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

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Junior attendants Alicia Lechtenberger and Will Senne preceed the Homecoming proces- sional. Finalists for Basketball Sweetheart in- clude: Susan Valdez, Nancy Navarrete, Diane Mendoza, Linda Villagomez, Melissa Rocha, and Kelly Baker. It 's Michael Myers Bloody movie terrorizes students Movie fans filled the local the- ater to capacity to watch the hor- ror film, Halloween II. In the bloody sequel to an earlier movie, mass murderer Michael Myers re- turned and continued to kill de- spite numerous attempts on his life. “I thought he would never die,” commented Marcy Goodwin. The movie had an effect on ev- eryone present. “I was so scared I jumped on someone else’s boy- friend,” admitted Cristina Romero. Some people didn’t actually see much of the movie. As Michelle Romero confided, “I only saw about half of it because 1 kept my eyes closed the rest of the time.” Geoff Stevens also missed much of the film. “I couldn’t see or hear most of the time because everyone was screaming and jumping around.” In December; the Rolling Stones presented a concert at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe. Barry Maling, who managed to obtain a position in the front row, was among the more than 80,000 fans present. “I got there early,” recalled Barry, “and just kept working my way forward until I got up front. It was a great spot except I got crushed every time they played one of their hit songs.” Faculty member Georgianne Schneider also attended the con- cert. Mick Jagger was “electrify- ing!” said Miss Schneider. “It was one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen.” “Don’t Stop Believin’” was the theme for the third annual basket- ball homecoming held on February 19. Fourteen girls, representing most of the organizations in the school, competed for the title of Basketball Sweetheart. Finalists were chosen by the student body. The varsity boys’ basketball team then selected the queen from the six top vote-getters. Nancy Navar- rete, representing the cheers and poms, was voted the 1982 Basket- ball Sweetheart. Past basketball coaches were the guests of honor for the evening as the game with San Manuel was the last to be played in the old gym.

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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

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Enjoying a kiss from Armando Tellez is the 1982 Basketball Sweetheart, senior Nancy Navarrete. MC’s at the Basketball Homecoming as- sembly, Benjie Aguilar and Debbie Burt, an- nounce the finalists for queen. “Prehistoric’ cheerleaders, Nancy Bal- derrama and Michelle Maldonado, do their version of go-fight-win. Guests of honor at the last game in the old gym are past basketball coaches Bill Dill, 1962-63; John Glodis, 1958-62; Truman Wil- liamson, a past junior varsity coach; Harry Reeves, 1952-58; and Steve Hudgens, 1968- 78. WINTER STUDENT LIFE-23