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

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“PRIDE BAND Style Updated New name, new style. The two went hand in hand as the band changed their name early in the year to “Wildcat Pride Band.” A new style of marching was observed by spectators as the “Pride” changed its style from precision to corps. Two new groups were added to emphasize these changes: baton twirlers and drum majors. Plans were also made to introduce a rifle unit open to both males and fe- males. The percussion unit started the year with new corps style uniforms. The rest of the band members were measured and anticipated the arriv- al of their new uniforms in the spring. The Board of Education vot- ed to allocate between $25,000 and $30,000 to buy the more mod- ern uniforms. TWIRLER Michelle Cross goes through her routine at half time.

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT, Donna Biles and Carleen Rodela combine their voices in a duet to sing Now the Holy Child is Born.” VOCAL MUSIC Allen Assigned to Vocal Music Band instructor, Mr. Bruce Allen, also became the temporary vocal music teacher following the resigna- tion of Mr. Jerry Goodman in No- vember. Several concerts were held dur- ing the school year with the first one taking place following Open House. Mr. Goodman conducted and was accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Betty Windsor. Musical se- lections included “Hurting Each Other,” “I Write the Songs,” and “Blowing In the Wind.” The Choir presented a Christmas Concert with the junior high band at Fairbanks Middle School on De- cember 20th. The concert was di- rected by Mr. Allen with accompa- niment by Mrs. Windsor and Lynda Goodman. Popular Christmas carols sung included “Do You Hear What I Hear,” and “Born In a Manger.” The choir wore their new costumes for the first time at the Christmas Concert. The girls were dressed in black quiana dresses accented by a red-tipped white carnation at the waistline. The boys wore a bow tie and red blazers. At the climax of the concert, the vocal music stu- dents presented Mr. Allen with a plaque of appreciation. 27

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DO IT THIS IVAV ZBand members listen carefully as band director Mr. Bruce Allen goes over the formations for a new show. BRASS AND SAXOPHONES: FRONT ROW: Julie Conyer, Rod Hogg, Paul Esparza. Marc Brooks, Scott Adams, Miguel Verdugo, Mona Rodriguez, Phillip Merino, Scott Ross. 2ND: Figito Peralta, Steve Tucker, Clay Flowers, David Rodriguez, Paula Jones, Lori Stoner. Ben Aguilar, Sandra Rodriguez, Rey Aguinaga, Melanie Filleman. 3RD: James McFadden, Jeff Hogg, Dennis Pomroy, Vicky Serna, Bob Moreno, Mike Thompson. 4TH: Frank Villarreal, Ron Peru, Robbie Burgher, Neil Short, Mark Settle, Will Laney. 5TH: Joe Windsor, Jacqueline Wright, Brian Short, Mark Pingleton, Brent Rains, Bob Price. AGAIN???Band members prepare to march through the bottom of the pit once more while being filmed for a movie sponsored by Phelps Dodge. FLUTES AND CLARINETS: FRONT ROW: Cathy Quinn, Bonnie Lopez, Debra Vasquez, Donna Chavez, Tanya Tice, Nancy Morgan, Joanne Pennington, Nancy Balderrama, Kris Windsor, Dawn Felkins, Geoff Stevens 2ND: Felicia Macias, Donna Wright, Leticia Espinoza, Cristina Romero, Shawn Gojkovich, Anna Trujillo, Frances Verdugo, Dorene Jim, Kelly Baker. 3RD: Brenda Carabeo, Rhonda Duran, Ruth Gaxiola, Esper Espinoza, Fran Peru, Cindy Espinoza, Stephanie Espinoza. Ester Lopez, Carleen Rodela, Jody Gonzales. 29