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

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1950 volume:

Sponsored by the HONOR SOCIETY MORENCI HIGH SCHOOL MORENCI, ARIZONA Vol. 5 IT’S fl GREAT Llff in our hew school Dreams do come true! From the time we first heard exciting rumors that anew high school was to be built, through the clearing of the site, our occasional glimpses of huge rolls of blueprints, the clearing and blasting for a foundation; the construction company moving in; the pouring of the first concrete; to the final completion of the building last August, we’ve dreamed of life in our new school. Our new building was erected for a con- tract cost of $739,000, is of fire resistent concrete construction, and is designed for a capacity of 700 high school and junior high students and provision was made in the original plans for future expansion. It has already gained a reputation for being one of the finest and most modern schools in the Southwest. Later in our book we’ll take you on a tour of our classrooms and departments, bright and cheerful with pretty pastel walls, new furniture and equipment. You’ll see our new gym, a double one with the huge electrically operated folding door that divides the room into two complete gymnasiums ora gym and an auditorium. You’ll see us at work and at play. And we think you’ll agree that--IT’S A GREAT LIFE IN OUR NEW SCHOOL. BELOW LEFT: The new Morenci High School com- pleted last August. BELOW RIGHT: Over main en- trance. CONTENTS It’s a Great Life Page 2 They Planned it For Us 4 From Our Principal’s Office 6 To the Faculty’s Desks 7 We Go To School 11 We Enjoy Activities 27 In Pursuit of Victory 39 We Tour Our School 49 Our Patrons In Morenci 59 and Clifton 3 THESE flRf THf fflLHS IUHO It took more than wishful thinking to make our dreams come true. It took long hours of work and planning by our superin- tendent, Jos. H. Fairbanks, and our board of education, L. L. McDaniel, E. E. Shaver and Warren Smith. Long ago our faculty submitted plans for their departments and suggestions for the whole building. Their plans were incorporated into the blue prints by Lescher and Mahoney, architects and eventually the final plans were approved. Then came sessions with the contractors, the Womack Construction Company, and the sub contractor s--electricians, plumbers, heating company, the roofers, and finally the L. L. MC DANIEL President On the stage at the dedication ceremony or OUR new school were; left to right, Nte. W. S. Ferguson, Mr. Warren FenZi , Mr. E. E. Shaver, Mr. At. Wempe , Mr. W. T. Smith, Mr. J. H. Fairbanks, Mr. L. L. McDaniel, Mr. Norman Clements, Mr. J. W. Stone and Mr. John Schlotfelo. 4 PLflMUD II fflfi «S building was ready for the painters. A faculty committee working with Mr. Fairbanks and Mr. Stone, Eva Stone, Willis Orr, Dorothy Jernigan and Marjorie Johnson, last spring had planned the color for the interior, so those plans were given to the painters. At last the building was finished on schedule and equipped with mostly new furniture, and on September 7, school started on time and in the newbuilding.lt is with humble appre- ciation and thanks, for their interest and hard work, that we hereby dedicate the 1950 Copper Cat to the members of the Board of Education and to our superintendent who brought our new building into being. E. E. SHAVER Clerk JOSEPH H. FAIRBANKS Superintendent or Morenci Public Schools W. T. SMITH Member 5 fROU) OUR PRinCIPflL’S OffICE J. W. STONE Principal Wanda Leonard, secretary to Mr. Stone, may be FOUND AT HER DESK WHEN YOU NEED HER ASSISTANCE. Could you listen to dozens of excuses, answer loads of questions, cheerfully help Students and teachers to straighten out their problems, be firm when necessary, but always be pleasant, friendly, under- standing and even tempered? We know the person who can and does, all the days of the year—J. W. Stone, our high school principal--our friend and advisor. Helen V. Brown, secretary to Mr. Fairbanks, ANSWERS THE PHONE WHILE BUSY AT HER DESK. 6 UP flflD DOUUn THE HALLS TO THE fflcuuys DfSKS Just a minute--we’ll call roll.......... yes, our faculty is here. They are a group as diversified in experience, hobbies, and per- sonalities as they are in the subject matter they teach. Just for fun while we were work- ing on this copy, we counted up the number of colleges attended by our high school teachers and administrators and found that they had gone to twenty different colleges in eleven different states--from New York to California and from Texas to Colorado, to secure their bachelor and master degrees. You’ll find their hobbies--golf, hunting, fishing, lapidary work(cutting and polishing stones, in case you didn’t know,) playing musical instruments, singing, woodworking, photography, knitting and needlework, bowling, pursuing mystery stories or writing poetry, are just as varied as the cars they drive. They are members of and give many hours of service to community organizations--Lions Club, Rotary, American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary, Morenci Woman's Club, Delta Kappa Gamma, Volunteer Firemen, Elks, Crippled Children’s Society, Girl’s Scout Council, and to Morenci’s several churches. Besides the hours our teachers spend in olass.they devote much additional time to our extra curricular activities and sports. They take us on class, field and sports trips; chap- eron our picnics and dances; work with us on publications; direct plays and assemblies and help us learn to plan and organize our activ- ities so that we may secure an all around ed- ucation and be better prepared for citizenship. C. 0. WILLIAMS, Vocational Shop. Sponsor Fresh- man Class. B. S. Bradley Tech, Illinois. MELVIN J. HENTZE, Science. Sponsor Junior Class. B. A. and M. A. Southern Illinois Normal Univer- sity. JOE ANN LAWTON, Business Education. Sponsor Senior Class, Girl's League. B. A. University of Arizona . WALDO LARSON, Instrumental Music. Sponsors Bano and Orchestra. B. A. Chicago Music College. LOUISE PARK, Mathematics. Sponsor Honor Society, Business Advisor Copper Cat. B.A. Kansas Uni- versity, M.A. Columbia University. UPPER LEFT: C. 0. Williams. BELOW (left) Melvin J. Hentze, (center) Joe Ann Lawton. UPPER RIGHT: Louise Park, BELOW: Waldo Larson. 7 OUR TEACHERS MUM MID HELP US EDITH P. STICKNEY, Library and English. Sponsor Freshman Class. B. A. Vassar, M. A. University of Southern California, Ph. D. Stanford University. HARRY REEVES, Social Science. Sponsors Sophomore Class, Assistant Football and Basketball Coach. B. S. Fort Hayes State, Kansas. ROSE BERRA, Spanish and English. Sponsor Wildcat Banner, Ass'n Sponsor Senior Class. B. A. Univer- sity of Arizona. STEVE VUKCEVICH, Coach and Physical Education. Sponsor Letterman's Club. B. A. Arizona State College, Tempe. MARJORIE JOHNSON, Business Education. Sponsors Copper Cat. B. S. Ball State, Indiana, M. S. University of Arizona. LILLIAN DUNGEY, School Nurse. R. N. Santa Barbara School of Nursing. JACK COCKS, Attendance Officer. DOROTHY JERNIGAN, Home Economics. Sponsor Junior Red Cross, Ass'n Sponsor Girls' League. B. A. Arizona State College, Tempe. ROBERT CRICHTON, Social Science. Sponsor Junior Class. B. A. Park College, Missouri, M. A. Colorado State College, Greeley. GARY BAILEY, English. Ass'n Sponsor Senior Class, Director Junior-Senior Play. B. A. and M. A. Indiana Uni vers ity. JEAN GLOVER, Vocal Music. Sponsor Junior Class, Glee Club. Director of Messiah. B. M. Texas State Teachers College. BELOW LEFT: Edith P. Stickney, Lillian Dungee. Center Harry Reeves, Steve Vukcevich. BELOW RIGHT: Rose Berra Marjorie Johnson. ano THEy enjoy it too J. D. BRIMHALL, Woodshop. B. A. State College, Santa Barbara, California. Not Pictured. Ethel Gill, Girls Physical Education. Sponsors Sophomore Class, Pep Squad, Volleyball and Tennis. B. A. Arizona State College, Tempe. WILLI AM FITZGERALD, Business Education (Second Sem- ester). B. A. and M. A. Arizona State College, Tempe. BELOW LEFT: Jack Cocks, Gary Bailey. CENTER: Dorothy Jernigan, Jean Glover. BELOW RIGHT: J. D. Brimhall. Robert Crichton shows a film to a Social Science class. 