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

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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

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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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Love it or leave it The desert isn’t for everyone as Morenci’s AFS student from Brazil, Evandro Moreira, soon decided. Due to an apparent communica- tion mixup, Evandro expected a landscape similar to that of his na- tive country of Brazil. The desert hills of Morenci were, therefore, quite a shock. As Leivon Kerr, a member of his host family ex- plained, “Evandro said it wasn’t the people here that made him un- happy, he just couldn’t adjust to the lack of trees and flowers in the desert.” So, after only one week in Morenci, Evandro was moved to Berkeley, California where the sce- nery more simulated that of his homeland. Through the summer AFS ex- change program, two local stu- dents spent the three months prior to their senior year traveling abroad. Robbie Burgher visited Finland while Chris Ramirez spent the summer in Italy. Robbie first flew from Phoenix to Los Angeles to catch a non-stop flight to New York City. “I was scared I was going to get on the wrong plane,” recalled Robbie when asked about the trip. Upon arriving in Finland, Robbie spent three days at orientation where he learned Finnish customs. From there he went to Helsinki to meet his host family. “I didn’t know whether to shake hands or say ‘Hi, mom and dad,’ when first meeting my new family.” Seafood makes up the Finn’s main diet and Robbie especially en- joyed pike from the Straits of Bar- osund. Activities he participated in during his visit included water ski- ing, fishing, and lots of sight-seeing. Chris Ramirez was on the go constantly and did not stay in any one town for very long. He visited such historic sites as the Coliseum and St. Peter’s Square in Rome, and San Marco in Venice. Having enjoyed the Italian food, Chris commented, “They eat bet- ter in Europe. There aren’t any McDonalds to run to and lunch is a big meal just like dinner. I especial- ly liked the spaghetti. It was noth- ing like what we get in the cafeteria here.” Chris was rather surprised to find there was no law limiting the drinking age. “I took full advan- tage of that,” he laughed. “The kids grow up drinking wine at meals although it is diluted with water when they’re very young.” Attending a rock concert in Bo- logna, Italy, Chris was shocked to find an absence of drugs! “There were a few isolated groups, but nothing like it was at the American concerts I’ve been to.” The AFS Club hosted a “Mor- enci Weekend” during November for four visiting students. “They were some of the most vibrant young people I’ve ever had the pleasure to meet,” commented club sponsor, Mr. Virgil Cork. The guests seemed pleased with their brief visit to Morenci, also. Summing up his experience here, Michael Olsson remarked” one of the friendliest places I’ve ever been.” Mitte Moltzar from Norway agreed. “This has been the high- light of my American visit.” Attending a Morenci football game was one of the activities en- joyed by the visitors. “I don’t real- ly understand football, but I want- ed the black team to win,” re- marked Bruno Rubt from France. Assisting AFS weekend visitor, Michael Olsson from Sweden, is Robbie Burgher. AFS-29