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

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Isn 't He Lovely Armstrong’s legs dazzle fans Pep assemblies and football games heightened school spirit as the year got underway. Before the opening game of the season, an hour-long assembly had the rafters in the gym shaking. Class competi- tion cheers kept the students yell- ing for long periods of time as classes tried to outdo each other. John Armstrong, winner of the “Mr. Lovely Legs” contest spon- sored by the cheerleaders, was “crowned” with a red and black garter. Students and teachers vot- ed for the senior football player of their choice by depositing money into a can marked with the contes- tant’s number. Always modest, John told the crowd, “I knew I was going to win. How could you resist. My legs are beautiful!” Band members practiced for over a month in preparation for their opening performance. All the long hours were considered worth- while, however, when, at the con- clusion of their show, they were given a standing ovation by the large crowd. Wildcat fans saw the coveted copper ingot go to Clifton as the football team lost its last game on the “Hill” with the Trojans. Scor- ing in the closing seconds of the first half, Morenci led 6-0 until Clif- ton scored a touchdown in the third quarter. Another TD by Clif- ton in the fourth quarter sent the copper ingot back to the Trojans for the first time since 1974. Entertaining at the pep assembly, the Poms do a takeoff on the opposing team's squad. FALL MANIA-11

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Enthusiastic students clap to the school fight song, “On Morenci!” The traditional copper ingot football game is played for the last time on the “Hill.” Wearing his garter and pantyhose, John Armstrong thanks the students who voted him “Mr. Lovely Legs.” 10-FALL MANIA

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FASHION FOCUS Looking Good Students opt for designer jeans Designer jeans were definitely “in” as students drifted away from the previously popular and rela- tively inexpensive Levis and Wran- glers and bought the more costly brands. Jordache, Gloria Vander- bilt and Calvin Klein brands were worn by many. “They cost more, but I’m worth it!” laughed Chris Rodriguez. A counter argument was stated by Nancy Navarrete, “They’re just another pair of jeans. Why pay more for the same kind of look.” Michelle Maldonado agreed, “I can buy two pairs of Wranglers for the price some kids pay for just one pair of designer jeans.” Pant lengths for girls shortened as knickers came back into style. Zippers, ties, buttons and elastic were found at the ankle. Painful spikes were replaced by flatter, more comfortable shoes. Color was the key fashion word. Multi-colored striped T-shirts were popular with the girls. Clothes were accented with colored brace- lets and earrings. Feathers and rib- bons worn in girls hair also bright- ened up many outfits. The majority of the guys still wore straight leggers and T-shirts. The more expensive Ocean Pacific (OP) shirts were also popular. Army green and camouflage pants and shirts were worn by both boys and girls. 12-FASHION FOCUS