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

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“Punklng out, Susan Valdez performs at halftime of a basketball game. Bobbing for apples on Halloween is Char- ley Romero. Jumping high, the J.V. cheerleaders per- form at a pep assembly. Dancing to the music of the pep band, the Clifton clown and Whiskers add to the pre- game festivities.

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Aloha! Parting is such sweet sorrow Saying good-bye to the old school and hello to the new, the junior class chose “Aloha” as the theme for the Junior-Senior Prom. For the third year in a row, the band “Fame” was selected to play at the annual dance. As junior class president Francis Borjon ex- plained, “I heard them last year and loved the way they played.” As the new high school neared completion, heavy machinery from the shops was moved to its new location for installation. The auto shop building on the parking lot was also dismantled and moved. Students and teachers alike an- ticipated the arrival of the ’82 Copper Cat. “I can hardly wait to see the yearbook,” remarked Mari- anne Padilla, “because it will be the last book of memories from the old high school.” As the year came to an end, seniors looked forward to gradu- ation and the last commencement exercises on the old football field. “I’m glad I’m graduating from the old school rather than the new one,” commented Cindy Berry. “This school holds so many memo- ries for everyone.” Reigning over the 1982 Junior-Senior Prom are Ramona Rodriguez, Queen, and Armando Tellez, King. PROM ROYALTY: FRONT ROW: Priscilla Baca, Debbie Burt, Michelle Maldonado, Bon- nie Lopez, Nancy Balderrama. 2ND: John Lee, Ernest Luna, Donald Cates, Michael Na- varrete, Tony Castaneda. Trying to pass the lifesaver in the spring Junior Olympics are Johnny Velasquez and Lori Fuller. Serenading Gerri Stinson are members of the visiting EAC Chorus. SPRING STUDENT LIFE -25

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PARTICIPATION Although some clubs have been added and some have died out, Morenci students have always been able to enjoy participating in a wide variety of activities. Our clubs and organizations have been an important part of our education at Morenci. As the years passed and changed, so did our interests. Once popular organizations such as Future Teachers and Future Nurses, were unheard of in the 80’s. The vocal music department, which numbered over 100 members back in the 60’s, now struggles to survive. Pep Club, which recently tried to make a comeback, used to paint windows of local businesses with Wildcats and catchy slogans back in the 60’s. A “slave” auction, an annual event originally held for charity, was used to raise money for AFS in the 60’s and 70’s. A school newspaper has performed a magical disappear- ing act through the years. Started in 1929, it has appeared and then disappeared several times throughout the years. The most recent issue was published in 1977. Some organizations, such as the band and yearbook, have not only endured the years but have kept on growing and improving. Through the years, it has been the organizations of our school that have held us together. We can be proud of our clubs —both past and present. “Grin and bear It!” Junior Olympic partici- pants, James Barquin, Marty Martinez, and David Ramirez wait for their candles to be extinguished by water pistols. Celebrating the bicentennial, members of the class of '76 lead a birthday cake float during Homecoming festivities. Picture-taking-sessions in the 40’s and 50’s often took place in the old park below the Longfellow Building. ON THE HILL ONE OF A KIND! PARTICIPATION-27