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Getting in the Christmas spirit. Michelle Padilla wears a Santa cap decorated with rocker buttons. BOPPIN’ TEACHER. A new addition to the Eng- lish department. Miss Diana Haye enjoys herself at the sophomore's Christmas dance. FRESHMAN SUNDAE. With a mischievious smile on her face, senior Libby Chavez adds whipped cream to freshman Jennifer Farquhar's “sundae.” Freshmen yearbook staff members were undergo- ing initiation at the annual party. BUSY BEAVERS. Cutting a board to the right proportions for their project in woodshop are Alex Olivas. Matthew Forstrom. and Ernie Zevallos. SEXY SENIORS. En route to the high school on the first day of school. Jon Day. Anthony Murillo. Eric Forstrom. Ernie Zevallos. Richard Ruedas and Steve Wene prepare to throw water balloons at other students following the senior car rally. 2 Opening In the 1986-87 school year, the high school building was 5 years old; the Copper Cat, 42; the state of Arizona. 75; the Statue of Liberty, 100; and the Constitution, 200 years old. Each of these institutions has been put to the test, and has survied. We, too, have been put to the test. Despite the disruptive, violent copper strike back in 1983 and the major layoffs since that time, Phelps Dodge and Morenci have survived. And, even though Morenci High School has lost 40 percent of its students in the past four years, it too has survived. A determined and dedicated g.oup of students, teachers, and administrators have been put to the test, time and time again, over the past four years. A declining enrollment has meant a decrease in funds, a cutback in personnel, and n inability to field as strong an athletic program as in the past. But despite these problems, all three entities have worked together to continue to make Morenci High School strong and a leader in both academics and athletics. When MHS was Put to the Test, we have shown that by working together, we can endure. Opening 3 Put To The Test... in our Student Life I like all dances because I like to dance! — David Willard It’s so funny watching the freshmen being auctioned off in the slave sale — 1 love the looks on their faces. — Micah Ray The Halloween Carnival gives the com- munity an opportunity to see MHS work- ing together. It’s great seeing the differ- ent costumes, too. — Amy Wood School Spirit comes through at pep as- semblies — Morenci High can be rowdy! — Shelly Bryant Dances —they give people a chance to relax and socialize. — Melissa Gaethje Spirit Week is the greatest because I get a chance to dress crazy and the school can’t send me home for it. — Lisa Taylor Spivey The prom is so exciting because of the special decorations and the great mu- sic—everyone loves the Junior-Senior Prom. — Ricky Bendel It’s cool to blow your lungs out at pep assemblies! — Alex Olivas The crowning of the King and Queen at football homecoming is exciting, but I really like the float competition. — Mandy Barrick PART OF A MEMORY Sharing the dance follow- ing the Grand March. Ernie Zevallos and Lisa Gar- rett join the crowded dance floor at the Prom. Student Life 5 HAVE YOU READ THIS ONE? Car signs pro vide entertainment and give students a chance to express their own viewpoints. CAR SUNGLASSES. Car coolers are used by many students and faculty members to keep the interior of their vehicle shielded from the sun’s dam- aging ravs. HANGIN’ LOOSE. Performing tricks on a skate- board, junior David Gonzales attempts to land on top of the board. Skateboards were a popular form of entertainment on weekends for many students. 6 Styles Unlimited Comfort is Watchword in Fashions “I liked the type of hair the senior football players wore—shaved on the sides, cropped on top, and long in the back. We also put our football numbers and different designs on the side of our heads—very original! My girlfriend didn’t like it too much, but my mom loved it since she cuts hair. The style gave her a lot of business.” —Jon Day Casual —that seemed to be the best word to describe the styles that were popular with students during the year. Cool, comfortable shorts gave way to warm, soft sweatsuits when winter rolled around. “I love wearing them,” remarked senior Anthony Murillo, ‘‘because they’re so comfortable. They really save me time, too, because I can just get out of bed and go.” Wearing sweatshirts with jeans was also popular. Logos on the shirts gave students a