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

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FRENZIED preparation for band assemblies adds to holiday confusion at left. Student Council members trim the traditional front hall Christmas tree above. Holiday festivities make RAND VOCALIST, Donald Tellez, narrates ”Twas the Night Before Christmas” at annual Christmas assembly. 14

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WILDCAT mascot C. Martinez aids S. Kemplon and S. Glass- row in boostin'; school s iirit. year’s end. MOST VALUABLE LINEMAN award is presented to R. Martinez by Coach Williamson at all-sport banquet. Robert was chosen for this honor by his teammates.

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COMMUNITY VOCALISTS blended with the Concert Choir in singing The Messiah” at the Christmas concert. vivid and sparkling memories for all who participate. Amidst the hustle and hustle of music rehear- sals, last minute shopping sprees and group par- ty planning, energetic teenagers found time to de- corate the traditional front hall Christmas tree with tinsel and a cascade of glittering ornaments. Superstitious seniors breathed a sigh of relief as the public performance of the Senior Vaudeville Show was successfully staged for a full house on ............................Friday the Thirteenth. Inspirational music intensified the holiday mood as the annual Christmas Concert was presented by the vocal department. High school choristers vocalized in harmony with community singers to produce portions of Handel’s Messiah. Spanish Club and church carolers traipsed the hills spreading the festive cheer with their fami- liar yuletide tunes. On the household scene.... everyone had secrets....strange packages fur- tively found their way under the tree....double wrappings of paper carefully concealed gifts.... and from the kitchen came appetizing aromas. The last day of the 1964 school year....choir members seranade....afternoon band assembly. SILENT NIGHT” floated gently through the halls of MHS when choir members joined in Christmas carols. 15