9 ABOVE: Cuca Flores, who is in charge of the THIRD FLOOR, WAS FOUND IN THE CHEMISTY LAB WHEN we took pictures. AT LEFT: Ernest Talley, Main- tenance SUPERVISOR, IS CAUGHT BY THE CAMERA AS HE RAISES A BASKETBALL GOAL IN THE GYM. JANITORS NOT PICTURED ARE JOHN GAMBLE, HOWARD GAMBLE AND student Janitors Epi Mendoza and Joe Martinez. fROUl THE GyiH TO TH£ THIRD fLOOR OUR RlfllRTtnflRCf STflff CARES fOR OllR BUILDIIIG On the opposite page. Upper Right: Della Marin and Annie Licano hunt for books between periods. LOWER LEFT AND CENTER RIGHT: The painting of the M. CENTER: Beverly Williams, Prom Queen in '48. crowns Amelia Montoya as Junior Prom Queen in '49- Prom King was John Alvarez. LOWER RIGHT CORNER: Juniors load up for their class picnic. 10 fOfiTy-ninE mcniBEis in th£ scnion TOP ROW: ROBERT ACUNA ACTIVITIES: Football 3, +. HONORS: Letterman's Club 3 +- JOHN ALVAREZ ACTIVITIES: Football 3; Basketball 1,2,3; Base- ball 2; Band 1,2,3� +; Wildcat Banner 2; Student Council 1,2,3� +. HONORS: Letterman's Club 2,3� +. OFFICERS: Class Pres. 1,2,3; Student Body Pres. . ROBERT BONILLA ACTIVITIES: Football 2,3, +; Baseball 3, +. HONOPS: Letterman's Club 3� +« VIRGINIA BURCH ACTIVITIES: Twirling 1,2,3� +; Glee Club I ,2, +; Wildcat Banner 2; Copper Cat 1,2,3; Messiah 2, +; Jr. Sr. Play 3 ; Honor Society 1,2,3, +. HONORS: Perfect Attendance 1,2; National Honor Society. BOTTOM ROW: RICHARD BRANUM ACTIVITIES: Baseball 1,2,3- VI CENTA CORONA ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 1,2,3; Girls' League |, 2,3, +; Student Librarian +; Messiah 2. LILY DELGADO ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 1,2,3, +; Pep Squad I; Girls' League 1,2,3, +. HONORS: Perfect Attendance 2 VICENTE DIAZ ACTIVITIES: Messiah 2,3, +; Jr . Sr. Play 3. 12 BETTY ELLEDGE ACTIVITIES: Volleyball 4; Transferred Duncan 3. LEAH KLEIN ACTIVITIES: Girls' League Council 4; Jr. Sr. Play 3,4; Glee Club 3, 4; Student Council U; Honor Society I,2,3,U; Wildcat Banner 1,2; Messiah 2,4; Orchestra I 2,3 4; Volleyball I 2; Tennis I 2; Band 4. OFFICES: Treas. Honor Society 3; Treas. Sr. Class 4; Student Director Band 4. HONORS: Superior Solo Thatcher I.2,3� Girls1 State 3� Nat- ional Honor Society; Tennis Letter 1,2; Volleyball Letter 2; Typing Award 2,3; Elks Scholarship. MIKE ESPINOZA ISABEL LLAMAS ACTIVITIES: Glee Club I,2;Girl's League I ,2,3,U; Messiah 2; Volleyball 3,4. HONORS: Volleyball Letter. CLASS Of 1950 BARBARA HUNT ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 1,2; Jr. Sr. Play 3; Student Librarian 1,2; Honor Society 1,4. VINCENT LOOSE ACTIVITIES: Football 3,4; Track 3. HONORS: Letter- man's Club 4. BONNIE RAE IMMEL ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 2,3; Student Librarian 1,2. EMMA LOPEZ ACTIVITIES: Student Librarian 4; Girls' League I ,2,3,4; Glee Club 3,4. BLANDI NA LUNA ACTIVITIES: Girls League Council I,3; Glee Club 1,2; Librarian 2; Honor Society 1,3,1 . OFFICERS: Girls' League Treasurer 3 HECTOR MARTINEZ ACTIVITIES: Baseball 3,1 ; Football Mgr. 3; Messiah 2,3, ; HONORS: Letterman's Club 3,4. ELIZABETH MOORE ACTIVITIES: Band 1,2,3,! ; Glee Club 1,2,3,k; Volleyball I,1 ; Jr. Sr. Play 3,1 ; Student Council 1 ; Messiah 2,3,1 ; Copper Cat 2,3; Wildcat Banner I, 2,3; Honor Society 2,3; Drum Majorette I ,2,3; Girls' League Council 3- OFFICERS: Band Captain 1 . HONORS: Band Letter 1,2; Excellent Rating Vocal Solo Thatcher 3- CARMEN MEDINA ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 2,3,1 ; Pep Squad I ,2,3; Volleyball 2,3,1 ; Girls' League Council 2,3 ; Messiah 2,3,1 . HONORS: Volleyball Letter 1 . WILL Bf THf fIRST JOE MALLOQUE ACTIVITIES: Wildcat Banner 1,2; Messiah 2,3; Football Mgr. 1 ; Basketball I ,2,3,1 ; Baseball 1,2, 3,1 ; Student Council 1 . HONORS: Letterman's Club 2, 3,1 ; Perfect Attendance 1,2,3 AMELIA MONTOYA ACTIVITIES: Volleyball 2,3,1 ; Tennis 2,3,1 ; Glee Club 3; Cheerleader 1 ; Pep Squad 1,2,3; Copper Cat 1,2,3; Honor Society I ,2,3,1 ; Wildcat Banner 3; • Sr. Play 3. OFFICERS: Class Sec. 2,3,1 . HONORS: JR . Prom Queen; National Honor Society; D. A. R. Award. KATHRYN RYTHER Transferred from Duncan, Arizona 1 . AMELIA MADRID ACTIVITIES: Pep Squad 1,2,3,! ; Girls' League 1,2,3,! ; Volleyball 1 . HONORS: Volleyball Letter 1 . 14 CLASS TO GRflDUflTf fflOIH THf (Kill SCHOOL TOP ROW: BERNABE MORALES ACTIVITIES: Football 2,3,4; Basketball 3; Base- ball 2,3. HONORS: Letterman's Club 2,3,4. N ICHOLASA MORALES ACTIVITIES: Girls League 1,2,3,1 . FLORENCIO NAVARRETE ACTIVITIES: Football I ,2,3,1 ; Basketball I ,2,3,1 ; Baseball 1,2,3,1 . OFFICERS: Pres. Letterman s Club 1 ; Captain Football Team 3,1 . HONORS: Letterman's Club I ,2,3,1 . SHIRLEY NARDELLI ACTIVITIES: Band 1,2; Glee Club I ,2,3,1 ; Jr. Sr. Play 3,1 ; Honor Society 1,2,3,! ; Messiah 2,3,1 ; Twirling I ,2,3,1 ; Student Council 4; Girls League Council 1 . OFFICERS: Student Body Treas. 1 . HONORS: Perfect Attendance I,2. BOTTOM ROW: MARY NACCARATI ACTIVITIES: Glee Club I ,2,3,4; Band 1,2; Messiah 2,3,4; Copper Cat 1,2,3; Honor Society I ,2,3,4; Student Council 3 4; Girls' League Council 2,3,4. OFFICERS: Girls' League Treas. 2, Sec. 3� Pres. 4; Honor Society Sec. 3i Student Body Treas. 3- HONORS: Perfect Attendance 1,2,3; American History Award 3i National Honor Society. LUCY ONATE ACTIVITIES: Librarian 2,3; Glee Club 4; Girls' League I ,2,3,4; Messiah 4; HONORS: Perfect Attendance 1,3. ISMAEL ORTEGA ACTIVITIES: Football 3,4; Baseball 3. HONORS: Let- terman's Club. CARLOS PACHECO 15 COmPLtTinG fOUR ytflRS FULL Of CLASSES TOP ROW: DEWEY PORTER ACTIVITIES: Messiah 2,3,4; Baseball 2 ,3; Wildcat Banner 2; Copper Cat 3 HONORS: Letterman's Club 2,3,4. OFFICERS: Class Vice-President 4. ESTELLA PAEZ ACTIVITIES: Girls' League I ,2,3,4. HONORS: Per- fect Attendance 2. JOE RAMOS ACTIVITIES: Baseball 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Student Council 4. OFFICERS: Class Treasurer 2,3; Class President 4. HONORS: Letter- man's Club 2,3,4. HAYES REDDEN ACTIVITIES: JR. SR. Play 3,4; Track 3,4; Basc- ball 3; Messiah 4; Football 3• Mixed Chorus 4. BOTTOM ROW: ANGELINA RIOS ACTIVITIES: Pep Squad 1,2,3,4; Girls' League I, 2,3,4; Volleyball 4. HONORS: Volleyball Letter 4. JOHN RODRIQUEZ ACTIVITIES: Messiah 2; Football 2,3,4; Baseball 3,4. HONORS: Letterman's Club 3� - ALICE ROSSEN ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 4; Girls' League 1,2,3,4; Student Librarian 4; HonUr Society 1,3,4; Copper Cat 3; Wildcat Banner 2. JUANITA SIERRA ACTIVITIES: Student Librarian 4; Girls League I, 2,3,4. 16 PAUL SIMMONS ACTIVITIES: Football I ,2,3,4; Tennis 1,2,3, 4; Basketball Mgr. 4; Band I ,2,3 4; Copper Cat 3; Orchestra 2,3; Honor Society 1,2,3 4. OFFICERS: Vice Pres. Class 3; Vice Pres. Student Body 4; Co- captain Football 4. HONORS: Letterman's Club 2,3 4; Tennis Letter I,2,3 4; Boys State 3; National Honor Society. MARGARET TAYLOR ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 4; Girls' League I,2,3 4. WANDA SMITH ACTIVITIES: Student Librarian 3; JR• Sr. Play 4; Copper Cat 4. GREGORIO TELLEZ ACTIVITIES: Basketball 2,3,4. HONORS: Letter- man 1 s Club 2,3 4. add nifitly activities BOB STAPP ACTIVITIES: Football 2,3,4; Messiah 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3 4; Track 3 4; Volleyball Mgr. 3� 4. PABLITA VEGA ACTIVITIES: Student Librarian 4; Girls League I ,2,3,4. POLLY SUTTLES ACTIVITIES: Honor Society I; Copper Cat 1,3; Wild- Cat Banner 3; Student Librarian 3,4; Glee Club 4; Messiah 4. ELIZA ZEPEDA ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 3 4; Volleyball 3; Messiah 4; Student Librarian 3 17 uPBusyytBfi The senior class of 1950 is very proud to be the first class to graduate from the new high school. Of course they lost themselves in the labyrinth of halls and rooms in the new building, at first, but they couldn’t admit it because they had to uphold their dignity as the mighty seniors.” Class officers elected early in September were, Joe Ramos, president, Dewey Porter, vice president. Leah Klein, treasurer, and Amelia Montoya as secretary. Potter’s Ranch was the scene of a very successful senior picnic. Everyone had fun see-sawing riding burros and playing games. Seniors were busy throughout the months following with classes and school activities: the junior senior play; assemblies; Robert Acuna, Vincent Loose, Robert Bonilla, Florencio Navarrete, Paul