chance to express themselves and still stay warm. ‘‘I think the print or design on sweats reflects a person’s per- sonality,” stated senior Shelly Bryant. ‘‘Plus, I like to read them.” ‘‘I like to wear them too,” added Suzie Valdez, “because you can wear them big and add accessories such as belts to make them stylish.” Scraves were a favorite choice of students to wear with sweatshirts. Stir-up pants for girls were a hot fad in Morenci. Although a few girls had worn them last year, the pants did not really gain popularity in Morenci until the ’86- 87 school year. Stir-ups were available in everything from soft pastel colors to bold, wild pat- terns. “I love them!” exclaimed Erika Ruedas. 44 They’re not tight or uncom- fortable like levis sometimes are; you don’t even know they’re on. I hope they don’t go out of style for a long time.” “But,” as art teacher Linda Willard said, “even if they do go out, they’ll probably come back. Stir-ups were in style back in the early 60’s, so they’ll probably be back in another 20 years or so.” Cars and trucks also took on a new look with the addition of car coolers and signs. Cardboard“sunglasses” shielded a car’s interior from the hot Arizona sun, while signs dangling from the windows expressed the owner’s personality. “I’m Bored”, “So Many MEN —So Little TIME”, “I Love to Get Even”, and “Born to Shop” were just a few seen around campus. “I really like to read them,” said Libby Chavez. “They make me laugh”. “Killer,” “Gotcha covered”, and “Nerd” were expressions often heard in the halls. “Go sit in the car” was a polite way of telling someone he made a bad joke or a stupid remark, and “Chill out” encouraged students to calm down. FASHIONABLY FLASHY. Displaying loud col ors and a wild pattern. Erika Ruedas decorates the Christmas tree in her publications class. SO CASUAL. Several senior boys find sweats just the right thing to wear on a cold, snowy day in December. Conversing with each other as they walk to their next class are Jon Day. Steve Wene. Jay Petty, and Anthony Murillo. Styles Unlimited 7 How cold was it? It was soo cold. . . “Brrrr” was the most-used word of the evening as Homecoming ’86 fell on what was the coldest night of the fall season. Heavy jackets and blankets were the fashion as icy winds put a chill in every- one’s bones. “There were about five or six of us in the band piled under just one blanket trying to keep warm,’’ comment- ed Amy Wood. “I could imagine how the homecoming attendants felt.’’ Riding around on the float at half-time, the homecoming attendants, most of whom were dressed in evening gowns, tried to smile bravely. “I was freezing out there,’’ confessed senior attendant Tracy Ruedas. “The ride around the field on the floats seemed to take forever. Plus, the smoke from the dry ice used in our float was blowing in my face.” Eric Forstrom and Suzie Valdez were crowned Homecoming King and Queen. CHEERING JOCKS. Football players Richard Ruedas and Anthony Murillo serve as bases for Lisa Velasquez in the Homecoming pep assembly. There was a humorous moment during the crowning ceremonies when the PA announcer said: “The crowning tonight is being done by the 1985 Homecoming Queen, Steve Gojkovich.” The freshman class proved the home- coming theme, “We Make the Differ- ence,” by swinging to first place with their float. The sophomore class placed second, the seniors’ float was third, and the juniors’ entry placed last. Following the 40-28 victory by the Wildcats over Pima, a dance was held in the multi-purpose room. Unfortunately, the dance wasn’t as good as expected. “There was a shortage of guys and every- thing was kind of dead,” complained Su- zie Valdez. “I think it was because we knew football season was over and we weren’t going to state. There just wasn’t any excitement in the air.” “When I saw everybody else in a red dress, 1 figured they must have done it on purpose. I felt like an odd ball in blue—but I did match our class float.” —Nellie Aguilar 8 Football Homecoming A ROYAL KISS. After being crowned queen. Su zie Valdez receives a kiss from King Eric Forstrom. ■‘M-M-M-O-R Spirited Wildcats cheer from the back of a truck during the pep rally held the night before Homecoming MINIATURE ROYALTY. Little attendants Erik Sanders and Marcy Isaacs carry the crowns for thd king and queen. FRESHMEN TAKE IT. Representing their class. Eugene Herrera and Mandy Barrick ride in the freshman float