 34, Basketcall Letter 3. TRAMSFERRED: From Cla.kdale, Arizona, 1945. LUIS A. ALVAREZ ACTIVITIES: Baseball 12, Riv- eter 3, Honor Soc iety 3, Mask- ed Cats 23. OFFICES: Class Treas. 3, Class Sec. 2. HOMORS: Perfect Attendance 12. DORIS BOLT ACTIVITIES: Girls League 1 234, Masked Cats 23, Riveter 134, Glee Club 4, Honor soc ► tefv 1234, Pep Squad 3. HOMORS: National Honor Soc- • ety, Typing Award 3. BOB HA HR IS ACTIVITIES: Band 1234, Foot- ball Manager 3� Riveter 12, Masked Cats 23. HONORS: ootbal 1 Manager l-. ♦ - rr 3. Band tetter 1234. cJOYCE BOUTIN ACTIVITIES: Girls League 4, jr. Sr. Play 4, pep Squad 4. TRANSPERRKD: From Coldrain, Minnesota, 194 j. ALICE MALLO ;UK ACTIVITIES• Girls' leagu 1 234, Riveter 1, Honor Society 234, librarian 234, volleyball 234. G.a.A. 34. Masked Cats 23. CRNICES: pres. G.A.A. 34. HONORS: Far feet Attendance i £34 , Volleyball Letter 23k t Tenni Letter 3k, DANIEL SANCHEZ ACTIVITIES: Football 34, t‘ ttermin's club 3� Basket- '-all 34. HONORS: Football Letter 34, ketball Letter 34. LORENZO MARINE ACTIVITIES: Masked Cats 23. PAT STEPHENS ACTIVITIES: Girls League Riveter 234, Glee Club 3 Honor Socie ty 4, operetta Pep Squad 34, volleyball g.a.a. 34, Ma ked Cats 2 ?, office Girl 3� . ibrarian 3. page editor 3. HONORS: Che r Leader Letter 4 TRANSFERRED' F rom Duncan, Ar izona. 1944. VKLIA BENITEZ ACTIVITIES: Girls League 1 234, Riveter 234, Glee Clut 4, pep Squad 3, Band 123-. HONORS: Band Letter 1234. DONALD GRADY ACTIVITIES: Footoall 1234, Student council 4, tetJerman Club 234, Honor Society 4, ked Cats 23. HONORS: Footbal1 Letter 234. v! WN A ’ ’i v MARILYN SIMMONS •• 4- 7 ACTIVITIES: r 1 A-agu 234. Riveter 234, jr. r. Pi � y 3, Glee Club 234, Honor Society 234, P� p Squad 3, Band ?34, Office Girl 4, Librarian 4, Masked Cats 34, operetta 4. OFFICES: Treas. of honor Soc iety 3. vice Pres. Honor Society 4. HONORS: Nat ional Honor Soc- iety, Band Letter 2 4, d.A.R. A Affi rd. TRANSFERRED: Prom Jerome, Arizona, 1RUS. GONZALO GOMEZ ACTIVITIES: Masked Cats 23. ROY ARCHER AnT I VITIES: foot bill 234. Pj eball 234, Ma ed Cats 23� letterman's Club 234, Glee r luD 3• HONORS: F oot ba11 Letter 234, Baseball Letter 234. HAZEL (RUSTY) kALDEN ACTIVITIES: Girls League I 2 4, Ri etrr 1, jr. Sr. play u, Glee Club 123, Pep Squad 4. CRELO PENA ACTIVITIES: Girls League t 34, jr. Sr. Play 3, Volley- tall 24, Masked Cats 23. MIKE BARRIOS (SECRETARY) ACTIVITIES Football 124, .tudent Council 34, Baseball 1234, Letterman's Club 234, Riveter 1234, jr. Sr. play 4, page Editor 3. Glee Club 1. Masked Cats 23, Basketball 124, Honor Society 1234. OREICES: C1 a ss Sec. 4, v ice- pres. tetterman's Club 4, Class pres. 2, Treas. c? Stu- dent Council 3� pres, of Hon- or Society . HONORS: Football Letter 24, Baseball Letter 234, Bas«et- ball Letter 4. ERA NO ISCO OROZCO ACTIVITIES: Masked Cats 23. AURORA DELGADO (TREASURER) ACTIVITIES: Girls League 1 2jj4, Student Council 4, Mask- ed Cats 23, Glee Club34, R;v- eter 34, pep Squad u. OFFICES: Class Treas. 4, pres, of Girls League 4. HONORS: junior Queen 3. Per fe t A� tendar ,e 2. ALICE HARTI MEZ ACTIVITIES: Girls League 1 ni veter 134, Glee Club 24, Honor Society 1234, Band 1234, Masked Cats 23 Libra- rian 12. OFFICES: Sec. Girls ic ;ue 2, Vece Pres. Girls' League 3. HOMORS: National Honor So- ciety, Band Letter 234. FOR TIRO ALVAR KZ ACTIVITIES: Football 3 . Baseball 34. HOMORS: Footbal1 Letter 34, Baseball Letter 34. RAFAEL OMATE ACTIVITIES: Band 34. HOMORS: Band Letter 34. JULIA AHSS ACTIVITIES: Student Council 34, MasK -d Cats 23. Riveter 234, Girls League 1234, Honor Society 3, R“p Squad 23, Band 234, V11leyoal1 34, G.A.A. 3 4, Riveter editor 3. OFFICES: Girl League Council 1234, Secretary of Student Council 4, Treas. of Girls' League 2, Treas. of G.a.a. - HOMORS: Volleyball Letter 34. TRAMSFERRED: Fron, Clifton, Arizona, 1943. LOPS CAJERO ACTIVITIES: Girls' League 1 234, Masked Cats 23, Riveter 3. HOMORS: Perfeci Attendance 2. GILBERT ALCARSZ ACTIVITIES: Football 3 4 , Baseball 234, Letterrrarfs Club 34, Basketball 234, Masked Cats 23, G.ee Club 1. HOMORS: Football Letter 34, Baseball Letter y:, Basket- bal1 Letter 3. WAY ME MEW TOM TRAMSFERRED: From Bakersfett Cali fornia 1946. PATTY LBE HAULDIM ACTIVITIES: Girls' League 1 234, Riveter 1234, Glee Club 1234, Honor Society 