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

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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

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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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World-famous Coliseum in Rome as viewed by Chris Ramirez on his trip to Italy. AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE: FRONT ROW: Audrey Windsor. Nita Stone. Bernice Truji- llo, Tonya Price, Cecilia Owens, Elsa Valenzuela 2ND: Leo Aguilar, Sarah McFadden, Andrea Jones, Rebecca Provencio, Kathy Clayton, Kelly Baker, president; John Lee, secretary-treasur- er; Joe Peru, Michelle Romero, Nancy Balderrama, Janet Bahschnitt, Cindy Berry. 3RD: Rodrick Hogg, Gene Zale, Veronica Tapia, Jenny Johnson, Shelly Johnson, Lisa Stacey, Donna Lizarraga, Ronda Campbell, Frances Peru, Hulon Hayes, Eric Hayes. 4TH: Dennis Giacoletti, Chris Ramirez, vice-president; Charlie Boling, Pat Scheier, Brenda Carabeo, Sharon Clark, Robbie Burgher, program chairman; Paula Jones, Kim Gullion, Benjie Aguilar, and Leivon Kerr. Getting acquainted are Mr. Virgil Cork, sponsor of AFS; Mrs. Jan Perry, Chairman of “Morenci Weekend”; Bruno Rebt, France; Robin Beizmeyer, Tucson; Mitte Moltzan, Norway; Michael Olsson, Sweden; Mrs. Cozart, Arizona Regional Director of AFS; Mr. John Glodis Principal; Armando Alchant, Brazil; and Mrs. Sheila Farquhar, Chairman of Morenci AFS. 28-AFS