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

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1985 volume:

LOOKING GOOD ’85 COPPER CAT Morenci High School Stadium Drive, Morenci, Arizona 85540 Volume 40 General science students. Carol De- Leon. Leslie Mitchell, and Kristina Webb use their astrolabes to find how high objects are from the horizon. Performing a skit about spirit at a pep assembly are drama club members Ed- die Chavez. Peggy Scheier. Renade Kline. Julie Baker. Lisa Garrett, and Kent Crotts. Looking Good 8 Fads ’n Fashions — It was a year of individual- ity in fashion. There were styles carried over from previous years as well as new creations from our student body. Local fash- ion experts take a close look at the many styles, crazes, and trends of the school year. 10 Students — There were only 300 of us when we started school in Au- gust. Despite the addition of several students from Ajo and other communi- ties. we had our lowest enrollment since the ear- ly 50’s. Check out the old faces along with some not so familiar. 2-Theme Opening in school For Morenci students, a day began at 8:15 and ended at 3:13. Those seven hours could be described as challenging, exciting, and worthwhile. There were mock presidential elections in social studies classes, turkey dinners in home economics, and whirring computers in the math and business departments. But those seven hours were not all academic. Sometimes they were enter- taining, and often they were boring. Entertaining? Spirit Week with the halls full of toga-clad students offered a relief from the everyday drudgery. A bus trip to the Morenci Club provided most students with their first opportunity to see a live opera, “Carmen.” And who could forget the senior portrayal of dancing styles at the homecoming pep assembly? Boring? The teachers lec- tures were usually dull, and the windowless rooms sometimes made students feel like they were in prison. There was even “solitary confinement” in the OCS room for those who broke the rules. Exciting or boring? Whether you saw your time at Morenci as eight educa- tional semesters or a four-year prison sentence, being in school was an experience you would never forget. 34 Faculty. Adminis- tration. and Staff — A new disciplinary policy was initiated for suspend- ed students, and three new faculty members joined the ranks. The Copper Cat takes a brief look at the newcomers, where they’re from, and what they’re teaching. 38 Foulups. Bleeps, and Blunders — At one time or another, all of us have suffered through something we’d rather forget. The Copper Cat gossip columnists tell all in their revealing look at some of the more humor- ous and embarrassing happenings of the year. Boy was my face red when 3 42 Athletics — It was another banner year for Morenci High athletes — especially the girls. State championships were won by boys’ track, girls’ ten- nis. volleyball, and bas- ketball. Copper Cat re- porters give highlights of each teams season. 64 In the News — Miss America. Vanessa Williams, was stripped of her crown, the Chicago Cubs made the playoffs, and the Dallas Cowboys didn’t. Read all about what was making the news beyond the walls of Morenci High School throughout the year. Junior Orlando Abril struggles to pin a corsage on his mother during the pre- game ceremony on Parent’s Night. Enjoying each other’s company at the homecoming dance are Robert Carrasco and Darlene Lizarraga. 4-Theme Opening Student Life — From August through May we enjoyed many eagerly anticipated events. There was homecoming in the fall, the freshman slave sale in the winter, and graduation in the spring. Read about what made 84-85 both different and fun. 80 Community — Greenlee and Graham County businesses con- tinued to suffer under our depressed copper-based economy. Despite their financial problems, how- ever. most gave us their support. Check out the advertisers who helped make this book possible. after hours 3:13. The bell rings. School is out for another day. So much of the high school experience happened after hours. Most students saw this time as a release — a parole; a time to get out and enjoy the finer things in life. Participation in sports kept many students around beyond the final bell. Athletics drew students back at night because sporting events were usually the only entertainment in town. A dance, school play, or club function also gave students a reason for returning. The renewal of car rallies during football season provided students with an excuse for cruising on Thursday nights. Being out of school, however, was not always a guarantee of a successful evening. There was always the dance that never quite got off the ground, the movie you wished you hadn’t paid to see, and Saturday nights with absolutely nothing to do. And then there was homework, something which reminded you that you weren’t really free. But whether you were stuck at home doing a term paper or out cruising the town, the term “after hours” had a different meaning for everyone. Day and night, both sides of Morenci High School. The two were quite different, yet they were linked together through the students. Over the next 110 pages the ’85 Copper Cat will take a closer look at the people of MHS: in school and after hours. Members of the Pride Band, Amy Wood and Shanna Gash, provide halftime en- tertainment. The crowns for the homecoming king and queen are carried across the field by little attendants. Joey Hernandez and Brooke Nuttall. Sophomore Dodi Stout models six dif- «, ferent ways students wear colorful ban- 5 LA .4 danas. STUDENT BODY FAVORITES The following are the results of a student body poll taken during the fall of 1984. The results are listed in order of preference. COLOR: blue, red, purple T.V. PROGRAM: Night Tracks, The Cosby Show, Knots Landing SCHOOL SPORTS EVENT: Football Basketball. Volleyball CLASS: English. General Business, Study Hall RADIO STATION: 98 KUPD, KOPA 100, 93 KDKB MUSICAL GROUP: New Edition, Twisted Sister, Chicago FEMALE VOCALIST: Madonna. Chaka Khan. Pat Benetar Cyndi Lauper MALE VOCALIST: Lionel Richie. Bruce Springsteen, Rick Springfield Do you eat lunch at school? YES-95; NO-113 Do you own at least one pair of levis? YES-24; NO-8 Levis—can't do without them You wake up in the morning — it’s 8:00! You ’re late. What can you find to wear in a hurry that you ’ll be com- fortable in, and yet matches with ev- erything? Levis, of course! Levis are the essential in every stu- dent’s wardrobe. Whether the style is poodle skirts from the fifties, or the plaid, polyester pants of the seven- ties, Levis have always been on the fashion scene. The 84-85 styles among the stu- dent body were more personalized and original than in previous years, and accessories played a major role in creating a variety in the student’s wardrobe. There were many accesso- ries used, but among the most popu- lar were belts, earrings, necklaces of different styles, shoes, shoe laces, ties, and hair ribbons. As a result of the individualized styles, most clothing was considered “in”. Although there were some styles that weren’t seen around as much — Vans, beaded necklaces, and Flashdance clothing — nothing was really considered “out”. Many new and unique fashions also invaded the MHS campus. Varied pant lengths and oversized clothing were displayed by much of the female population. While most girls chose bright yet subtle colors, the daring few turned to the flourescent glow. On the other hand, the male popu- lation stuck to the norm of Levis and a casual top. However, there was a handful of boys who did dress up oc- cassionally. Their attire consisted of parachute pants, baggy pants, ox- fords, ties, sweaters, and as usual, polos. Once again, “Night Tracks” was selected as the favorite T.V. pro- gram, according to the student body survey. Although still near the top, Rick Springfield dropped to number three after holding the number one position as favorite male vocalist a year ago. “What is the name of Fred Flint- stone’s friend?” “What word in the English language does not have a vowel?” “Who was the first Heisman trophy winner?” These were just some of the many questions which plagued students who played one of the hottest items on the market, “Trivial Pursuit”. Not only were trivia games played at home, they were also introduced at school by librarian John Lechten- berger. Asking weekly trivia ques- tions over the PA announcements, Mr. Lechtenberger awarded prizes to the first student and faculty member who could correctly answer his ques- tions. Some of the prizes awarded in- cluded: candy bars, ballpoint pens, or a forgotten library fine. A few teach- ers even used trivia questions to fill the spare time found at the end of class periods. 8-Fads n’ Fashions ‘V The bob hairstyle made its way into the fashion scene in a variety of lengths. This style was favored by Becky Tellez, Renade Kline. Nikki Stoner, and Suzie Valdez. The longer the better! Dangling earrings were shown off by many girls, including Sylvia Avalos. Shoes played a big part in obtaining the right look for an outfit. Among the pop- ular styles were slip-ons, boats, pumps, men’s oxfords, boots, high tops with bubble laces, and colored flats. HOW MANY FADS AND FASHIONS OF THE YEAR CAN YOU FIND? Gregory Thomas Aguilar: Baseball 234. Basketball 1. Basketball Manager 2. Football Manager 3, 1000 Club 4 David Ray Annis: AMUN 234. Marching Band 1. Chess Team 234. Copper Cat 1234. Co-Editor in Chief 4, Advertising Manager 2. French Club 4. Science Club 12. Anytown 3, Honor Roll 1234. NHS 34. WOW History Award 4. Outstanding Drafter 3. Quill and Scroll 34. Junior Rotarian 4. Clinton Jay Barry: Baseball 1234. Basketball 12. Football 1, Track 2. Letter Club 34 Jerry V. Bishop: Wrestling 23, Letter Club 234. Bruce Dan- iel Bendel. Jeffrey Lee Best: Trans- ferred from Ajo High School 2. AFS Presi- dent 3. Class Vice-President 4. Football Homecoming Attendant 4. Honor Roll 1234. Junior Rotarian 4. Letter Club 34. Charles Winfield Boling: AFS Member 23. Marching Band 3, Copper Cat 23. Bas- ketball Manager 3, Football 1. Tennis 24. Elisa Borjon: Class Representative 12. Copper Cat 1234. Head Photographer 4. AFS 3, Student Council Secretary 3. Stu- dent Council 3, Spanish Club 34. Spanish Club President 4. Boys’ Basketball Stats 3, Volleyball 123. Volleyball Stats 4. Girl’s State 3. IGGA 4, Quill and Scroll 34. Span ish Award 3. Gregory Aguilar David Annis Clinton Barry Jerry Bishop 10-Seniors Seniors try to revive traditions Trying to revive some of the old MHS pride and traditions, the class of ’85 held a freshman orientation day in January. “We’ve had trouble getting the freshmen to do anything all year,’’ complained student body president, Callie Maldonado. “Some have just been unwilling to participate while others are too embarrassed to do any- thing.” To demonstrate to the freshmen what spirit is all about, members of the senior class presented several skits having to do with participation, how to run a class meeting, and how to show spirit at pep assemblies. “One of the skits demonstrated the correct and incorrect way to hold a class meeting,” explained senior class president Carol Mena. “We also tried to show the freshmen how they look at pep assemblies and why they need to show more spirit.” Were the skits well received? “The freshmen seemed to enjoy them,” commented one of the participants, Marc Ruedas. “We hope they’ll get more involved as a class now.” The seniors hoped they were start- ing a new tradition when they origi- nated a “Custodian Appreciation Day”. Each of the custodians was presented with a “You Are Appreci- ated” button and a corsage. They were also served cake by members of the Student Council. “It was great to see the custodians recognized for the good job they do,” remarked Mr. Glodis. On “Hat and Shades Day” during Spirit Week. Jacqueline Cooper appears to have been someone’s target. With maracas in hand. Joey Yarger demonstrates the rumba at a pep as- sembly. Bruce Bendel Jeffrey Best Charles Boling Elisa Borjon Seniors-11 David Bouriaque Amalia Calderon Fred Campbell Laurence Canonne Diane Casiano Anna Chavez Edward Chavez Andrew Conrow David Michael Bouriaque: Transferred from University Prep, Wyoming 2. Chess Team 234, Play Cast 34, Letter Club 4. Amalia Martinez Calderon: AFS Mem- ber 4, Spanish Club 2, Basketball 12. Fred Daniel Campbell: Football 1234. Laur- ence Canonne: Foreign Exchange Student from France 4, AFS 4, Drama Club 4. Play Cast 4, French Club 4. Student Council 4. Marching Band 4 Diane Casiano: Trans- ferred from Ajo High School 4. Marching Band 4. Pep Band 4. Concert Band 4. Anna Marie Chavez: AFS 1. Marching Band 34. Edward J. Chavez III: Marching Band 1234, Concert Band 1234, Pep Band 1234, Jazz Band 12. Drama Club 4, Spanish Club 4, Play Cast 4, Wrestling Manager 1, Letter Club 234. Most Improved Track 3 Andrew John Conrow: Transferred from Flowing Wells High School 3 Jacqueline Joyce Cooper: Marching Band 123, Concert Band 12. Pep Band 123, Whiskers 34. Class Trea- surer 4. Drama Club 34. Choir 2, Basketball Stats 12, Track 1234. Football Homecom- ing Attendant 4. Honor Roll 3. Junior Rotar- ian 4.1GAA 4. Miguel Denogean: Baseball 123, Basketball 123, Football 1234, Letter Club 34. SNHS 234. Paul Lee Dunagan: Baseball Manager 12. Football 1, Football Manager 2. Annette Catherine Florez: Choir 2. Alice Ann Gonzales: Choir 23. Martha Ann Gonzales: Class Representa- tive 23, Copper Cat 234, Junior Section Editor 3, Senior Section Editor 4. Drama Club Secretary 3. Student Council Secretary 4, Spanish Club 1234, Graduation Commit- tee 4, Basketball 1. Basketball Stats 234, Track 34, Volleyball 1234, Junior Prom At- tendant 3. Basketball Sweetheart Attendant 3. Honor Roll 1234, Junior Rotarian 4, SNHS 2, 3. 4, NAU Outstanding Junior Award 3. NAU. U of A. ASU Scholarship 4. Phillip Gonzales: Transferred from Dun can High School 2. Reed A. Goodwin: Football Stats 123, Track 3, Wrestling 3, 1000 Club 3. Knights speared by opponents CHESS SCOREBOARD MHS 3 Buena 2 MHS 0 University 5 MHS 2.5 Santa Rita 2.5 MHS 0 Nogales 5 MHS 1 University B-Team 4 MHS 0 Amphi 5 MHS 0 Sunnyside 5 MHS 0 Sunnyside B-Team 5 MHS 1 Sahuarita 4 MHS 0 (holla 5 MHS 4 St. Gregory 1 WON 2 LOST 8 TIED 1 With three returning varsity mem- bers, the situation looked bleak for the Wild Knight’s chess team as it started its regular season. Following an opening round win over Buena in their first match, however, optimism among team members was running high. Little did they know that was to be their only win until late in the sea- son when they beat St. Gregory at the Amphi meet in Tucson. According to senior Joey Varger, inexperience was the problem. “We had a lot of young players and the few experienced people we had were forced to play higher board posi- tions.” “We were totally outclassed” added the Knights top player, David Annis. “Some members found them- selves playing much higher-ranked opponents. It was kind of like Miami taking on San Francisco in the Super Bowl.” At the end of the season, Joey Yarger won a medal for being the best player in his division at the Re- gion IV individual chess tournament held in Tucson. 