4, pep Squad 12 4 Band 123 4 Jbrartr 3, Masked Cats 23� Operetta 4. HOMORS: Cheer Leader Letter 4, perfect Attendence 1, Band Letter 34. ROT DEVILBISS ACT ITJTIKS: Honor Society 3 TRANSFERRED: F ron. Bistre, Arizona, 1946. JO RILET ACTIVITIES: Girls’ Leaqu 1 4, Ma :C t' 23, Pep Squad 234, 8and 12, Glee Clot 4, Honor Society 34, Riveter 12 34, Librarian 2, Girls Lea- gue Council 4. OFFICES: Class Sec. 3, Sec. of Masked Cats 3. HONORS: Cheer Leader Letter 3, Queen Attendant 3. fl UM « . WALLACE ACTIVITIES: Girls league 1 234, v„j rd Cats 34, jr. Sr. Play 4, Rivetc-r 3� Glee Club 123, Pep Squad 3. FRANK HART INEZ ACTIVITIES: Masked Cats 23, Glee Clui 1, Band 1234, Stage L'rector 1234, Perfect Atten- dance 12, Movie Projector Op- erator 4. HONORS: Band Letter 1234. CREIGHTON GREGG ACTIVITIES: Masked Cats 23. GVEN DOLLY ACTIVITIES: Girls League 2 34, Masked Cats 23, Pep Souad 23, Riveter 234, Honor Societ 4? Band 24, volleyball 4, Girls’ League Council 4. OFFICES: Band Librarian 4. HONORS: Cheer Leader Letter 3, junior Queen Attendant 3. TRANSFERRED: Frocr, jerone, Arizona, 1944. GENEVIEVE PEREZ ACTIVITIES: Ma Red Cats 3, G: ' 1 •. F , R ivo « - 12, Glee Club 2. LOUIS RODRIQUEZ ACTIVITIES: Ba etill 123. L ttemar. club 23, Sasnet- :all 3. HONORS: Baseball Letter 23. mu MACIAS ACTIflflSS: Student Council 4, Masked Cats 23, Letter- man's Club 234, Football 234, Baseball 34. BOKORS: Football Letter 234, Baseball Letter 34. AMSIIA PEREA ACTIVITIES: Girls' League 1 234, Student Council 23, jr. Sr. play 3, Glee Club 234, Honor society 1234, Pep Squad 4, Librarian 12, Masked Cats 23, Operetta 4, Girls' League Council 1234. OFTICKS: Sec. Student Coun- cil 3. A. J. BORCB ACtIfITIKS: Honor Soc ietv 4, Student Council 4, operetta 4. OFFICES: Pres. Of Honor Soc- iety. BOKORS: National Honor Soc- iety. TRAKSFKRRED: From jvaldc, Texas, 1946. GILBERT BACA ACTIfIT IKS: Football 234. Baseball 1234, Letterman's Club 34, Glee Club 1, Masked Cats 23. BOKORS: Football Letter 14, Baseball Letter 23. FRAKK RODRIQUEZ ACTIVITIES: Masked Cats 23, Basketball 34, Letterman Club 34, Riveter 234, janitor 234. BOKORS: Basketbal1 Let ter 34. BUDDY VILLALAKTI ACTIVITIES: Football 234. Student Council 2, Baseball 1234, Letterman's club 3u, Riveter 2?4, jr. , r. play 3, Glee Club i. Band 1234, Bas- ketball 1234, Masked Cats 34. BOKORS: Football Letter 34. Baseball Letter 234, Band Let ter 234, Basketnal1 Letter 34, Tennis Letter 3. JIMMY ESPARZA ACTIVITIES: Football 234, Baseball 1234, Letterman'•- Club 34, Riveter 23, Basket- ball 1234, Masked cats 23. BOKORS: Football Letter 34, Baseball Letter 234, Basket- ball Letter 234. AURORA PERES ACTIVITIES: Girls' League 1 234, Masked Cats 23, Glee Club 1234, Riveter 1234, pep Sauad 124. U'L¥A CLUBB ACT IV IT IKS: Girls' Leaqu� - 4. TR4N.'FKRRED: f rom Ajo, Ariz- ona. 1946. LILY RIOS ACT IV IT IKS. Girl-' u jqu : Prp. Gquad 4, VOl 1 • y' al 1 ■, • . 'f.‘ r.-t :ri 4. OFFICES See. of G,A,A 3 . TRANSFERRED- l r v Solone - vi 11� , Ari zoi . 19U4. RODOLFO ONATE ACTIVITIES: Masked cat ? . he l'Mb-4'' Seri i ( r Class, unuer Th - direct I r of Miss Max ire Hagan, sponsor; Mrs. Esthermae K lei nmar. and Miss Juanita L Assistant Sponsors held their organization meeting early ir September. The traditional activity cf the Serior class is the assumption of leadership in the entire school. Members of this class were to be found in prominent positions ir school ergar. i zat ions ar 1 activities. Dale Scheier, elected president of the Senior class, was assisted by vice president, Charles GuerrrrC; secretary, Mike Barrios; and purse holder, Aurora Delgadc. The high light of the social season wan the Senior fianojet in May. Apache Grove was the scene cf the class picnic. Larly ir the spri-g the seniors escaped the reluctant grasp cf t ’ i r teachers ana clayed lawful hocky on Senior Ditch Day! Throughout the school year, cokes, coffee, and delicious ats were sold at the home games to swell the Sen i. r cIaiscoffers. At the close of school the class p resenledwcrencI Migb School with a gift at the annual Honor Assembly . There is a aestiny wh ich ma ke s us b other $• None gees his way alone, All that we send into the Lives o ethers, Cones bach into ou own, SENIOR CLASS HISTORY School days!! School days!!! Our first day of school