which took first place. Football Homecoming 9 Friday the 31st, Part 4 Although Halloween fell on the same night as a key conference football mat- chup with Willcox, the decision was made to host the fourth annual high school Hal- loween Carnival on the 31st regardless. “We knew we would lose some people to the game, but we felt the Carnival was important enough to the community that we should go ahead and have it anyway ’ remarked Suzie Valdez. According to Student Council adviser, Mr. Jack Edens, “Our ticket sales were down approximately 20 percent from last year, but this Carnival was probably the best organized and came off with the least problems of any we’ve had. It was a very worthwhile activity and everyone en- joyed himself.’ Many students especially enjoyed the Carnival being on a Friday night because as Lisa Taylor Spivey stated: “ we were able to go out afterwards since we didn’t have school the next day.” The Rock Band gave three perfor- mances at the Carnival even though they got off to a late start. “We were having lots of technical difficulties,” explained keyboard player Julie Baker. “Some of our equipment just wouldn’t work. We ended up doing short performances rath- er than the longer ones we had planned.” Because the football players were all out of town, some organizations were short of workers. “We had trouble get- ting enough people to work in the haunt- ed house aiimiitftd jnnir { class repre- sentative Nancy Gonzales ’They even recruited' me 'a sophomore,” laughed James Giacoletti, who was appropriately dressed as the grim reaper. “We had no problems at all backstage this year, but there sure were a lot of frightened little kids crying their hearts out after going through the haunted house.” —Linda Willard 10 PEEK-A-BOO. Peeking out from under his “bill” is Casey Woodall, son of Mr and Mrs. David Woodall. Casey won second prize with his duck costume. TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE. Si amese twins. Kelly Brown and Jennifer Farquhar, await the judges’ decision at the costume contest. Halloween Carnival CAT CONCERT. Senior vocalist for the rock band. Lisa Garrett, sings at one of the group’s three per- formances. HAIRY AND SCARY. Enjoying the music of the rock band at the Halloween Carnival is Chris Fran- co. FRIEND OR FOE. A Morenci toddler looks appre- hensively at the Wildcat standing next to him. He obviously wasn’t aware the Stephanie Mendez was behind that ferocious head. Halloween Carnival 11 YOU DON’T SAY. Trying to impress the ladies, Pat MacLaughlin tells stories of heroism to Beth Phelps and Samantha Byrne. THREE WISHES! Trying to explain everything that happened during the day to his astonished wife Julie Reyes is James Giacoletti. . x DUMBFOUNDED.Surprised by an unexpected question. Eric Forstrom struggles for an answer in “The Affected Young Ladies.” 12 Drama Production Two Plays Are Better Than One “In Australia, everything connected with a play was done completely by the students; there was no adult supervision. I actually enjoyed doing the play here in Morenci more because there wasn’t any pressure.” —Samantha Byrne Deviating from the usual multi-act plays, Drama Club presented two one-act productions in the spring of 1986. “I didn’t want to have one play with detailed props,” commented drama sponsor, Miss Susan Johnson. “Our props for the two short plays were very simple.” The dramatizations included a chil- dren’s play, “The Three Wishes”, and an adult comedy, “The Affected Young La- dies.” The trees in the children’s play were a problem for James Giacoletti, who played the part of the woodsman. “Dur- ing the performance at Fairbanks Middle School, I accidentally kicked down a tree causing rocks to roll everywhere. The kids all thought it was funny, so I wasn’t too embarrassed.” During the night of the second perfor- mance at the high school, Lisa Garrett, who played the tree fairy, got the giggles when James almost knocked over the tree under which she was hiding. “All I could think of was how stupid I would look if the tree fell over and I was just standing there,” Lisa said laughing. Foreign exchange student Samantha Byrne played the lead role in “The Af- fected Young Ladies.” “I had quite a bit of experience because I acted in six plays in Australia over a period of five years,” admitted Samantha. “I also co-produced and co-directed one of the plays. Our plays in Australia were done on a