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

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How do you feel about dating? A. Would prefer to go steady 35% B. Prefer to date different 51% people C. Prefer not to date in high 1% school D. No opinion 13% Going steady is preferred by George Domin- guez and Gerrie Gedig. Sexy eyes capture a second look according to M.H.S. males.

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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.

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Speak Up M.H.S. Student body eager to move Results of a school survey con- ducted by the yearbook staff showed students eager to leave the old high school and move into new, modern facilities. “After suffering through the first hot month of school, I’m definitely looking for- ward to being in an air-conditioned building,” said Mary Cork. Sopho- more Gaylene Adams agreed but added, “ the ‘Hill’ adds class to Morenci and I’ll miss it.” Students overall were not in favor of the planned drop from Class A to Class B in athletic competition. Stating her reason, Carolina Espin- oza said, “There’s less prestige in winning a Class B title.” Sarah McFadden, disagreeing, said “May- be it would be for the best. Our enrollment is so low and we’re hav- ing a bit of a problem in the A conference.” Ricky Perkins added, “It’s been on the line for several years would have happened sooner or later.” Seniors showed their maturity when students were asked to rank the characteristics they considered most important in the opposite sex. Freshman boys ranked “body” first, whereas senior boys listed personality, loyalty, and simi- lar interests as the top three. College was first on the list for the next step after high school. Vo- cational or trade schools and mar- riage also rated high. World and national issues con- sidered to be most crucial were abortion, drugs, and national de- fense. Asked her view on the abor- tion controversy, Kelly Baker re- sponded, “I don’t think all abor- tions should be legal. Having an abortion should be limited to only those women who need one be- cause of medical problems.” Which is your favorite type of music? A. Country 8% B. Easy Listening 10% C. Soul 15% D. Disco 6% E. Rock 50% F. Punk 5% G. Other 6% Rock fans, Gibby Gonzales and Scott Ross wear popular rock concert T-shirts.