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

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Kim Macs Dlno Marlines Denise Molina Brian Montoya James Moreno Anthony Murillo Debra Patterson (Ida Pedrosa Dawn Pcctc Monica Pena Laura Peres Jay Petty Michelle Ray Kellie Rhodes Kristina Richardson Crts Roblllard Adam Roman Richard Rucdas Tracy Rucdas Mona Sanders Toni Scroggins Bill Sheridan Lorraine Sierra James Spencer The varsity cheerleaders strike a non- chalent pose while performing a skit at the first pep assembly of the year. The entertainers Include: Lisa Garrett, Becky Tellez, Kathy Verdugo, Suzie Valdez, Sandy Caslano, and Kristina Richardson. Leading the seniors in their part of the student body wave cheer at a pep as sembly are Sandy Caslano and Becky Tellez. 24-Juniors Cheerleaders

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Julie Carr Sandy Caalano Libby CIiivm Jannete Clark Jamas Cooper Jon Day Real Dayao Teresa Dayao Nona Dominguez Christina Dunagan Alex Florez Eric Forstrom Cara Garcia Llaa Garrett Conversing at their lockers between classes on “Clash Day” are Lisa Taylor and Anita Withrow. Juniors-23

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Dodl Stout Um Taylor B«cky Tallas Tim Titckar Stava Tamar Susla Valdai Jon Varala Anthony Vasquas Sally Vaga Kathy Vardago Kim Waldorf Tammy Waldorf La alia Wabb Norman Williams Anita Withrow Amy Wood Ernie Zavalloa School-Home Sweet Home “Two bits, four bits cheer for the Cats.” The varsity cheerleaders spent numerous hours every week practicing their cheers and preparing locker cards and other spirit boosters for the teams. “Cheering is a twenty- four-hour-a-day experience,” summa- rized Sandy Casiano. “What with be- ing here at 7:30 a.m. to put up locker cards, and staying until 5:30 or 6 at night to practice, school becomes a second home.” Preparation for the year started early. The varsity squad spent their summer vacation in the high school hallway preparing for camp. “Com- ing back to school wasn’t as exciting for us as the rest of the students,” commented Suzie Valdez, “because it seemed like we had never left.” All their hard work proved worth- while, however, as the girls brought home several ribbons from the cheer- leading camp they attended in Pres- cott. Special recognition went to Becky Tellez and Lisa Garrett for their display of spirit throughout the four-day camp. “I really enjoyed meeting so many girls and learning all about cheering —but they sure worked us hard!” reminisced Kristina Richardson. By the second day of camp, the whole squad was suffering from sunburn and strained muscles. As a result, the cheers adopted a motto —“No pain, no gain!” In October, the squad traveled to Tucson for a cheer clinic and compe- tition sponsored by the U of A cheer- leaders. Competing against 20 squads from around the state, the local group placed second in the standings. “We really did well considering all the big- ger schools that were there,” re- marked Lisa Garrett. “We learned several new cheers which we were able to start using immediately.” Despite all the hard work through- out the year, there were definite ad- vantages to cheering. The girls en- joyed traveling with the teams even though “ I feel like I’m moving every time we go out of town!” ex- claimed Kathy Verdugo. “Once I get my uniform, megaphone, poms, and cheer bag together, it takes two trips to get everything from the school to the van or bus.” How would the girls sum up their cheerleading experience? “It’s worth every minute we spend, because we LOVE the Wildcats.” Clash Day” during Spirit Week pro- vides Kristina Richardson, Suzie Val- dez, and Lisa Garrett with a chance to wear some wild combinations. Juniors Cheerleaders-25