12-Seniors Chess Team Jacqueline Coope Miguel Denogean Paul Dunagan Annette Florez Alice Gonzales Martha Gonzales Reed Goodwin Not pictured Phillip Gonzales Contemplating his position. Adam Ro- man considers his next move as David Annis looks on. r Seniors-13 Working at the Phelps Dodge Mercan- tile store everyday after school, Clint Barry restocks the shelves as part of his duties. Everett William Gordon: Marching Band 1234, Concert Band 1234, Pep Band 1234, Jazz Band 34, Track 1234. Football 1234, Boys State 3, ASU Outstanding Junior Award 3. U of A Regency Scholarship 4. Homecoming Attendant 4. Stephanie Lynne Harper: AFS 12. Marching Band 12. Concert Band 12. Pep Band 12. Basket ball Manager 3, Basketball Stats 3, Volley ball Manager 23. Volleyball Stats 23, Any town 3, Honor Roll 34, Junior Rotarian 4 Daniel Scott Heredia. Sherry Ann Kingsley: Marching Band 1234, Concert Band 1234. Pep Band 1234, Cheerleader 2. Basketball Stats 1. R?nade Christine Kline: AFS 234. Marching Band 3, Concert Band 3. Cheerleader 4. Drama Club 234, Play Cast 234, French Club 4, Choir 1, Graduation Committee 4. Football Home- coming Attendant 3, Junior Prom Queen 3, Basketball Sweetheart Attendant 3. Linda D. Kovacs: Marching Band 1, Concert Band 1, Chess Team 34, Drama Club 3, French Club 234, Spanish Club 4. Jimmy P. Leaman. Darlene Francine Lizar- raga: AMUN 3, Marching Band 1234. Con- cert Band 1234, Pep Band 1234, Jazz Band 12, Drama Club 12. Track 1, Tennis 234, Volleyball 1. Football Homecoming Queen 4. Junior Prom Attendant 3, Honor Roll 1234, Scholarship U of A 4 Louis Ray Lopez: Class Secretary 3. Class Represen- tative 4. Spanish Club 1, Baseball 1234, Basketball 12, Football 124, Junior Prom Attendant 3, Honor Roll 1234, Junior Ro- tarian 4. Letter Club 234, SNHS 234. Patti Jo Madden: Transferred from Catalina High School. Tucson 4. Volleyball 4 Callie Marie Maldonado: Marching Band 12, Class President 3. Treasurer 1. Student Council President 4. Spanish Club 234, Ten- nis 234, Volleyball 1234, Homecoming At- tendant 24, Junior Prom Attendant 3, Hon- or Roll 234, Junior Rotarian 4, IGAA 34, SNHS 234. Lisa Diane Malloque: March- ing Band 123, Concert Band 123. Pep Band 123, Class Representative 4. Student Coun- cil 4, Junior Rotarian 4. Football Homecom- ing Attendant 1. Basketball Stats 1234, IGAA 234, Track 1234, Outstanding Sprint- er 23, Volleyball 1. Barbara J. Martinez: Marching Band 12, Class Representative 3. Copper Cat 23, Junior Section Editor 3, Drama Club 3, Spanish Club 1, Quill and Scroll 3, Basketball 1. Track 23. Volleyball 1234, Football Homecoming Attendant 4, Junior Prom Attendent 3, Basketball Sweet- heart Attendant 3, IGAA 23 Stephanie Medina. Carol Ann Mena: Marching Band 12. Concert Band 12, Pep Band 12. Jazz Band 1, Class President 4, Copper Cat 34, Senior Section Editor 4, Drama Club 3, French Club 4, Spanish Club 1234, Spanish Club President 3. Spanish Club Vice-Presi- dent 4, Graduation Committee 4, Basketball 1. Basketball Stats 234, Track Stats 4, Vol- leyball 1234, J.V. MVP Volleyball Player 3, Anytown 3, Honor Roll 1234, Junior Rotar- ian 4, IGAA 4. Quill and Scroll 4, SNHS 234, Spanish Award 3, Outstanding Biology Award 2. Shane C. Milligan: Marching Band 123, Concert Band 123, Pep Band 123. Michael Arvallo Moreno: Marching Band 1234, Concert Band 1234, Pep Band 1234, Jazz Band 12. Copper Cat 1234, Edi- tor-In-Chief 4. Sports Editor 234, Baseball 234, Basketball 1234, Anytown 3, Honor Roll 1234, NHS 34, Junior Rotarian 4, Let- ter Club 34, Quill and Scroll 4. U of A Outstanding Award 3. Outstanding Biology Award 2. Everett Gordon Stephanie Harper Scott Heredia Sherry Kingsley Renade Kline 14-Seniors Seniors earn spending money Instead of the usual routine of go- ing home, raiding the refrigerator, watching Superfriends”, and pre- tending to do homework, many sen- iors spent some of their after-school hours working. Reed Goodwin began working at Naccarati’s during summer vacation and continued on a part-time basis when school started. His duties at the local gas station consisted of changing tires, pumping gas, and giving lube jobs. For Reed, the disadvantages of having to deal with grouchy custom- ers and working outside in bad weath- er, were out-weighed by the money he made. “It’s great not having to ask my parents for money all the time,” he claimed. Phelps Dodge Mercantile provided employment for several students. One of them, JoAnn Sierra, was a salesclerk in the men’s department. For JoAnn, the only disadvantage of working was “1 don’t have time to do anything other than go to school, work, and do homework.” Sometimes the hours of a part-time job were not very desirable. During the fall and spring months, Ev Gordon worked at the ice plant from 4 to 6 a.m. seven days a week. “I usually stayed up when I got home in the mornings waiting for time to go to school,” claimed Ev. “Sometimes it was just too hard, however, and I would crash on the couch until it was time to leave.” After working as a DJ on Saturdays, Gerrie Velasquez signs out from her job at KCUZ. Linda Kovacs Jimmy Leaman Darlene Lizarraga Louis Lopez Barbie Martinez Patti Madden Callie Maldonado Lisa Malloque Stephanie Medina Carol Mena Shane Milligan Michael Moreno Seniors At Work-15 Joseph Ortiz Dale Patterson James Petty Penny Pingleton Vera Ramirez Melissa Rocha Alfred Joe Rodriguez Marc Ruedas Not Pictured: Jose Olivas Laurie Peinkofer As a member of the flag corp. Laurie Canonne performs during halftime of a football game. MHS welcomes French student After an absence of three years, MHS once again had the opportunity to host a foreign exchange student. The following is a transcript of an interview between staff reporters and our AFS student, Miss Laurence Canonne. Q: We know you are from France, but specifically what part of the coun- try do you come from? A: I am from Nimes, France, which is located in the southern part of the country. Q: Tell us about your family. A: My father’s name is Robert (same last name), my mother is Vivaine (with an e), and little Richard (who is a six foot thirteen year old) is my brother. Q: What do your parents do for a liv- ing? A: My mother is in advertising and my father sells insurance. Q: Did you graduate from high school in France? A: Yes, I did, but it is not called a high school. It is what we refer to as a Lycee. Q: Is there a big difference between American and French schools? A: Yes, the hours are very different. In France we go from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., but we have more breaks. and we get two hours for lunch. It is also much more free. Q: What do you mean by “more free”? A: We can go outside and talk to our“ friends, and maybe smoke a ciga-( rette. Almost everyone smokes in France, you know. Q: What age were you when you graduated? q A: Eighteen. I will be 19 in May of'85 Q: What is your impression of Mor j enci? A: It is very small and there is nothing to do, but I like the country as a whole. g Q: What do you think of the people here? A: They are very, very friendly. Ir France the people are not so friend ly. They are more studious, and the average teenager is more matureQ I’ve noticed this: people here like tc laugh. They’ll do anything for laugh, whether it be making fun o other people or themselves. Q: How are American and French guys different? A: American guys are more friendly and they’re not shy. French guys are not as friendly, but yet they are more romantic. 16-Seniors Forelgn Exchange Student Debbie Salcido Ramie Sanchez Duane Sanders Carrie Short Jose Luis Olivas: Transferred from Sun- nyside High School. Tucson 3, Football 4. Wrestling 4. Junior Rotarian 4. Joseph R. Ortiz: Basketball 12, Football 134. Baseball 4. Junior Prom Attendant 3, Letter Club 34. Dale Edward Patterson: Transferred from Silver City High School. New Mexico 2. Football 3. Boys' State 3, Junior Rotarian 4 Laurie Peinkofer: Transferred from St. David High School 3. James Aaron Petty: Marching Band 12, Concert Band 12, Pep Band 12, Basketball Manager 12. Tennis 123 Penny G. Pingleton: Marching Band 1234, Concert Band 1234, Pep Band 1234. Choir 12, Honor Roll 1 Vera Lynn Ra- mirez: Marching Band 2. Play Cast 2. Melis- sa Ann Cervantez Rocha: Marching Band 1234. Concert Band 1234. Pep Band 1234. Class President 2. Class Vice-President 3, Class Secretary 14. Spanish Club 34. Secre- tary-Treasurer Spanish Club 4. Basketball 1234. Track 2. Volleyball 1234, Basketball Sweetheart Attendant 13, IGAA 34. Health Award 3. Perfect Attendance 1. MVP Bas- ketball 1 Alfred Joe Rodriguez: March- ing Band 12, Concert Band 12. Baseball 124. Basketball 1234. Football 14. Junior Prom Attendant 3, Junior Rotarian 4. Letter Club 4 Marc Steven Ruedas: Class Re- presentative 1. Student Council 1. Baseball 234. Football 1234. Wrestling 1. Wrestling Manager 2. 1000 Club 4, Junior Prom King 3. MVP Football 1, Outstanding Football Player 3. Honor Roll 1. Junior Rotarian 4, Letter Club 34. Outstanding Metal Shop Award 2. Debbie Salcido: Transferred from Miami High School 3, Marching Band 4. French Club 4 Ramie Chacon Sanchez: Football 14. Wrestling 1234. William Duane Sanders: Class Representative 4. Student Council 4. Spanish Club 1, Baseball 234. Football 1234, Wrestling 34, Junior Rotarian 4. Letter Club 4, Football Home- coming Attendant 24. Junior Prom Atten- dant 3, Boys’ State 3. Honor Roll 124 Car- rie Lynn Short: AFS 23. Drama Club 1234. Play Cast 23, Science Club 1. March- ing Band 2. Honor Roll 234. What are your hobbies; what do you like to do? I like to dance, draw, act and meet Q: people. What organizations do you belong to here at school? A: I am in Drama Club, French Club, AFS, and Student Council. Even though I don’t attend the meetings much, I’m still in them. Weren’t you also a flag girl during football season? Yes, and that was a lot of fun. I Q: enjoyed it because of the trips we took. I didn’t like the early morning A: practices though. Is the food different here than in France? Yyeeess, American food is much Q: more fattening. When I came here I weighed 121 , and now I weigh 130. Can you believe it? Nine A: pounds!!!!! We eat more vegetables and salads in France. Here you eat lots of meat. You can’t find steaks in France like you can here, and that Mexican food is delicious. Be- fore 1 came to Morenci I had never had burros or tacos. I must learn how to make tortillas! What do you think of our American holidays such as Halloween and Thanksgiving? Well, being that we don’t celebrate those events in France, I really en- joyed them. Halloween was so neat because everyone was in costume. Thanksgiving I really liked. I don’t think I have ever eaten as much as I did that day. Do you celebrate Christmas in France? Yes, we do, but the dude that you call Santa Claus we call Father Xmas. It’s the same person and the same suit though. Have you had any embarrassing moments while you’ve been in the U.S.? No, not really — only when I can’t understand someone and they have to repeat what they say over, and over, and over. But if I can under- stand Mr. Senne, I can understand anyone. Enjoying the fun during Spirit Week. Laurie Canonne wears the appropriate attire for “Toga Day.” Senlors-17 JoAnn Sierra Kristie Sorrelman Debbie Spencer Thomas Stinson Dana Stone Damian Tellez Lisa Terry Keith Thomas DeWayne Torres Brian Vallejo Geraldine Velasquez Stephanie Villescas Shorter hours longer day Pondering over the class schedule. Rob- in Saiz tries to decide on the seven classes she wants to take. The classroom hours were shorter but the actual day was longer as a result of the new seven-period sched- ule started at the beginning of the school year. Most students disliked the new schedule which included four periods before lunch and three in the after- noon. “Since we have lunch so early (11:47), the afternoons really drag,” complained Melissa Rocha. Other students complained of hav- ing more homework because they had an added class. For some, howev- er, the new schedule meant they were able to take a course they really want- ed but hadn’t been able to fit into their schedule before. As for the teachers, the new sched- ule added to an already high stack of papers and meant an extra prepara- tion for most. Many also disliked the shorter class periods since they found it hard to accomplish all they wanted to in less time. After an absence of many years, study halls once again found their way into the curriculum. Although many students signed up for one at the beginning of the year, they were dropping it and picking up a class second semester. When asked why she was getting out, Becky Peru re- plied: “Study hall is really a waste of time, and it gets pretty boring if you don’t have anything to do.” 18-Seniors Seven-Period Schedule David Williams Audrey Windsor Kelly Wyatt Joseph Yarger JoAnn Sierra Marching Band 12. Concert Band 123, Pep Band 123. Spanish Club 23, SNHS 4. Kristie L. Sorrelman: Marching Band 123, Concert Band 123, Pep Band 123. Basketball Stats 1. Honor Roll 123. Debbie Lea Spencer: Transferred from Cholla High School, Tucson 3, Basketball 3, Volleyball 4. Thomas Wesley Stinson: Marching Band 1234, Concert Band 1234, Pep Band 1234. Jazz Band 4. Basketball Manager 13, Tennis 234. Dana M. Stone: Choir 123 Damian Lee Tellez: Marching Band 1234, Concert Band 1234, Pep Band 1234, Jazz Band 4, Class Treasurer 23, Play Cast 4. Baseball Manager 12, Baseball Stats 12. Football 13. Football Homecoming At- tendant 3, Honor Roll 4. Lisa Ann Terry: AFS Member 2, Marching Band 234, Con- cert Band 2 Keith Martin Thomas: Ten- nis 1234 DeWayne Alexander Torres: Football Homecoming Attendant 4. Honor Roll 13. Brian Edward Vallejo: Football 1234, Track 4. Wrestling 124, Honorable Mention Defensive Football 3, Letter Club 234. 1000 Club 3. Football MVP 2. Geral- dine Lynn Velasquez: Marching Band 1234, Concert Band 1234. Pep Band 1234, Class Representative 24. Drama Club 4, Stu- dent Council 234, Treasurer 3, Spanish Club 234. Basketball 12, Volleyball 1. Football Homecoming Attendant 4, Junior Prom At- tendant 3. Most Valuable Player JV Basket- ball 2. Stephanie Lorraine Villescas: Cheerleader 2, Choir 3. David James Wil- liams: Basketball 1234. Baseball 234, Foot- ball 1234, Letter Club 34 Audrey Wind- sor. Kelly Douglas Wyatt: Wrestling 3. Joseph Dennis Yarger: AMUN 34, Chess Club 1234, Class Representative 123. Cop- per Cat Photographer 123, Student Council Vice-President 4, Junior Rotarian 4, Quill and Scroll 3, 1000 Club 34, Track 1234, Football 4, Football Homecoming Attendant 4. The new longer schedule provides stu- dents such as Steve Gaethje with time to be a library aide. By the time seventh hour ends, students are ready to go home. A tired Sylvia Avalos and Charlie Boling patiently wait for the bell. Seniors-19 JUNIOR ROTARIANS A game of pool is played by initiate Mar tin Gherna at the bowling alley. Hugging her mother after the initiation ceremony is new NHS member Beth Phelps. Callie Maldonado, Marc Ruedas.....................September Carol Mena, David Annis ............................October Stephanie Harper, Louis Lopez......................November Martha Gonzales, Duane Sanders.....................December Lisa Malloque, Jose Olivas .........................January Darlene Lizarraga, Jody Rodriguez .................February Jacqueline Cooper, Damian Tellez, Michael Moreno . . March Elisa Borjon, David Williams .........................April Melissa Rocha, Joey Yarger, Renade Kline ...............May Fun doesn't always come easy It isn’t often students are given the okay to ditch their morning classes and are actually told to go out and have fun. But that was exactly the case following the pinning of the six NHS initiates. After members David Annis and Michael Moreno pinned the new initi- ates, they were all excused from school until the start of fifth hour. “Mr. Faulkner, our NHS sponsor, told us to go out and have fun,” chuckled David. “Fun, ha! Here we are the ‘smartest’ students in the whole school and we couldn’t even figure out how to have fun. No one knew how to bowl. Cole’s Pizza was closed and we played six games of pool in about 15 minutes because we kept sinking the eight ball. We ended up going home to watch TV.” With only two senior members, all the parts in the initiation ceremony had to be split between Michael and David. “I guess I’ll just introduce Da- vid four different ways and hope ev- eryone doesn’t notice its the same person,” laughed Michael while pre- paring for the ceremony which was held in the multi-purpose room. 20-Junior Rotarians National Honor Society David Annis Jeff Best Martha Gonzales Academic Top 10 Percen t Darlene Lizarraga Carol Mena Michael Moreno The candle representing service is lit by senior David Annis at the NHS initiation ceremony. Taking the oath of membership are ju- niors Annette Rocha. Peggy Scheier. Pam Willard. Murl Easley. Martin Gherna. and Beth Phelps. Top 10%-21 Orlando Abril Rusty Aker Alfred Alvarez Rudy Andazola Richard Aragon Randy Baca Kerry Barrick Darrell Batchelder Frank Benavidez Steve Biles Steve Brannon Clint Burke Cecilia Bustamante Carrie Butler Robert Carrasco Kent Crotts Beatrice Denogean Theresa Denogean Cheerleader Missy Lopez does a routine to “Let’s Here It For the Boys” at the first pep assembly of the year. Entertaining the crowd. Hector Salazar performs a cheer with the help of varsi- ty cheerleader Debbie Rodela. 