com- petitive basis; we were judged on the overall production and appearance of the play.” DANCE OF THE FAIRY. Before granting the woodsman his three wishes, tree fairy Lisa Garrett twirls across the stage. S-H-H-H-H. Village children Samantha Byrne. Crissie Fencil. Darren Ivey and Julie Baker debate whether to wake up woodsman James Giacoletti in the children’s play. The Three Wishes ’. Drama Production 13 From Twenty To Six To One “Challenging New Horizons” was the theme chosen by Student Council for the eighth annual winter sports homecoming. Guest speaker at the all-school assem- bly held on Thursday, January 22, was Fred Sanders, class of ’84. The oldest alumnus present at the assembly was Mrs. Amy Rodriguez, representing the class of ’53; and the classes of ’63 and ’64 had the most alumni present. Twenty clubs, organizations, and classes chose attendants to represent their groups in the homecoming festivi- ties. Six finalists, chosen by the student body, were announced at the assembly. They included: Dianne Hartley, represen- tating the cheerleaders; Amy MacFar- lane, freshmen class; Mona Sanders, Cop- SP1RITED GUEST. Alumnus Fred Sanders, class of ‘84. addresses the student body on the impor- tance of school spirit and pride at the Winter Sports Homecoming assembly. WINTER SPORTS SWEETHEART. A happy and surprised Mona Sanders is crowned by Annette Rocha, last year’s Sweetheart. Mona represented the Copper Cat staff. per Cat; Libby Chavez, I.G.A.A.; Kristina Richardson, S.N.H.S.; and Shelly Bryant, Rowdies. Prior to the basketball game with Ben- son on Friday, January 23, Mona Sanders was crowned homecoming sweetheart. “1 was surprised I won,’’ confessed Mona afterwards. “There were so many senior candidates I wasn’t sure 1 had a chance. I’m sure it was close.” The Homecoming festivities were a success in every way but one: the Wild- cats lost an overtime thriller to the Bob- cats, 74-71. “It was a great game, even though we lost,” commented basketball player, Steve Wene. “It was the first time all year that the crowd really showed a lot of enthusiasm and spirit.” “Since people see me as a ‘rowdy,’ 1 think 1 was the right choice to represent the Rowdies. Being one of the six finalists gave me a feeling of importance. It’s nice to know so many people voted for me.” — Shelly Bryant 14 Winter Sports Homecoming HOMECOMING COURT. The six finalists and their escorts include Dianne Hartley. Jay Petty. Kristina Richardson. Steve Wene. Shelly Bryant. Matthew Forstrom. Amy MacFarlane, James Torres. Mona Sanders. Anthony Murillo. Libby Chavez, and Brian Montoya. PEANUT CHAMPIONS. Following the freshman peanut roll. Sammy Garcia and Beverly Scroggins start their reign as Peanut King and Queen They were crowned by last year’s “royal couple.” Paul Trujillo and Christine Cervantez. LITTLE ATTENDANTS. Carrying the crown, flowers, and banner for the sweetheart are Timothy Padilla and Kelly Navarrete. Winter Sports Homecoming SPECIAL THANK YOU. In appreciation for er help. Lisa Garrett receives a hug and flowers rom Lisa Velasquez on behalf of the cheerleaders IEPRESENTANDO EL CIRCULO ESPANOLJ Representing Spanish club is Judy Moreno, escort- d by Danny Levyas. 15 1986 PROM ROYALTY. FRONT ROW: Teresa Dayao. queen; Richard Ruedas. king. 2ND: Kristina Richardson. Libby Chavez. Lorraine Sierra, Shelly Bryant. Kathy Verdugo. Becky Tellez. Lisa Garrett. Sandy Casiano. Suzie Valdez. Monica Lopez. BACK ROW: Jay Petty. Rick Bendel, Brad John- son. Eric Forstrom. Raul Dayao. Steve Wene, Ernie Zevallos. Jon Day. Anthony Murillo, Bill Sheridan. ALL MALE CREW. Transforming the multi-pur- pose room into a blue and gold paradise for an evening of memories. Richard Ruedas, Eric For- strom. Anthony Murillo and James Cooper cut streamers to go across the ceiling. GRAND MARCH. After reaching the end of the Grand March tunnel. Michelle Ray and her date. Rick Weathers, prepare to take their places next to Kristina Richardson and Jay Petty. SPECIAL MOMENT. With the music of Kool and the Gang inspiring romance, Dodi Stout and Alex Florez enjoy each other’s company while dancing to Cherish.” 