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

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Nancy Gonzalea Sherry Gray Dorl Hale Lori Hale Attired in a trenchcoat and sneakers, David Gonzales has a rather strange idea of what to wear on Dress-up Day during Spirit Week. His outer garments were only a part of his outfit as shown when he “flashed his admirers. Sophomores 26-

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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

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Shelly Harper San Horn Jacqueline Johns Marly Johneon David Lakey Phillip Lucero Fella Macias Eddie Martlnex Jason Medina Ralph Mendcx Jackie Merino Melanie Merrill It's not easy being a sophomore What’s wrong with the sophomore class? “What isn’t?” was the question more often asked by juniors and sen- iors. The class of ’88 took a lot of teas- ing for their perpetual last place finish in spirit competitions, number of stu- dents making the honor roll, and overall participation in school activi- ties. All kidding aside, the class had defi- nite problems. Most class members blamed their student leaders for the problems incurred by the class. Ac- cording to Ginger Wiley, “If our presi- dent and vice-president don’t like what someone else suggests, they just go off on their own and do what they want.” “We’re not all together,” added Alma Morales. “When we have meet- ings, very few people go. If they do attend, they don’t pay attention.” Jennifer Thompson also felt lack of attention was a problem. “Our presi- dent appears to be reluctant to take charge at class meetings. I guess he’s afraid he’ll lose friends.” Class president Fudi Pena admitted there were problems. “There are lots of clowns but not too many people willing to work. We have trouble de- ciding anything as a class because people argue all the time or never show up at the meetings. We had a bake sale at the beginning of the year but only 15 kids brought anything. The only good money-maker we’ve had was the 250 Wildcat pins we sold in less than a week.” “Yea Sophomores!” yell some enthusi astic class members as they show their pride at the Homecoming bonfire. Football Homecoming attendants for the sophomore class are Melanie Merrill and Felix Macias. Sophomores-27