22-Juniors John Dominguez Sheri Durr Murl Easley Justin Flowers Grace Franco Steve Gaethje Rebecca Gamble Margaret Garcia Shanna Gash Mark Gaxiola Martin Gherna Steve Gojkovich It's all in a night's work Raising money for the prom was the goal of the junior class. With only $469 in their account at the beginning of the school year, they estimated an additional $1500 was needed if they were to have enough money to spon- sor the kind of prom they wanted. One of their most successful fund- raisers was the Haunted House at the Halloween Carnival. “There was a steady flow of people going through the maze all night,” remarked class president Grace Franco. “Between the Haunted House and the proceeds from the breakdancing exhibition, we took in over $400. Added to that was the $90 donated to us from the booth sponsored by the superintendent’s of- fice, so it was a profitable night.” Class sponsor Linda Willard was impressed with the hard work of the juniors. “I haven’t seen many classes where so many people are willing to work,” she remarked. Putting on the Windex shine, Grace Franco cleans a windshield at the junior class car wash. Representing their class during Home- coming festivities are Becky Peru and Daniel Lopez. Juniors-23 Chuck Guillory Cindy Harris Dean Horn Paul Horn Anthony Humphrey Joe Imrich David Jackson Brian Looby Daniel Lopez Melissa Lopez Johnny Loya Artie Marin Deana Martinez Kristi Merino Serina Mingura Suzanne Mitchell Roberta Morales Raymond Moran 24 Students vote in mock election English II students. Becky Tellez. Anth- ony Vasquez. Dino Martinez. James Cooper, and Raul Dayao, campaign for their chosen candidates for president. Prior to the primary election. Lisa Mal- loque gives a campaign speech for Bob by Gomez, candidate for Greenlee County Sheriff. Local social studies students joined with over a million other elementary and high school students throughout the country in a national mock elec- tion. In addition to the candidates for president and vice president which appeared on the ballot, Arizona stu- dents voted for state and local offi- cials. With the exception of the race for U.S. representative, Morenci students voted in accordance with the out- come in the national election. Al- though Mondale and Ferraro actually carried Greenlee County in the gener- al election, MHS students went along with the national majority by giving Reagan and Bush the edge. In local races, students gave super- viser Jackie Cooper an overwhelming margin of victory, while giving Katie Clonts a slight edge over Alice Cas- taneda for the office of county re- corder. In Arizona, Republican challenger Jim Kolbe beat incumbant Jim McNulty by a narrow margin for a seat in the U.S. House of Representa- tives. Showing the strong Democratic influence in Greenlee county, Mor- enci students favored McNulty in that race. ft Anna Navarrete Irma Paz Stanley Paz Becky Peru Beth Phelps Steve Quiroz Julie Reues Annette Rocha Christine Rodela Debbie Rodela Francie Rodriguez Robert Rodriguez Shelly Ruedas ChrU Rachel Saiz Hector Salazar Maurice Sandoval Peggy Scheier Tammy Scott Nikki Stoner Sean Tripp Gary Tucker Gloria Valdez Ricardo Valdez Lorraine Varela Tom Vaughn Erma Villagomez Pam Willard Juniors Elections-25 Jeff Aguilar Julie Baker Cisco Batchelder Chad Bates Rick Bendel Roxanne Breshears Melissa Bruce Shelly Bryant Julie Carr Sandra Casiano Jannete Clark Libby Chavez James Cooper Jon Day Raul Dayao Teresa Dayao Maria Dominguez Nancy Dominguez Competing in the toilet paper race at a pep assembly are Jon Day and Kristina Richardson. Air band entertainment is provided dur- ing the lunch hour by Althea Newman as “Prince”, with back-up performers Al- ice Gonzales and Tammy Grime. 26-Sophomores Alex Florez Eric Forstrom Lisa Garrett Tammy Grime Dave Grove Dianne Hartley Kathy Heuser Chris Hughes Janet Humphrey Brad Johnson Cynthia Leatherwood Monica Lopez Hats off to the Setting a fund-raising goal of ap- proximately $2000 for the end of the year, the sophomores vowed to throw a prom their junior year that MHS would never forget. To raise money, the class spon- sored several pizza sales and sold Wildcat painter hats. According to class president, Kristina Richardson, “We had the idea for the hats a year ago, but it wasn’t approved until this year.” In addition to Kristina, the original hats were designed by Becky Tellez, Libby Chavez, and assistant principal Tom Powers. At the Halloween Carnival, the sophomores sponsored a Bozzo buck- et throw. “We didn’t make much money from it,” admitted Kristina, “but then we didn’t do it for the mon- sophomore class ey. We just wanted to do something little kids would enjoy doing.” Representative Teresa Dayao was especially proud of the overall partici- pation of the class. “Everyone was really involved and willing to work,” she explained. “We came in second behind the seniors in total points ac- cumulated in the spirit competition during football season. That included points earned for number of students on the honor roll, Spirit Week partici- pation, and class yell competitions at pep assemblies.” Other projects included a sock hop in the spring and the ordering of class shirts with the slogan “Bustin out in ’87”. Various members of the class also worked in the concession booth during basketball season. Leading the sophomores in their class yell are J.V. cheerleaders Suzie Valdez, Michelle Ray. Kathy Verdugo, Becky Tellez. Dianne Hartley, and Cris Robil- lard. A smiling twosome. Bill Sheridan and Becky Tellez, represent their class at Homecoming. Sophomores-27 Kathie Madden Dino Martinez Cheryl Mason Patty Mason Stephanie Mason Paula Mendoza Debbie Molina Denise Molina Brian Montoya James Moreno Anthony Murillo Althea Newman Debra Patterson Ilda Pedrosa Dawn Pette Laura Perez Jay Petty Michelle Ray Kellie Rhodes Kristina Richardson Keying in text on the word processors are Kellie Rhodes and Shanna Gash. 28-Sophomores Cris Robillard Eric Roe Adam Roman Richard Ruedas Tracy Ruedas Ben Saiz Mona Sanders Bill Sheridan Lorraine Sierra James Spencer Joe Stoner Dodi Stout Lisa Taylor Becky Tellez Jennifer Thomas Steve Turner Suzie Valdez Jon Varela Anthony Vasquez Jeff Vaughn Sally Vega Kathy Verdugo Kim Waldorf Leslie Webb Steve Wene Norman Williams Kenneth Windsor Anita Withrow Amy Wood Deborah Yazzie New class proves interesting Word processing was a new course offered by the business department. Available as either a semester or a year’s course, most students weren’t sure what to expect when they signed up for the class. “I thought it would be hard and boring,” admitted senior Amalia Calderon, “but instead word processing is really fun and easy to learn.” “I even like correcting mis- takes on the computers,” added Kel- lie Rhodes. “It’s a lot more fun than erasing.” Instructor Sandra Hudgens was also pleased with the development of the course. “When we started the year, I wasn’t sure just how fast we would be able to cover the material,” she commented. “The students have progressed rapidly, however, and it’s the first subject I’ve ever taught where everyone in the class really seems to enjoy it and is eager to learn.” Word processing students not only gained a very marketable skill, but found the personal uses of the course numerous as well. “I’ve used the computers to type all kinds of papers for other classes,” bragged Darlene Lizarraga. “It sure beats using an old typewriter.” The only complaint students had about the course was the amount of paper they used. “It’s frustrating sometimes!” complained Elisa Bor- jon. “I’ll try to run off work on the printer and will have something wrong with my printing commands. There are days when it seems like I use 30 sheets of paper trying to get one right.” Before running off a copy of her assign- ment. Anna Chavez adjusts her paper in the printer. Sophomores Word Processing-29 Hector Acuna Chad Aker Loretta Allen Helen Armstrong Brenda Begay Laura Bolden Harold Boling Carol DeLeon Christina Dunagan Lori Durr Joey Epperson Darlene Espinoza Sam Fullen Jerry Garcia Richard Gaxiola David Gonzales Mary Gonzales Nancy Gonzales John Graves Sherri Gray Sean Greenivell Dori Hale Lori Hale Richelle Harper Sandra Herrera Sam Horn Spring Horn Jacquelyn Johns Marty Johnson Phillip Lucero After winning the traditional freshman event, Lisa Velasquez and Marty John- son are crowned Peanut Queen and King. Receiving their peanut from senior Missy Rocha, worried freshmen antici- pate the Peanut Roll. 30-Freshmen Felix Macias David Martinez Eddie Martinez Jason Medina Lena Mendoza Melanie Merrill Leslie Mitchell Alma Morales Bobby Moran Judy Moreno Kyle Morgan LeRoy Morgan Freshmen rolling right along Much to the dismay of the fresh- men, the Peanut Roll was revived after a two-year absence. The seniors, who had been the last class asked to participate in the event, thought it was only fair to reinstate the activity. Was it as bad as they thought it would be? “No,” commented Peanut King Marty Johnson. “It was actually fun — humiliating, but fun!” Both Alma Morales and Clifford Peete agreed that what made it bearable was seeing all the rest of their class- mates crawling around on the floor rolling a peanut with their nose. Lisa Velasquez upheld a family tra- dition by finishing first for the girls. “Since my oldest sister Gerrie won in 1982, I wanted to follow in her foot- steps and be the Peanut Queen.” Doing the Peanut Roll was bad enough, but being the last one to fin- ish was worse according to Darren Sanders. “I would have done a lot better if Brian Vallejo hadn’t kept making me start over. He said I was cheating by blowing the peanut. I felt like everyone was watching me at the end. Were they? “You bet!” laughed senior Martha Gonzales. Caught blowing the peanut instead of pushing it with his nose is Sam Horn. Smiling freshmen David Gonzales and Alma Morales represent their class as homecoming attendants. Freshmen-3I Kelly Morton Kim Munoz Keith Newman Miguel Overall Michelle Padilla Clifford Peete Fudi Pena Christina Pingleton Bobby Pratt Jimmy Price Micah Ray David Reed Vincente Reyna Ethan Roe Spanish and French Club members scramble for a seat while playing musi- cal chairs at the initiation party. Freshman Spring Horn concentrates on her exercise during the French language lab. So you wanna To recruit more students into French, Mr. John Washington subject- ed the student body to numerous an- nouncements last spring. He conclud- ed that in order to increase enroll- ment, he must function like a com- pany and advertise his product. Enticing announcements included: “You’ll be sorry if you don’t,” “You will have the best time of your life,” “All your friends are going to,” and, for the grand finale, “After a year’s absence, French I has returned. Be sure to sign up for one of the most popular and interesting classes at MHS.” Apparently the advertising worked. Enrollment in French I went up, which created a problem — not enough working stations in the lan- guage lab. learn French? When asked why she took French, sophomore Lisa Garrett replied, “My mom’s parents were immigrants from France. Since I’m part French, I de- cided to learn the language and cul- ture.” Lorraine Varela had another rea- son for enrolling in the class. “After taking Spanish I and II my freshman and sophomore years, I decided to take French along with Spanish III this year. I enjoy learning different lan- guages and, who knows, it might come in handy.” The enrollment in Spanish I also increased. According to language teacher Ralph Lara, “This is the best year for Spanish I I’ve ever had. The students seem more interested and motivated and should provide a good nucleus for Spanish II next year. 32-Freshmen Foreign Language Danny Saiz Darren Sanders Richard Sandoval Carrie Sorrelman Stephen Spears Susan Spoon Leslie Terry Larry Thomas Jennifer Thompson Flavio Tramp Claudia Tsosie Tim Tucker Maria Valdez Rene Varela Ginger Wiley Don Windsor Jeanette Woods Jason Wright Buck Wriston Attempting to even the score with Bar- bie Martinez at the Spanish French Club initiation party is Martha Gon- zales. Freshmen-33 Edward Bouriaque Virgil Cork Ruth Eaves Roy Faulkner Noralea Gale Sandra Hudgens Bruce Kinneberg Ralph Lara John Lechtenberger Marilyn Lewis-Scott Roger Munoz Tommy Navarrete Jean Olsen Ray Prevost Lawrence Roche Assuming his duties as the new librar- ian. Mr. John Lechtenberger prepares books for the shelves. 34-Faculty Kenneth Scheier Kelly Sears William Senne Gary Walton John Washington Nina Weisling Dwayne Willard Linda Willard New O.C.S. program initiated A new disciplinary policy was put into effect at the beginning of the ’84- 85 school year. Suspended students may be given either an “on” or an “off” campus suspension. An off campus suspension is usually five or nine days, and missed assignments may not be made up. Students serving their suspension on campus are secluded in Room 4 for the entire school day. Mrs. Jean Olsen is the new OCS teacher who is assigned to work with these students on a one-to-one basis. Speaking from her isolated quar- ters, Mrs. Olsen admitted “ it’s a real challenge to teach in here and to try and get the students to work for seven straight hours.” New to the English department is Ms. Marilyn Lewis-Scott. Coming from the east, Ms. Scott revealed Henry Winkler was one of her former students. “Back in the late 60's he was a student in my speech class at Emerson University which is located in Boston, Massachusets. At that time he was a sophomore just learning his craft. He had a New York accent then — not the Fonzi style people associ- ate with him now.” Morenci’s third new faculty mem- ber is Mr. Kelly Sears, auto and metal shop teacher. A newlywed, Mr. Sears was married in July before moving to Morenci later that month. FACULTY CARICATURES drawn by ju- nior Johnny Dominguez include: FRONT ROW: Cork, Washington, Lara. Navar- rete. Scheier, Lewis-Scott, Edens. Fille- man. Glodis. Windsor, Powers, Bouria- que, Senne. Weisling, Lechtenberger, Roche. Prevost. 2ND: Munoz, Faulkner, D. Willard. L. Willard, Kinneberg. Gale, Hudgens. Eaves. Walton. Olsen. Sears. Can you change my frog into a hand- some prince? asks princess, Dianne Hartley, of wizard, Mrs. Ruth Eaves at the Halloween Carnival. Faculty-35 Administrative directors of the district are: David Woodall. Director of Special Services; Gilbert Weisling. Assistant Superintendent; Tony Boling. Superin- tendent. School board members include: FRONT ROW: Hector Ruedas. 2ND: Larry Ross. Bill Richardson. Responsible for the day-to-day opera- tion of the high school are: Jack Edens. Counselor; John Glodis. Principal; Tom Powers. Athletic Director and Vice Principal. Administrators get hooked Getting into the “spirit” of things the administration and office staff sponsored a booth at the Halloween Carnival. Their “fishpond” was a big hit with young children and there was a continuously long line in front of the booth. Hidden behind a screen most of the evening, superintendent Tony Boling hooked a prize onto the end of the fishing pole each time it came over the screen. After being hit several times by the clothespin fish hook, Mr. Boling was overheard saying, “It’s dangerous working back here!” Being in front of the screen was also considered hazardous by some. Helping with the booth, secretary Ju- lie Woodall remarked: “At one point, someone behind the screen threw the clothespin back rather enthusiastical- ly. I had to tell the boys and girls to be careful because the ‘big fishie’ was getting a little mad.” Proceeds from the 493 tickets tak- en in by the booth were donated to the junior class to be used for prom expenses. 36-Administration Office Staff Rosalie Gilliland-Administrative Office Staff Becky Navarrete-Administrative Office Staff Carol Navarrete-Administrative Office Staff Jean Ruedas-Administrative Office Staff Julie Woodall-Administrative Office Staff Sue Filleman-High School Secretary Maureen Windsor-High School Secretary Kathleen Hill-School Nurse Enjoying a dance with his daughter Tif- fany at the ’84 Junior-Senior Prom is Mr. Tom Powers. Attaching a prize to the hook. Mr. Tony Boling works at the “fishpond” booth sponsored by the office at the Hallow- een Carnival. Staff-37 ROMAN FOR GAS Attired in a white tablecloth and thongs, Jacqueline Cooper was ap- propriately dressed for Spirit Week activities on “Toga Day.” She wasn’t exactly dressed, how- ever, for walking along the main highway through town. But that’s exactly what she had to do after running out of gas on her way to school. “I got lots of stares while walking to Naccaratis,” she ad- mitted. “The men at the gas sta- tion nearly died laughing when they saw me too.” Foul ups. Bleeps and Blunders LOST AND FOUND LOST: Female Alto Saxophone Player Age 16 Height: 5’1” Weight: 100 Brown eyes, dark brown hair Wearing jeans, black shoes, and a blue and white striped shirt. Last seen browsing through re- cords at The Warehouse in Me- trocenter. Goes by the name of Deana Mar- tinez. If found, please return to Mr. Rog- er Munoz, Pride Band director. Small reward offered. OOPSS I WISH I HADN’T SAID THAT Sometimes we say things we wish we could take back — just ask freshman Michael Overall. English teacher, Ruth Eaves, explained about Michael’s slip of the lip. “I was going over a short story in my fourth period class when right in the middle of my sentence, Michael stretched, yawned, and blurted out, “I’m so bored.” Realizing what he had said, he tried to cover up by saying he didn’t mean it, but we all knew better”. SPEED BUMPS FAIL Ordinarily, the speed bumps in front of the school do a good job of slowing down drivers. Such was not the case one morning in November, however, when Stephanie Harper was on her way to school and her gas pedal stuck. Waiting for her friend to arrive, JoAnn Sierra observed the entire inci- dent. According to JoAnn, “Stephanie made the turn into the school drive- way very quickly. Neither the speed bumps nor the stop sign slowed her down. Tires squealing, she turned into the student parking lot, almost running over Bruce Bendal and Ser- ina Mingura. Pulling into a parking place, she finally came to an abrupt stop when she slammed into the curb and put the car in “park.” Stephanie was really shook up; she didn’t even want to drive her car home that night.” OLD HABITS ARE HARD TO BREAK Although most students adapted to the new seven period schedule rather easily, it was hard for some to make the adjustment. One female student was spotted with her coat on leaving for home at the end of sixth period. When reminded there was still one period to go, an embarrassed Chris- tine