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

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CHUNTHY ',,,..vf- ,ff M, V,- ' .Lf 561. The Carnival Program Merry-Go-Round .......... 14 Center Stage ..... .... 6 6 Fairway ..... .... 9 2 Vendors ..... ..... 1 26

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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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fi ,S- , U T N :X inf f 4 Q HIT THEM WITH THE WI-IIPPED CREAM PIES! Students look on while Student Council members initiate freshmen at the football field Autt-lm-n Biggs Band Trip to School started with a sigh of enthusiasm. Clubs reorganized and elected officersg and two new clubs were formed, a Science Club and the Girls' Athletic Association. Copper Cat subscriptions were soldg and staff members went to Shadow Mountain High School for the AIPA Convention. Tests were numerousg Juniors took the PSAT and all students took SRA tests. A first time event! The Varsity volleyball team beat Duncan. Seniors were able to talk with college representatives dur- ing College Visitation Day. A thirty minute concert was presented by the HOMECOMING SENIOR attendant, C.Martinez pins D.Marin and R.Bacho, her escorts. 6 01 I J