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

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 Hail to thee, dear alma mater, hail Morenci High! Our hearts burst with pride as we sang our school song. Dancing cheerleaders and pom pon girls held our spirits high throughout the me- diocre season. Above: Pom pon Geraldine Allen stands at attention while the band opens a night game with the national anthem. We renewed old friendships; began new one s. Above: Paula Montgome ry with Mike Goodwin, Donna Bradford and Sharon Reed turn to greet more friends. The tempo increased as the big tests rolled around. Numerous college-bound students took the PSAT and CEEB exams, while career-conscious seniors took the State Employment Test. Left: Erminda Alvillar scans direction sheet and wonders, what am I doing here? 8

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 Freshmen found time in their busy schedules to poke and probe into un- familiar objects. Room 36 held a particular fascination with its unusual ma- chines. Above: Eddie Cocking challenges a typewriter with courage and one finger. With a hidden chuckle, experienced typists answered the repeated question, What does this one do? The clatter of spike on pavement toldus football season was here. Sports- minded boys spent long practice hours in preparation for the weekend game. Many muscles groaned after rigorous calisthenics. 7

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Many school groups took trips to games, conventions, dramatic productions and contests. Right: A Copper Cat selling group relaxes in a pose for the staff photographer after a success- ful day of selling advertising in Safford. On Friday few hours passedbefore we were once again at the high school. Soc hops kept us jumping, games kept us cheering. Below: In a swirl of petticoats, Charlotte Nelson jitterbugs with Ricky Nations. All too soon fall was over, but winter won- ders were just around the corner!