Rodela replied: “I knew that!” 38-Foulups, Bleeps Blunders The MHS Safe Driving Award goes to Mr. Jack Edens for his demon- stration of superior driving skill during the student council trip to the State Convention. The Fund Raiser of the Year Award goes to Spanish Club for their burro sale. Unfortunately for the club, so few people brought burros to sell that club members had to use club funds to go to the store to buy enough to fill their orders. ATTENTION GETTERS Flourescent sisters, Lisa and Leslie Terry Cheerleader Dianne Hartley’s cart- wheels Daniel Lopez’s muffler Freshmen slaves crawling around on their hands and knees Kristina Richardson’s Christmas ball earrings Mrs. Hudgens’ rendition of “Itsy Bitsy Spider” “Show your MSH pride”-Damian Tellez Sandy Casiano’s subtleness in the lunchroom With Mr. Glodis doing the final sec- ond countdown between classes, sometimes the halls resemble the Indianapolis Speedway. Such was the case one day when Callie Mal- donado and Lisa Malloque were on their way to advanced math. Sprinting down the main hall, the two girls collided head on with An- nette Flores and Alice Gonzales who were coming out of the senior hall. “Everybody’s books went flying,” reminisced Callie. “Since then, we’ve taken it a little easier.” CURBS TAKE ABUSE There was an epidemic of driver’s ed students running over curbs this year. Under instructor Bruce Kinneberg’s eagle eye, many of the students ap- parently got quite nervous and con- fused the accelerator with the brake pedal. So, instead of slamming on the brake, they would “floor it.” Such was the case when junior Pam Willard was pulling back into the parking lot after her driving exercise. She was parking the car when she hit the gas pedal instead of the brake and went leaping over the parking block. “I was almost out of the car when suddenly we were on the sidewalk,” zzzzz QUIET PLEASE! STUDENT SLEEPING Who said school is boring? Surely not Michelle Padilla even though she fell asleep in her French class one day. Mr. John Washington explained what happened. “The class and I observed Michelle with her head down just be- fore the end of fourth period. When the bell rang, the rest of the students exited the room and we turned off the lights and closed the door. Since it was time for lunch, we decided to just leave Michelle there. After a few min- utes, however, I started feeling guilty and went back, unlocked the door, and turned on the lights. Michelle woke up then and I told her it was 3:30 and time to go home. Once she got out in the hall though, I relented and told her the correct time.” laughed Mr. Kinneberg afterwards. “It took ten boys to pick up the car and get us back on the street.” Foulups, Bleeps Blunders-39 40-Division Page after hours Getting a grip on the receiver. 6. John Loya. attempts to tackle his opponent in the Cats' 28 0 whipping of Thatcher. VARSITY FOOTBALL MHS 46 Superior 0 MHS 14 Safford 26 MHS 28 ‘Thatcher 0 MHS 0 ‘Benson 19 MHS 29 ‘Clifton 0 MHS 53 Tombstone 14 MHS 12 ‘Duncan 0 MHS 38 ‘Willcox 14 MHS 6 Cobre 0 MHS 20 “Bradshaw Mountain 12 MHS 15 “Hayden 12 MHS 7 “Phoenix Christian 25 WON-9 LOST-3 ‘Conference “State Playoffs Against Clifton. 33. David Williams, tries to break away from his defender and pick up a few more yards. VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM: FRONT ROW: Orlando Abril. Daniel Lopez. Ricardo Valdez. Johnny Loya. Ramie Sanchez. Joe Ortiz, Marc Ruedas. 2ND: Jody Rodri- guez. Clint Burke. Steve Gojkovich, David Bouriaque. Jose Olivas. Ev Gordon. Brian Vallejo. 3RD: Jeff Best. David Williams. Duane Sanders. Louis Lopez. Justin Flow- ers. Joey Yarger. Sean Tripp. 4TH: Mike Denogean, Rudy Andazola. Fred Campbell. Robert Carrasco. Artie Marin. Maurice Sandoval. 5TH: Martin Gherna. manager; Coach Jack Edens. Coach Kelly Sears. James Cooper, manager; Joe Imrich. man- ager. 42-Varsity Football VARSITY FOOTBALL Cats turnover state title The varsity football team had an excellent season, failing only in their effort to capture the Class B state championship. Having lost to Benson in confer- ence play, the Cats appeared to be headed for a second-place finish in B- East. A share of the conference title became a reality, however, when Duncan upset the Bobcats in the con- ference finale. Traveling all the way to Prescott to play Bradshaw Mountain in the open- ing round of the state tournament, the Cats came away with a 20-12 vic- tory. A tough defense in the second half was responsible for the win ac- cording to statistician Steve Brannon. “Everybody played as a team which helped keep our mistakes down,” ad- ded junior Steve Gojkovich. Advancing to the semi-finals, 2 ranked Morenci met the 1 ranked Hayden Lobos. The defense was faced with the difficult task of stop- ping Hayden’s quarterback, David El- vira. “The coaches told us before the game that if we could keep Elvira under 100 yards, we would win,” re- called Mike Denogean. Accomplishing this difficult feat, the Cats held Elvira to only 98 yards while the offense did its part for a come-from-behind 15-12 victory. Hopes were high for a state cham- pionship as the Cats traveled to McClintock High to play Phoenix Christian in the final game. A fumble by Morenci in their first possession set the tone for the game as a total of five turnovers proved disastrous for the Cats. Unable to score a touchdown until the closing minute of play, Mor- enci lost by a score of 25-7. Despite the lopsided loss, the Cats played good defense as 12 of Phoenix Chris- tian’s points were the result of field goals. Defenders Duane Sanders. -54. and Steve Gojkovich. 82. look on as Marc Ruedas. 53. brings down the Clifton ball carrier. The Cats held the Trojans scoreless. 29 0. Running back Louis Lopez. 12. breaks out- side in an attempt to outrun the Thatcher defense. Varsity Football-43 Sophomore James Spencer attempts to out run his opponent in the J.V.’s 12 6 win over Benson. In their 13-8 win. Darren Sanders, 22, tackles the Willcox player. Richard Rue- das. -9; Ben Saiz, 54; and Steve Wene, 1. are also in on the play. J.V. FOOTBALL TEAM: FRONT ROW: Tim Tucker, Darren Sanders. Ethan Roe, Norman Williams. Richard Sandoval. Dave Grove. Ben Saiz, Eric Forstrom. 2ND: Anthony Murillo, Clifford Peete. David Gonzales. Felix Macias. Brian Montoya. Gary Tucker. Fudi Pena, Jon Day. 3RD: Steve Wene, Eric Roe, Bill Sheridan, James Spencer, Jay Petty, Richard Ruedas. Raul Dayao. 4TH: Coach Gary Walton, James Cooper, manager; Joe Imrich. manager; Coach Tommy Navarrete. J.V. VOLLEYBALL TEAM: FRONT ROW: Maria Valdez, Lorraine Varela. Lisa Velas- quez. 2ND: Kristina Webb. Tracy Ruedas, Mary Gonzales. Shelly Ruedas. Monica Lopez, Kelly Rhodes. Kathie Madden. 3RD: Annette Rocha. Carri Sorrelman. Helen Armstrong, Coach Virgil Cork, Mona Sanders, Kristina Richardson, Libby Chavez. J.V. FOOTBALL VOLLEYBALL J.V. squads dominate foes Ending the season with a 6 0 victo- ry over Safford, the J.V. football team compiled a perfect 7-0 record. It marked the first undefeated season for a J.V. squad since 1962. “It was a long, hard, tiring game,” said Darren Sanders, referring to the Safford game. “We had a lot on the line and just wanted it more than they did.” Coach Walton credited a tough de- fense with much of the Cat’s success. “The opposition only scored 20 points on us all season,” he ex- plained. “Our defensive players were extremely aggressive and the man-to- man coverage in our secondary caused our opponents a lot of turn- overs.” Also having a very successful sea- son was the J.V. volleyball team. Their only loss was to Safford in the return bout with the Lady Bulldogs. “We didn’t play up to our ability and we just beat ourselves,” said a deject- ed Mona Sanders. In an extremely one-sided victory the local squad shut out the Clifton Trojans, 15-0, 15-0. “We really had a good night against them,” remarked Kristina Webb, “while most of their serves hit the net or went out of bounds.” Bumping the ball over the net in a game with Safford is Annette Rocha. The J.V. won the match in two games, 18-15 and 15-7. In an easy 15-2 romp over Willcox, freshman Maria Valdez hits the ball to setter Teresa Dayao. J.V. FOOTBALL MHS 35 Superior 0 MHS 12 Safford 0 MHS 20 Thatcher 6 MHS 12 Benson 6 MHS 18 Duncan 0 MHS 13 Willcox 8 MHS 6 Safford 0 WON-7 LOST-O J.V. VOLLEYBALL Duncan 10-15. 15-5. 15-3 Duncan 15-2. 15-7 Thatcher 15-8. 15-4 Thatcher 13-15. 15-5. 15-10 Willcox 15-8. 15-10 Safford 18-15. 15-7 Benson 15-9. 15-8 Clifton 15-0. 15-0 Safford 15-13. 4-15. 7-15 Willcox 15-2. 15-3 Tombstone 12-15. 15-13 . 15-5 Duncan 15-10. 10-15 . 15-6 Lordsburg 15-5. 15-4 Clifton 15-7. 15-3 WON-13 LOST-1 J.V. Football Volley ball-45 VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Receiving a serve in the Safford match. Senior Barbie Martinez bumps the ball to the setter. At divisionals Kristi Merino serves for a point in the Lady Cats’ win over Benson. While diving for the ball in a game with Thatcher. Shanna Gash makes a suc- cessful attempt to set it up to the front row. Ladies bring home the gold Rounding off a nearly perfect sea- son, the Lady Cats ended two years of first-round playoff losses by captur- ing the Class B state championship with a two-game victory over confer- ence rival Benson. In the opening round of the state tournament against Valley High School of Sanders, Morenci was a bit shakey in the first game. “It looked like playoff jitters might stymie our chances again as it had the past two years,” commented senior Callie Mal- donado. Down 10-5, the Cats came back to beat Valley 15-13 in the first game before taking an easy 15-6 sec- ond game victory. Morenci wasn’t at all shaky in the semi-finals easily downing B-West champion Ajo, 15-5 and 15-2. Other than the state championship victory, beating Safford was definitely the highlight of the year. “It was our first victory over Safford in varsity volleyball since the 1940’s,” ex- claimed Coach Noralea Gale. The local squad had lost two hard fought games to the Lady Bulldogs in Morenci earlier in the season. Playing on Safford’s court, the Cats lost the first game, 6-15. Gaining their compo- sure, the local squad took the last two by scores of 15-7, 16-14. Morenci’s victory ended a Safford 56 match winning streak. “I felt that after we beat the Bulldogs, we could probably beat anybody,” admitted junior Erma Villagomez. 46-Varsity Volleyball Spiking the ball in a 15 5 win over Tombstone, is junior Becky Peru. VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Duncan Duncan 'Thatcher Thatcher Willcox Safford 'Benson 'Clifton Safford 'Willcox 'Tombstone 'Duncan Lordsburg Clifton Willcox Benson ' Valley ' Ajo ' Benson WON-18 15-5. 15-5 15-2. 15-4 15-1, 15-13 15-5. 15-2 15-12. 15-9 13-15, 14-16 15-11, 15-6 12-15, 15-8. 15-9 6-15. 15-7. 16-14 11-15, 15-5, 15-3 15-6. 15-5 15-11. 15-3 15-6. 15-8 15-9. 15-13 15-11, 15-5 15-6. 15-6 15-13. 15-6 15-5. 15-2 15-12. 15-11 LOST-1 'Conference Match Divisionals ' State Tournament VARSITY VOLLEYBALL: FRONT ROW: Jennifer Thompson, scorekeeper; Richelle Harper, mgr.; Shelly Bryant, stats; Dori Hale linesman; Margaret Garcia, linesman. 2ND: Elisa Borjon. stats; Martha Gonzales. Carol Mena. Anna Navarrete, Kristi Merino, Erma Villagomez. 3RD: Patti Madden. Debbie Spencer, Callie Maldonado. Becky Peru. Melissa Rocha. Barbie Martinez. Shanna Gash. Coach Noralea Gale. Front row setter Anna Navarrete suc- cessfully blocks a spike by the Clifton Trojans. The Lady Cats won the match in three games. Varsity Volleyball-47 Wrestling in the 138 class. Jose Olivas goes down to defeat at the hands of Jorge O’Leary of Clifton. In a duel meet with Cobre. junior Robert Carrasco battles with Victor Holguin. Holguin eventually pinned Carrasco in the match. WRESTLING DUAL MEETS MHS 24 Safford 53 MHS 39 Clifton 35 MHS 34 Clifton 32 MHS 36 Thatcher 38 MHS 20 Thatcher 50 MHS 33 Cobre 40 MHS 60 St. David 6 MHS 28 Benson 41 MHS 21 Cobre 41 MHS 30 Cobre 40 MHS 23 Clifton 29 MHS 27 Thatcher 26 WON-4 LOST-8 D1V1SIONALS B C South Divisionals 9th H WRESTLING TEAM: Coach Gilbert Padilla. Richard Sandoval. Eric Forstrom. Chris Saiz. Jose Olivas. Robert Carrasco. Ramie Sanchez. Maurice Sandoval. Jerry Gar- cia. Vicente Reyna. Kyle Morgan. Not Pictured: Eric Roe. 48-Wrestling WRESTLING Saiz qualifies for state tourney In total control. Chris Saiz uses a head lock to help achieve a win over Danny Saiz of Clifton. What started off as a promising season for the wrestling squad, turned out to have disappointing re- sults. Early in the year, the Cats placed first in the Clifton Victory Classic. The annual tournament sponsored by the Trojans pitted five squads against each other in duel meets. Morenci was declared the winner after accu- mulating the most team points. Collecting first place points in their weight classes were Brian Vallejo and Clint Burke. Following the mid-season depar- ture of approximately half the team due to disciplinary reasons, the rest of the season was rather bleak. “We didn’t even have enough kids to fill all the weight classes,” ex- plained Coach Gilbert Padilla. “We had five automatic forfeits in every match which made it rather tough to win.” At the B-C South divisional tourna- ment, junior Chris Saiz placed first in the 105 division. Unfortunately, he was the only Wildcat to make it to state. “I really thought a few more would qualify,” admitted a disap- pointed Padilla. At the state meet held at Cactus High in Glendale, Chris failed to place ending with a 2-2 record. Putting a half-Nelson on Loren Greene, Ramie Sanchez is on his way to a pin of his opponent from Thatcher. Wrestling-49 Dribbling to the open area. Hector Sala- zar moves the ball to set up the offense. The Cats went on to win the game against Tombstone by 32 points. Powering the rebound. Steve Gojko- vich, 41. positions himself between two Thatcher opponents to clear the boards for the Wildcats. Junior Mark Gaxiola gets his shot blocked by a Thatcher defender as he drives to the basket. Morenci lost to the 2 ranked Eagles. 72-80. 50-Boys’ Varsity Basketball VARSITY BASKETBALL: FRONT ROW: Orlando Abril. Jody Rodriguez. Ricardo Valdez. 2ND: James Moreno, mgr.; Mark Gaxiola. David Williams. Hector Salazar. Steve Gojkovich. Michael Moreno. Daniel Lopez. Johnny Loya. Steve Brannon. Martin Gherna. mgr.; Coach Tommy Navarrete. BOYS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL Wildkats fall to local felines Inconsistency plagued the Cats all year as the team struggled to remain in the race for both the conference title and a spot in the state tourna- ment. Welcoming members of last year’s undefeated J.V. squad, Coach Navar- rete had great expectations. “He told us we should have a good chance at the conference and state titles,” claimed Orlando Abril. Morenci’s chances at the confer- ence championship looked optimistic following an early season five-point victory over Thatcher, the Class B state champs for the past four years. The Cats beat the Eagles again in the semi-finals of the EA Holiday Tourna- ment before losing in the final game to undefeated and eventual Class A champs, Safford. Following the Christmas break, however, the local squad lost to Dun- can by nine in Morenci and found themselves in an uphill battle after that. An eight-point loss to Thatcher, followed by losses to Benson and Duncan, left Morenci fans betting the team would fail to make it to the state playoffs. After beating Clifton in the first round of divisional, Morenci once again faced the Duncan squad in a must-win situation. “Most people didn’t think we had a chance against the taller Wildkats,” admitted senior Jody Rodriguez. Although the Cats held a slim lead throughout most of the game, they were down by three with only :40 left in the game. A three-point play by junior Daniel Lopez tied the score and Morenci went on to win by two in overtime. Following another loss to Thatcher in the finals of the divisional tourna- ment, the Wildcats went to state as the 2 conference seed. Up by 12 points early in the second quarter against Williams, the Cats squandered their lead and ended the season with a 10-point loss. Looking for an open man, senior guard David Williams keeps the ball out of the reach of his two Safford defenders. The Bulldogs beat the Wildcats, 53-88. BOYS' VARSITY BASKETBALL MHS 50 MHS 78 MHS 47 MHS 66 MHS 53 MHS 93 • MHS 57 • MHS 48 • MHS 62 MHS 76 MHS 73 MHS 81 MHS 72 MHS 67 MHS 63 MHS 60 MHS 81 MHS 82 MHS 72 ... MHS 59 — MHS 43 ... MHS 68 .... WON-12 Douglas 68 Benson 45 Safford 76 Thatcher 61 Safford 88 Ft. Thomas 56 Thatcher 53 Safford 78 Duncan 71 Willcox 47 Clifton 38 Tombstone 49 Thatcher 80 Benson 70 Duncan 73 Tombstone 51 Clifton 56 Willcox 59 Clifton 46 Duncan 57 Thatcher 65 Williams 78 LOST 10 'Conference Game EAC Tournament ’“District Tournament '■''State Tournament Wildcat defender Daniel Lopez keeps the Safford player from going outside. He receives help from John Loya who goes for the ball. Boys’ Varsity Basketball-51 J.V. GIRLS’ BOYS’ BASKETBALL During a fast break by the Benson team, sophomore Libby Chavez keeps her eye on the ball as the players