was bright and beautiful climatically speak- ing. The I i t I e b r i ck schoo I build- ing shone in the sun and our little feet twinkled as we c I i mbed the h i I I to beg in ou reducat ionaI careers in Miss Morcomb s .room. Miss Morcomb taught us to read and wr i te and sent us on to Mi ss Rob i nsan for ou r second y ea r of i nst ruet i on. Ourthird year we had Miss Ro I I e as our teacher. Miss Stiles and Miss Panda I I saw us thru the next two yeprs and Mrs. Hu i sh was our last el ementa ry teach- er. We crossed the bridge to the high school building and were at last in junior high, very impress- ed with our gr wnup state. We set- tled doWn to serious work and the two years went by very rapidly. Dale started us on our high school careers as freshman presi- dent. The initiation was fun but rough. We wore our clothes back- wards and Inside out, painted the M , and did all the other things required to make us full fledged high school students. Velia Benitez and Julia Ames joined ourgroup. When we were sophomores we had our chance to get revenge ahd we made life difficult for the fresh- men during the Ir initiation period. Gwen Dolly, Donald Grady, Pat Step- hens, Lily Rios, and Marilyn Simmons joined our group our second year. Our j un i or year was very event- ful. Charles Guererro led us and Aurora De I gado was ou r J un i o r Queen. Jesus Martinez, Jesus Tellez, and Angel Chacon left for the Army and Velma Clubb, Lewis Moore, and Roy DeVilbiss entered Morenci High SchooI. As seniors, we swe I led our rante with five vete rans, Louis Rod r i quez, Rudo I pho Onate, A. J. Burch, Fortino Alvarez, and Gonzalo Gomez. Clara Johnston, Joyce Boutin, Mack Thur- man, and Wayne Newton added to our numbe r. Miss Hagan, Mrs. Kleinman and Miss Law are the Senior sponsors. As seniors we stand on the threshold looking into the future with anticipation, but it is not without regret that we look back- ward, too, toward the happy years we have spent in the Morenci Public Schools. We are grateful for the excellent teachers that guided our progressand for the lasting friend- ship we have made across our school years. Julia THIRD GRADE Am ita Aurora Doris V’ Aurora Velia B add y Alice Da l M Ml Patty I ee Baeelmkf ary Esther Luis Louis Marilyn i r 1 lice Ma I iogue R oy D Genevieve BACK ROW: Gordon Picket Manuel Licano, Alfredo Cov.t ra Rudolfc Agualie Felix Espinoza, Manuel Mena, Juan Gonzales, Honest Espinoza, Clarence Tipton, Gene Vinson, Charier EaraRey, Harold Porter, Bill Lines, Joe Brinkley, John June , Sueret Mauldin, Charles Hamilton, Tony Lopez, Jesus Escamillas, Paul Maldonado, M s, Joe Ann Lawton, SPen or. SECOHD ROE: Anparo Gonzalez, EsPeranza Martinez, Virginia Orozco, Espe+anza Lopez, Oralia Espinoza, Elena Blake, Frances Valiero, Margarit Diaz, Consuelo Gonzalez, Edwina Medici, Ratalia Rode la, Lita Calderon, Lwina Calderon, Mona '{ee. FIRST ROV: Claudine Jac on, Annalyn Thompson, Dolore Bena d z, Mary Barrett, Betty Hunt, Jean Biles, Becky Douthitt, Anra Lee Peterson, Jo DeVilbiss, Betty Rewton, L-jcy Johnson. JUNIORS The Juniors opened t he year w i th t he i r picnic, held at Potter's Ranch on October 13, 1946. On May 9, 194 they held their annual Junior Prom. With the help of their sponsors, Mrs. joe Ann Lawton, and Mr. Melvin Hentze, they had a very successful year. The officers were Juan Gonzalez, president; Dolores Benavidez, vice- president; Alfredo Contreros, secretary; andAnnalyn Thompson, treasurer. $OPHOMOftES BACK ROV: Riels Larson, R. V. Par ter, John Parker, Harrison Fairbanks Phi Dip I luson, Houxira Cooper, Robert Ra delli, trillion Glenn, Janes Holt, Silly Lenons, Harley Cocker, Buddy Has son, Kenneth Cox. MIDDLE ROV: Mr. Robert Chrichton, Sponsor, Glenn Simons, Helen Madison, Hotel Russel, Jinm Vatkins, Elisa Rojo, Aurora Romero, Consuelo Martinez, Angela lujan, Beverly Williams, Vilma Ude, Buddy Smith, Frank Onate. FIRST ROV•' Betty Hileman, Maida Pharis, Doris Redmond, Betty Wilson, Pat Brinkley, Louetti Burch, Vivian Branvm. SOPHOMORES The Sophomores, led by capable officers, had an outstanding year. First they held the initiation of the Freshmen after which they honored the Frosh with a dance. The next activity was a picnic at Potters. The Sophomore Assembly featured a talk by Rev. James