Simmons, Bernabe Morales, Joe Ramos and John Rodri- quez, were out for foot- ball; and Bob Stapp man- aged the girls’ volleyball team. Other members participated in basketball, baseball, tennis and track. Seniors lead and partici- pated in the student coun- cil, with John Alvarez as student body president and in various other extra curricular activities, They took part in the Messiah, the band, glee club and the Music Festival in Thatcher, Amelia Montoya was a cheerleader and later won the D.A.R. good citizenship award. Leal Klein will be remembered for her outstanding performances on the violin. Along in April the seniors took the long anticipated senior trip and had a wonderful time. The whole school seemed quiet when all the seniors were away! May was a very busy month for everyone, The senior banquet was on Friday night thi twelfth, and the senior farewell assembly 01 the nineteenth. Of course the really big event! were baccalaureate on the twenty first an� commencement on the twenty-sixth. The clasi had worked and waited for twelve long years; to earn their diplomas and to wear their caps and gowns .The thrill of wearing the long robe; and of seeing themselves and their friends ii the mortarboards and of being the first class to receive their diplomas in the new school were some of the joys of the commencemen season. The sponsors who helped make thi year successful were Joe Ann Lawton, Ros� Berra and Gary Bailey. Marjorie Johnsoi replaced Mrs. Lawton when she was grant� a second semester leave of absence. UPPER LEFT: Joe Ann Lawton, class sponsor. CORNER: Mrs. Lawton and Mr. Hentze super- vise THE LOADING OF THE TRUCKS FOR THE senior picnic. RIGHT: Amelia Montoya and John Alvarez lead the grand march at the Junior Prom. Couple at the right is Blandina Luna and Robert Jimenez. We can't include pictures of all the fun we've HAD THIS YEAR, BUT MAYBE THESE PICTURES WILL HELP YOU REMEM8ER OTHER DAYS AND OTHER FRIENDS. I. Mr. Dickson and Ellis Rothe load boxes of food for Christmas baskets. 2. Roger SeLegue buys A WORKBOOK FROM MlSS LEONARD. 3« THE VIRGINIA REEL at the All Girl Dance. and 7 Mary Parker, Lucille Benitez and Jessie Burton sing Do Your Ears Hang Low while Fred Powell, Fred Shaver and Miss John- son APPLAUD, ON THE WAY HOME FROM THE PRESS CON- VENTION in Tempe. 5. Hector Franco, Greg Tellez, Joe Malloque, Bob Bonilla, John Rodriquez and John Alvarez assemble for Pictures. 6. Mr. Stone enjoys THE FUN DURING THE PAINTING OF THE M . UJE’VE HAD fl LOT Of fUH President ESTES Vice-President McLEAN Secretary HERNANDEZ Treasurer VANDRIEL JUniOR PROffl HIGH LIGHTS SPRII1G CflLfHOAR After two years of struggles, ramps, fun, and classes, the junior class members have attained the rank of upper classmen. Class elections were held early in the year and winners were: Berry Estes, President; Les McLean, Vice-President; Annie Hernandez, Secretary; and Charles VanDriel, Treas- urer. Junior sponsors are Miss Jean Glover, Mr. Melvin Hentze and Mr. Robert Crichton. Two truck loads of juniors went out to the Apache Grove picnic grounds on September 27 for their fall picnic. And do you remember those groans next day? Would you have ever guessed that “Bull-In-the-Pen” was respon- sible? On November 23 the class gave their pep-assembly, prior to the Clifton-Morenci football game. The assembly portrayed the traditional rivalry between the two schools. The team, composed of members of the junior class, was coached by Spence Fille- man, and was cheered on to victory by those cute little cheer leaders, Don Smith, Berry Estes, and Les McLean, all juniors. The big event of the year was the annual Junior Prom, held on May 12, 1950 in the gymnasium. The crowning of the Junior Queen climaxed the enthusiastic interest of the election of the lucky girl. FIRST ROW: L. Acosta, R. Albert, R. Alcarez, E. Aquallo, L. Benitez, M. Blair, T. Bruce. SECOND ROW: J. Burton, 0. Buttner, M. Cervantez, R. Croom, A. David, J. Delgado, L. R. Draper. THIRD ROW: M. Evans, S. Fillemen, J. Foster, G. Gonzales, J. Gordon, J. R. Ham, P. Lemons. FOURTH ROW: E. Lopez, F. Lopez, O.Tujan, E. Luna, C. Madison, R, Manuz, J. Martinez. FIFTH ROW: S. Martinez, E. Mena, I. Mendoza, L. Montoya, B. Norris, M. Parker, E. Peete. SIXTH ROW: J. Perez, E. Renixk, E. Renick, R. Rios, I. Rodella, T. Rodriquez, F. Shaver. SEVENTH ROW: D. Smith, E. Thompson, B. Williams, R. Williamson, M. Wolfe. RIGHT: Jessie Burton and Rosalie Baughman introduce Sonny and Stephanie Vukcevich to the student body during the junior ASSEMBLY. 21 Rex Williamson, Jimmie Foster, Stanley Berhman, Teresa Dias and Amelia Saenz enjoy the Sophomore dance given in honor or the Freshmen. SOPHOIHflflfS PARTICIPATE 1(1 SCHOOL flCTIVITIfS The class of'52 started the year off with enthusiasm by initiating the freshmen into their high school career on September 9. That night the sophomores inaugurated the new gym with a dance in honor of the freshies who wore green horns as a means of ident- ification. On October 4, two truckloads of sopho- FIRST ROW: C. Elkins, J. Benitez, G. Peru, A. Licano, C. Manuz, D. Marin, J. Gonzales, A. Llamas, A. Marin, H. Pareoez, D. Cox, H. Franco, A. Rodela. SECOND ROW: Mr. Reeves, Sponsor, A. Peete, G. Branum, B. Chacon, N. mores went to Potter’s Ranch for their class picnic. The students played volleyball, foot- ball and Red Rover. Then a few teachers and students performed some stunts for the crowd. The students brought their own lun- ches and the class brought the cokes. Around 6:30 it began raining so everyone wenthome. Sierra, M. Juarez, N. Nunez, C. Saenz, S. Espinoza, G Ponce, G. Lara. THIRD ROW: R. Rodriquez, E. Rodriquez G. Tapia, J. Alcarez, B. Rojas, R. Sanchez, R. Huerta S. Peru, L. Vega. ALl sophomores activities have been carried forward under the leadership of Fred Powell, president, Robert Rodella, vice president, Rosemary Robertson, sec- FIRST ROW: L. Rathburn, J. Thompson, B. Cross, A. Arias, W. Kingsley, M. Gordon, P. Talley, B. Watkins, M. Kirby, D. Redden, P. Loose, N. Goodner , D. Holland. SECOND ROW: F. Powell, President; L. Scheier, P. Baker, R. Robert- son, Secretary; E. Norris, M. Gualdoni , R. Gualdoni , J. Pace, Treasurer; C. Quinn, C. Pinson, B. Rogge, B. Ham- ilton, M. Martinez, C. Zepeda, Mrs. Gill, Sponsor. THIRD ROW: R. Hernandez, R. Valdez, F. Perea, R. Se- Legue, R. Simmons, R. Whitmer, M. Ponce, P. Stewart, D. Holland, W. Williams, N. O'Neal, S. Berhman, A. San- chez, A. Dias. retary, and Jeanette Pace, treasurer, The class sponsors are Mr. Harry Reeves and Mrs. Ethel Gill. PICTURED BELOW: The Sophomore Dance. FIRST ROW: A. Stoner, V. Trujillo, R. Smith, M. L. Boren, A. Saenz, R. Ponce, T. Diaz, A. Madrid, D. Gallegos, 0. Najar, c. Morales, 0. Othon, C. Morales. SECOND ROW: N. Morgan, A. Bennett, J. Oviedo, V. Espar- za, G. Thompson, L. White, L. Applin, L. V. Frakes, J. Martinez, L. Ulloa, V. Gomez, G. Maldonaldo, P. Tellez A. Luna, S. Pena. THIRD ROW: H. Ingmire, B. Bucklin, J Filleman, A. Nicholas, C. Keith, E. Branum, N. Evans, P Hull, B. Carpenter, W. Roberts, J. Massey, B. Boren, R Campbell, H. Shaver. fRTSHmfn WORK THROUGHOUT yfflfl “Gee, those lucky people ! Four years in this new building !!” This is what everyone was saying when a group of very proud students entered the halls of Morenci High. They were the first Freshmen in the new school. On initiation day, September 9, the freshies were subjected to much humiliation and embarrassment, but they enjoyed every minute of it, even the hard work of whitewashing the “M”. The long hike up to the“M”, no water, white wash, previously mixed by the Lettermen, brooms, buckets, levis, and lipstick scrambled together with laughter and lime were the ingredients of a highly successful Freshman initiation. But the Freshmen received just recompense that night at the dance given by the sophomore class in honor of the greenhorns. Two truckloads of Freshmen and faculty chaperons went to Apache Grove for their picnic on October 11. Once there, they had a whale of a time, playing games, and stuffing them- selves with food. The big Freshmen social event of the year was the return dance given for the Sophomores held on November 23. A Thanks- giving theme was used and autumn colors were used for decorations. UPPER LEFT: Mr. Williams, Class Sponsor, is at his desk. LOWER LEFT: Freshmen in General Business show affects of initiation. FIRST ROW: K. McGauhey, A. Zimmerman, D- Briggs, E. Nardelli, L. Whittenburg, E. Dolly, B. Ashford, S. Burk, D. Porter, E. Young, E. Mullins, P. Ashley, B. Cheatham. SECOND ROW: J. Medford, E. Navarette, G. Gonzales, W. Kiehne, B. Tucker, C. Sinnett, J. Brown, C. Mayfield, T. Rojo, E. Pena, D. Martinez, T. DeLeon, D. Lopez, R. Mej- illa, P. Bullard, D. Brinkley. THIRD ROW: W. Clubb, M. Chacon, A. Morales, A. Rodriquez, T. Ontiveros, T. Fahey, W. Moore, E. Mendoza, R. Llamas, A. Rios, T. Paz, E. Tapia, T. Sierra, L. Bonilla. TO my fOUnDHTIflll foil SCHOOL CflBfffi The class officers for this pastyear were William Moore, President, Bill Tucker, Vice-President, and Rosa Ponce, Secretary- LOWER LEFT: Miss Stickney, Class Sponsor. BELOW: Class President, William Moore and Phil Bullard white wash THE M ON INITIATION DAY. Treasure. The sponsors were Miss Edith Stickney and Mr. C. O. Williams. HERE flnD THERE eeouoD SCHOOL I. Remember the day the Greenlee County Florist PRESENTED THE FOOTBALL TEAM WITH.MUMS FOR THEIR MOTHERS? 