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

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ACADEMICS With the completion of the new building, MHS possessed one of the best learning environments possible and added to its reputation of aca- demic excellence. Large carpeted rooms gave stu- dents a quiet, comfortable place in which to learn. Labs were a major improvement in the foreign language department, and combination micro- wave and conventional ovens were a first in home economics. Art students enjoyed a room which opened to the outside giving students a maximum amount of light when needed. Shop classes were held in areas called some of the most mod- ern and efficient in the state by the North Central Association. Considered the heart of the school was the large beautiful library in which students had the advantage of individual study spaces, contempo- rary furnishings, and a sense of spa- ciousness which lent itself to further independent study and research. A chem-physics lab was equipped with an emergency eye-wash fountain 1 1 gg, . nw A , N E , v,,vl W., N fd and shower, a fireproof chemical stor- age room, exhaust hoods and fans, and abundant storage space. The publications photography staff had a large darkroom in which to develop and print pictures for the school year- book, the Copper Cat. It seemed that not a corner was overlooked in planning and designing the new building. All individual class- rooms added to student motivation because of their increased size, color coordination, temperative controls, and functional storage space. 5,- iw Reading the part of Emily in the play Our Town is Joey Feinstein. Carving a bar of soap, Annette Lizarraga makes various shaped crystals in her earth science class. Using his artistic talent, Larry Rodriguez brings Christmas cheer to the school by paint- ing a nativity scene on one of the windows by the office. The art department also painted store windows in the Plaza. ACADEMICS 27

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Rain, Rain Go Away Storm exposes leaks in new building While preparing for a visit by a North Central Association team of educators, administrators had to cope with a leaky roof and flooded rooms only days before the evaluation team's arrival. An extremely dry fall had made finding the inevitable leaks very difficult When the first heavy rain fell in early November, serious leaks were discovered in several areas. Water flooded the art room floor and seeped into the library storage room and the teacher's workroom. We really weren't worried about what the North Central team would say about the problems with the building, ad- mitted Principal John Glodis. We knew they were professional enough to realize that these are things you just have to take in stride in a new building. Actually, the rain did us a big favor by exposing all the leaks in the roof so they could be repaired by the contractor. The visit by North Central resulted in high commendations for MHS. There were several areas needing improvement that were called to our attention and these are being acted upon, explained Mr. Glodis. Over- all, however, the team was especially impressed by the quality of our stu- dent body and staff. At the roller-skating party held in the old gym at the end of the '82 school year, Mr. Jack Edens appears at ease as he skates across the floor. Secretaries and bookkeepers at the ad- ministration office include: Marian Hunt, Jean Ruedas, Rosalie Gilliland, and Becky Navar- rete. Not Pictured: Carol Navarrete. Responsible for the smooth operation of the high school are John Glodis, Principal, Tom Powers, Assistant Principal, and Jack Edens, Guidance Counselor. 28 ADMINISTRATION 8: PERSONNEL