Hall, presby- te rI an mini ste r. Class of fleers for the year were: President, Glenn Simons; Vice-Presi- dent, AlexRodela; Secretary, Yolanda Ortega; Treasurer, Clementina Rio The class sponsor was Mr. Robert C rIchton. narti S Arri tt{Z Tony Lianas, Roarimez, A Ux kodela, Tony Lizarraga, Sanny N 1 Znhr inlf‘U?foro} Ta kvd'A rez, Pate Jllen, Alex Martin, Prank Perez. kodrivmIU c ' lo fnr? ’ i,0 0 Atom , Amanda Tellez, Careen Serna, Aeelia Rodriquez, Conue lo labor, Hama Macias, Rosa Rios, Margaret Ortiz, Angelita Corona. anstr, fi£StTd kst ran!:cj torero, Lillie Saenz, Loretta Baca, Virginia Gonzalez, Catalind el- gado, Ratalia Paez, Lugarda Macias, Siva Lee Archer, Maria Vasouez, Marjorie Mendoza. HI BACK RODomingo Kspinoza, Mite Kspinoza, Dewey Porter, David Harr is, Joe Mallo que, Bobby Stapp, Jasse Peru le ton, Vic hard Branw, Rob Murry, Rufino Ramriz, Alex Macias, Claries Cajero, Pedro Ontiveros, Manuel Sierra, Ren Loving. MIDDL 8 RCk: Sstella Paez, Leah Klein, Juanita Sierra, Ame lya Uribe, PablitaVega, Celia Ramirez, Rmma LoPez, Shirley Narde lli, Ane I ia Contreras, 8 lisa Lara, Dora Martinez, Anelia Montoya, Carnen Medina. PTfST 9 V: qobbye teuton, Barbara Hunt, Slizabeth Moore, Mary Ann Pritchett, Mary Prances Hamilton, onaa Smith, Jeanette Cooper, Virginia Burch, Mary ftaccarati, Owen Middleton. FRESHMEN The Freshman Class started their year of activity by white washing the ,f V under the suoervision of the SoDhomore Class. They were then guests of honor at the Soohomore dance given the same day. The Freshman picnic was held at Potter's Ranch. The chaperons were Viss Anne Savercool, Miss Juanita Law, Mr. j. W. Stone, Mr. Melvin Hentze, and Mr. Robert Crichton. During the early part of the fall t,erm an enjoyable Halloween dance, ooen to all high school students was given by the Freshman Class. Wild Nell, Pet of the Plains, a short pantomine was presented to the student body as the Freshman assembly. Class officers for the year were John Alvarez, president; Florencio Navaratte, vice-president; and Blandina Luna, secretary-treasurer. Miss Anne Savercool was the Freshman Class sponsor. BACK ROV: Florencio n avarrette, Isnael Ortega, Gregorio Telle?., Robert Alcarez, John Rod- ritjuee, Vicente Diaz, John Aluarez, Emilio Rojas, Joe Ranos, Rudolf o Robles, Janes Russell. MIDDLE ROV: Bonnie Innel, Essie Ferguson, Geraldine Burk, Marlene Rooks, Bernabe Morales, Robert Draper, John Cans, Rector Mar tine?, Robert Acuna, Carlos Pacheco, Bobby Bonilla, Jesus Gone?, Polly Suttles, Alice Ross on, Margie Choate, Margaret Taylor. FIRST ROV: Blandina Luna, Vicenta Corona, Isabel Liana , Sara Marin, Enna Perea, Teresa Saenz, Lily Delgado, Lucy Onate, Angelina Rios, Amelia Hid’id, Kicholasa Morales. -Let's go Western 1 v - r '- _ -' I1 ! Coaching from the sidelines? k. -3% . wicnvcmg Calories HACK ROV: Mr'.. ionise Para, A. ,]. Burch, Don Graay, John par her, David Harris, Juan Gonzalez, viki Barrios, Harold Porter, Joe Brinkley, Rverett Mauldin, Clarence Tipton, Annalyn Thompson, Claudine Jackson. SKCOKD ROV: Marilyn Simmon;,, favn Dol.ly, Jo Riley, Teresa Saenz, Amelia Montoya, Leah Klein, Doris Holt, Prance, Vallero, Plena Blake, Patty Mauldin, Pat Stephens, Mona Tee. HIRST ROk': Virginia Burch, Shir ley Kardelli, Mary Raccarati, Polly Buttles, Alice Mar the z, Amelia Perea, Alice Malloque, Betty k'ilson, Louetta Burch, Dolores Benavidez. HONOR SOCIETY The Morenci Honor Society, organized in 1931, is one of the 2,700 chapters belonging to the National Society. The faculty sponsor for the past three years has been Mrs. Louise Park. In 1946 the Honor Society pub I i shed t he f i rst edition of the Concer Cat , and this year has sponsored the second annual. interesting meetings were held bimqnthly, and guest speakers were chosen from town and faculty. 