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

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Science ABOVE: Celia Guerrero and Nora Garcia study some typical oxidation-reduction reactions, in an experiment made during the second period chemistry class. In chemistry, science-minded college bound students study chemical reactions, molecular ar- rangements and the principles of the field. Physics classes explore the science of matter and motion. 26

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Science The wonders of the plant and animal kingdom were explored in biology classes. Large grass- hoppers are dissected by Gilbert Romero, Jen- nifer Guyn, Sherry Andrews, Peter Alexander and Ricky Gillespie. Biology is taken by students in both college preparatory or general course. General science is an introductory course taken by many freshmen. 25

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General courses are important The general course is designed for those students who do not plan to attend college, but expect to find a job immediately after high school graduation; or to attend trade, business or other vo- cational schools. Four years of practical English, United States history and American problems, and one year eachof mathematics and science are required of all students choosing this course. Electives may be chosen from classes offered by the commercial, home econom- ics and art departments or from wood or metal shops. BELOW: Second year art students sketch the high school building. One of these drawings was selected to be used on the end pages of this book. Fun- damentals of drawing and color, as well as craft projects are included in the beginning and advanced classes of art. 27