16 Junior-Senior Prom Adding That Little Touch When the word “prom” is men- tioned, formal dresses and tuxedos are the first things that come to mind. But just what is it, other than the attire, that sets the prom apart from other dances? Ask any junior who has spent three years raising money by sponsoring dances, bakesales, raffles, and car- washes in addition to spending countless hours decorating in the multi-purpose room, and they’ll tell you the difference is in the decorations. “Decorations are the most popular part of the prom and we went all out,” claimed Monica Lo- pez. The juniors had promised everyone a memorable prom and they made good on their promise. “We worked very hard to make enough money to buy everything we wanted,” explained class vice-president, Libby Chavez. “It was a first-class operation from the printed in- vitations to the special prom favors.” The favors, which included key chains for the girls and garter belts for the boys, were a success. “The garter ceremony added ‘just that little touch of class’ ”, bragged James Cooper. “I hope we’ve started a tradition.” Hundreds of balloons were incorpo- rated into the decorations along with the usual metallic streamers. “They really came in handy when we got low on streamers and they made great centerpieces,” remarked Shelly Bryant. Although locating scissors, tearing off strips of masking tape, measuring streamers, and blowing up balloons was work, the juniors had fun decorating for the dance. “It was a lot of hard work and it took a while, but we all had a good time,” reminisced Jon Day. “Plus, we had great participation from our class.” “And,” added Ernie Zevallos, “decorating for the prom gave us a chance to be around each other. It made us become closer as a class.” Of Class “The Prom is one of the most memorable events in high school. Going with the special person in your life makes it a great night ... it’s really something neat to share with each other and you’ll remember it forever.” —Kathy Verdugo ON BENDED KNEE. Following the Grand March. Clint Burke removes the garter from Anna Navar- rete’s leg. Once the garters were removed, the boys put them on their arms. PICKING UP THE PACE. Couples enjoy dancing to the fast music booming from the speakers of the prom’s DJs. the Pleasure Seekers Junior-Senior Prom 17 Graduation Is Bubbly Celebration With the majority of the class of ’86 decked out in sunglasses and with bubbles floating over their heads, graduation started on a humorous note. “I thought it was cool,” commented Lisa Garrett, ’87, ‘‘because it made a statement about the class — they were educated but fun lov- ing. It made me think of all the fun times I had with them during the year.” Representing the top ten percent, Beth Phelps and Murl Easley gave the student addresses. Mr. Joseph Galusky, a retired M.H.S. teacher, was the commencement speaker. The invocation was by Francie Rodri- guez with Kerry Barrick giving the bene- diction. High school secretary Sue Fille- man closed the ceremony by singing the alma mater. Seniors had mixed emotions as their big night finally arrived. As Steve Gojko- vich put it, “I’ve looked forward to gradu- ation for years; but now that it’s here. I’m kind of sad.” Pam Willard expressed another senti- ment popular with the senior class: ‘‘It’s nice to be done with essential skills for- ever and ever.” “I’ve waited for graduation for so long; but now that it’s finally here, I dread leaving all of my friends.” —Murl Easley A MINOR ADJUSTMENT. Adjusting Pam Wil- lard's cap before the baccalaureate service is Julie Reyes. HATS AND SHADES. Sporting sunglasses, mem- bers of the class of '86, Ricardo Valdez, Tom Vaughn, Erma Villagomez. Brenda Zevallos, Jon Varela, Gloria Valdez, and Gary Tucker offer friendly congratulations to each other prior to the commencement exercises. 18 Graduation HATS OFF. Members of the class of ’86. Steve Biles. Paul Horn. Joe Imrich, Justin Flowers, Kent Crotts, Hector Salazar. Clint Burke, and Steve Brannon, contemplate their future as they await the baccalaureate service. THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE. Preparing to give her boyfriend Chris Saiz a hug is Lorraine Varela. Graduation 19 Drugs Cause Death And Ineligibility People in the news provided most of the top stories during the school year. The death of Maryland basketball star Len Bias, who had just signed a pro con- tract with the Boston Celtics, shocked the country and focused attention on the sky- rocketing drug problem. Cocaine and crack were constantly in the news as the nation became aware of how wide-spread the use of drugs actually is and started an all-out war on drugs. Politics was a hot topic during the fall as people campaigned