'rhe outstanding social event of the year was the square dance to which the Clifton Honor Society was invited. The officers are: A. J. Burch, president; Marilyn .,i ons, vice- president; Elena Blake, secretary; and Dolores Benavidez, Treasurer. National Honor Society members are: A. j. Burch, Doris Holt, Alice Martinez, Lewi s oore, Marilyn Simmons, Barrios, and Amelia Perea. BACK ROM: Alice Malloque, Julia Anes, Slizabeth Moore, Fat Stephens, Angela Lujan, Siva Lee Archer, Leah Klein, Beverly Millions, Miss La . FROST ROM: Siena Blake, L mina Calderon, Lita Calderon, Oralia Sspinoza, Lily Rios, Dolores Benavidez, Frances Vallero, Sdxoina Medina, Consue lo Gonzalez. G . A . A . To motivate good sportsmanship, to promote keen interest In athletics, and to develop skill in various sports are the purposes of the G. A. A. This year the G. A. A. officers were as follows: President, Alice Malloque; Vice President, Franees VaI Iero; Secretary, BeverIy W!I I Iams; Treasurer, Julia Ames; Miss Juanita Law was the advisor. The G. A. A. activities for the year included a Christmas party, an Interschool tournament, and the Formal Vo IleybalI Banquet. The big event of the year was the annual Sadie Hawkins Dance which Is done In co-opera- tion with the Letterman’s Club. The girls who have been initiated into the G A. A. have earned the required 150 points through their active participation in many sports such as volleyball, basketball, softball, tennis, and tumbling. BACK ROV: Sammy Martin iz, Rortino Alvarez, Alex Rodela, frank Rodriguez, Harold Porter, Buddy Villalanti. SSCOHD ROV: Coach Iu ceui hy Harley Cooper, John Damon, John Jones, Bill Lines, Gilbert Baca, Gilbert Alcarez, Hiels Larsen, Joe Brinkley, Daniel Sanchez. FIRST ROV: Alfredo Contreras, Charles Karakey, Glenn Simons, Don Grady, Mike Barrios, Dak Scheier, Rudo lfo Duenas, Jim KsParza, Tony Lizarraga. LETTERMEN'S CLUB The Morenci Letterman’s CI ub was charte red In 1930 and in the sixteen years since its establishment has w i e I ded an act i ve influence in favor of good sprotsmanship, both on the playing field and in community life. Qualification for membership is the winning of a letter in one of the following sports: Football, Basketball, or Baseball. |n addition to winning the letter the initiate must have full ap- proval of older members and then must pass a severe initiation. This year’s officers are: President, Dale Scheier; Vice President, Alfredo Contreras; Sec ret ary-T reasu re r; Glenn Simons; Sponsor, Coach Vukcev i ch. The organization co-sponsored, with the G. A. A., the annual Sadie Hawkins Dance. Band Menbers are CLARINETS: Marilyn Simons, Mena Slate, Bob Harris, Jean Biles Prances Vallero, Alice Martinez, Pred Shaver, Mary gaccarati, ffiels Larsen, Glenn Simons. FRENCH HORNS• John parted, Velia Benitez. PL UTS: Claudine Jackson. SAXOPHONES: Buiay Villalanti, John Jones, Gwen Middleton, Mary Parker, Shirley Narde lli, Patty Lee Mauldin, PERCUSSION' Betty Hunt, Paul Simons, Gwen Dolly, Julia Anes, Elizabeth Moore. BASSES: Janes Holt, Dale Scheier. TROMBONES: Charles Karatey, Gene Vinson, JohnscotfT TR PRTS: George Kara tey, Tver eft Mauldin, Raphael Qnate, Bob Murray, Charles VanDriel, Joe Rodriqusz, Phil Stewart, Pat Ashley, Mack Thurnan. BAND This year under the able d i rect i on of Mr. Richard Swing I er, the band has increased .both in size and in playing abi Iity. T o successful public concerts were given, one on Nov. 13, and the other on April 14. The band was present, rain or shine, to boost morale at all home football games. individual groups performed at various school events and at assembl ies. These included: a brass quartet, a swing band, and a string and wind ensembIe. The band and its individual solos and groups traveled to the Music estival in Thatcher in April and made an excellent showing for Morenci High School. The band off icers are: Student i nst ructo r, Char I es Karakey; Secretary, Marilyn Simmons; Librarian, Gwen Dolly; and uniforms, Betty Hunt. COPPER CAT STAFF VARI-TYPER OPERATORS......Mari I yr Simmers, Elena Elake, Arnalyn Thompson. ADVERTISING..... cl ore, Benavidez, Harold Porter, Clarence Tipton, Pat c.phe-s, ,'irginia Burch, Mary Naccaratl. SUBSCRIPTIONS......LOuetta Burch, juar. Gonzalez, David Harris, Doris Hcit, Patty Lee Mauldin, Shirley Nardelli, Teresa Saenz, Jimmie Watkins. COPY.....Alice Martinez, John Parker, Howard Cooper, Charles Guerrero, Lewis Moc re, Frances vaI Ierq AI i ce MaI Ioque, Julia Tes, Dale Scheier, Don Grady, Consuelo Martinez, ART......Claudine jackson SNAP SHOTS......A J’ Burch, Amelia Perea. FACULTY ADVISERS......FINANCIAL, Mrs. Louise Park; COFY, M i ss Maxine Hagan; PHOTOGRAPHY and MAKE UP, Miss Marjorie Johnson. BACK ROW: Virginia Gonzalez, Consuelo Gonzalez, Dolores