2. The SECOND PERIOD ENSEMBLE. LEFT TO RI GHTI LUC I LLE 0ENI TEZ, Manuela Cervantez, Elzada Young, Carol Mayfield, Earline Mullins, Barbara Williams, Pat Ashley, Evelyn Nardelli and Blan- di na Luna. 3. We remember THE TRIPS TO AND FROM SCHOOL ON THE SCHOOL BUS. I . The Halloween assembly BEFORE THE CLIFTON FOOT- BALL game. 5. Eva Luna, Josephine Delgado and Amelia Madrid sing Up on the House Top just before Christmas vacation. 6. Robert Acuna and Joe Beni- tez SHARPEN TOOLS IN THE METAL shop. 7. Joe Mallo- que and Leah Klein assist the magician. 8. The fac- ulty leads THE STUDENT BODY IN A NEW SONG. 9 PEP RALLY AS SEEN FROM THE IN- SIDE OF THE BUS. | Opposite page. UPPER RIGHT: Mr. Gabusi , Miss Johnson and Fred Powell discuss annual pictures. CENTER RIGHT: The Glee Club sings for the Thanksgiving Assem- bly. CENTER: Miss Glover makes up Hayes Redden for the Junior-Senior Play, while Oscar Buttner and Les McLean await their turn. LOWER RIGHT: Mr. Crichton, Mr. Stone, to. Hentze, Mrs. ! Hentze and Mrs. Crichton at the faculty table at the Junior Prom of 1U9. LEFT: Students enjoy dancing at a school dance. 26 FIRST ROW: S. Nardelli, E. Thompson, E. Mullins, P. Ashley, P. Talley, P. Mitchell, M. Cervantez, E. Norris, A. Saenz, C. Zepeda, I. Rodela, E. Luna. SECOND ROW: F. Lopez, M. Gualdoni, M. Gordon, E. Lopez, A. Sanchez, L. Delegado, T. Diaz, G. Maldonado, J. Pace, E. Young, S. Pena, A. Luna, B. Norris. THIRD ROW: Miss Glover, E. Nardell B. Cheatham, A. Diaz, S. Marin, L. Rath- burn, C. Quinn, A. Hernandez, M. Taylor, A. Arias, E. Zepeda, L. Onate. FOURTH ROW: N. Goodner , M. Blair, R. Robertson, V. Burch, M. Nacarrati, Della Marin, P. Suttles, D. Briggs, R. Ponce, J. Martinez, B. Cross. FIFTH ROW: E. Moore, V. Gomez, L. Ulloa, J. Thompson, M. Kirby, P. Baker, C. Medina, A. Rosson, L. Benitez, M. Martinez, L. Klein (not pictured R. Baughman, $. Chavez , B. Gosset). GL€£ CLUB PREStHTS ITlfSSIflH Early every Tuesday and Thursday mornings you’li hear music on the third floor when the 61 members of the glee club meet. Under Miss Jean Glover’s direction the Glee Club and the Mixed Chorus assisted by local musicians and the orchestra dir- ected by Mr. Larson presented Handel’s In addition to Glee Club members the following PEOPLE ASSISTED IN THE PROGRAM. FIRST ROW: E. THOMP- SON, P. Ashley, Jean Biles, S. Nardelli, V. Diaz, R. Hernandez, Robert Crichton, Ed Lawton, G. Alvarez, B. Stapp, P. Stewart, Hale Davis, R. Valdez, C. Mendoza. SECOlsD RCW: A. Stoner, Robert Nardelli, Phil Rodriguez, Messiah to the public as the annual Christ- mas program on December 16. In April, the Glee Club participated in the Music Festival in Thatcher. Individual and group members also performed at school and community programs during the year. H. Franco, F. Powell, C. Elkins, Thad Greer, T. Rod- riguez, R. Rodriguez, Paul Simmons Sr., J. Oviedo, THIRD ROW: R. Huerta, R. Whitmer, William Glenn, John Scott, Neils Larson, D. Biles, D. Porter, B. Stapp, J. Martinez, J. W. Stone. FRONT ROW: E. Young, M. Kirby, P. loose, D. Hollano , M. Parker, P. Baker, E. Moore, L. Klein, J. Pace, B. Gualdoni, P. ashley, L. Benitez, B. Norris, M. Mart- inez, B. Cross, P. Talley. SECOND ROW: C. Van Driel, R. Whitmer, P. Stewart, F. Shaver, B. Bucklin, D. Holland, T. Stone, R. Campbell, L. McLean, J. Mar- tinez, M. Archer, R. Valdez, B. Hernandez, P. Sim- mons, J. Alvarez, M. Gualdoni. THIRD ROW: Mr. Larson, Director; P. Allen, H. Shaver, N. Morgan, J. Scott, D. Van Alstyne, J. R. Ham, Drum Major. BflPD BOOSTS SCHOOL SPIRIT “Ohooooooo----don’t they look super?--How gorgeous!----Look at thatbraid!!--Yes, that’s OUR band.” Yes, the band opened their year by playing for the dedication of our new high school attired in snappy new uniforms-----red jackets with gold braid, white pants with red and gold stripes, and red hats with gold eagle insignia. Their bright uniforms were seen at football games, concerts, the county fair, the music festival and they played at several assemblies. The capable and energetic director, Mr. Waldo Larson, directs the band. His student assistants are Elizabeth Moore, captain, Leah Klein, student director, Jeanette Pace, first lieutenant, Patsy Baker, second lieutenant, Rosine Gualdoni, secretary-treasurer, B-ob Bucklin, student librarian, and J. R. Ham, drum major. BELOW LEFT: Rosine Gualdoni, Marguerite Gualdoni, Markette Kirby, Deane Holland, Patty Loose and Bob Bucklin wait for the kick off. BELOW RIGHT: Pat Talley, Bob Bucklin, Lucille Benitez and Elizabeth Moore, get ready to play at a football game. RIGHT: Neil Morgan and Patsy Baker watch for the kick off. UPPER RIGHT: Joe Martinez and Les McLean play their Sousapjhones at a pep rally. EXTRA! EXTRA! Read all about it! The Riveter succumbs to the Wild Cat Banner! Refugio Marti- nez won the contest to provide a new name for the school paper. Origi- nally published twenty one years ago under the banner of Connoisseur and later changed to the Riveter, the new name successfully correlates the paper and the school mascot. FRONT ROW: Frances Lopez, Annie Hernandez, Ann Zimmerman, Earline Mullins, Mary Lou Boren, Ruby Smith, Margaret Gorden. MIDDLE ROW: Mrs. Berra, Sponsor; Jessie Burton, Pat Talley, Norma Evans, Rosemary Robertson, Patsy Baker, Joaquin Oviedo, June Brown, Elenore Thompson, Joan Thompson, Gloria Thompson. BACK ROW: Evelyn Nardelli, Peggy Hull, Catherine Quinn, Lucille Benitez, Carmen Medina, Les McLean, Carol Lee Sinnet, Beverly Watkins, Angelina Arias. the miLDcei BflnntR mis clhssrooitis TOP BELOW: Jaquin Ovied creates his column The Midget Electron at the typewriter. CORNER: Sophomore English takes time to read the first issues OF THE PAPER. THE CHANGE OF NAME WAS EFFECTIVE WITH THE SECOND ISSUE. BELOW RIGHT: Editor in chief Jessie Burton and Front Page Editor, Rosalie Baugh- man CONFER ON COPY. This year five issues were published and printed on slick paper. Mrs. Rose Berra was faculty advisor and Jessie Burton was editor in chief. Other editors were : Front Page Editor . Feature Editor. . . Sports Editor . . . Representative. . . Junior High Editor. Business Manager. . Exchange........... . . Rosalie Baughman . Rosemary Robertson ......... Les McLean . . .Catherine Quinn . . .Lucille Benitez . . . JOAQUIN OVlEDO . . .Beverly Watkins “Getting a paper out is some- times fun, but never a picnic. If we print jokes people say we are silly. If we don’t we are too serious. If we clip things from other papers, we are too lazy to write them ourselves. If we don’t we are too fond of our own stuff. ” Anonymous OUR HEARTS W{REyOUHG IlflD Gfiy Our Hearts were Young and Gay, directed by Mr. Bailey, was presented by the Juniors and Seniors on November 10. The three-act comedy centered around two young American girls, Cornelia played by Leah KLein and Emily played by Elizabeth Moore, who took an unchaperoned trip to Europe. Cornelia planned to study acting and Emily to take up danc- ing. Mr. and Mrs. Skinner thought the girls too young to travel alone, but after many last minute instructions the girls