for their favorite politicians. The campaign for Superior Court judge between incumbent Allen Minker and challenger Dennis Lusk, was hotly contested on the local scene; where- as, the three-way race for governor pro- vided most of the news on the state level. After a long, often bitter campaign, Re- publican Ev Mecham defeated Democrat Carolyn Warner and Independent Bill Schultz in November. Holiday bowl games were a big item of NEWLYWEDS. Fourth in line to the throne. Bri- tain's Prince Andrew married English Commoner Sarah Ferguson in July at Westminster Abbey. conversation in Arizona during December as ASU became the first Arizona school to qualify for a New Year’s Day berth in the Rose Bowl. Meanwhile, the Fiesta Bowl pulled a major coup by attracting 1 Miami and 2 Penn State for a con- test billed as “The Game of the Decade”. The unofficial national championship game, held on January 2, attracted thou- sands of sportswriters and over 73,000 people to Sun Devil Stadium. The largest crowd ever to witness a sporting event in Arizona saw Penn State beat previously undefeated Miami, 14-10. The NCAA’s new drug testing pro- gram became well-known as 21 college football players were declared ineligible to participate in their teams’ postseason bowl games. In each case, the player test- ed positive for anabolic steroids. President Reagan's popularity took a nose dive when it was revealed that his administration had sold arms to Iran and then diverted the funds to the Nicaraguan Contras. The scandal dominated the headlines for months as the media tried to find out who was really involved. “The excitement in the crowd was unbelievable! Being a part of ASU’s first trip to the Rose Bowl was great. 1 can always look back and say I was there when the Sun Devils beat Michigan and captured the roses for the first time.” — Rene Sandoval PARTYTIME! Following a two-year refurbishing program, the Statue of Liberty is given a huge Fourth of July bash honoring her 100th birthday. NATIONWIDE VICE. Called “crack'’ on the East Coast and rock on the West Coast, this form of cocaine may be the most addictive narcotic ever sold on the streets of America. SWEET VICTORY. New York Mets’ Gary Carter is lifted in the air by relief pitcher Jesse Orosco following the Mets' 8-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox in the seventh game of the World Series. SPIES LIKE US. A Soviet U N. employee, Genna diy Zakharov, was arrested in New York City and charged with espionage. A week later, U.S. News and World Report’s Moscow correspondent. Nicho- las Daniloff. was arrested by the KGB. Both were later released. Headlines In The News 21 Put To The Test... in our Organizations I join clubs to be with my friends and to meet new people. — Julie Baker At first I became a class officer because I didn’t have anything else to do. Now that I’m in Student Council, I love it! — Matthew Forstrom Drama Club gives me a chance to play a role I can’t live. — James Giacoletti Raising money for the school is an impor- tant thing our clubs do and 1 like to help. — Felix Macias Being in a club activity can give you a good reason to get out of the house. — Lisa Garrett I’m a member of Chess Club for the obvi- ous reason that I like to play chess. — Marty Johnson Getting involved in the school is my rea- son for belonging to different clubs. — Kristina Richardson The best thing about joining clubs is get- ting my picture in the yearbook! — Nellie Aguilar Working on the Copper Cat staff to pro- duce an award-winning yearbook is more work than many people realize. But it’s worth it when the book is finished. — Suzie Valdez C’MON—BEG! Coaxing Todd Johnson to bark for his reward is Julie Baker. Chris Hughes holds the ring that the freshmen had to jump through during the circus” at the publications initiation party held at the beginning of the school year. Organizations 23 FUTURE D.Q. EMPLOYEE. Senior Mona Sanders demonstrates the Stan- dard procedure for building a freshman sundae. Erika Ruedas is the reluctant victim at the Copper Cat initiation cere- mony. BOOBY PRIZE. At the Student Council get-together at the beginning of the year. Todd Johnson shows off his trophy for being the fastest jello salad eater. Todd later used his prize to clean his face. STICKY SENIORS. After a messy fight with cans of shaving cream, the senior Copper Cat members claim their victory over the rest of the staff. The party was held at Mrs. Hudgens’ house to initiate the freshmen staff members. AMUN REPRESENTATIVES INCLUDE: FRONT ROW: Tamara Sherrell. David Lakey. David Gonzales, Heidi Scheier BACK ROW: Mona Sanders. Sieve Wene, David Willard. Kristina Richardson. 