Benavidez, Anglia Montoya, Consue lo Martinez, Yolanda Ortega. MIDDLE ROM: Alice Martinez, Blarkiina Luna, Aurora Delgado, Annalyn Thompson, Beverly Wil- liams, Amelia Perea. PROMT ROM: Plena Blake, Jo Riley, Mrs. Joe Ann Lawton, Sponsor, Gwen Dolly, Julia Ames. GIRLS' LEAGUE The Girls1 League Organization sponsored by Mrs. Joe Ann Lawton and Miss Dorthy Jernigan had a very successful year. At the first meeting two rep resent at i ves from each c I ass we re elected to be on the council which meets each week to discuss business and act- ivi t i es. The most important event of the season was the annual Girls' League Formal which was held on January 17. The theme was Fairyland. Other social events were the all girl costume dance at which Drizes were given for the best, costumes; the annual Spanish Dinner in the soring; and the convention held at Safford. The theme of the convention was, What a re I i ttIe girls made of? Everything nice. Over 500 girls attend- ed and the Morenci girls contributed part of the program. I BACK ROM: Shirley Sardell� , Virginia Burch, Alice Martinez, Velu Benxtzz, Pat Stephens, Patty Mauldin, Elizabeth M jre, Emma Perea, Vi centa Corona, Sever ly Mil I tarns, Barbara Runt, Blandina Luna. Aurora Delgado, Aurora Perez. MIDDLE ROM: Esperanza Moreno, Lilly Saenz, Jo Riley, Virginia Gonzalez, Annalyn Thompson, Marilyn Simmons, Mary Saccarat i, Betty Bileman, Dons Red- mond. Amelia Perea, Don s Holt, Clementina Rios, Lilly Delgadc, Yolanda Ortega, Miss Daiis. FIRST ROM: Elena Blake, Frances Vallero, Mary Barrett. Betty Hunt, Jear. Biles, Beck Douthitt, Anna Lee Peterson, Jo DeVilbiss, Luwxna Calderon. Lit a alder, n, Yatalia Rode la. GLEE CLUB I he niain event of the year v as the operetta, An old Kentucky harden , resented on Sovea fcer cl. The si no inn under the direction of Miss Davis was very beautiful, and the speakina under tnrs. Esthenrae Kleinman «as eouallv effective. • he Jlee Club also furnished wusic for the corwenceoent activities. The ..lee vJut under the direction of Miss Helen ae Davis, has been very active, riot onlyoothey • eet before school, but there are special classes for trios, quartets, and soloists. The Club supplied a part of the proara at the Coowuni y Christmas tree, and have rut on various numbers for the Rotary club. A trio, a double i ed quartet, and several soloists, were sent to Thatcher alone with the whole orour BACK ktfk: Aurora P r z, Aurora Delgado, Fat Stephens, Julia An s, Harold Porter, Miss Mar- jorie Johnson, Ackuiser, FlkST kOV: Annalyn Thompson, Dolores Benavidez, Klena Blab , Claudine Jackson, THE RIVETER The Riveter, the school paper which is Issued once every three weeks, was this year in its sevenrteenth year of publication. Miss Marjorie Johnson has been sponsor of the organization for the past four years. The editorial staff for the present year is headed by Elena Blake, Editor-in-chief. Heads of the staff are Claudine Jackson and Dolores Benavidez, age Editors, Annalyn Thompson, Business Manager; and Mailing Chairmen, Aurora Perez and Aurora Delgado. BACK ROV: Sr. Stone, Glenn Simmons, Don Grady John A Ivarez, Dale Scheier, Charles Karakey, Charles Guerrero, — ---- FROM? ROV: Juan Gonzalez, Aurora Delgado, Julia Ames, Siena Blake, A. J. Burch. STUDENT COUNCIL In 1940 a Constitution was adopted by the Student Body of the mor- enci High School which gives the students representation on a Stuaent Ccunc I I whose respons i b i I i ty i t i s to direct the interests and activities of the students toward the promotion of school spirit, scholastic ach- ievement, good sportsmanship, and cooperation between students and faculty, and the general welfare of school and community. Special projects of the Council during the year 1947-48 included assisting in the work of publishing and distributing the first MorencI High School Student Hand- book, organizing and conducting a noon recreation program, and sponsoring a spring formal dance. . The of f i ce rs fo r the year 1946-47 we re: President - Charles Guerrero, Vice-President - Lewis Moore, Secretary - Julia Ames, Treasurer - Mike Barrios, Sponsor - j. W. Stone. Hall Patrol Senior Officers Speed Cast ■.H v K • � 9l r w Barber Shop Quartet i n sthsh TO J Student librarians : photographer ’ Preshnen Officers Stone's Office Girls Student Janitors lls t he Ha in yerry Death Cast - V Stepnanie -■ — - TV 7-rr 1946 Sept. GAME SCORES 13 Alumni 13- 6 Sept. 20 Blsbee 6-48 Sept. 27 Thatcher 25- 0 Oct. 4 Safford 0-25 Oct. 19 pima 34- 0 Oct. 25 Duncar. 