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

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DEDICATION Mr. Joseph H. Fairbanks Superintendent of Schools 1939 - I960 To Mr. Joseph H. Fairbanks, who for twenty-one years has given his full support to the betterment of the educa- tional program for Morenci, the staff dedicates this I960 edition of the Copper Cat. When Mr. Fairbanks came to Morenci in 1939, the town was just a- wakening from the depression and from a long mining decline. As a result, the school was small, the buildings inade- quate and in need of repair. Throughout Mr. Fairbanks' tenure the need for buildings has been great and in every case his foresight has produced for Morenci, the most up-to-date build- ings and equipment. Five school build- ings have been constructed under his direction. The school population has grown from 921 to 2500. Faculty mem- bership has increased from 35 to 98. His enthusiasm inspired the publication of the first Copper Cat fifteen years ago. During these years, Mr. Fairbanks became a recognized authority on school administration and he lectured in this field during summer sessions at both the University of Arizona and Arizona State College. A graduate of the University of Delaware, with a master's degree from the University of Southern California, Mr. Fairbanks has been connected with Arizona schools since 1922 when he first taught high school science at Florence. Later he taught in both the Douglas and Bisbee High Schools and was principal of the Warren School. Leadership in the Boy Scouts, Red Cross, Rotary International and the Greenlee County Country Club has been part of his community life. Educator, leader, friend and teach- er--these best describe the Superinten- dent of the Morenci Schools during these past two decades. 2

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published by Morenci High School Morenci, Arizona Volume 15 1

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Pencils.........................Page 10 People.............................. 36 Eighth Grade.................... 38 F reshmen........................45 Sophomores...................... 50 Juniors......................... 56 Seniors..........................63 Pastimes............................ 76 Pep.................................112 Patrons.............................126 Index...............................141 3