head down- court. Controlling the ball, 41. Clifford Peete. tries to drive around his Tomb- stone opponent in the J.V.’s 63-54 win over the Yellowjackets. A closely guarded Mona Sanders looks for help in the Lady Cat’s 23-54 loss to Benson. Winning didn't come easy Both the J.V. girls’ and boys’ bas- ketball teams suffered through losing seasons with each team winning only five games. Sophomore Richard Rue- das felt the boys would have been more successful if only they had had more height. “Everyone was just so much taller than we were,” he com- plained. Teammate Jay Petty agreed, adding: “ having to play against so many juniors on other J.V. teams was a definite disadvantage.” Kelly Sears, who coached the J.V. girls, felt the season was a good learn- ing experience for his squad. “The girls worked hard and they all got a lot of playing time which will help them next year,” he stated. Several of the J.V. girls also spent some time on the varsity roster; and four sophomores, Traci Ruedas, Mona Sanders, Teresa Dayao, and Kathie Madden, traveled with the var- sity squad to the state tournament. “Even though we didn’t get to play, we learned a lot,” reflected Mona Sanders after watching the Cats win the Class B state championship. “We know we’ll be doing more running and will have to be much more ag- gressive if we want to play at the varsity level next year.” 52-J.V. Girls’ Boys’ Basketball BOYS’ J.V. BASKETBALL TEAM includes: FRONT ROW: David Groves, mgr.. Coach Bruce Kinneberg. Norman Williams, mgr. 2ND: Raul Dayao, Richard Gaxiola. Brian Montoya. Anthony Murillo. Jay Petty. Richard Ruedas. Darren Sanders. Clifford Peete, David Martinez. GIRLS’ J.V. BASKETBALL TEAM includes: FRONT ROW: Shelly Bryant, mgr.. Coach Kelly Sears, Shelly Harper, mgr. 2ND: Maria Valdez. Alma Morales. Dori Hale. Kathie Madden. Susan Spoon. Ginger Wiley. Libby Chavez. Traci Ruedas. Terry Garcia. Dawn Peete. Teresa Dayao. Sophomore Richard Ruedas goes up for two in Morencl’s victory over Tomb- stone. BOY’S J.V. BASKETBALL MHS 72 Douglas 70 MHS 43 Safford 73 MHS 40 Thatcher 69 MHS 31 Safford 49 MHS 47 Duncan 59 MHS 58 Willcox 59 MHS 59 Clifton 49 MHS 63 Tombstone 54 MHS 59 Thatcher 62 MHS 44 Benson 62 MHS 59 Duncan 66 MHS 54 Clifton 50 MHS 57 Willcox 56 Won-5 Lost-8 GIRLS’ J.V BASKETBALL MHS 23 Benson 54 MHS 23 Safford 38 MHS 35 Thatcher 48 MHS 25 Safford 26 MHS 36 Willcox 32 MHS 36 Willcox 29 MHS 33 Duncan 32 MHS 51 Douglas 28 MHS 43 Duncan 40 MHS 40 Silver City 48 MHS 21 Tombstone 51 MHS 19 Thatcher 60 Won 5 Lost-7 Trying to manuever around his Safford opponent is � 24. Raul Dayao. Unfortu- nately. the Bulldogs defense was too much for the Cats as they lost by 18 points. J.V. Girls’ Boys’ Basketball-53 GIRLS Junior guard Anna Navarrete dribbles the ball around the Willcox defensive player in the Lady Cat’s 51-33 victory at the EAC Holiday Tournament. Against the Clifton Trojans. 14. Kristi Merino, guards Stephanie Navarrete. Morenci won the game. 51-40. GIRLS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL MHS 51 • Clifton 40 MHS 43 • Benson 52 MHS 38 Safford 49 MHS 37 • Thatcher 32 MHS 34 Safford 42 MHS 51 • Willcox 33 MHS 41 • Thatcher 42 MHS 47 •• Pima 30 MHS 50 • Willcox 37 MHS 43 • Willcox 37 MHS 47 • Duncan 41 MHS 40 • Tombstone 35 MHS 42 Douglas 43 MHS 50 • Duncan 47 MHS 37 Benson 42 MHS 32 • Clifton 33 MHS 40 Silver City 60 MHS 30 • Tombstone 33 MHS 47 • Thatcher 39 MHS 65 ••• Willcox 40 MHS 53 • Thatcher 42 MHS 42 • Benson 46 MHS 52 — Camp Verde 46 MHS 52 Phx. Christian 49 MHS 53 Benson 36 WON 15 LOST 10 ’Conference Game EAC Holiday Tournament ’’’Divisional Tournament ’’’’State Tournament ’ VARSITY BASKETBALL Benson falters It took four tries, but the varsity girls’ basketball team finally beat Ben- son and in doing so won the Class B state championship in Gary Walton’s first year as head coach. For a while it looked like the Cats would never make it to the state tour- nament. “Following our four-game losing streak towards the end of the season, people were starting to lose confidence in us,” admitted Kristi Merino. The girls got on the right track at divisional, however, easily beating Willcox and Thatcher before losing to Benson by four in the cham- pionship game. Going to state as the 2 seed from B-East, Morenci met the 1 team from the North, Camp Verde, in their first game. Juniors Becky Peru and Erma Villagomez led the Cats to vic- tory combining for 37 of the total 52 points scored. Phoenix Christian, the Central divi- in state finals sion champ, was the next victim. In a closely fought game, Morenci held on for a 52-49 victory. Finishing in dou- ble figures were Becky Peru and Missy Rocha with 14, Erma Villago- mez with 12, and Kristi Merino with 10. The stage was set for the final showdown with Benson. Although the Bobcats led throughout most of the first quarter, Morenci was out in front by four at the buzzer. The Cats built up a ten point lead in the second quarter but saw that fade away as Benson pulled to within one in the third stanza. Coming on strong in the final period of play, the Lady Cats coasted to a 53-36 victory. Peru led all scorers with 30 points. “It was great to bring back the gold ball,’’ said an exuberant Erma Villago- mez upon returning to Morenci. “We proved to everybody we really were a good team.” 54-Girls’ Varsity Basketball Going up for a layup. Erma Villagomez. 24, scores two points in Morenci’s 43- 52 loss to Benson. GIRLS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL. FRONT ROW: Shelly Bryant, mgr; Amalia Cal- deron. Richelle Harper, mgr. 2ND: Anna Navarrete. Kristi Merino. Annette Rocha. Shanna Gash. Becky Peru. Melissa Rocha. Erma Villagomez. Coach Gary Walton. After outrebounding Michelle Castan- eda of Clifton. Missy Rocha heads downcourt. At the EAC Holiday Tournament, all- tournament player Becky Peru goes up for the tipoff In the Cats opening round win over Willcox. Girls' Varsity Basketball-55 Senior Anthony James squares up at the plate for a bunt against Douglas in the Lions Invitational Tournament. The Bulldogs won the game. 7-4. 1984 VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM includes: FRONT ROW: Jason Nuttall. bat boy; Todd Hammett, mgr.; Anthony James. Dale Garner. Greg Aguilar. David Williams. Orlando Abril. Duane Sanders. Marc Ruedas. Anthony Padilla, bat boy. 2ND: Coach Bruce Kinneberg, Gilbert Valenzuela. Mike Denogean. Daniel Lopez. Gabriel Gar- cia. Michael Moreno, Clint Barry. Fred Sanders. Dino Martinez, mgr. Racing for home, freshman Richard Ruedas scores a run in the J.V.’s 10-6 victory over Benson. Getting a lead, outfielder Greg Aguilar watches the pitcher and awaits the op- portunity to steal second base. 1984 J.V. BASEBALL TEAM includes: FRONT ROW: Ben Saiz. Ben Mapes. Benny Rollins. Richard Ruedas. Jeff Aguilar. Ricardo Valdez, James Spencer. 2ND: Coach Tommy Navarrete. Steve Wene. Jay Petty. Chad Bates. Manny Vasquez. Steve Gojkovich, John Loya. Brad Johnson, mgr. 56-Baseball BASEBALL B-East champs lose in playoffs Avenging their state semi-final loss of a year ago, the returning Class 13- East champs won a wild-hitting affair with the Bradshaw Mountain Bears in the opening round of play at the ’84 state baseball tournament. Junior Gil- bert Valenzuela knocked in the win- ning run in the 10-9 victory for Mor- enci. Scoring four runs in the first inning of the semi-final game against Flor- ence, the Cats appeared to be headed towards another victory. Unfortu- nately, several errors by the defense in the second inning allowed the Go- phers to score six runs and take the lead for good. So, once again, the semi-final game proved to be the Cats undoing as the local squad lost 7-10. J.V. coach Tommy Navarrete was pleased with his squad’s 5-4-1 record. “We usually started four or five fresh- men each game,” he explained, while we competed against many sopho- mores and juniors. We did okay for such a young team.” When asked about the 10-10 tie with Safford. Coach Navarrete ex- plained that the game was called be- cause of darkness in the ninth inning. The always-tough Douglas Bull- dogs handed the Cats their worst de- feat of the season, a 17-0 whipping. “They just kept ripping the balls and scoring the runs,” sighed freshman Jeff Aguilar. Throwing his arms up for maximum speed, Gabriel Garcia prepares to slide underneath the Duncan catcher. The run contributed to the Cat’s 11-0 thrashing of the Wildkats. 1984 VARSITY BASEBALL MHS 7 Cobre 11 MHS 1 Safford 4 MHS 6 Thatcher 2 MHS 9 Duncan 2 MHS 5 Douglas 17 MHS 3 Tombstone 0 MHS 3 Safford 2 MHS 11 Clifton 1 MHS 4 Douglas 7 MHS 9 Miami 6 MHS 21 Clifton 0 MHS 7 Willcox 1 MHS 2 Benson 5 MHS 2 Benson 1 MHS 5 Thatcher 2 MHS 11 Duncan 0 MHS 12 Willcox 13 MHS 10 Tombstone 4 MHS 17 Clifton 0 MHS 10 Bradshaw Mountain 9 MHS 7 Florence 10 WON-14 LOST-7 1984 J.V. BASEBALL MHS 2 Cobre 5 MHS 10 Safford 10 MHS 10 Thatcher 5 MHS 14 Duncan 6 MHS 4 Safford 14 MHS 0 Douglas 17 MHS 3 Willcox 8 MHS 10 Benson 6 MHS 11 Thatcher 1 MHS 6 Willcox 2 WON 5 LOST 4 TIED ! Baseball-57 1984 GIRLS’ TENNIS MHS 8 Benson 1 MHS 7 Thatcher 2 MHS 8 Duncan 1 MHS 5 Duncan 4 MHS 12 Pima 0 MHS 6 Duncan 3 MHS 6 Thatcher 3 MHS 5 Willcox 4 MHS 9 Pima 0 MHS 6 Safford 3 MHS 3 Duncan 1 WON-11 Silver LOST-0 City Tournament 2nd Class B-C District Tournament 2nd Class B-C State Tournament 1st 1984 BOYS’ TENNIS MHS 9 Safford 0 MHS 7 Pima 2 MHS 2 Duncan 7 MHS 5 St. David 4 MHS 9 Safford 0 MHS 4 Pima 5 MHS 2 Duncan 7 MHS 1 Duncan 3 MHS 3 Duncan 6 MHS 5 Willcox 4 WON-5 LOST-5 Class B-C District Tournament 2nd 1984 GIRLS’ TENNIS: FRONT ROW: Dianne Hartley. Debra Patterson. Christina Parsons. Irma Paz. Gisela Kovacs. Julie Carr. Lorraine Varela. 2ND: Darlene Lizar- raga. Liz Abril. Callie Maldonado. Coach Noralea Gale. Patricia Luna. Angie Espin- oza. Lorraine Moya. Doubles partners Ernesto Llamas and Ricky Perkins prepare to return the serve in a match with Safford. 1984 BOYS’ TENNIS: FRONT ROW: Norman Williams. Ken Windsor. Keith Thomas. Tom Stinson. James Petty. Kenneth Price. 2ND: Xavier Denogean. Steve Biles. Ernesto Llamas. Coach Ray Prevost. Ricky Perkins. Justin Flowers. Steve Brannon. Running for a ball hit to him by Merrill of Duncan is Keith Thomas. Against Jill Johnson of Safford, Lor raine Moya takes an easy 10 1 victory. Girls tie for second state title History repeated itself as the girls’ tennis team ended up in a tie for the state championship with Tombstone and Thatcher — the same three schools that shared the championship the previous year. Doubles partners, Angie Espinoza and Lorraine Moya, defeated their first two sets of opponents from Ray and Florence. Facing the ’83 doubles champs from Tombstone in the cham- pionship match, the local duo was easily defeated by scores of 1-6 and 3-6. “We never played worse,” claimed a disappointed Moya. Senior Liz Abril won her first sin- gles’ match but was defeated in the second round by rival Kathy Segraves from Duncan. During the regular sea- son Liz defeated Kathy twice before losing to her at divisionals and then again at state. Playing for third place, Abril lost to her St. David opponent 3-6, 1-6. “The Phoenix heat got to me and I just couldn’t play my best,” moaned an upset Abril. Not faring as well as the girls, the boys’ tennis team only qualified two players for the state tournament. The doubles team, composed of sopho- more Steve Biles and junior Xavier Denogean, lost their first round match to a duo from Antelope. Senior Liz Abril, the Wildcat's top seed- ed singles player, returns a hard hit ball in her 6-1. 6-1 win over Julie McBride of Pima. Tennis-59 BOYS’ TRACK Distance runners Paul Zale and Sergio Urcadez run in the middle of the pack in the 3200-meter run at the Rotary Invita- tional. Paul placed third in the event while Sergio came in second. Heading toward a third place finish at divisional in the 400-meter dash is Chris Hicks. On his way to a first place finish at divi- sional in the 300-meter hurdles is Ju- nior Villagomez. Wildcats run for another title Placing second in the final event of the state championship meet, the 1600-meter relay, the boys’ track team collected enough points to edge Benson by one point for their second consecutive B-C state title. “We real- ly thought Benson had won,” claimed Tomas Borjon, who ran the second leg of the relay, “but as soon as they announced Benson as the second place team, we all went crazy!” In addition to Borjon, Chris Hicks, Ernie Barquin, and Paul Horn were on the victorious relay team with a time of 3:32.0. The long-distance runs were the Cats’ strong events. Sophomore Hec- tor Salazar won the gold in the 1600 and the 3200-meter runs for the sec- ond year in a row. “It was even more thrilling to win this year,” exclaimed a jubilant Salazar. Tomas Borjon and Sergio Urcadez finished second and fourth respective- ly in the 1600, and Jimmy Saiz and Urcadez placed third and fourth in the 3200-meter run. Borjon set a new school record in the 800-meter run with a time of 1:58.56. Paul Horn placed fourth in the same event. Ernie Barquin took second in the 400-meter run and Junior Villagomez placed fourth in the 300-meter hur- dles. John Merino came in sixth in the 110-high hurdles. Field events did not net many points as the best the Cats could mus- ter was a fifth and sixth place finish by Jon Keisling and Kent Crotts in the pole vault. 60-Boys’ Track 1984 BOYS’ TRACK: FRONT ROW: Martin Gherna. Everett Gordon. Hector Salazar. 2ND: Eddie Chavez. Jeff Best. Rudy Andazola. Artie Marin. Joey Yarger. Not Pictured: Kent Crotts, Ernie Barquin. Jimmy Saiz. Tomas Borjon. Sprinting towards a third place finish in the 100-meter dash in the Rotary Invita- tional is Martin Gherna. 1984 BOYS’ TRACK MEET PLACE Morenci Boosters Invitational 2nd Morenci Open 1st Benson Lions Invitational 2nd Thatcher Invitational 2nd Willcox Invitational 2nd Safford Quadrangular 2nd Silver City Invitational 2nd Ray Relays 2nd Benson Quadrangular 3rd Cobre Invitational 2nd Rotary Invitational 2nd B East Divisionals 1st Class B C State 1st Long jumper Ernie Barquin places sec- ond at the Rotary Invitational with his jump of 20’ 1”. Boys’ Track-61 1984 GIRLS’ TRACK MEET PLACE Morenci Boosters Invitational 2nd Morenci Girls' Invitational 2nd Benson Lions Invitational 3rd Morenci Open 1st Thatcher Invitational 2nd Willcox Invitational 7th Safford Quadrangular 2nd Silver City Invitational 2nd Benson Quadrangular 2nd Cobre Invitational 2nd Morenci Rotary Invitational 2nd B-East Divisionals 1st Class B-C State 3rd After completing the first leg of the 1600-meter relay at divisionals, Traci Flores hands off the baton to Debbie Rodela. The record-setting foursome placed first at both B-East divisionals and the state tournament. 1984 GIRLS’ TRACK TEAM includes: FRONT ROW: Shanna Gash. Kristi Merino. Erika Baca. Becky Peru. Barbie Martinez. Donna Saiz. Libby Chavez. Annette Rocha. 2ND: Marina O’Leary, Carolina Espinoza, Liz Peralta. Suzie Valdez, Holly Parsons, Jacqueline Cooper. Nena Dominguez. Sheri Durr. Kim Gullion. mgr. 3RD: Michelle Ray. Christine Rodela. Gerri Saiz, Debbie Rodela. Traci Flores. Lisa Mallo- que. Martha Gonzales. Anne Dingman, Nikki Stoner. Not Pictured: Coach Jack Edens. GIRLS’ TRACK Making an attempt to clear the high jump bar at the Rotary Invitational is Kristi Merino. Her jump of 4’6” was good for fifth place. Throwing the discus at the Rotary Invi- tational, Barbie Martinez places fourth with a distance of 102’91 ’. Second divisional title for girls Competing before the home crowd, members of the girls’ track squad recorded their personal best times of the season at the B-East divi- sional tournament held in Morenci. Altogether, the Wildcats had 14 girls qualify for state and netted 123 points for their second consecutive divisional championship. Annette Rocha, Debbie Rodela, Sheri Durr, and Traci Flores, mem- bers of the 1600-meter relay team, set a new school and state record with their winning time of 4:10.72 at the state meet. Distance runner, Gerrie Saiz, also took first with a time of 5:29.23 in the 1600-meter run. A second place finish was recorded by Sheri Durr, Debbie Rodela, Traci Flores, and Lisa Malloque, members of the 400-meter relay team. Their time of 51.33 set a new school re- cord. Also contributing to the Cat’s third place finish at the state tournament were Becky Peru, who finished sec- ond in the high jump, Lisa Malloque who took fourth in the 100-meter dash, Annette Rocha with a fourth place finish in the 400-meter run, and Sheri Durr, who placed fifth in the 200-meter dash. Coach Jack Edens was well- pleased with the squad’s overall per- formance during the season. “With such a young group, I was surprised the girls broke as many records as they did.” Sprinter Lisa Malloque heads for a third place finish in the 100 meter dash at divisionals. Girls Track-63 San Francisco 49’ers quarterback Joe Montana looks for a receiver behind the blocking of left guard John Ayers in the first half of Super Bowl XIX. Rushing Montana is Miami’s Don McNeal. The 49’ers surprised almost everyone when they pounded the Dolphins. 