18- 0 NOV. 1 Cli fton 13-26 NOV. 15 Hurley 26- 0 NOV. 22 Cli fton 0-19 FIRST ROV: Plorencio Ravarette, Roy Archer, Fulix Hacias Tom Gorman, Dale Sc he ier, Alfredo Contreras, Levis Soore, Gilbert Baca, Harold Por ter, Char l s Kara key. —' HIDDLS ROV: Coach Steve Vukcench, Bill line . Buddy Villa- I ante. Barley CooPer, Glenn Simons, Don Grady, Tony Lizzaraga, Joe Brinkley, Sammy Hartinez, John Pa tor, Clarence Tipton, Roper Thomp- son, Vayne Holland, Ass't. Coach Harry Reeves. BACK ROV: Paul 'immons Riels Larsen John Rodriquez, Gilbert Alcarez, John Damon, Rodolfo Puenas, Hike Barrios, Alex Rode I la, Jim Ksparza, Daniel Sanchez. FOOTBALL Coach Vukcevich's «Wildcat squad of 46 proved to be the best team to come out of m.H.S. in recent years. ijs i ng a f I ashy, wide open attack, the Wildcats depended on speed, deception and a fine passing attack to make up for their lack of weight. The Wildcats finished the season with five wins, four losses, and one tie. Throughout the season they ran up a score of 141 points against 130 by the opposition. BACK ROV: John Damon, frank Rodriquez, Alfredo Contreras, Bill Lines, LouCs Roartquez, Gilbert Alca'ez, Harold For ter, Coach Vukoe' ich. FIRST Rev: Florencio Sa'jar ette, Ji y SsParza, Mi e Bar- rios, Da le jjieier, Buddy Vi llilanti, Daniel Sanchez. The cadgers enjoyed a successful sea- son, highlighted by winning the Clifton home game, 32-29 . However, the edge was taken off the triumph by losing t he return game to Clifton, 34-31. The most exciting game of the season was with the Duncan basketeers. which found the score tied up 10 times during the first half. After a nerve racking last half the Morenci team upset the highly rated Duncan quintet 3 7-36 Trte Morenci five lost a heartbreaker to the cowrrfjl Miami Vandals 26-24. The first half was slow, Dut the Cats started rolling in the second half as they built up a 19-14 lead in the third quarter. During that quarter Scheier and Barrios f 0 u11e d out. That proved disastrious to the. wild- cats. in t h closinq seconds the Vandals pitched in t h ♦ winning basket. The wildcats also gave the Globe Tigers plenty of trouble and they kept the crowd right on the edge of their seats during the last half as they made a brave attempt to defeat them. The Globe boys hit the lo p from all over the court in the first ha 1 ' to lead 34-15. But in the second half thry reallv hadtofight before the wildcats were finally dropped 54-42. yi frr� 1 In c , 4 T n j ' i inoza, i Cr teea, Rudaljo As vallo, ‘iobtt rt Ac una. :. vili o «o fas. y.r. Harry Reeves, Asst. Coach. • I: r 9Ck: John Pa her, John t'cott, f'hi HO Rod iquez, Arnulfo Aleare?, Jon Rases, Charles 'ijnro, Hernaba Voralns, Jesun 7 (me?. St BACK ROV: Leah Klein, Alice Malloque, Oralia Sspinoza, Annie Hernandez, Consuelo Morales, Irene Cervantez. MIDDLS ROV: Miss Lm , Consuelo Gonzalez, Dolores Benavidez, Lily Rios, Sdwina Medina, Guen Dolly, Alva Lee Archer. FROST BOV: Siena Rlake, Frances Vallero, Lunina Calderon, Lita Calderon, Julia Anes, Beverly Vi Ilians. VOLLEY BALL Although the Volley t3a I I girls d il not have any victories this year; they stayed in and kept the Morenci High School spirit all the way. The first team was: Lilly Rios, Alice Malloque, Beverly Williams, Fdwina Medina, Oral la Espinoza, Consuelo Gonzalez, Frances Vallero, and Julia Ames. The second team was: F I va Lee Arche r, Ann i e He rnandez. Conn i e Mo ra I es, Irene Cervantez, Lita Calderon, Lumina Calderon, Leah Klein, Dolores Benavidez, and El era Blake. ymmm Congratulations to the Graduating Class of Morenci High School Morenci Boosters Club SHERMAN DIAMOND CO. We Have Franchises For GRUEN — BULOVA — HAMILTON — ELGIN — WALTHAM and Other Famous Makes of Watches Also Franchises For Famous Keepsake Diamonds — First Class Watch Repairing — Clifton, Arizona CLIFTON SANITARY MARKET Where Prices Are Always Consistent Clifton MR. MRS. NATHAN CAVIN — Fountain and Flowerland — Phone128J Chase Creek — Clifton, Arizona Bonded Members Telegraph Delivery CUT FLOWERS — CORSAGES