were finally on board ship. While on shipboard the girls frolicked through many situations. The bedroom scene left the audience breathless and hilarious. Finally they reached Paris after experiencing concerts, stowaways, life- belts, saftey pockets and measles. Their trials and tribulations continued in France Steward, Fred Shaver, wins laughs when he hauls in MANY TRUNKS WHICH THE GIRLS BROUGHT. THE when Cornelia was told that she had no talent for acting. She was really puffed up when bedbugs were found in her bed ! But the play ended happily and the auditorium was evacuated by laughing people. The cast (see bottom picture) were: FIRST ROW: Lucille Benitez, HEALTH INSPECTOR; Shirley Nardelli, MADAME ELISE; Wanda Smith, MRS. SKINNER; Elenore Thompson, HARRIET ST. JOHNS; Virginia Burch, TERESE. BACK ROW: Mr. Bailey, DIRECTOR; Elizabeth Moore, EMILY; Hayes Redden, DICK WINTERS; Fred Powell, OTIS SKINNER; Leah Klein, CORNELIA; Fred Shaver, STEWARD; Les McLean, LEO McEVOY; Oscar Buttner, ADMIRAL; J. R. Ham, PURSER AND WINDOW CLEANER ; Maxine Blair, WINIFRED BLAUGH; Roger SeLegue, MONSIEURDE LA CROIX. Cornelia and Emily hide their safety pocket when Admiral Buttner makes a search for stowaway. BOTTOM ROW: B. Carrell, G. Bush, I. Rojas, M. Ortiz, Peete, P. Wootan, Z. Alvarez, E. DeSoto, S. Sanchez L. Ulloa, A. Dias, S. Martinez, M. Cervantez , M. Young, G. Chavez, Mrs. Gill, Sponsor. BACK ROW: V. Trujillo B. Giles. CENTER ROW: 0. Andazola, E. Martinez, G. G. Garcia, A. Madrid, B. Cheatham, L. Tar i n , E. Peete ' Navarette, T. Navarette, J. Romero, R. Damaron, E. T. Dias, V. Rios, A. Rios, A. Madrid, A. Sanchez PfP SQUAD ADDS COLOR TO HOHIE GflUlfS Red! White! Black! Those are the gay colors which the Pep Squad girls wore while marching at the football games. Under the direction of Mrs. Gill, they attended many of the out of town games and marched at the home games. Their twirlerswere an added attraction to the club. On December 2, the pep club gave their assembly before the Fort Thomas basket- ball game. The twirlers marched during the assembly forming an “M Then three twirlers, Lily Montoya, Mary Lou Evans, and Lily Espinoza, showed some twirling stunts. Ramona Para was elected presidentfor this years club of 60 members. Below : The Pep squad twirlers form an “M” in the gymnasium. i i — Members of the Girls' League Council. BACK ROW, Left to Right; Miss Dorothy JERNIGAN, SPONSOR; R. Gualdoni, Treasurer; B. Norris; M. Parker, Secretary; J. Martinez; M. Martinez; C. Quinn and Mrs. Joe Ann Law- ton, sponsor. FRONT ROW: A. Hernandez; S. Nardelli; M. Naccarati, President; C. Medina, Vice-Pres i dent; L . Klein and E. Young. IT'S BtEfl A Busy yffifi There’s a saying around school that the Girls’ League is always up to something. And this year’s activities under the direction of sponsors Mrs. Joe Ann Lawton and Miss Dorothy Jernigan proved it true. All girls in Morenci High are members and Mary Naccarati served as president. Other officers were Carmen Medina, vice-president; Mary Parker, secretary and Rosine Gualdoni, treasurer. The all girl party held on October 15 was a humdinger. Some of the girls came dressed as boys and brought dates for square dancing. By refreshment time many extra boys had gathered outside and when the party was over lots of fellows took their dates to the show. The annual Christmas Formal, held on December 10, was a gay and sparkling event in spite of the year’s first snow storm. Everyone came in lightly dusted with the new fallen snow. Barney’s orchestra soon warmed up the crowd. The decorations, in keeping with the weather, were silver and blue. The theme was originated and supervised by Rosemary Robertson and Elizabeth Moore, dance chairmen. Funds for the Girls’ League activities were raised by selling cokes at football games, the sale of Christmas cards and the yearly Spanish dinner given in February. A dandy picnic was held when the weather warmed up in the spring. Picture below: Hayes Redden, Mary Nac- carati and Elizabeth Moore painting the silver Christmas trees for the formal. Pat Talley and her date Marguerite Gual- doni talk about things LIKE HOLDING HANDS AT THE ALL G ! RL DANCE . BOTTOM: Gloria Maldon- ado PLAYS AN EXCITING NUMBER ON THE PIANO THE SAME EVENING. JOHfl ALVflfifZ HEADS STUDEHT BODy The student government body of Morenci High School is the Student Council headed by John Alvarez, president, and sponsored by Mr. Stone. All classes and organizations elect council representatives. Other officers elected in September were: Paul Simmons, vice president, Elenore Thompson, secretary and Shirley Nardelii, treasurer. Every other Thursday all members meet for lunch to discuss school problems. Five members accompanied by Mr. Stone went to the State Student Council Convention held in Yuma on December 1-3. Students who went were: John Alvarez, Paul Simmons, Elenore Thompson, Catherine Quinn and Patsy Baker. A teen-age dance, sponsored by the Student Council, was held after the Duncan basketball game. FIRST ROW: Joe Ramos, Senior Class; Shirley Nardelli; Elenore Thompson; John Alvarez, Catherine QuINN , WlLDCAT BANNER; PATSY BAKER, Glee Club. SECOND ROW: William Moore, Freshman Class; Elizabeth Moore, Band; Mary Naccarati , Girl's League; Leah Klein, Honor Society; J. W. Stone, Sponsor. THIRD ROW: Paul Simmons; Joe Malloque, Letter- man's Club; Berry Estes, Junior Class; Fred Powell, Sophomore Class. ABOVE: John Alvarez leads a flas salute to begin an assembly prograv. BELOW: At noon Council meetings: Mary Naccarati, El i zabeth Moorc, William Moore, John Alvarez, Paul Simmons and Joe Malloque. FIRST ROW, LEFT TO right: H. Martinez; H. Franco, G. Tellez, R. Rooella, Secre- tary-Treasurer; R. Simmons, Vice-President; J. Malloque, Representative; B. Morales. SECOND ROW: L. Navarrete, President; R. Sanchez, R. Acuna, L. Vega, A. Peete, J. Ramos, B.Tucker, J. Rodriquez, J. Alvarez, P. Simmons. THIRD ROW: D. Smith, C. Van Driel, B. Bonilla, A. David, D. Port- er, D. Biles, V. Loose, Coach Vukcevich, Sponsor. UTTCRM’S CLUB STRESSES SPORTSmflllSHIP COOL The following code was adopted on October 24, 1930 by the Morenci High School Letterman’s Club. A true sportsman will: Consider all athletic opponents,guests, and will treatthem with all the courtesy due guests. Accept decisions of the officals without question. Never “boo or “hiss” a player or an official. Never issue abusive or irritating re- marks from the side lines. Applaud a player who makes a good play or shows good sportsmanship. Never attempt to “rattle an opposing player. Seek to win by fair and lawful means, according to the rules of the game. Love the game for the game’s sake and not for what winning may mean. Win without boasting and lose without excuses. Do untoothers as you would have them do unto you. Membership in the Letterman’s club is obtained when students letter in football, basketball, baseball, and track. To raise money for the annual spring picnic the Lettermen sponsored the “All American Redheads” and Faculty Basket- ball game. The Boosters Club sent them to Tempe to see the Arizona State “Sun Devils play Loyola of Los Angeles, on November 28. Left to Right: Coach Vukcevich, Bobby Bonilla, Ismael Ortega, Bernabe Morales, Paul Simmons, Lencho Navarrete, MIX LIME FOR THE FRESHMEN INITIA- TION. 35 THIRD ROW: M. Parker, P. Simmons, W. Clubb, J. Pace, L. McLean, F. Shaver, B. Bucklin, P. Loose, E. Moore, L. Klein. