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

Page 30 text:

Debating Members Develop Critical Thinking, Speaking Confidence “Who’s got my notes?” was one of the many questions asked be- fore one of the many debates held throughout the year by the Debat- ing Society. Interesting debates held on controversial subjects as abortions, stirred members’ in- terests in public speaking and ac- knowledgment of current affairs. Special activities were discussed at the regular meetings every other Tuesday, such as initiation and a banquet. Members also took an active part in the annual oratorical contest sponsored by the American Legion and Arizona Re- public. Rhonda Brooks was win- MEMBERS DISCUSSING PLANS for participating in the Spring Oratorical Contest. ner of the local contest in January. MEMBERS OF THE DEBATING SOCIETY: FRONT ROW: Della Chavez, Georgiann Esqueda, Bette Pine, vice-president; and Wilhelmina Jim. 2ND: Della Alvarez, Jackie Jo Clemons, Marcia Pennington, Donna Heinsohn, and Stephanie Stock, secretary. 3RD: Ernest Espinoza, Mary Maese, Rita Harbison, president; Greg Simons, points chairman; and Vicki Cuthbertson. 4TH: Ernest Calderon, publicity chairman; Danny Gatlin, Stacey Johnson, Mary Tysoe, sergeant-at-arms; Cathy Naccarati, treasurer; and Kathy Sircy. MEMBERS NOT PICTURED: Debbie Grantland, Barbara Sorrell, William Enrico.' 26

Page 29 text:

GIRLS' LEAGUE COUNCIL MEMBERS: FRONT ROW: Gloria Ortiz, secretary; Cecelia Valdez, treasurer; Vernell Martin, vice-president; and Amelia Owens, president. 2ND: Representatives include: Genevieve Valdez, sophomore; Barbara Lizarraga, senior; Carla Walden, sophomore; Pamela Thomas, freshman; Christine Serna, junior; and Elizabeth Rodela, junior. Girls’ League Sponsors Annual Formal, Elects Clubs Officers When the new school year be- gan the Girls’ League Council was able to immediately start off their activities with the selling of sodas at football games. Christmas cards and programs were also sold for money to finance activities such as a weekend trip to Phoenix on the twenty-eighth of April and also the annual formal. After much de- liberation, Candyland was chosen as the theme with American beau- ty and pink being the colors of the affair. This holiday event was held during the first part of December. At the year’s end Girls’ League members elected their officers so that the coming year will start off without the election of officers. The club’s meetings were held monthly on the second Tuesday. The meetings also had a speaker. HARD WORKER? Rhonda Gibson sells hot coffee to spectators at football game.

Page 31 text:

CHESS CLUB: FRONT ROW: Dail McBride, Drew Isaacs, Archie Duran, Ernest Calderon, David Isaacs, Laurie Lubojacky. 2ND: Bruce Cox, James Bond, Wayne Shupe, Jerry Spreitzer. Mr. Bill Senne, sponsor; Alvin Hamilton, Daniel Gurtler, Mary Conlogue, Debra Grantland, Ruth Hair. NOT PICTURED ARE: Danny Gatlin, Mark Smith,Mike Bertoldo, Rhonda Brooks.Danny Subia. Ch ess Club Hosts Tournament, Awards First Place Trophy Through the doors of Room 41 many students could be seen con- centrating on the difficult game of chess. Mr. Bill Senne, sponsor of the club, hosted their annual spring tournament. Alvin Hamilton, last year’s tournament winner, received a trophy sig- nifying this. This year’s winner received the same honor. Con- centration and work are needed if the player intends to achieve this, and there are many who succeed. Some students join because it is a game of challenge for them. But for others it is a fun game to play at lunchtime as a break in the day. The club meetings are every Friday at noon. There are no dues or requirements for membership. All players must compete every week to retain full membership, but students may play any time.