MORENCI CORN TORTILLA SHOP — Gomez Marin — Phone 3791 Morenci, Arizona Morenci Knows There's Always A Good Show at THE ROYAL THEATER Best Regards and Compliments from Lorraine and Bill Cheatham Morenci Club Fountain EDWINA’S BEAUTY SHOP When in Clifton Stop at It Pays to Look Your Best RILEY’S Phone 4281 Morenci REFRIGERATION SALES AND SERVICE REFRIGERATION SERVICE A SPECIALTY Phone 26W Clifton, Arizona BIANCO’S GROCERY STORE Prompt and Reliable Service For Finer Value Morenci at STARK GARAGE Morenci, Arizona GILA VALLEY LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANERS Office in the Plaza Phone 2161 Morenci, Arizona CLIFTON CAFE WEE YEE STORE — For Good Food — GROCERIES AND Clifton, Arizona GENERAL MERCHANDISE LINDSEY CREAMERY “Always Better Foods and Dependable Service For Less” Phone 3781 Ice Cream — Dairy Products Morenci, Arizona Clifton JOE RIETZ AND SONS TIPPETS’ CHEVRON GAS STATION STANDARD OIL PRODUCTS Furniture and Hardware Clifton, Arizona Electrical and Gas Appliances Plumbing Supplies — Paints CLIFTON CASH CARRY Clifton, Phones 57-157 Better Bargains — Lower Prices Morenci, Phone 4656 GROCERIES — MEAT Phone 130 Clifton Meats — Groceries — Vegetables — You’ll Find Everything at — PAUL’S STORE Phone 4691 New Town MORENCI HOTEL A Transient Hotel J. H. Thompson, Manager Travel in Safety and Comfort For Every Occasion Where Flowers Are “The Answer” SPOON BROS. STAGE LINE Clifton, Morenci, Duncan, Safford Rely on Ed and Elaine Baker of the GREENLEE COUNTY FLORISTS Phone 188J Clifton ■ MONTEZ FOOD MARKET Compliments of Fresh Meats — Fruits — Vegetables BLAIR’S SERVICE STATION Chicken Feed and Grain Chase Creek — Clifton, Arizona Phone 52-W Clifton, Arizona Distinctive Photography LONGFELLOW INN Morenci, Arizona by RISDON Catering to the Employees of The Phelps-Dodge Corp. Phone165J and the Clifton, Arizona General Public Photography for the Copper Cat Operated by the Was Done by Risdon’s ANDERSON BOARDING 1 SUPPLY CO. Compliments of THE HOLLYWOOD SHOP Clifton, Arizona EMPIRE BARBER SHOP — It Pays to Look Your Best — Morenci, Arizona C. C. NACCARATI STANDARD OIL PRODUCTS Better Bargains For Less Chevron Gasoline and Oil Stop at WESTERN AUTO SUPPLY CO. Phone 4661 Morenci, Arizona MODEL CLEANERS L. B. Nutt Son Phone 36—Clifton Live Clean — Press Onward — Dye Well For Tasty, Delicious Tamales GROCERIES Fuel — Feed — Hay — Stop at — Meat I. MURILLO’S A. MONTOYA MARKET Box 1025 Chase Creek — Clifton, Arizona Clifton, Arizona Have Your Car Serviced at PRESTON BROS. SHELL SERVICE CO. For Genuine Mexican Food MORENCI ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP for EL CHARRO CAFE Prompt and Efficient Service Morenci, Arizona CONGRATULATIONS Personalized Service to the Morenci Graduates at ELSIE'S GIFT SHOP MILLER’S BEAUTY SHOP Mrs. Gladys Miller Mrs. Elsie F. Eisenacher, Owner CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES to The Class of ’47 from MORENCI NEWSSTAND AW ALT’S SERVICE STATION ALBO’S GROCERY MARKET GAS OIL — For — Phone 54 Finer Foods at Lower Prices Clifton Clifton VALLEY NATIONAL BANK Commercial Banking Morenci CENTRAL HOTEL Reasonable Rates MORENCI BAKERY Phone 40 A. Berra Clifton — A Store of Good Service — Frank Perea, Manager Compliments of ISABEL’S FIVE AND TEN CENT STORE Clifton, Arizona To The Seniors: Respect your citizenship and preserve it; honor your country, «r maintain its tradition in the spirit of its citizens, and embody yourself into its culture and civilization MORALES TAXI Phones: Morenci—2371; Clifton—38 BIG DIPPER FOUNTAIN AND CONFECTIONARY D. McWilliams, Proprietor Clifton, Arizona Goods Prices Quality PHELPS DODGE MERCANTILE CO. Morenci Stargo Plantsite Compliments of THE MORENCI CLUB It’s For a Full Selection of JOE’S CAFE Graduation Gifts — For — — Visit — That Ever-satisfying Snack MEDRITH GIFT SHOP Clifton, Arizona Chase Creek — Clifton Compliments of McMILLEN’S DIAMONDS — WATCHES SILVERWARE JEWELRY Parker and Eversharp Pens and Pencils at WHELAN’S JEWELRY Chase Creek — Clifton Phone 112 FOR TOP BARGAINS Shop at Chase Creek — Clifton, Arizona ZORRILLA’S MEAT MARKET Wholesale and Retail Dealer MEATS — GROCERIES — PRODUCE Phone 131 — Box 1777 Clifton ARNAULD’S BEAUTY SALON COSMETICS — PERFUMES Phone 163W — Box 314 Chase Creek — Clifton — Morenci, Arizona X