24 AMUN Copper Cat COPPER CAT STAFF INCLUDES: FRONT ROW: James Giacolctti. Ann Annis. Todd Johnson. Cheryl Brannon. Eriko Ruedas. Christine Cervantes. Natalie Boling. Holly Randcll. Jcanie Montoy. Ginny Kelso. 2ND: Tamara Shcrrell. David Lakey. Mike Annis, Dee Dee Horn. Darlene Espinoza, Loretta Allen. Heidi Scheier, Marnie VanNess. Sandra Roybal 3RD: Joel Bouriaquc. John Hawkins. Brian Richardson. Jennifer Thompson, Melody Brannon. Judy Moreno. Rene Sandoval. David Willard. Jonathan Bouriaquc. David Gonzales BACK ROW: Julie Carr. Dianne Hartley. Suzie Valdez. Libby Chavez. Steve Wene. Chris Hughes. Mona Sanders, Lisa Tavlor Spivey. Kristina Richardson, Julie Baker. Sandra Hudgens: adviser. Taking A Bite Out Of Crime Cooper receives award for outstanding law enforcement Although many students com- plained of long, boring, hot days, summer vacation provided sev- eral local students with the chance to attend some educa- tional workshops. Boys’ State and Girls’ State gave students an education on running a state government. Del- egate James Cooper was named as a member of the Boys’ State Patrol. “Part of my responsibil- ity was to patrol at assemblies explained James. “I wrote cita- tions for sleeping, being late, or wearing sunglasses to the assem- blies. Members of the patrol also took turns going to the dorm to see if anyone was ditching the assemblies; that was a reason for a citation, too.’ At the awards presentation following the conclusion of Boys’ State, James was named as one of the two outstanding law enforcement officers and was presented with a special tro- phy. “I was tough!’’ said James. “I didn’t let anybody get by with anything.’’ Anytown delgcfote •■k about different cultures. “I met so many kinds of people,’’ re- marked representative Kristina Richardson. “The Jewish pre- sentation especially fascinated me. Learning so much about everybody also made me learn a lot more about myself. Student body president, Suzie Valdez, and vice-president, Mona Sanders, were delegates at the National Student Council Conference in Oklahoma City. “This was the first time MHS had ever sent anyone,’’ ex- plained Mona. “It was also the first time I had ever flown, so it was really a special experience for me.’ When asked if she enjoyed the plane ride, Mona replied: “It was fun except that my ears got plugged up and my stomach was doing somersaults. I honestly think I prefer traveling by car.’’ Suzie was especially proud to be representating Morenci High at the conference as “ we were from one of the smallest .schools there.” Part of the ex- ement of the conference was the chance to hear such guest speakers as Julius Erving and Barbara Morgan, the next teach- er scheduled to go into space. “It was also exciting,” added Suzie, “while one of the speak- ers, when reading a letter from President Reagan, asked if any- one attending the conference was interested in running for president of the U.S. in the fu- ture. Several people raised their hands. Who knows, maybe I was in the room with a future presi- dent of our country.” At the beginning of the school year, freshman members of both Student Council and the Copper Cat staff were treated to a spe- cial initiation by other members of the groups. Senior yearbook staff members made sundaes on the heads of the freshmen at their annual initiation party. “It was pretty funny,” laughed freshman Dee Dee Horn after- wards, “until I tried to wash the chocolate out of my ears. The whipped cream only added to the problem.” Freshmen members of Stu- dent Council had to eat a bowl of jello salad without using their hands. Todd Johnson was the first to finish and was presented with his prize — a roll of toilet paper. STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS INCLUDE: FRONT ROW: Julie Baker. Lisa Taylor Spivey. Enka Ruedas. Alma Morales, Lisa Garrett, sec ; Suzie Valde , pres . Mona Sanders, vice pres . Melody Brannon, treat Kellie Brown. Kristina Richardson 2ND: Jennifer Thompson. Natalie Boling. Valerie Echavc. Nellie Aguilar. Eric Forstrom. Matthew Forstrom, Jenny Taylor. Cecilia Lopez. Monica Cervantez, James Giacoletti 3RD: Dee Dee Horn. Cheryl Brannon. Jud 22£I£Il£4 '®ncV