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

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The Copper Cat Staff Brings the 1976-'77 Carnival on the Hill to You CARNIVAL ON THE HILL What is the meaning of that expression? In the beginning it was a nickname given to the athletic program. Now Carnival on the Hill refers to everything at Morenci. The Carnival is a part of the entire town- from the open pit mine to the shopping center- from Old Morenci to East Plantsite. Just what are carnivals? The old Italian language gave us the word Hcarnivalf' It was associated with the fasting of the Lenten season. Carnivals were known to the Greeks as festivals to honor their Gods. Other festivals were held at the changing of the seasons, or to ward off evil spirits. Ancient carnivals, like those held in Venice, lasted a whole season. Patrons wearing costumes with huge heads would chase one another about the square or 4 would cruise the town seeking adventure. These masks would hide all lines between social classes, thus allowing a slave to associate with a government official. This type of atmosphere allowed all to have a freedom that few had known. The freedom to be himself. The same atmosphere exists to- day with the same freedoms. Everyone on the Hill is allowed to be himself. Students still chase one another over the campus and through the halls. The laughter coming from the classrooms is the same that rang in the squares of Rome. Students still cruise the town in search of excitement and thrills. Little has changed since the days of Alexander the Great and of the gladiators. Morenci High School is indeed the Carnival on the Hill. fl ,

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We dedicate this yearbook to our friend and beloved band director, Mr. Tom Braeuer whom we miss greatly since his resignation last fall because of illness. He was welcomed by the capacity crowd at the home Bisbee basketball game. This night was designated as Braeuer Night and he was honored at the halftime festivities. A red and black banner and cards signed by many friends were presented to him by Mr. Glodis. As he walked onto the court before the game, he was warmly received with loud applauses and a standing ovation. The people here in our community will always think of him and do consider him to be the No. 1 Wildcat. With Pride We Dedicate the 1977 Copper Cat to Tom Braeuer - lf 1 Vx I L' I 3 5

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