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Louise Park, Sponsor, C. Quinn, M. Gualdoni, R. Gual- doni, R. Robertson, W. Baugh- man, J. Oviedo, E. Young, M. Gordon, H. Shaver, V. Burch. FIRST ROW: F. Lopez, A. Hernandez, B. Hunt, L. Rathburn, M. Kirby, A. Arias, B. Watkins. These were mem- bers DURING THE FIRST AND oR SECOND SIX WEEKS GRADING PERIODS. THEy KEEP UP OUR SCUOLOSIIO AVERAGE Those prized pins which you see after the report cards come out identify the new and old members of the Morenci Honor So- ciety. To maintain membership students must have at least 28 scholastic points and 10 activity points, or a high two average. Leah Klein represents the organization on the student council and Mrs. Louise Park is the faculty advisor. Popcorn sales financed the outstanding teen-age dance held in the Legion Hall after the Duncan football game. The Society also sponsors the Copper Cat, assisted by regu- lar staff members. The Morenci Chapter is number 2342 of the National Honor Society and Leah Klein, Virginia Burch, Mary Naccarati, Paul Sim- mons and Amelia Montoya were initiated into the National organization late in the spring. Mary Parker, Donald Biles, Joe Malloque and Jean- ette Pace enjoy dancing at the Honor Society dance. Lower right . Senior members of the Honor Society POP CORN FOR THr UUNCAN FOOTBALL GAME. LEFT TO Right: Shirley Nardelli, Virginia Burch, Mary Naccarati, Barbara Hunt and Leah Klein. Mr. Wilson DONATED THE USE OF THE EQUIPMENT. THIRD ROW: Miss Johnson, sponsor; J• Martinez, L. McLean, Sports Editor; F. Shaver, Photographer. SEC- OND ROW: H. Shaver, photog- rapher; F. Powell, photog- rapher; L. Rathburn; A. Arias; J. Oviedo; P. Talley; C. Quinn; M. Kirby. FIRST ROW: R. Gualdoni; J. Pace; M. Gauldoni; M. Parker, Ed- itor-in-chief; J. Burton, Assistant Editor; B. Watkins, Copy Chairman; J. Thompson. MID ARE PROUD Of THE ’50 COPPER CUT “Where’s that negative? Who has the senior write up? Did you get the flash gun? Fred, Freds, did you get those shots?” Every afternoon such questions were asked in the machine room where the Copper Cat staff holds forth. A combination of hard work, lots of fun and much argument, made this the best Copper Cat yet published. The staff is; Mary Parker, Editor-in-chief; Jessie Burton, Assistant Editor and Business Mana- ger; Fred Shaver, Fred Powell and Harry Shaver, Photographers; Beverly Watkins, Copy Chairman; The copy writers and advertising salesmen were Rosine Gualdoni, Angelina Arias, Jeanette Pace, Catharine Quinn, Marguerite Gualdoni, Joan Thompson, Markette Kirby, Joe Martinez, Louise Rathburn, Joaquin Oviedo, Pat Talley and Wanda Smith. Editors, Mary Parker and Jessie Bur- ton, assisted by photographers, Fred Shaver and Fred Powell, keep close TRACK OF GROUPS BEING CALLED FOR PICTURES. BELOW, Left: Rosine Gualdoni, Jeanette Pace, Cath- arine Quinn and Anglina Arias work on copy. BELOW, Right: 19 9-5 officers for the A.I.P.A.: Mr. Ros- well Willard and Mr. Earnest Hopkins, sponsors; Mary Parker, Secretary; Dan Carson, President; Nancy Chenault, Treasurer; Janice Helsbeck, 2nd Vice- President and Jacque Farley, 1st Vice-president. Copper Cat representatives who went to Tempe to HELP ORGANIZE THE ARIZONA InTERSCHOLASTIC PRESS Association were Mary Parker, Jessie Burton, Fred Powell and Fred Shaver. ABOVE: Willie Hampton checks out books to Phil Bull- White, Bill Melton and (in background) William Moore ard and Frances Lopez. RIGHT: Wendell Waters, Bill do reference work in the library. MI fl BOOH OB fl (OOGBZinE?—IHtn GO TO THE LIBfiflfiy The library, located in one end of the study hall, houses more than three thousand volumes, both fiction and ref- erence. Under the direction of Miss Edith Stickney, student librarians take care of the library routine and keep the library open from eight to four. Second semester librarians who are not in the picture below are: Barbara Hunt, Gloria Thomp- son, Colleen Pinson, Billie Cheatham, Betty Carpenter, Willie Hampton, Bill Melton, Kathryn Ryther, Lorena White, Edwin Hutchins, Mary Lou Evans, Rex Whitmer, Betty Ashford, James Foote, Mary Lou Boren, Norma Evans, Evelyn Nardelli, Peggy Hull,and Dorothy Briggs. BELOW, FIRST ROW: Rosine Gualdoni, Emma Lopez, Polly Suttles, Alice Rosson, Ethelyn Dolly, Carol Sinnett, June Brown. SECOND ROW: Arthur Bennett, Paslita Vega, Vicenta Corona, Josephine Delgado, Teresa Diaz, Teresa DeLeon, Juanita Sierra, Billie Hamilton. THIRD ROW: Shirley Burk, Carol Mayfield and Wilma Kingsley. SECOND ROW: Coach Vukcevich, C. Elkins, J. Men- doza, D. Smith, F. Perea, B. Moralez, H. Franco, M. Navarrate, T. Rooriguez, B. Tucker, R. Rodela, R. Simmons-Assistant Coach Reeves. FIRST ROW: R. Hernandez, J. Rodriquez, c. Van Oriel, V. Loose, R. Acuna, j. Ramos, P. Simmons, A. David, B. Bon- illa, L. Navarrate, B. Estes, G. Peru. up eoo Doiun the football held The Morenci Wildcats had a very poor season but managed a 6-0 victory over Safford and a 14-12 decision over Duncan. Morenci is always gunning for Safford and the members of the team say that they play harder for that game than for any other, and the score that night proved it again this year. The true Wildcat spirit didn’t show up again until the second game with Duncan, played on the Morenci home field. This was a bitterly contested game with several long gains made o 1 both sides. Joe Ramos brought the stands to their feet when he intercepted a Duncan pass and ran it back seventy yards for a touchdown. Morenci’s opponents scored 191 points to the home team's 79. Florencio Navar- rate, one of several seniors who were play- ing their last year of high school football, was one of the year's outstanding players. He and Paul Simmons were chosen to the All-Conference team. UPPER LEFT: Bobby Bonilla GAINS YARDAGE FOR THE Morenci Wildcats in the Miami game . LOWER LEFT: The Captain Lencho Navar- rate LEADS THE WILDCATS ONTO THE FIELD BEFORE THE GAME . s A ■J j p % SCORES FOR THE 1949 SEASON Miami - there - 13-32 Bisbee - here - 0-12 Safford - here - 6-0 Thatcher - there - 20-52 Duncan there - 6-25 Clifton - here - 7-12 Globe - here - 7-12 Duncan - here - 14-12 Clifton - there - 6-34 ! • y I : ABOVE: Robert Rodela side arms a Clifton player as a host of OTHER PLAYERS BEAR DOWN ON HIM. BELOW: ROBERT SlMMONS IS TACKLED ON THE TOE AS HE TRIES FOR A TOUCHDOWN AGAINST THE GLOBE TlGERS. BELOW, THIRD ROW: C. Van Oriel-End, B. Morales-Rt. Halfback, R. Simmons-Full Back, B. Tucker-Left Half, B. Bonilla-End. SECOND ROW: V. Loose-Tackle, R. Acuna-Guard, P. Simmons-Center, J. Ramos-Guard, A. David-Tackle. FIRST ROW: Lencho Navarratte- Quarter Back. UPPER LEFT: Tellez out jumps Pima at the quarter. Clifton Game. BELOW LEFT: Simmons attempts a shot in ABOVE CENTER: Navarrete attempts a steal in the Clifton the Thatcher game. Game. ABOVE RIGHT: Tellez recovers the ball in t he ouisieiioiPG tourubimt plri The Wildcats outstanding play, as host team, during the Eastern Conference Tournament here, climaxed a season of close games with seven wins and nine loses. The winning of two tournament games. Thatcher 33-32 and Pima 53-36 and the crowding of Miami for a 5 point loss 38-43, pitted a weary five against Clifton for the consolation tournament finals. A loss there did not dampen the satisfaction of a tournament we played and the end of a good season. Left to Right: Coach Vukcevich, R. Simmons, M. Navarette, G. Tellez, L. Navarrette, J. Malloque . SECOND ROW: L. Vega, H. Franco, R. Rodela, J. Ramos, B. Tucker. Jimmie Foster shoots while Simon Peru and Tommy Fahye watch during a B SQUAD GAME. COHCLUDES CAGE SEflSOEl Two earlier wins from Clifton and an overtime win from Thatcher were the highlights of the cage season. Florencio Navarrette was high scorer with 260 points. This combined with his brother Max’s (Junior All American from last year) unbelievably accurate shooting from the corners; Greg Tellez’s height at the backboard; Robert Simmons hook shots; Joe Malloque’s court play and the supporting play of Joe Ramos and Robert Rodelamake a strong team. B. SQUAD PLAYERS, Left to Right, Back Row: J. Fille- man, B. Estes, J. Foster, S. Peru, T. Paz, G. Gon- zales, C. Elkins, I. Mendoza. FRONT ROW: A. Peete, A. Lopez, W. Moore, Coach Reeves, T. Fahye, M. Chacon, R. Mejilla. Fort Thomas Safford Thatcher P i ma Abilene Christian Fort Thomas Pima Safford Duncan Nogales Nogales Miami Thatcher Duncan Globe Mi ami Globe Clifton CliFTON !ENC 1 OPPONENTS 1+1 31 31 27 31 34 29 38 39 3' 1+5 43 30 27 26 42 37 38 30 35 32 49 38 56 36 31 31 37 50 63 59 69 42 58 48 4o 7 46 FIRST TEAM ABOVE--BACK ROW: E. Peete, V. Gomez, I. Llamas, B. Williams, J. Thompson, P. Loose, C. Morales. FRONT ROW: J. Delgado, E. Espinoza, A. Hernandez-Captain, M. Parker. Left Above: Mrs. Ethel Gill-Coach. Below: Bob Stapp-Manager, Right Above: Jeanette Pace, Below: Manuela Cervantez. OVffi THE VOLLtyBALL HfT During the volleyball season our girls traveled to Duncan, Virden and Clifton to play some tough games. They were coached by Mrs. Ethel G ll ano THEIR STUDENT MANAGER WAS BOB