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

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 Hanging stars from the ceiling, Robbie Burgher and Donna Lizarraga add final touch- es to the prom decorations. Proudly receiving her diploma from Mr. Larry Ross at the 1981 graduation exercises is Cindy Lizarraga. Following their crowning. King Gilbert Gonzales and Queen Lisa Stacey overlook the prom festivities. 14-MEMORIES

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♦If Colored T-shirts are worn by Monica Vas- quez, Lori Fuller, and Barbara Moya. An OP T-shirt is modeled by Barry Maling. Bright socks and flat shoes are worn with skirts, pants and knickers. FASHION FOCUS-13

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Hard Work Pays Off Couples dance the night away “To be or not to be.” That was the question! The threat of having to cancel the ’81 Prom hung over the junior class for months as they struggled to raise the money need- ed to finance the annual event. “The Prom turned out better than 1 expected,” said Rhonda Padilla, “especially considering we had to hurry so much at the last minute to earn enough money.” The theme chosen by the class, “Together,” also seemed appro- priate. As junior class president Marcy Goodwin stated, “We finally got our act together at the end!” Unlike previous proms, most couples stayed until midnight in- stead of leaving after only a few hours. “I liked the music,” ex- plained Kristy Boling, “and the rest of the kids were hanging around — that’s where the action was!” Following the Prom, many cou- ples went to D. C’s Disco for a steak dinner and continued danc- ing into the early hours. Guest speaker for the 1981 Commencement Exercises was Mr. P. H. Davidson, former superinten- dent of Morenci Public Schools. Mr. “D” brought back many memories for parents in the audi- ence as he reminisced about his days at Morenci High School. Twenty-four seniors were recog- nized with scholarships during the graduation exercises. Representa- tives of the top ten percent of the class, Donna Wright and Sandra Rodriguez, gave student address- es. The highlight of the evening was the burning of a large “81” by un- known persons on top of the ruins above the football field. Dancing at the prom, couples enjoy music by “Fame.” Holding her diploma high. Tina Andazola expresses her excitement at the graduation exercises. Participating in the grand march at the Junior-Senior Prom are attendants Scott Ross and Sharon Clark.