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

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Sci ool Spirit evident every t i u nere. Time outs at foot- ball games meant rest and a review of strategy for the Wildcats. At the right Coach Ray McDowell's JV squad discuss the previous quarter with their coach. This squad had an undefeated season. Our school spirit was nevermore evident than on the field and court at our home games. Cheer- leaders Virginia Patterson, Kitty Holmes, Sherry Andrews, not pictured Patsy Romine, and Patti Edwards led the yelling at our foot- ball games. The pep band was also an important ingredient in our boundless and lasting school spirit. Stir- ring fight songs were played at many pep as- semblies and the strains of On Morenci thrilled us every time. 7

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sdsieni bliei, f ormais provide variety. Assemblies and dan- ces are an important part of our school life. Two formal and several in- formal ones provide a well rounded social atmosphere. At the left Shirley Cooper, Girls' League President, and Merrill Burk, Girls' League King, lead the grand march at the annual Girls' League Formal. Next in line were Allen Williams and Kitty Holmes. When Morenci regained the copper ignot after the annual grid scrap with Clifton, Margaret Tea, president of the Clifton Student Council, returned the trophy at a special assembly, to Leonard Peete, Morenci Student Council president. Honors Assembly is the day before com- mencement and awards and letters are given many students. Below: Mr. Ross Bridewell presents a dictionary to Richard Brokaw for his work in French. The concert band played for the Christmas pro- gram and also gave a spring concert. Below: Bandsmen Richard Hamilton, Richard Brokaw and Gilbert Vasquez present a hilarious comedy situa- tion. 9