34-16. The scaffold goes up as work begins on the restoration of the 98-year-old Stat- ue of Liberty. Teenager Mary Lou Retton became America’s sweetheart after winning the all-around gold medal in gymnastics at the summer Olympics. Olympic fever carries over Although the Olympics were over by the time school started in August, USA decals were observed on a vari- ety of clothing worn by students. The country was “high” on patriotism and nationalism. Americans were proud of their athletes who had won a re- cord 83 gold medals. The opening and closing ceremonies in Los An- geles were spectacular and were em- bedded in the memory of all who watched the dramatic proceedings. Walter Mondale received the Democratic nomination for president and made history when he chose Ger- aldine Ferraro as his running mate. Having a woman on the ballot didn’t appear to be an advantage, however, as Mondale-Ferraro lost in a land-slide to incumbents Ronald Reagan and George Bush. Beginning to show her age, the Statue of Liberty celebrated her 98th birthday. Worn from constant pum- meling by the wind, salt air and acid rain, the statue was scheduled for a two-year restoration program. Vanessa Williams was forced to surrender her title as Miss America because it was learned she had posed nude for sexually explicit photos. The Chicago Cubs finally won a divisional championship and then be- came the first team ever to blow a 2-0 lead in a league championship play- off. The San Diego Padres won the national league title before losing to the Detroit Tigers in the World Se- ries, four games to one. The local strike against Phelps Dodge remained in the news. Non- strikers voted in October on whether or not the unions would be decerti- fied. Pending results of a review by the National Labor Relations Board, vote totals were not released until January. All thirteen striking unions were overwhelmingly voted out. In late December, PD announced it was closing the Morenci smelter on the 31st because it couldn’t afford to meet state and federal clean-air stan- dards. Then in January, the company announced that Sumitomo Corpora- tion of Japan was buying a 40-49 per- cent interest in the Morenci facilities. More than 2,000 people died in the poison-gas disaster in Bhopal, India. The deadly leak of methyl isocyanate gas at the Union Carbide plant was the biggest industrial accident in histo ry- Many local students were disap pointed when the Michael Jacksor victory tour, which was scheduled foi a stop in Phoenix, was cancelled. As c fund raiser, the senior class had sole raffle tickets good for two of the $3C concert tickets. A Cabbage Patel doll, still hard get after more than i year, was substituted to take the place of the original prize. 64-Headlines President and Mrs. Reagan attend a vic- tory celebration on election night. President Reagan won re-election with the biggest electoral vote in history, carrying 49 of 50 states. Many local students bought tickets to the Michael Jackson concert scheduled for late December. With the announce- ment that Jermaine Jackson was sick, the Victory Tour’s stopover in Phoenix was canceled. Chosen to reign over the Homecoming festivities are Darlene Lizarraga, Queen; and Duane Sanders. King. Participating in “Spirit Week” activi- ties. Bruce Bendel and Serina Mingura receive lots of attention on “Twin Day.’ Watching the game from the sidelines are homecoming attendants Becky Peru, Gerrie Velasquez, Callie Maldon- ado. Darlene Lizarraga, Barbie Mar- tinez, Jacqueline Cooper, Becky Tellez, and Alma Morales. 66-Homecoming HOMECOMING Spirit Week leads to victory Some rather large bunnies demonstate the bunny hop at the afternoon pep as- sembly. A full week of activities preceded homecoming as students dressed ac- cording to a different theme each day. Prize winners won an order of nachos and a soda donated by Stu- dent Council. The winner on “Toga Day” was senior Darlene Lizarraga, while on “50’s Day,” Eddie Chavez was awarded the prize. “Choosing the winner on ‘Toga Day’ was difficult because so many people participated,” recalled one of the judges, secretary Maureen Wind- sor. “There was no question in our minds about the winner on ‘Twin Day’ however,” she added. “The word had spread about Bruce and Serina before the morning bell even rang.” The win- ning twosome was dressed in match- ing pink skirts and sweaters. “They looked adorable!” laughed freshman Mary Gonzales. At the pregame pep assembly, sen- iors entertained the crowd with their history of dancing skit. “I couldn’t stop laughing at Joey Yarger doing the rumba,” confided JoAnn Sierra. “His moves were hysterical!” After a two-year absence, the freshman peanut roll was revived. “They looked ridiculous on their hands and knees pushing the peanut across the gym floor with their noses,” commented sophomore Lisa Taylor. “I was glad we got out of doing it last year.” Claiming victory was Marty John- son who was crowned “Peanut King,” and Lisa Velasquez, following in her sister Gerrie’s footsteps, was crowned “Queen.” Following the Cat’s 12-0 victory over the Duncan Wildkats, a dance was held in the multi-purpose room. Music was provided by a Phoenix disc jockey who, according to Darlene Li- zarraga, did a lot to keep people dancing and from getting bored. “He played several games with kids and also gave us a strobe light show,” she explained. Kicking up their heels. Eddie Chavez and Linda Kovacs do the Boogie Woo- gie as part of the history of dancing skit put on by the seniors. Homecoming-67 Attired only in a towel, Steve Brannon prepares for action in the “Squirt the Flame booth sponsored by the Copper Cat staff. On Halloween, witches come in all sizes as demonstrated by eighteen-month old Stephanie Gauger. Deciding what prize to pick after mak- ing three baskets at the Nerf basketball throw is Boy George. Jason Nuttall. 68-Halloween Carnival HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL A Christmas present is a winning costume for senior Penny Pingleton. Not sure whether or not they like all the attention. “Rainbow Brite,” Crystal Ruther- ford. and “Superman,” Michael Waldorf, await the judges’ decision in the costume contest sponsored by Student Council. Costume contest draws crowd Added to the usual assortment of monsters, Morenci High’s second an- nual Halloween Carnival featured a Rainbow Brite, Miss Piggy, and lots of Boy George and Cyndi Lauper looka- likes. Fourteen school clubs and organi- zations sponsored booths. The junior class ran a successful “Haunted House” on the stage while the band held cake walks on the patio. An added attraction was the per- formance of “Dynamic Illusion,” a lo- cal breakdance group. Announcing the shows and taking tickets was Play- boy bunny, Darlene Lizarraga. “The response to the group was really great!” remarked Darlene. “With the exception of the first, all the shows were standing room only.” Proceeds from the performances were donated to the junior class. Attracting the largest crowd of the evening was the costume contest sponsored by Student Council. “First, second, and third prizes were award- ed in four age groups,” explained chairman Carol Mena. Deciding on the winners was very difficult, accord- ing to Lisa Malloque, one of the judges. “Costumes were so good, we had trouble making up our minds.” A member of “Dynamic Illusion. Chris Salz demonstrates his breakdancing skills. Halloween Carnival-69 During a quiet moment in the class- room, dashing Paul Barringer. Jose Oli- vas. woos Sylvia Barrett, Julie Baker, with rhymes. “Attention students, this is your princi- pal.” Pam Willard played the inspira- tional Dr. Maxine Clark. An insolent Joe Ferone. portrayed by Damian Tellez, displays a contemptu- ous attitude towards school. Character Sylvia Barrett, played by Ju- lie Baker, struggles to get her students to pay attention. 70-Play PLAY Students give many excuses “When I was taking down the as- signment my ballpoint pen ran out of ink During the time 1 have to do homework, I had to watch TV My dog went on mine.” These were just some of the many excuses student characters gave for not having their homework done in the Drama Club’s production of “Up the Down Staircase.” The popular comedy had a large cast boasting thir- ty people with speaking parts. “Al- though it’s hard to do a play with that many people, I chose it because there were so many kids who wanted a part,” explained director Ruth Eaves. There were times when Mrs. Eaves may have doubted the wisdom of her choice, however. As cast member Anita Withrow explained, “The cast was so large we never had everyone at practice because there was always some conflicting activity.” Originally scheduled to be presented in Novem- ber, the play had to be postponed until the end of January. “We just weren’t going to be ready in time,” admitted preppie Lou Martin, played by Steve Brannon. As often happens in student pro- ductions, there were some moments during the play when everything didn’t go exactly on cue. When Cris Robillard knocked down the sugges- tion box in the second act, Steve Turner found it impossible to say his lines. “The audience was in hysterics and all I could think of was “Why me?” confided Steve. Unable to pull himself together and control his laughing, Steve finally gave up and made a hasty exit stage right. Students erupt into laughter during Lenny Newmark’s explanation of what happened to his homework. The part of Lenny is played by Ricky Bendel; other cast members include: Cris Robillard, Kristina Richardson, Steve Brannon, Steve Turner, and Becki Tellez. Daydreaming in class, Renade Kline, who plays a lovestruck Alice Blake, ex- presses her love for character Paul Bar- ringer. BASKETBALL HOMECOMING Following her crowning, queen Melissa Rocha receives a hug and a kiss from David Williams while Jody Rodriguez smiles approvingly. Escorted by Jody Rodriguez. Shelly Ruedas. representing the Copper Cat. waits to be introduced at the game. After giving a speech to the student body at the afternoon assembly, retired teacher. Mr. Vernon Schultz, receives a plant from co-master of ceremonies, Louis Lopez. Where's the student body? Our declining enrollment in the high school was never more evident than at the basketball homecoming assembly. “It shocked me when we walked in,” commented queen candi- date, Becky Tellez. “There were so few students in the stands.” The bleachers did look rather empty mi- nus the band, basketball players, and queen candidates. “What We Believe, We Can Achieve,” was the theme for the sixth annual event. The flag corp enter- tained the crowd with an arrangement to “I Wanna Rock,” and the J.V. girls’ basketball team did a skit imper- sonating the members of the boys’ varsity team. At the conclusion of the assembly, the six finalists for queen were an- nounced. They included Callie Mal- donado representing SNHS; Melissa Rocha, band; Lisa Malloque from the office staff; Mona Sanders, sopho- more class; Gloria Valdez, cheer- leaders; and Becky Tellez represent- ing Spanish Club. Prior to the start of the basketball game that evening with the Willcox Cowboys, senior Melissa Rocha was crowned queen. A dance was held following the game. 72-Basketball Homecoming Little attendants Jennifer Navarrete and Trig Broderick carry the flowers and crown for the queen during the pre- game festivities. Conversing while waiting for the game to start are the '85 homecoming atten- dants. “D-O-W-N. Down the Cowboys” yell members of the J.V. cheerleaders and girls varsity basketball team. A happy queen and king. Renade Kline and Marc Ruedas. pose for pictures fol- lowing their crowning by last year’s roy- alty. Lorraine Moya and Fred Sanders. Following a busy day of getting ready for the big night. Duane Sanders and Martha Gonzales dance to the song ’’Time Will Reveal”. Awaiting the crowning of the king and queen are prom attendants Gerrie Ve- lasquez. Liza Enriquez. Traci Flores. Darlene Lizarraga. Martha Gonzales. Callie Maldonado. Barbie Martinez. Gil- bert Valenzuela. Louis Lopez. Duane Sanders. David Williams. Joe Ortiz. Ser- gio Urcadez. and Jody Rodriquez. Sharing the night together, couples dance to the music of the band “Cut Loose”. PROM Is it worth all the hard effort? Have you ever stopped to think about the time, work, and money in- volved in attending a high school prom? The first step is to find a date. You don’t pick “just anyone” off the street and invite him or her to what is supposed to be a memorable night. After you find the perfect some- one, the next step is deciding what to wear. Most girls think the boys have a definite advantage here. All they have to do is drive down to Clifton and order a tuxedo. For the girls, finding just the right dress may be a long, tedious ordeal. Many insist on a shopping trip to Tuc- son, or Phoenix, where they spend hours, or even days, searching for just the right dress, shoes, and accesso- ries. One fact is shared by both parties. Dressing for the prom is very expen- sive. Boys spend an average of $50 to rent a tuxedo and girls may spend anywhere from $100 on up for their outfit. On the day of the prom, prepara- tions are extensive. Surprisingly, boys often spend more time getting ready for the dance than girls. Washing and waxing the car takes most of the day. “I was exhausted from being out in the hot sun all day,” recalled Duane Sanders. Going out to eat either before or after the dance is quite popular. The only problem is the lack of restau- rants in town. Most couples eat at the Morenci Motel because, as Barbie Martinez put it, “ somehow, for- mats and tuxedos just don’t seem ap- propriate at the snack bar of the bowling alley.” In order to always remember the big night, most couples have their pic- ture taken. Waiting in a long line has become an accepted ordeal as cou- ples try to get pictures taken early before they work up a sweat from dancing. Is it all worth it? “Yeh, it was cool!” exclaimed Marc Ruedas. “Ev- erything was great except for the band. It wasn’t exactly what I would call the best.” A smiling twosome, Monica Jimenez and Roble Morales, hand out prom sou- venirs. Couples converse with friends while waiting in line to have their pictures taken. Junior-Senior Prom-75 JUNIOR OLYMPICS Running neck and neck with the sopho- mores in the six-legged race are mem- bers of the senior team. Lori Fuller. Chris Dingman. and Michelle Batiste. Members of the class of '86 contribute items needed for the scavenger hunt. After putting on all the required pieces of clothing in the scavenger hunt, a tired Todd Hammett sighs in relief. Annual games go up in smoke Although it was a hot, sweaty walk to the football stadium, most students didn’t mind. After all, it was the last day of school and time for the Junior Olympics. Some students were given relief from the heat when they were struck by water balloons. “I got hit head on,” recalled Debbie Salcido, “but it felt great!” After the smoke cleared from the smoke bomb that someone set off in the bleachers, Morenci’s version of the Olympics was ready to begin. An event new to the agenda was the fruit salad contest. Each group of contestants was provided with a pa- per bag full of assorted foods. After each person drew an item from his bag, the race to see which group could eat all their food first began. “It was hilarious to watch,” com- mented Callie Maldonado. One of the participants had another opinion. “It was gross!” grimaced Carol Mena. “Food was flying from mouths every- where you looked.” The shoe relay was another popu- lar event. “Our strategy was to get lots of people with big feet to make it easier to get into the shoes,” ex- plained Martha Gonzales, class of ’85. “It was still hard for the boys to get into the girls’ shoes and for the girls to keep the boy’s big shoes on their feet while they were running. The sophomores, the class of ’86, pulled the biggest upset of the day when they defeated the seniors, the class of ’84, in the first round of the tug-of-war. According to Rudy Anda- zola, “ the seniors were a push- over. It was the juniors we were wor- ried about.” Their concern proved to be groundless, however, as the soph- omores prevailed in the finals. Finally, after all the results of the day were tabulated, the class of ’84 was declared the winner of the popu- lar annual event. 76-Junior Olympics Strong, mighty sophomores pull their way to victory over the juniors in the tug-of-war. Competing in the shoe relay, Michael Moreno tries to make a larger opening in the shoe he must fit into. Cradling an egg in his hands, Daniel Lo- pez competes in the egg toss. Gulping down an orange. Jacqueline Cooper is one of the juniors participat- ing in the fruit salad contest. Junior Olympics-77 Seniors Sherry Trujillo and Tony Tedla, representing the class of ’84, present special recognitions at the graduation ceremony. A happy Charlie Romero signals to the audience after receiving his diploma. Accepting her diploma and congratula- tions from school board member Larry Ross is Liz Abril. 