STAPP. WHILE MOST OF THE FIRST LINE WERE VETERANS FROM LAST YEAR, THE SECOND STRING WERE MOSTLY INEXPERIENCED. AL- THOUGH THE SEASON WAS LOW ON WINS, THE GIRLS ENJOYED PLAYING AND HOPE FOR A BETTER SEASON NEXT YEAR. Morenci vs Clifton Morenci vs Duncan Morenci vs Virden 12-27 Morenci vs Virden 7“52 Morenci vs Duncan 11-33 Morenci vs Clifton 1-1 1 10-36 18-36 SECOND SQUAD—BACK ROW: J. Gordon, B. Elledge, G. Maldonado, N. Nunez, L. Montoya, C. Medina, S. Marin. FRONT ROW: M.Juarez, A. Madrid, A. Rios, 0. Lujan, L. Rathburn, A. Montoya, n. Goodner, E. Moore. ABOVE: Amy Montoya, Barbara Williams, Lily Espinoza and Lily Montoya tEad THE CHEERING SECTION IN A SONG. RIGHT: The twirlers leao the band while it MARCHES AT A FOOTBALL GAME. Illf'Vf GOT IT! now HTTP IT! 0011 PfP! The pep-er-uppers and entertainers of MHS were the spark plugs at the pep as- semblies and were to be found leading yells at all home and return games. These hard working girls were the cheerleaders and twirlers of the cheering section. TOP: Twirlers Barbara Williams, Mary Evans, Lily Espinoza and Lily Montoya show us how it's done. ABOVE: Band Twirlers in formation. BELOW: Our cheerleaders lead a yell. ABOVE: Shirley Nardelli, Virginia Burch, Mary Parker and Jeanette Pace were the band twirlers. BELOW: Barbara Wil- liams, Lily Espinoza, Lily Montoya and Mary Lou Evans, our pep squad twirlers. BOTTOM ROW: P. Simmons, M. Blair, B. Williams, P. Hull, E. Peete, M. Juarez, A. Montoya, V. Gomez, M. Cervantez, V. Corona, E. Navarrete, H. Shaver. SECOND ROW: V. Loose, M. Evans, L. Montoya, L. Benitez, S. Marin, P. Loose, J. Delgado, M. Parker, J. Burton, I . Llamas, R. Campbell. THIRD ROW: J. Malloque, C. Elkins, N. O'Neal, T. Stone, B. Buck- lin, D. Holland, J. Oviedo. TEIIIIIS PROVES POPULAR SPORT THIS SPRIOG Do you remember seeing students trudging up that long hill behind the school building during study halls? They were out for tennis. This sport is open to the boys and girls and coached by Mrs. Ethel Gill. Thirty students competed for the BELOW LEFT: Robert Campbell plays the net while Bob Bucklin serves. Telford Stone plays the back top six places on the boys’ and girls’ ladder. These students traveled to Miami, Globe, Safford, and Duncan to play return games with those teams. Then the final game was played with Clifton. Practice matches were also played. COURT. BELOW RIGHT: Harry Shaver plays the net while Robert Campbell serves. UPPER LEFT: Lencho Navarrette, Joe Mal- loque, Max Navarrette, Robert Rodela, Robert Simmons and Joe Ramos discuss the coming game. UPPER RIGHT: Coach Vukcevich and Assistant Coach Reeves. CENTER LEFT: Morenci and Clifton fight for the rebound. CENTER TOP: Robert Rodela shoots during Pima-Morenci game. BELOW: Basketball squads leave for Safford. BELOW LEFT: Joe Ramos bounce passes the ball to Max Navarrette. 47 I IDE BACKED OOfi TfflfflS 1. Coach watches the team load up for the Duncan football game. 2. The cheerleaders lea the student body in “On Morenci at a pep rally. 3. Otilla Lujan, Beulah Gossett, Ameli Madrid, Lily Espinoza and Lily Montoya pet our Wildcat. 4. Phil Stewart hands out music t (left to right) Marguerite Gualdoni, Markette Kirby, Jeanette Pace, Rosine Gualdoni, Pats Baker and Pat Ashley before a pep assembly. 5. Paul Simmons centers the ball during warr up. 6. Students are happy to have an outdoor pep assembly. 7. A fumble is recovered by Clif ton in the game in Morenci. 8. Cheerleaders Amy Montoya, Barbara Williams, Lily Espinoz and Lily Montoya. 9. Shirley Nardelli, Virginia Burch, Mary Parker and Jeanette Pace, th band twirlers. 10. Coach Vukcevich. 11. Deann Holland plays the net. At the east end or the third floor you'll always FIND ACTIVITY, WITH PUBLICATION WORK IN ADDITION TO commercial classes. ABOVE: The third period beginning typing class. FIRST ROW: (at left) J. Benitez, G. Bra- num, C. Manuz, P. Lemons, R. Rodriquez, M. Sierra. SECOND ROW: R. Sanchez, B. Cross, D. Marin, E. Llamas, J. Alcarez, A. Sanchez. THIRD ROW: C. Elkins, B. Rojas, H. Martinez, B. Chacon, A. Moreno, N. Nunez, A. Licano. FOURTH ROW: R. Rodela, G. Tapia. BELOW LEFT: Advanced typists learn to mimeograph. M. Cervantez, E. Mena, J. Delgado, A. Madrid, R. Manuz and 0. Lujan. BELOW RIGHT: Typing II students, J. Martinez, M. Cervantez and A. Madrid . COMfRCIRL STUDERIS ACQUIRE BUSIUESS SHILL RRD HFIOlilLtDGt BELOW LEFT: Paul Simmons shows a movie to an American History class. ABOVE LEFT: An English class studying. Identification of pictures on page 9. UPPER RIGHT CORNER: Members of the th period beginning typing class fold football programs. CENTER RIGHT: Violin SECTION REHERSING FOR THE MESSIAH. BELOW RIGHT: V. Dias working at a lathe. CENTER: Louise Rathburn and Lorena White fill the bobbin of a new sewing machine. 50 LEFT: Elizabeth Moore knits while Beulah Gossett, Jimmie Gordon and Virginia Burch wait for Miss Jernigan to call roll. RIGHT: Aurora Sanchez, Carmen Medina and Blandina Luna work on clothing projects. CENTER RIGHT: Miss Jernigan measures a hem for Barbara Hunt. cookhig is fun in the mootL KiicHtns BELOW: The model kitchens made an impression on students and visitors alike. The freshman Home Ec. class prepares for lunch. Carol Lee Sinnett, Betty Lou Ashford, June Brown, Betty Carpenter, Della Ma in, Carol Lee Mayfield, Carmen Manuz, Annie Licano, Eva Luna, Doris Porter and Barbara Cross. si Senior members of the Chemistry class, (Left to Right) Amin David, Vincent Loose, Leah Klein, Paul Simmons, John Alvarez and Virginia Burch prepare EQUIPMENT FOR A CHEMISTRY EXPERIMENT. IflTtRfSTIflG EXPERIIAEDTS ARE CARRIED OR IA SCIENCE CLASSES Left to Right: Rosemary Robertson, Marguerite Gualdoni , Patsy Baker, Pat Talley and Catharine Quinn study the perch they cut up in Biology class. The music department trains several small ensemble groups, in addition to band and GLEE CLUB, THAT PERFORM FOR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY FUNCTIONS. ABOVE THE 1ST PERIOD CHOIR. LEFT TO RIGHT: Jeanette Pace, Merlie Martinez, Barbara Cross, Miss Glover, Reuben Huer- ta, Manuel Ponce and Cruz Mendoza. music GROUPS PRACTICE fOR THEIR HARy PERfOROlfiOCES BELOW LEFT: The 1st period trio, Jeanette Pace, Patsy Baker and Evelyn Norris. RIGHT: The Orchestra (left to right) Caroline Shubert, Ann Drake, Angelina Arias, Deann Holland, Elzada Young, Markette Kirby, Les McLean, Leah Klein and Mary Parker. Les McLean proves that AB CD while Donald Smith awaits his turn in Solid Geometry. UPPER RIGHT: Berry Estes explains the one that stumped them all'. CLASSES IU fllOTHEIMICS, fnGLISH, SOCIAL SCIEDCE flnD LEFT: Mr. Reeves ponts out Argentina to his World History class. BELOW: Entrants in the local oratorical contest. BACK: ROW: Maxine Blair, Rex Whitmer, Catharine Quinn, Les McLean, Beverly Watkins and Mr. Bailey, sponsor. FIRST ROW: Elizabeth Moore, Rosine Gualdoni, Mary Parker, Jeanette Pace, Pat Talley and Leah Klien. The local winners were Rosine Gualdoni, Jeanette Pace and Leah Klien with Rosine Gualdoni representing Morenci in THE DISTRICT CONTEST IN SAFFORD. 54 The National Coal situation is the subject of a panel discussion in American History. Debaters are Rosalie Baughman, Kathryn Ryther, Mary Lou Evans, Jimmy Foster and Spence Filleman. SPANISH GIVE STUDENTS COLLEGE PNEP BNCHGNOUNO It was the The Night Before Christmas according to Pat Ashley, Dorothy Briggs, Ann Zimmerman and Elzada Young, when they sang Christmas carols in Spanish Class. 