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

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BOARI) OF EDUCATION Civic-minded members perform critically important service. Mr. Claude C. Tuell Mr. David H. Orr, Jr. Mr. A. L. Alexander President Member Clerk Mr. Joseph H. Fairbanks Superintendent Alert to the problems arising from our increasing school population, our board of education and superintendent devote much time to school problems and establish practices and policies. Their backing and encouragement have maintained high standards for our school. Authority for budgetary and finan- cial matters is vested in the board of education: Mr. Claude C. Tuell, Mr. David H. Orr, Jr. and Mr. A. L. Alexander. Administering the school system is Mr. Joseph H. Fairbanks. The group works together to maintain adequate school facilities and to hire trained and experienced personnel. 4

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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

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PRINCIPALS Mr. Clarence Robinett Vice-Principal Mr. P. H. Davidson, Principal Heading the high school is our princi- pal, Mr. Philip H. Davidson. He is active in several community organizations, in- cluding Lions Club and the Masonic Lodge. He is also an Elder and Clerk of the Session of the First Presbyterian Church. A native of Texas, he is a graduate of Daniel Baker College at Brownwood and has his master1 s degree from Sul Ross College at Alpine. He joined the Morenci school system in 1948, and became high school principal in 1954. Assisting Mr. Davidson is Mr. Clar- ence L. Robinett, the vice-principal. Mr. Robinett received his bachelor's degree from Grand Canyon College and his mas- ter's degree from Arizona State Univer- sity. Mr. Robinett is a member of the Lions Club, and he enjoys sports and reading. LEFT: Dr. Robert L. Nugent congratu- lates Mr. Davidson on receiving the Uni- versity's 75th Anniversary Medallion of Merit. This award is presented to Arizona high schools which have won U. of A. scholarship cups two or more times. Busy administrators supervise expanding educational program.