78-Graduation GRADUATION Problems forgotten for awhile To everyone’s relief, graduation ’84 went off without a hitch. Potential problems had been expected due to the tension in the community over the Phelps Dodge strike. “It was a credit to the seniors that differences were put aside for com- mencement,” commented principal John Glodis, “The class of ’84 carried off a graduation that was in the finest tradition of Morenci High School. ” Representing the top ten percent of their class, Ricky Perkins and Leigh Ann Owen gave the student address- es. State representative Steve Vukce- vich gave the commencement ad- dress. Mr. Vukcevich encouraged stu- dents to pursue their education and to find alternatives to having to stay and work in this community. Looking up in the stands, Mr. Vuk- cevich recognized many familar faces from his teaching and coaching days at Morenci High School back in the late 40’s and early 50’s. On behalf of the senior class, Tony Tedla and Sherry Trujillo recognized the three retiring faculty members, Joe Galusky, Roberta Troxell, and Vernon Schultz. A moving rendition of the Alma Mater was performed by junior band member Michael Moreno on the trum- pet. The invocation and benediction were delivered by class members Fred Sanders and Carolina Espinoza. A duet, composed of Erika Baca and Mary Cork, sing the class song, We've Only Just Begun. ” Their accompanist is Mrs. Joyce Burkett. Being on crutches doesn't prevent Fran- kie Maldonado from participating in the commencement exercises. Graduation-79 Patrons ROBERT GOMEZ Greenlee County Sheriff’s Department Correctional Department Clifton, Arizona 865-4149 RICHARD B. LINES, D.D.S. Practice Limited HIS HER HAIR FACTORY to Orthodontics 610 6th Avenue Mt. 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Mona Sanders. Becky Peru, Annette Rocha. Dianne Hartley. Julie Carr. 4TH: Steve Brannon. David Annls. Michael Moreno. Barbie Martinez. Martha Gonzales, Carol Mena. Francle Rodriguez, Murl Easley. Pam Willard. Susan Spoon. Not Pictured: Mary Gonzales Advertising-87 OLYMPIC PIZZARAMA NABOR S CORNER BARBER SHOP OF THATCHER. AZ 85552 GILA PLAZA (602) 428-4748 Owners: Rosemary, Edward Max Nabor JOE TONI SARANTOPOULOS Chase Creek Clifton, Arizona Phone: 865-5392 Since 1899 MORENCI LEADER and DUNCAN VALLEY NEWS Greenlee County’s Official Newspaper DRAMA CLUB: FRONT ROW: Melissa Legatzke. Sylvia Avalos, Shelly Bryant, Becky Tellez, Dor! Hale, Dodi Stout, Debbie Rodela, Gerrie Velasquez, Joe Stoner. 2ND: t ebra Patterson, Cris Robillard, Nena Dominguez, Debbie Salcido, Sandra Herrera, Lisa Garrett, Julie Baker, Lisa Taylor, Jennifer Thompson, Grace Franco, Tammy Scott, Chris Hughes, Michelle Ray. 3RD: Nancy Dominguez. Eric Forstrom, Steve Turner. 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Advertising-93 CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES CLASS OF 1985 Compliments of Frank Alvidrez Keep Chipping Away Until You Reach Your Goals Gary Mack Local Salesman Nice Change Salon We specialize in complete hair care for men and women 369 Coronado Boulevard Clifton, Arizona Phone: 865-3682 CABLECOM OF CLIETON-MORENCI YOUR HBO CINEMAX HEADQUARTERS Morenci, Arizona 865-4031 94-Advertislng Howell's Copper State Motors Inc. 415 South Coronado Boulevard Clifton, Arizona 85533 Salesman Ben Cates explains options available on a new Ford pickup to Carol Mena and Martha Gonzales. CAROL'S HALLMARK SHOP Mt. Graham Shopping Center FUNERAL HOME .«EACH SERVICE IS CONDUCTED WITH A QUIET DIGNITY ESSENTIAL Park Avenue toub COMFORT li WELL BEING Clifton, Arizona REGARDLESS OF TOUR FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES MARCHING BAND includes: FRONT ROW: Missy Rocha. Mary Gonzales. Shanna Gash. Sherry Kingsley. Damian Tellez. Leslie Terry. Kim Waldorf. Penny Pingleton. Crls Robillard. Julie Baker, Gerrle Velasquez. Michelle Padilla. 2ND: llda Pedrosa. Nancy Gonzales, Kim Munoz. Jennifer Thompson, Amy Wood, Anita Withrow, Danny Salz, Dave Gonzales, Deana Martinez, Nikki Stoner. Sheri Durr. Francie Rodriquez. Chris Hughes. 3RD: Vincent Reyna. Hector Acuna. Susan Spoon. Lisa Taylor, Fudi Pena. Libby Chavez. Michael Moreno. Lisa Velasquez. Joe Stoner, Cyndi Leatherwood. Anthony Humphrey. Chad Aker. Tom Stinson. Pam Willard, Audrey Windsor, Eddie Chavez, John Graves, Justin Flowers. 4TH: Darlene Llzarraga, Shelly Harper, Christine Rodela. Kathy Verdugo, 5TH: Michael Overall. Ev Gordon, Brian Looby, Frank Benavidez, Dave Jackson, Ethan Roe. Advertising-95 PEPSI COLA BOTTLING COMPANY On 50‘s day during spirit week, students enjoy a Pepsi provided by local driver, Eric Mayhew. 96-Advertlsing VARSITY CHEERLEADERS include: Missy Lopez. Debbie Rodela. Roberta Morales. Gloria Valdez, and Renade Kline. Phone 865-4186 Western Auto Associate Store GREENLEE PRINTING 311 South Coronado Blvd. Clifton, Arizona 85533 BEST WISHES GRADUATES Mr. Jackie D. Cooper Greenlee County Superviser and Mrs. Helen J. Cooper Family North Coronado Boulevard Clifton, Arizona Phone: 865-3212 Advertising-97 r Clifton-Morenci Exterminators Proud owners of Clifton-Morenci Exterminators are Lance and Bill Thomas. LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Residential Commercial Industrial Service “Don’t Get Stung” Call The Local Crew Arizona License 135 313 South Coronado Clifton, Arizona Phone: 865-5193 Whiskers mascot. Jacqueline Cooper, models the new Wildcat costume received during football season. CIRCLE K Convenience Store Open 24 hours a day for all your needs. North Coronado Boulevard Phone: Clifton, Arizona 865-3441 SONIC DRIVE-IN West Highway 666 Clifton, Arizona 98-Advertislng J R Chevron JOE'S FURNITURE Tires and Accessories Hwy. 666, Railroad Boulevard Clifton, Arizona HEY, SMARTY! If you’re a student getting BY or better, you may qualify for Farmers - in the form of special bonus lower rates on your auto insurance Call today and get the facts on Farmers money saving Good Student Auto Policy. North Coronado Boulevard Clifton, Arizona Danny Merrill, Agent J.V. Cheerleaders include: Becky Tellez. Kathy Verdugo. Michelle Ray, Cris Robillard, Suzie Valdez. Dianne Hartley. Advertising-99 LETTER CLUB MEMBERS: FRONT ROW: Hector Salazar. Duane Sanders. Marc Ruedas. Brian Vallejo. Joe Ortiz. David Williams. Louis Lopez. 2ND: David Bouriaque. Jeff Best. Greg Aguilar. Robert Carrasco. Fred Campbell. Steve Brannon. 3RD: Justin Flowers. Joey Yarger. Mike Denogean. Ev Gordon. Mark Gaxlola. Chris Saiz. Kent Crotts. 4TH: Paul Horn. Martin Gherna. Eddie Chavez. Reed Goodwin. Daniel Lopez. Steve Gojkovich. Orlando Abril. Michael Moreno. Not Pictured: Rusty Aker. Rudy Andazola. Steve Biles. Paul Dunagan. Tom Stinson. Damian Tellez. 1GAA MEMBERS: FRONT ROW: Martha Gonzales. Jacqueline Cooper. Callie Maldonado. Kristi Merino. Lisa Malloque. Erma Villagomez. 2ND: Carol Mena. Deana Martinez. Elisa Borjon. Nena Dominguez. Debbie Rodela. Christine Rodela. Sheri Durr. 3RD: Missy Rocha. Becky Peru. Barbie Martinez. Lorraine Varela. Anna Naverrete. Suzie Valdez. Annette Rocha. Libby Chavez. Not Pictured: Shanna Gash. Darlene Lizarraga. Monica Lopez. Roberta Morales. Irma Paz. Michelle Ray. Debbie Spencer. Nikki Stoner. 100-Advertising Phelps Dodge Mercantile f Salesclerk Stephanie Harper adds some new Chic jeans to the rack in the ladies department. Morenci Plaza Morenci, Arizona Your One-Stop Shopping Center Advertising-101 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS AND REPRESENTATIVES in- clude: FRONT ROW: Carol Mena, pres.; Jacqueline Coo- per. treas. 2ND: Lisa Malloque. rep.; Duane Sanders, rep.; Gerrie Velasquez, rep. 3RD: Melissa Rocha, sec.; Louis Lopez, rep.; Barbie Martinez, vice-pres. ALLSTATE INSURANCE CO. Auto, Life, Homeowners Fire. Commercial and Health Clifton, Arizona Phone: 8654557 Agent: Don Sorrells T-OFF S SUCH Special Order Sporting Goods Specializing in Golf Equipment Town Team Uniforms Nike, Pony, Adidas Shoes Steve Hudgens, Proprietor Phone: 865-4078 RILEY'S Artoona • Larvae) Ovg Chata SMILE We fill all types of prescriptions North Coronado Blvd. Clifton, Arizona 85540 SERVING ALL GREENLEE COUNTY COMPLETELY COMPUTERIZED PRESCRIPTION PHARMACY YEAR END TAX STATEMENTS HEALTH RECORDS MONDAY THRU SATURDAY 9 A M. TIL 6 P.M. SUNDAYS HOLIDAYS 10 A M. TIL 2 P.M. ___PRESCRIPTION PHONE_ 865-2252 ★ VETERINARIAN SUPPLIES ★ CANDIES ★ COSMETICS ★ BABY NEEDS TOYS ★ FILM DEVELOPING CAMERAS ★ JEWELRY ★ STEREO TAPES ★ GIFTS ★ GREETING CARDS ★ POCKET BOOKS ★ LARGE MAGAZINE STAND ___COSMETICS GENERAL_ 865-5441 102-Advertising Restaurant Hours: Saturday 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Phone: Sunday-Friday 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. 865-4111 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS AND REPRESENTATIVES In- clude: FRONT ROW: Beth Phelps, rep.; Martin Gherna. treas.; Erma Villagomez, rep. 2ND: Missy Lopez, vice- pres.; Becky Peru, rep.; Debbie Rodela. sec. 3RD: Grace Franco, pres.; Francie Rodriguez, rep. B AND D AUTO SUPPLY NAPA JOBBER Advertising-103 FAMILY STEAK HOUSE 805 Thatcher Boulevard Thatcher, AZ 85552 Partner Manager (602) 428-4744 Harry E. Preston Piling their plates high with items from the large selec- tion at the salad bar are Mona Sanders. Julie Carr, and Suzie Valdez. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS AND REPRESENTA- TIVES include: FRONT ROW: Joe Stoner, rep.; Becky Tellez, rep. 2ND: Suzie Valdez, vlce-pres.; Kristina Rich- ardson. pres.; Libby Chavez, treas. 3RD: Brad Johnson, sec.; Richard Ruedas, rep. Not Pictured: Teresa Dayao, rep. 429 Main Street Safford, Arizona Phone: 428-0206 Holladay's Photo Emporium Cameras, Photo Supplies, Frames Wedding Portraits Announcements Senior Pictures and Announcements 7 Congratulations on a fine year! Morenci Pride Band Boosters Robert's Service and Dunlap We Service and Repair Your Car North Coronado Boulevard Clifton, Arizona 104-Advertising Eastern Arizona Courier (Affialiated with KCUZ Radio) Serving Graham, Greenlee Northern Cochise Counties 301 E. Highway 70, P.O. Box N Safford, Arizona 428-2560 Toll Free Numbers: Morenci: 865-3737 Duncan: 359-2127 THRIFTEE § MARKET Lowest Prices In Eastern Arizona Blue Ribbon Service Family Owned And Operated 718 Central Avenue Safford, Arizona Phone: 428-1844 YELLOW FRONT AND CHECKER AUTO Where Everyone Saves Everyday North Coronado Blvd. Clifton, Arizona Tuesday-Saturday by Appointment Morenci Plaza 865-3691 FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS AND REPRESENTATIVES include: FRONT ROW: Dori Hale, rep.; Alma Morales, rep.; Mary Gonzales, pres. 2ND: Lisa Velasquez, rep.; Mi- chelle Padilla, vice-pres.; Helen Armstrong, sec.; Marty Johnson, treas.; Leslie Terry, rep. Advertising-105 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF ’85 SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS CHURCH Morenci, Arizona ARIZONA MODEL UNITED NATIONS delegates represent- ing Thailand include: FRONT ROW: Steve Wene. 2ND: Fam Willard. Peggy Scheier. 3RD: David Annis. Joey Yarger. c V Moots Optical i Whistle Stop Huilding V I (602) 428-1111 801 20th Avenue Safford. Arizona 85546 CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS THE BEST OF LIFE IS STILL AHEAD CUETO DRILLING CO. Clifton, Arizona CHESS CLUB: FRONT ROW: Kyle Morgan. Pam Willard. Peggy Scheier. Joey Yarger. 2ND: Adam Roman, David An- nis. Jason Wright. Joey Epperson. Steve Turner. David Bour- iaque. Not Pictured: Carrie Short. 106-Advertising CONGRATULATIONS ’84 Boys’ Track Team ’84 Girls’ Track Team ’84 Volleyball Squad ’85 Girls’ Basketball Team CLASS B STATE CHAMPS KOPPER KETTLE KAFE Enjoying a soda while catching up on the days activities are Darren Sanders. Elisa Borjon. Annette Rocha, and Christine Rodela. PHONE 865-4944 MORENCI PLAZA, --------------------------------------Z MANAGERS: LEO, AGNES, AND LARRY ROSS Advertising-107 nna Navarrete and Becky Peru were named to the vol- leyball all-state tournament team. Abril. Liz-58. 59. 78 Abril. Orlando-4. 22. 42. 50. 56. 100 Acuna. Hector-30. 95. 109 ADMINISTRATION-36. 37 Aguilar. Greg-10. 56. 100 Aguilar. Jeff-26. 56 Aker. Chad-30. 95 Aker. Ruaty-22 Allen. Loretta-30 ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY-102 Alvarez. Alfred-22 Alvldrez. Frank-94 AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE-89 Andazola. Rudy-22. 42. 61 Annia. David-10. 13. 21. 83. 85. 87. 90. 106 ANYTOWN-83 Aragon. Rlchard-22 ARIZONA MODEL UNITED NAT1ONS-106 Armstrong. Helen-30. 44. 105 Avalos. Sylvla-9. 19. 88. 89 Ayers. John-64 aby Fae survived for three weeks with a walnut-sized baboon heart. BAD AUTO SUPPLY-103 Baca. Erlka-62. 79 Baca. Randy-22 Baker. Julle-2. 26. 70. 87. 88. 89. 95 BALENTINE OFFICE PRODUCTS INCORPORATED-90 BAND-95 Barriek, Kerry-22 Barry. Cllnt-10. 14. 56 Barquin. Ernle-61 BASEBALL. J V -56. 57 BASEBALL. VARSITY-56. 57 Batchelder. Clsco-26 Batchelder. Darrell-22 Bates. Chad-26. 56 Batiste. Mlchelle-76 Begay. Brenda-30 Benavidez. Frank-22. 89. 95 Bendel. Brace-11. 66. 101 Bendel. Ricky-26. 71. 88 Best. Jeffrey-11. 42. 61. 100 Biles. Stephen-22. 58 Bishop. Jerry-10 Bolden. Laura-30 Boling. Chuck-11. 19 Boling. Harold-30 Boling. Tony-36. 37 Borjon. Elisa-11. 47. 83. 85. 87. 91. 100. 108 Bourlaque. Davld-12. 42. 88. 100. 106 Bouriaque. Edward-34 BOYS’ STATE-83 Brannon. Steve-22. 50. 58. 68. 71. 87. 88. 100 Breshears. Roxanne-26. 88. 89. 90 Brace. Mlssy-26 Broderick. Trlg-73 Bryant. Shelly-26. 47. 53. 55. 88. 89 BUFFO JEWELRY-80 BULL SHIRTS AND STUFF-80 BURGER KING-89 Burke. Cllnt-22. 42 Burkett. Joyce-79 Bustamante. Cecilla-22. 84. 91 Butler. Carrle-22 General Index oach Tom Navarrete and his wife Carol won a trip to the Holiday Bowl in San Diego. CABLECOM OF CLIFTON-MORENC1-94 Calderon, Ama!la-12. 55. 89 CALDWELL FUNERAL HOME-92 Campbell. Fred-12. 42. 100 Canonne. Laurence-12. 16. 17. 81. 88. 89, 90. 92 CAROL’S HALLMARK-95 Carr. Julle-26. 58. 87. 88. 104 Carrasco. Robert-4. 22. 42. 48. 100. 109 Caslano. Dlane-12 Casiano. Sandra-26 Castaneda. Mlchelle-55 Cates. Ben-95 CENTER MARKET-83 Chavez. Anna-12. 29. 89. 92 Chavez. Edward-2. 12. 61. 67. 88. 91. 95. 100 Chavez. Libby-26. 44. 52. 53. 62. 87. 95. 100. 104 CHEERLEADERS. J.V.-99 CHEERLEADERS. VARSITY-97 CHESS CLUB-106 CIRCLE K-98 Clark. Jannete-26 CL1FTON-MORENCI EXTERMINATORS-98 COLE’S PIZZA-92 Conrow. Andrew-12 CONSOLIDATED TILE CO -80 COOPER. JACKIE-97 Cooper. Jacquellne-11. 13. 62. 66. 77. 88. 98. 100. 102. 114 Cooper. James-24. 26. 42. 44 COPPER CAT-87 COPPER ERA-88 Cork. Mary-79 Cork. Virgil 34 Crotts. Kent-2. 22. 100 M 'lisc jockey provided the JL music at the Junior-Senior Prom. DANENHAUER INSURANCE AGENCY-85 Day. Jon-26. 44 Dayao. Raul-24. 26. 44. 53 Dayao. Teresa-26. 45. 53. 86. 114 DeLeon. Carol-2. 30 Denogean. Beatrlce-22 Denogean. Mike-13. 42. 56. 84. 100 Denogean. Theresa-22 Denogean. Xavier-58 DESERT SAGE-83 Dingman. Anne-62 Dlngman. Chris-76 Dominguez. John-23. 35 Dominguez. Nancy-26. 88 Dominguez. Nena-26. 62. 88. 100 DRAMA CLUB-88 Dunagan. Christina-30 Dunagan. Paul-13 Durr, l.orl-30 Durr. Sherl-23. 62. 95. 100 Iks Club outstanding stu- dent scholarship was award- ed to senior Martha Gonzales. Easley. Murl-21. 23. 87. 90 EASTERN ARIZONA COURIER-105 EASTERN ARIZONA TOM’S SNACKS 84 Eaves. Ruth-34. 35. 114 Edens. Jack-36. 42 Enriquez. Llza-74 Epperson. Joey-30. 88. 106 Espinoza. Angle-58 Espinoza. Carolina-62 Espinoza. Darlene-30. 87 ESTES DRUG-86 luorescent colors caused temporary blindness in the halls. FACULTY-34. 35 FADS AND FASHIONS-8. 9 FARMERS INSURANCE-99 FASHION CROSSROADS-80 Faulkner. Roy-34 RESTA FLOWERS-92 Filleman. Sue-10, 37 FLAG CORPS-92 Flores. Tracl-62. 74 Florez. Alex-27 Florez. Annette-10, 13 Flowers. Justln-23. 42. 58. 95. 100 FOOTBALL. J.V. 44. 45 FOOTBALL. VARSITY-42. 43 Forstrom. Eric-27. 44. 48. 88 Franco. Grace-23. 81. 87. 88. 89. 90. 103 FRENCH CLUB-90 108-General Index FRESHMAN CLASS-30. 31. 32. 33 FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS-105 FRITO LAY-94 Fullen. Sam-30 Fuller. Lorl-76 ross” was a common ex- pression used by biology students during dissections. Gacthjc. Steven-19. 23. 88. 89 Gale. Noralea 34. 47. S8 Gamble. Rebecca-23 Garcia. Gabrlel-56. 57 Garcia. Jerry-30. 48 Garcia. Margaret-23. 47. 89 Garcia. Terry-53 Garrett. Llsa-2. 27. 88. 89. 90 Gash. Shanna-5. 23. 28. 46. 47. 55. 62. 94 Gauger. Stephanle-68 Gaxlola. Mark-23. 100 Gaxlola. Rlchard-30. 53 Gherna. Martin 20. 21. 23. 42. 50. 61. 84. 89. 91. 100. 103 Gilliland. Roaalle-37 GIRLS' STATE-83 Glodla. John-36 Gojkovlch. Steve-23. 42. 43. 50. 56. 100 GOLDEN CORRAL-104 GOMEZ. ROBERT-80 Gonzales. Alice-13. 26 Gonzales. Davld-30. 31. 44. 87. 95 Gonzales. Martha-13. 33. 47. 62. 74. 81. 84. 85. 87. 91. 95. 100 Gonzales. Mary-30. 44. 95. 105 Gonzales, Nancy-30. 95 Goodwin. Reed-13. 100 Gordon. Everett-14. 42. 61. 83. 95. 100 GRADUATlON-78. 79 Graves. John-30. 95 Gray. Sherrl-30 Green. Melissa-97 Green. Ron-97 Greene, Loren-49 GREENLEE PRINTING-97 Grecnwell. Sean-30 Grime. Tamray-26. 27. 92 Grove. Davld-27. 44. 53 Guillory. Chuck-24 Gulllon. Kim 62 Help was needed following the breakdown of “Big Red” which left the football team stranded in Globe follow- ing a playoff game. H R BLOCK-85 Hale. Dorl-30. 47. 53. 81. 88. 105 Hale. Lorl-30 HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL-68. 