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

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Homecoming Queen and King, Ronda Campbell and John Armstrong, following the crowning ceremony. The “M” burns for the last time on the ruins at the Homecoming bonfire. Attempting a male chorus line while pre- paring for the all-school picture on the football field are Joey Merino, Gilbert Gonzales, Steve Tucker, Marty Martinez, Don Cates, Chris Ro- driguez, and Richard Gonzales. Royalty for the ’81 Homecoming includes Ronda Campbell, Sharon Clark, Corinne Fras- quillo, Sheila Bishop, Michelle Maldonado, Lisa Malloque, and Liz Abril. 20-FALL STUDENT LIFE

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IHasta Luego! Fans bid farewell to the “Hill” Nostalgia reined as Morenci said farewell to the old stadium on Fri- day, November 13. In addition to the alumni, ex-football coaches and administrators were invited to the last Homecoming on the “Hill.” “It’s an ‘event’ and I want to be there,” remarked Cliff Martin, football coach from 1974 to 1976. Other ex-coaches in attendance in- cluded Steve Vukevich, 1945 to 1952, and Jake Rowden, 1953 to 1958. Past administrators were re- presented by P.H. Davidson, for- mer superintendent of schools, and Paul Lemons, past principal of the high school. Pregame ceremonies included the presentation of the Homecom- ing attendants and the crowning of the King and Queen. A community dinner, sponsored by the Student Council, was held in the school cafeteria prior to the game. An exciting Wildcat 13-8 come- back victory over the Bisbee Pu- mas highlighted the evening. Al- though the fans were happy to see Morenci win its final game on the “Hill,” it was a sad evening for most. As Estermae Lopez put it, “ a lot of memories are going to be torn down.” Coach Bruce Kin- neberg, adding his sentiments said, “I hate to see everything go; this was my old stomping grounds.” The realization that this was defi- nitely the last year for the old school was apparent on the first day of school when the opening assembly was held in an half-empty auditorium. Many of the seats were already on their way to the new school to be installed in the gym. Hot, stuffy classrooms had stu- dents and teachers looking forward to a new air-conditioned building. As students vied for seats closest to the fans, Benjie Aguilar was overheard saying, “I wish the teachers were a little more gener- ous with their fans.” Blasting on the school side of the pit created times when students and teachers had to evacuate the building immediately after school. A rock slide caused an electrical blackout one morning and students sat in dim classrooms until power was restored. Former football coach Jake Rowden is es- corted across the field by Sheri Grimes and Cindy Espinoza during Homecoming pregame ceremonies. Greek gods and goddesses on Toga Day include Steve Tucker, Melissa Romero, Lori Fuller, Marty Martinez. James Barquin, Fred Sanders, Robert Flores, and Fred Lan- phar. FALL STUDENT LIFE-21