55 V t s t '.v LEFT: Joe Ramos works on the LEG FOR A COFFEE TABLE, UNDER MR . Brimhall s supervision, while Joe Malloque looks on. Rueben Huerta WORKS ON HIS OWN PROJECT. ABOVE: Gilbert Peru puts a shelf into place on a bookcase. BELOW: Andy Lopez, Necho Sierra, Efren Navar- ette, Mr. Brimhall, Arthur Stoner, Max Navarette, Wesley Clubb, Gab- riel Gonzalez, George Branum and Robert Rodela during a woodwork- ing class. inflHE fuenuofif for hohe ust in their uioodshop classes ■r ii % 56 REPAIR HUD OPERATE EQUIPIWT 111 lURCHint SHOP Boys taking machine shop classes include (above from left to right Necho Sierra, Joe Benitez, Wendell Waters, C. 0. Williams, Instructor, Charles Elkins, Hayes Redden, Fred Powell, Gilbert Tapia, Simon Peru, Wesley Clubb , Alexander Peete, Ramon Rodriquez. AT RIGHT: Charles Elkins polishes a chuck. BELOW, left to right: Joe Malloque, Paul Simmons, Don- ald Smith, Joe Ramos, Hayes Redden, Berry Estes, Les McLean, Dewey Port- er and John Alvarez in mechanical drawing class. minoR sports ircluded in PHysicni to. ABOVE LEFT: Joan Thompson demonstrates her skill Rojo await their turn. ABOVE RIGHT: Maxine Blair in Speed Ball while Gloria Thompson and Teresa and Peggy Hull are playing tennis doubles. HunGRy sTUDtms delight in hot iudches dt noon ABOVE LEFT: Mike Grady, Bill Melton and Alfred Mc- Adams wait in line for their lunch. ABOVE CENTER: Catherine McGaughey, James Kirby, Rueben Huerta, Lalo Vega, Gene Mayfield and Alvin Baber eat their 58 LUNCH AT THE LUNCH ROOM. ABOVE RIGHT: BLAND INA LUNA , Angelina Madrid, Sara Martinez, Charles Keith and Amelia Saenz help prepare the lunch for the students. our GLiFTon eoo moRcnci prtroos Mu new exterior beauty of the 1950 Studebaker passenger cars is shown in this view of the Champion convertible. Mullins Motor Co. Studebaker Sales and Service ■MOON AND KAYO MULLINS CLIFTON. ARIZONA Clifton Arizona For authorized radio service see BILL WHIPPLE Phone 23 Clifton BYRD’S HELP YOUR SELF LAUNDRY Phone 89-W Clifton Roller Skate at the SMITH MOTOR SALES PAUL’S STORE ABOVE: Louise Reed, Paul Aguilar and Esperanza Aguina. Quality, Only the Finest Sold at Paul’s Store. Buy your meats at our market. Phone-62J Clifton ROYAL THEATER For the Best and Latest in Entertainment Attend the Martin-Nace Theater in your community Royal Theater Martin Theater Morenci, Arizona Clifton, Arizona S AND S SPORTING GOODS Gunsmithing . . . Military Conversions . . . Restocking . . . Fishing Supplies , . , Rods and Reels . . . Reblocking. P; O. Box 1628 . . . Phone 31 OW Clifton Arizona WILLIS FREIGHT SERVICE Serving Clifton and Morenci Clifton, Arizona KOPPER KETTLE CAFE FERGIE ’S Fountain Service-Drugs Operated by Bill and Loraine Cheatham Morenci Shopping Center Chase Creek Clifton Morenci Arizona PRESTON BROTHERS SHELL SERVICE Auto Accessories Chase Creek Clifton UPPER LEFT (from left to right): Mrs. Charles Dunn, Clay Simons, Ralph Beetham, Robert Simmons, Bobby Bonilla and Robert Acuna enjoy the banquet given by the Boosters Club for the football team. UPPER RIGHT I FROM LEFT TO RIGHT): ROBERT CAMPBELL, TEL- ford Stone, Norman O'Neal, William Moore, Joe Mal- loque, Don Biles, Phil Bullard, Berry Estes, Donald Smith, Jimmie Foster and Paul Lemons. THE IR0REI1CI BOOSTERS CLUB The Morenci Boosters Club was organized in 1946 by patrons to support Morenci High School athletics and activities. This year they helped transport the Pep Squad to the Thatcher game and sponsored the Letterman’s Club trip to Tempe to see the “Sun Devils’ play Loyola on November 28. Officers of the year were: Jack Roberts, President; Charlie Martinez, Vice President, and Lavon Holman, Secretary-Treasurer. Left to Right: Jos. H. Fairbanks, Cecil McCullar, Ed Eisenaucher, Bob Nardelli, Mr. k Mrs. Jack Roberts, Mrs. C. Riley and Mr. C. Riley. 64 RILEY'S DRUG STORE Soda Fountain Prescriptions Baby Supplies Phone 8 Choice Candies Kodak Supplies Cosmetics Clifton, Arizona SCARLET’S CHILDREN SHOP Smart Kiddies’ Toys Clifton Arizona For all your needs go to ISABEL'S 5 AND 10£ STORE Clifton Arizona JESSIE’S BEAUTY SALON Morenci Shopping Center 4281 Phone DANENHAUER INSURANCE General Insurance Serving Clifton and Morenci Office Phone 88 Home Phone 110 Box 63 8 Clifton Gomez and Marin Tortilla Shop The Best of Service Phone 3791 Morenci, Arizona For Quick Service Visit the Martin Service Station Clifton Arizona Lindsey Creamery Ice Cream, Dairy Products Daily Delivery to Morenci, Stargo, and Plantsite Clifton, Arizona Phone 83 Morenci Hardware Romolo Mariette, Prop. All Kinds of Building Materials and Plumbing Supplies Phone 4696 Empire Barber Shop It Pays To Look Your Best Greenlee County Florists Say It With Flowers Phone 188-j Clifton, Arizona Model Cleaners Live Clean Press Onward Dye Well Phone 3 6 Clifton r—r— REBECCA’S 5, 10 AND 25 STORE Toys and Novelties for everyone MORENCI 5 AND 10 STORE Morenci Shopping Center Toys Novelties Gifts Houseware and Other Items BIANCO’S GROCERY Best Bargains in Morenci Morenci Arizona BARNEY’S HOME SUPPLY Home Appliances, Sporting Goods, Musical Instruments 311 South Coronado Boulevard Phone 26-w Clifton, Arizona AWALT’S SERVICE STATION Tires Tubes Accessories Batteries Gas Oil Ammunition Clifton Arizona ABC MAR KE T SALLY’S BEAUTY SHOP Phone 185-w Chase Creek J . F . GLASS ‘Dentist’ We Cater To The Food Basket To the Seniors of 1950 Clifton Arizona CLIFTON CAFE Clifton, Arizona SHERMAN DIAMOND COMPANY Success in life and happiness for all. EL BAZAAR STORE “Where friendship waits for you Dry Goods Notions Toys Phone 174-w Chase Creek Clifton Chase Creek Clifton, Arizona Vidales Mercantile Company ni mm . Fruits Groceries Meats Notions Clifton Morenci M orenci Compliments of the Morenci News Stand Chase Clifton Creek Arizona SAFFORD AUTO SUPPLY CO Safford Auto Supply Wholesale Automobile Parts and Equipment Phone 55 C lifton, Arizona CO-ED SHOP BRENNER MOTOR SALES Magna-cum-laude Pontiac and International Sales and Service Phone 171 Clifton Clifton Arizona The Annual in the making RISDON’S STUDIO Clifton Arizona Fred Shaver looks over sport jackets PINE’S Clothier for Men and Women Morenci Arizona MONTEZ FOOD MARKET THOMPSON’S GARAGE 313 Chase Creek Phone 1575 Clifton Dry Goods Groceries Open on Sundays Phone 52 Chase Creek Clifton DIOfiEDCI HOSPITAL PHELPS DODGE CORPODDEIOD Keepsake Diftmono RinGS Phone 112 C lifton Copper State Motor Co. Ford Sales and Service Phone 22 Clifton Longfellow Inn Cattering to the Employees of The Phelps Dodge Corporation and the General Public Ray and Tena Jacobs Morenci Arizona THE TEXAS COMPANY M. L. Simms Clifton Arizona Standard Oil Products Phone 4661 Morenci XOCHIHUA Mexican Curios and Records P. O. Box 545 Morenci Arizona This is the way our school appeared in February of 1949. WOMACK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 1712 South Central Phoenix, Arizona CLIFTON CASH AND CARRY For Greater Savings Phone 130 Clifton I TON A’jW IX «� «■ I Morenci Water and Electric Company Serving the Clifton - Morenci District for 50 Years Morenci, Stargo, Plantsite and C lifton Montoya Food Market Red Feed and Star Grain Chase Clifton Creek A. C. Stanton and Son Clifton Ice Company Clifton Safford and Arizona iCjL jrTOI COJ 11 1 VI 39 Years of Service Everything for Building METZ’S Home Furnishings and Electrical Appliances Phone 57 Phone 4656 Clifton, Arizona Morenci, Arizona Prices consistent with quality Morenci Clifton Plantsite Stargo LEE’S SERVICE STATION Clifton Arizona FRISCO MOTOR SALES Chrysler Plymouth Sales and Service Clifton Arizona GILA VALLEY LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANERS Morenci Clifton Enterprise-61 MORALES AND VASQUES Hudson Dealers Phone 238 Clifton ORMS MOTOR COMPANY Your dependable Dodge Plymouth Dealers 191 -J Clifton LESCHER AND MAHONEY, Architects Phoenix, Arizona Success to the class of 1950 “Hitch your wagon to a star. Joan Thompson and Fred Powell help Mr. Reeves with the cokes at the Sophomore Dance. GREENLEE Clifton BOTTLING COMPANY Arizona SERVING ARIZONA Established in the frontier town of Solomonville, Arizona, a half century ago, the Valley National Bank, today, is a state-wide institution serving over 250,000 customers through twenty - nine offices located in 11 of Arizona's 74 counties. With resources of more than $220,000,000, it is the largest bank in the eight Rocky Mountain States. You are cordially invited to make the Valley National Bank your financial headquarters. VALLEY NATDONAL BANK ★ TWENTY-NINE FRIENDLY CONVENIENT OFFICES IN ARIZONA ★ MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION VALLEY NATIONAL v BANK MORENCI ALMA MATER High upon the rugged mountain, Glorious to view, Stands our gallant Alma Mater, Loyal, brave, and true. Lift the chorus; speed it onward; Never let it die. Hail to thee, dear Alma Mater, Hail, Morenci High. Sis -, ‘7ZT V. ; -0 ;§£55! S SjSTS rir r vfe� —-' r .• •“ •«%-• • , • .• ••% x •� - •� __ ti— '; -i1- ?■ c - - . — . 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