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

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An elated group of Wildcats celebrate after capturing the B-East conference title with a 24-10 victory over the Willcox Cowboys. 4 w k A On the first day of classes, Channel 3 Eye- witness News' reporters interview Chad Bows concerning his views on how the strike will affect the school year. Students react to proceedings at a pep as- sembly with mixed emotions. 2-Theme OV-EJ .,n.. N 69,

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COPPER CAT '84 Morenci High School Morenci, Arizona 85540 Volume 39 ,Q -- ,R

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W eire all in I' r uf .+.-F i. H 'sr , 'Ns' -'o i Q .s ,.f.4 .S 5 A we 'fiif-.tl Q Y' in Activities 14 Student Life - the focus was on the fun, as well as work, for Homecoming, the Halloween Carnival, Junior Olym- pics, prom and graduation. through Cooperation 28 Organizations - where we worked to- gether. Whether planning a bake sale, a booth at the carnival, or making a year- book, we relied on others. in Competition 46 Athletics - we learned the thrill of vic- tory, and how to handle defeat. We won some and lost some, but always did our best. for Learning 70 Academics - we prepared for the fu- ture through hard work and dedication. Self-discipline helped students achieve success as they worked toward their goals. with People 80 Students, teachers, and administrators - working together for a memorable record of achievement. for our Community 106 Sponsors - helping each other and the school through some difficult times. It was with apprehensionthat we approached the 1983-84 school year. A summer of tension and violence due to the strike against Phelps Dodge had left us not only with -mixed ' feelings and emotions, but on differ- ent sides. No one remained un- igtouched by the events of the summer. i We began the year with many ques- tions. What would it be like at school with the children of both strikers and workers attending together? Would theiproblems of the summer carry over into the school as well? Would anything ever be the same again? s We were reminded of the possible difficulties when the press arrived to interview students the first day of school. Then, instead of the usual opening assembly, the four classes were segregated for orientation. Many students were upset at the loss of friends who had moved away during the summer. Others faced a - lonely year having chosen to remain in Morenci even though family mem- bers had moved elsewhere. A year of uncertainty lay ahead. We only knew one thing for sure- -whatever the outcome, we would face the year together. Theme 8: Contents-3