69 Hammett. Todd-56. 76 Harper. Rlchelle-30. 47. 53. 55. 95 Harper. Stephanle-14. 83. 101 Harris. Clndy-24 Hartley. Dianne-27. 35. 58. 87. 88. 99 HEADLINES-64. 65 Heredia. Scott-14 Hernandez. Joey-5 Herrera. Cassandra-30. 88. 89. 91. 92 Heuser. Kathy-27. 92 Hicks. Chris-60 Hill. Kathleen-37 HIS AND HER HAIR FACTORY-80 Holguin. Vlctor-48 HOLLADAY S PHOTO F.MPORIUM-104 HOLLOWAY TRIM SERVICE-80 HOMECOMING. BASKETBALL-72. 73 HOMECOMING. FOOTBALL-66. 67 HONDA HACIENDA-80 HOOT S OPT1CAL-106 Horn. Dean-24 Horn. Paul-24. 100 Horn. Sam-30. 31 Horn. Sprlng-30. 32. 90 HOWELL’S COPPER STATE MOTORS-95 Hudgens. Sandra-34 Hughes. Chris-27. 87. 88. 95 Humphrey. Anthony-24. 95 Humphrey. Janet-27 ce covering the parking lot in January resulted in Mrs. Gale’s car sliding sideways into a parking place. Imrlch. Joe-24. 42. 44. 88 INTERSCHOLASTIC GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION- 100 IVANHO MOBILE HOME PARK AND SALES-89 unior varsity football team went undefeated for the first time since 1961. J R CHEVRON-99 Jackson, Davld-24. 95 Jackson. Michael-65 James. Anthony-56 Jimenez. Monlca-75 JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT-84 JOE'S FURNITURE CO -99 Johns. Jackle-30 Johnson. Brad-27. 56. 104 Johnson. Martln-30. 105 JOHNSON MOTORS CORP -87 JUNIOR CLASS-22. 23. 24. 25 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS-103 JUNIOR OLYMPICS-76. 77 Pets need to be kept on a leash and that policy is followed by dog owners Robert Carrasco pictured above and Lisa Taylor on the opposite page. Their pets’ on Freshman Slave Day are Hector Acuna and Jennifer Thompson. General Index-109 General Index J UPD with DJ Dave “The XV Wild One” Pratt was a pop- ular radio station with students. KATY'S DRESS SHOP-80 Kingsley. Sherry-14. 95 Klnneberg. Bruce-34. 53. 56 Kline. Rrnade-2. 9. 14. 71. 74. 8«. 89. 90. 97. US Kovacs. Gisela-58 Kovaca. Llnda-15. 67. 90 r ocal AMUN chapter repre- JL sented Thailand at the state convention. Lara. Ralph-34 Leaman. Jlmmy-15 teat her wood. Cynthla-27. 95 Lechtenberger, John-34 Legatzke. Mellaaa-88. 89 LETTER CLUB-100 LEWALLEN FUNERAL HOME-95 Lewls-Scott. Marllyn-34 LINES. RICHARD B.. D D S -80 Llzarraga. Darlene-4. 15. 58. 66. 74. 91. 95 Llamaa. Erneato-58 Looby. Brlan-24. 95 Lopez. Daniel-23. 24. 42. 50. 51. 56. 77. 100 Lopez. Lou la-15. 42. 43. 72. 74. 81. 84. 100. 102 Lopez. Mlssy-22. 24. 97. 103 Lopez. Monlca-27. 44 Loya. John-24. 42. 50. 51. 56 Lucero. Phllllp-30 Luna. Patrlcla-58 LUNDELL. R KIRK. D.D.S -80 Mendoza. Lena-31 Mendoza. Paula-28 Merino. Krlstl-24. 46. 47. 54. 55. 62. 63. 89. 100 Merrill. Mclanle-31 Milligan. Shane-15. 22 Mlngura. Serlna-24, 66 Mitchell. Lealle-2. 31 Mitchell. Suzle-24 MODERN DRESS SHOP-92 Molina. Debbie-28 Molina. Denlae-28 Montana. Joe-64 Montoya. Brlan-28. 44. 53 Moralca. Alma-31. S3. 66. 81. 91. 105 Moralea. Roberta-24. 75. 97. 115 Moran. Bobby-31 Moran. Rayraond-24 MORENCI MOTEL-103 MORENCI WATER AND ELECTRIC-84 Moreno. Jamea-28. 50 Moreno. Judy-31. 83. 87. 92 Moreno. Mlchael-10. 15. 50. 56. 77. 83. 85. 87. 95. 100 Morgan. Kyle-31. 48. 106 Morgan. LeRoy-31 Morton. Kelly-32 Moya. Lorraine-58. 59. 74 Munoz. Klm-32. 87. 95 Munoz. Roger-34 Murillo. Anthony-28. 44. 53 T cw seven period day was a 1 big hit with the adminis- tration, but not so with the stu- dents and teachers. NABOR'S CORNER BARBER SHOP-88 NACCARATI S SERVICE STATION-90 Navarrete. Anna-25. 47. 54. 55. 100 Navarrete. Becky-37 Navarrete. Carol-37 Navarrete. Jennlfer-73 Navarrete. Stephanle-54 Navarrete. Tommy-34. 44. 50. 56 Newman. Althea-26. 28 Newman. Kelth-32 NICE CHANGE SALON-94 Nuttall. Brooke-5 Nuttall. Jason-56. 68 Opera presentation of Car- men at the Morenci Club gave most students their first exposure to professional the- ater. O'Leary. Jorge-48 O'Leary. Marlna-62 Olivas. Jose-42. 48. 70 Olsen. Jean-34 OLYMPIC PIZZARAMA-88 ORTEGA S SHOES-80 Ortiz. Joe-16. 42. 74. 100 Overall. Mlchael-32. 95 ijotholes in local roads took JL the form of miniature Grand Canyons. Padilla. Anthony-55 Mumps caused an unexpect- ed two-week vacation for principal John Glodis. Macias. Fellx-31. 44 Madden. Kathie-28. 44. 53 Madden. Pattl-15. 47 Maldonado. Callie-15. 47. 58. 66. 74. 81. 84. 91. 100 Maldonado. Franklc-79 Malloque. Llsa-15. 24. 62. 63. 81. 100. 102 Mapes. Ben-56 MARCHING BAND-95 Marin. Artle-24. 42. 61 Martinez. Barble-15. 33. 46. 47. 62. 63. 66. 74. 87. 91. 100. 102 Martinez. Davld-31, 53 Martinez. Deana-24. 88. 95. 100 Martinez. Dlno-24. 28. 56 Martinez. Eddle-31 Mason. Cheryl-28 Mason. Patty-28 Mason. Stephanie-28 MAUD'S CAFE-80 Mayhew. Erlc-96 McNeal. Don-64 Medina. Jason-31 Medina. Stephanle-15. 91 Mena. Carol-15. 47. 81. 83. 84. 85. 87. 90. 91. 95. 100. 102 Cast members of the Arizona Opera Company present the opera Carmen. Students from both Clifton and Morenci High Schools viewed the special perfor- mance at the Morenci Club. 110-General Index Padilla. Gllbert-48 Padilla. Mlchelle-32. 90. 95. 105 Parsons. Chrl tln -58 Parsons. Holly-62 PATRON’S ADS-80 Patterson. Dale-16. 25, S3 Patterson. Debra-28. 58. 88 Pa . Irma-25. 58. 89 Pa . Stanley-25. 89 Pedrosa. Ilda 28. 88. 90. 95 Peete. Cllfford-32. 44. 52. 53 Peete. Dawn-28. 53 Pelnkofer. Laurle-88 Pena. Fudl-32. 44. 95 PENNEY. JC-87 PEPSI COLA BOTTLING COMPANY-96 Peralta. Ll -62 Peres. Laura-28 Perkins. Rlcky-58 Peru. Becky-23. 25. 47. 55. 62. 66. 81. 87. 89. 100. 103 Petty. James-16. 25. 58 Petty. Jay-28. 44. 53. 56 Phelps. Beth-20. 25. 81. 88. 89. 90. 92. 103. 115 PHELPS DODGE CORPORATION-93 PHELPS DODGE MERCANTILE-101 PINE’S-83 Plngleton. Chrlstina-32. 92 Plngleton. Penny-16, 69. 95 PLAY-70. 71 Powers. Tlffany-37 Powers. Tom-36. 37 Pratt. Bobby-32 Prevost. Ray-34. 58 Price. Jlmray-32 Price. Kenneth-58 PRIDE BAND BOOSTF.RS-104 PROM-74. 75 Quitters” was a term used to refer to the majority of the wrestling team. QUILL AND SCROLL-85 QUINN. JACKIE 80 Qulro . Steve-25 ____ ___________ _____________ ¥ Restoring school spirit was a X prime concern of the Stu- dent Council. Ramlrex, Vera-16 Ray. Mlcab-32 Ray. Mlchelle-27. 28. 62. 88. 99 Reagan. Nancy-65 Rragan. Ronald-65 Reed. Davld-32 Retton. Mary Lou-64 Reyes. Julie Ann-25. 88. 89. 90 Reyna. Vlcente-32. 48. 92. 95 Rhodes. Kellle-28. 44 Richardson. Blll-36 Richardson. Krlstlna-26. 28. 44. 71. 81. 87. 88. 89. 91. 104 RILEY S UNITED DRUG STORE-102 ROBERT'S SERVICE AND DUNLAP-104 Roblllard. Crls-27. 29. 71. 88. 92. 95. 99 Rocha. Annette-21. 25. 44. 45. 55. 62. 87. 91. 100. 108 Rocha. Mellssa-16. 30. 47. 55. 72. 91. 95. 100. 102 Roche. Lawrence-34 Rodela. Christlne-25. 62. 87. 92. 95. 100. 108. 115 Rodela. Debble-22. 25. 62. 87. 88. 89. 91. 97. 100. 103 Rodrigue . Franclc-25. 81, 87. 89. 92. 95. 103 Rodrigue . Jody-16. 42. 50. 72. 74 Roe. Erlc-29. 44 Roe. Ethan-32. 44. 92. 95 Rollins. Benny-56 Roman. Adam-13, 29, 106 Romero. Charlle-78 Ross. Larry-36. 78 Ruedas. Hector-36 Ruedas. Jean-37 Ruedas. Marc-16. 42. 43. 56. 74. 100 Ruedas. Mlchelle-25. 44. 72. 87 Ruedas. Rlchard-29. 44. 53. 56. 81. 104 Ruedas. Tracy-29. 44. 53 Rutherford. Crystal-69 5 now forced the cancellation of school on February 4. SAFFORD BUILDERS SUPPLY-80 Sal . Ben-29. 44. 56 Sal . Chrls-25. 48. 49. 69. 100 Salz. Danlel-33. 96 Sal . Danny-49 Salz. Donna-62 Sal . Gerl-62 Sal . Rachel-25 Sal . Robin-18 Salazar. Hector-22. 25. 50. 61. 91. 100 Salcido. Debble-17. 88. 90. 92 Sanche . Ramle-17, 42. 48. 49 Sanders. Darrcn-33. 44. 53. 87. 108. Ill Sanders. Duane-17. 42. 43. 56. 66. 74. 81. 83. 84. 100. 102 Sanders. Fred-56. 74 Sanders. Monlca-29. 44. 52. 81. 87. 91. 104 Sandoval. Maurlce-25. 42. 48 Sandoval. Rlchard-33. 44. 48 Scheler. Kenneth-35 Scheler. Peggy-2. 21. 25. 88. 90. 91. 106 Schultz. Vernon-72 Scott. Tammy-25. 88 SEARS-81 Sears. Kelly-35. 42. 53 SELECT CLEANERS-87 SENIOR CLASS-10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS-102 Senne. Wllllam-35 Sheridan. Blll-27. 29. 44 SHIFLET. DR. IVAN L.. D.D.S.-80 Short. Carrl-17 Sierra. JoAnn-18 Sierra. Lorralne-29 SIMMS. ELSIE E.-80 SKINNER. LYNN W.. D.D.S.-80 SONIC DRIVE-IN-98 SOPHOMORE CLASS-26. 27. 28. 29 SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS-104 Sorrelman. Carrl-33. 44 Sorrelman. Krlstle-18 SPANISH CLUB-91 SPANISH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY-84 Spear . Stephen-33 Spencer. Debbie-18. 47. 89 Spencer. Jame -29. 44. 56 SPONSOR’S ADS-82 Spoon. Su n-33. 53. 87. 92. 95 SOUTHWEST GAS-81 STACY. DAVID R.. 0.D.-80 STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY-81 Stlneon. Tom-18. 58. 95 Stone. Dana-18 Stoner. Joe-29. 81. 87. 88. 95. 104 Stoner. Ntkkl-9. 25. 62. 95 Stout. Dodi-8. 29. 88 STUDENT COUNCIL-81 STUTE’S JEWELRY-80 Attempting to wrap his partner. Maria Valdez, in the toilet paper race at a pep assembly is Darren Sanders. “Cheer- leader” Steve Brannon urges them on. General Index-111 General Index roilet papering Mr. Walton’s car was a popular sport for several sophomores. T OFF AND SUCH-102 Taylor. List 29. 87. 88. 89. 90. 95. 109 Tedla. Tony-78 Tell . Brtkv-9. 24. 27. 29. 66. 71. 81. 87. 88. 91. 99. 104 Tail . Damian-18. 70. 95 TENNIS-58 Tarry, l.aalla-33. 81.95. 105 Tarry. Uaa-18. 92 Thomaa. Bill-98 Thomaa. Jannlfar-29. 87 Thomaa. Kalth-18. 58. 59 Thomaa. Lance-98 Thomaa. Larry-33 Thompaon. Jennlfer-33. 47. 88. 95. 109 THRIFTEE SUPERMARKET-105 Torres. DaWayne-18 TRACK. BOYS-60. 61 TRACK. GIRLS -62. 63 Trarapp, Flavto-33 Tripp. Saan-25. 42 Trujillo. Sharry-78 Taoala. Claudla-33 Tucker. Gary-25. 44 Tucker. Tlm-33. 44 Turner. Steve-29. 71. 88. 106 Volleyball squad captured a third straight conference ti- tle along with the Class B state championship. Valdez. Glorla-25. 97 Valdez. Marla-33. 44. 45. 53. Ill Valdez. Rlcardo-25. 42. 50. 56 Valdez. Su le-9. 27. 29. 62. 87. 88. 89. 91. 99. 100. 104 Valenzuela. Gllberl-56. 74 Vallejo. Brlan-18. 42. 100 VALLEY NATIONAL BANK-91 VAL S APPLIANCE AND FURNITURE-80 VAN LEUVEN AWARD K ENGRAVING-89 Varela. Jon-29 Varela. Lorralne-25. 44. 58. 84. 89. 90. 91. 100 Varela. Rene-33 Vaaqucz. Anthony-24. 29 Vaaquez. Manny-56 Vaughn. Jeff-29 Vaughn. Tom-25 Vega. Sally-29 Velasquez. Gerrle-15. 18. 66. 74. 81. 88. 91. 95. 102 Velasquez. Llea-30. 33. 44. 95. 105 Verdugo. Kathy-27. 29. 95. 99 Villagomez. Erma-25. 47. 55. 81. 89. 100. 103 Villagomez. Junlor-60 Vllleacas. Stephanle-18 VOLLEYBALL. J.V -44 VOLLEYBALL. VARSITY-47 Tilton, in his first year as V head coach, led the girls’ basketball team to the state championship. Waldorf. Klmberly-29. 95 Waldorf. Mlchael-69 WALNECK S SAFFORD SEWING CENTER-85 Walton. Gary-35. 44. 55 Washington. John-35 Webb. Kriatlna-2. 33. 44 Webb, l.ealle-29 Wei.ling. Gllbert-36 Wei.ling. Nlna-35 Wene. Steve-29. 44. 56. 106 WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE-97 WHELAN JEWELRY-92 WHISKERS-98 Wiley. Glnger-33. 53. 114 Willard. Dwayne-35 Willard. Llnda-35 Willard. Pam-21. 25. 70. 87. 88. 90. 95. 106 Williams. Davld-19. 42. 50. 51. 56. 72. 74. 100 Williams. Norman-29. 44. 53. 58 Windsor. Audrey-19. 95 Windsor. Don-33 Windsor. Kenneth-29. 58 Windsor. Maureen-37 Withrow. Anlta-29. 88. 89. 90. 95 Wood. Amy-5. 29. 88. 89. 90. 95 Woodall. Davld-36 Woodall. Julle-37 Woods. Jeanette-33 Wright. Jason-33. 106 Wrlston. Buck-33 Wyatt. Kelly-19 year began with a big de- crease in student enroll- ment. Yarger. Joey-11. 19. 42. 61. 81. 100. 106 Yazzie, Deborah-29 YELLOW FRONT-105 Editor's Note Completing a yearbook is never easy, but in the troubled times Morenci continues to experience, it becomes an even more difficult task. Our community and school have struggled under the effects of a two-year copper strike and the shutdown of the smelter by Phelps Dodge. The closing of the PD mine in Ajo meant an influx of families and students as employees were transferred to Morenci; whereas, at the same time, many of our local families and students were moving away. It was quite a challenge just to keep up with new students and student withdrawals for our class sections. We wish to thank our adviser, Mrs. Sandra Hudgens, for all her hard work. She was the motivator behind our effort and was always there to push, force, cajole, or do whatever was neces- sary to force us to get our pages done on time. Her efforts are greatly appreciated. Also, we appreciate the help of our bookkeeper, Mr. Roy Faulkner; our technical adviser. Mr. Virgil Cork; our company “rep”, Mr. Phil Dering; and all our patrons and advertisers who contributed important funds to the book. We also extend our thanks to the staff members for a job well done. We appreciate your efforts and hard work. Thank you! Co-editors Qeu ) 112-General Index Photography Credits ELISA BORJON-2-3 DPS; 5-TR; 8; 10-TL; 17-BR; 19-BR: 29-BR; 32-BL; 35-R; 37-B; 42-TL; 43-BR; 44-B; 46- TL; 50-TL, TR; 51; 53-TL. M; 56-BL; 61-TL; 62-B, 72; 73; 74-BL; 75-BR; 76-TR; 77-TR, BR; 78; 85-TR; 98-B; 106; 107; 108; 109; 111; 114-BR. STEVE BRANNON-2-TL, BR; 4-BR; 9-B, TR; 11-MC. MR; 14-T; 20; 21-L; 22-BR; 26-BL; 28-BR; 30-BL, R; 34-L; 47-TL; 58-B; 66-TR; 67-BR; 74-BR; 76-BL; 77-BL; 95-TR; 96: 101; 105-BR. LIBBY CHAVEZ-18-BL; 19-BL; 25-BL; 44-TL; 53-B; 56-BR; 61-BL; 63-TR; 66-TL; 69-BR; 70-TL R. BR; 71; 74-TR; 75-TL; 79; 83-TL; 104-TL; 110; 114-15-DPS. GRACE FRANCO-3-BL; 4-TL, BL; 5-BL, R; 9-TL, M; 11-ML, TR; 15-TR; 16-BL; 23-BR; 24-BR; 25-BR; 26- BR; 27-BR; 31-L, R; 32-BR; 33-B; 35-L; 42-BR; 43-T; 46-TR; 47-BR; 48; 49-T; 54; 55-TL. BL. BR; 56-TL, R, M; 57; 58-T. M; 59-TR. B; 60: 61-TR; 62-T; 63-TL. B; 66-B; 67-T; 74-TL; 75-TR; 76-TL; 77-TL; 97-BR. DAVID GONZALES-44-TL; 52; 53-TR. DIANNE HARTLEY-10-TR; 21-R. CHRIS HUGHES-50-BL, BR; 55-TR; 59-TL. FRANCIE RODRIGUEZ-5-TL; 13; 23-BL; 27-ML; 42-BR; 45-TR; 46-BL; 68; 69-TL, TR; 70-BL; 86-B; 98-T; 103-T; 115-BR. SUSAN SPOON-49-BR. JENNIFER THOMPSON ! 14-TL; 115-BL. A ckn owledgem en ts Morenci High School is a member of the National Scholastic Press Association, Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Arizona Interscholastic Press Association, and Quill and Scroll Society. In recogni- tion of its merit, the 1984 Copper Cat was awarded an All-American rating from NSPA, and a Medalist rating from CSPA. The yearbook was published by Josten’s American Yearbook Company, Visalia, California. Mr. Phil Dering was the Josten’s representative. There were 300 copies printed and the yearbook consisted of 116 pages. Senior portrait photography was provided by Holladay’s Photo Emporium, Safford, Arizona. Under- class and faculty pictures were taken by Imperial School Photo, Phoenix, Arizona. The pictures on pages 64 and 65 were purchased from Wide World Photos, Inc., New York, New York. All black and white candid photos were developed and printed at Morenci High School. Art work on pages 6 and 7 was provided by Lisa Malloque, and Darlene Lizarraga did the art on pages 40 and 41. Paper used in the yearbook is 80 coated stippletone and the binding is Symth Sewn. Name stamping is in silver foil. The type face used for the body copy is 11 point Souvenir. Captions are 9 point Souvenir and headlines are 24 point Palatino Bold Italic. Headlines on the cover, title page, theme pages and division pages are Cooper Black Condensed. The price of the ’85 Copper Cat was $16.00 or $18.00 for a personalized book. Of the nearly 5000 pictures taken for the yearbook. 1145 were printed and of those 578 were selected to be used in the book. Credits Acknowledgements-113 Acting as members of the boys’ varsity basketball team. Theresa Dayao and Ginger Wiley participate in a skit at the homecoming assembly. Members of the Flag Corps conclude a performance at the basketball home- coming assembly. 114-Closing In school and after hours Morenci High School had much to be proud of during the 84-85 school year. Athletic accomplishments were numerous. Topping the list were the state championships won by the girls’ volleyball and basketball teams. The varsity football team won the conference championship and made it to the finals of the state tournament. The J.V. football team went undefeated and the varsity boys’ basketball team advanced to the state quarter-final playoffs. Not to be forgotten were accomplishments on the academic side. Six new members were inducted into the National Honor Society, and senior Martha Gonzales was awarded the Elks Club outstanding student scholarship. Band students Sherry Kingsley, Mary Gonzales, Amy Wood, Nancy Gonzales. Jenni- fer Thompson, Gerrie Velasquez, and Sandra Casiano received superior rat- ings at the AIA Solo Ensemble Festival in Tucson. Our extra-curricular activities were not without merit either. Drama Club’s presentation of “Up the Down Staircase” was outstanding. The Copper Cat staff once again took pride in knowing it had produced one of the best yearbooks in the country after receiving an NSPA All-American and CSPA Medalist rating on its ’84 edition. Student Council sponsored another highly successful Halloween Carnival for the community. Yes, whether in school or after hours, Morenci High School was LOOKING GOOD! After taking orders for the flowers, ju- niors Christine Rodela and Beth Phelps prepare to distribute bouquets to lucky students on Valentine’s Day. Varsity cheerleaders Renade Kline and Roberta Morales show how they feel about the Wildcats. 115