Gonzales. Jerod Aker. Gudrun Cattoir. Kristina Webb. Tina Bendel BACK ROW: Steve Wene. David Gonzales. Rene Varela. Jaime Salazar. Todd Johnson. Edward Dunham. Jack Edens, sponsor ANYTOWN. BOYS’ AND GIRLS' STATE REPRESENTATIVES INCLUDE: FRONT ROW: Julie Baker. Kristina Richardson. Suzie Valdez. Mona Sanders BACK ROW: Enc Forstrom. Chns Hughe . James Cooper Student Council, Anytown. Boys Girls’ State 25 Wake Up Sleepy Band members practice early to perfect performances Several weeks before school started, band members found themselves drilling in the hot sun as they prepared for the upcom- ing marching season. “Even though it was hot, practice was a lot of fun because we had water fights afterwards,” claimed Ricky Bendel. There were actually three practices held each day. The morning practice was on the football field, afternoons were spent in sectional rehearsals, and the evening practice was held from 6 to 8 p.m., either on the field or in the band room. Some freshmen had a hard time holding up under the gruel- ling schedule. On the first day of practice, Laurie Withrow passed out three times in a matter of minutes. “All I remember is be- ing carried off the field by Chris Hughes,” admitted Laurie after- wards. During the marching season, the “Pride” Band entered two competitions. The first was at the University of Arizona Band Day where the group received a “3” for their performance. Drum major Chris Hughes com- mented: “I think we did really well considering we were com- peting against ‘A’ schools.” Heads The second competition was at Las Cruces, New Mexico, for the Parade of Champions. “We did a fine job despite a few phas- ing problems,” stated Mr. Roger Munoz, band director. “The band had a lot more confidence this year and the Las Cruces competition was a fitting finale for a great year.” The Pride place third out of the eight bands competing, with the drum ma- jors and the flag corps picking up the most points in their indi- vidual categories. For the first time, the band had its own student manager. Sophomore James Giacoletti worked behind the scenes to make sure everything was in or- der before a performance. “I did everything from setting flags to rolling out Ricky Bendel’s amps,” claimed James. “I liked being a part of the band, but it was more work than I thought it would be,” he later admitted. “1 especially enjoyed working with the flag corps because the girls had a great sense of humor.” FINAL PERFORMANCE. The “Pride Band plays for the last time of the school year at the '86 commencement exer- cises. PRIDE PERCUSSIONISTS. Snare line members Jimmy Torres, Rene San- doval. and Robert Chilicky. along with cymbalist Melissa Gaethje, keep the beat of the song. Power of Love by Huey Lewis and the News. FLAG CORPS- FRONT ROW: Mon ca Gonzales. Nancy ionzalw Judy Moreno, cocaptain Valeri Behave, co-captain: Kelly Morton. Becky Gonzales BAC.lt kuw i'atty Dunagan. Christina Pingleton, Ten Robillard. Shani Nelson. Desi Duncan. Kristy Mernll, Karla Glover BRASS AND WOODWINDS: FRONT ROW: Amy Wood, lida Pedrosa. Jennifer Thompson. Qnny Kelso. Heather Arm. Laurie Withrow. Pam Breshears, Nellie Aguilar 2ND: Charlotte Sandoval. Jackie Moffett. Jeanie Montoy. Sandra Roybal. Ann Annis. Brian Richardson. Anita Withrow. Tamara Sherrell. Lisa Taylor Spivey BACK ROW: Lany Withrow. Stephen Durr. Manny Ruiz. Chris Franco. Shawn Smith. David Willard. Chad Aker. Shane Robillard. Fud. Pena 26 Pride” Band. Rock Band, Flag Corps BLOWING THEIR HORNS. Sopho more David Willard and senior Lisa Tay- lor Spivey perform a trumpet duet to Hello Again” by Neil Diamond. AWAITING THEIR CUE. Flag corps members Karla Glover and Teri Robil- lard watch for the signal from the drum major to begin the halftime perfor- mance. PERCUSSION SECTION: FRONT ROW: K. tvy Comaduran Jam Torre . Leslie Terry, twuler. Kim Waldorf, twirier. Eugene Herrera. ||in 2ND: Ricky Bendel Michael Overall. Robert Chilkky. Richelle Harper. Rene Sandoval. Jason Scherr BACK ROW: Chm Hughe , drum major. Juhe Baker, drum major ROCK BAND FRONT ROW: Chm Hudges. keyboard . David Gonzales, saxophone. Julie Baker, key boards and fknc; James Torres, drums BACK ROW: Ricky Bendcl. bass guitar. Michael Overall, drum . Mr Roger Munoz, leader “Pride’’ Band. Rock Band, Flag Corps 27 Pursuit Of Knowledge Students compete successfully in their quest for honors In their first Academic De- cathlon competition, the local team placed fifth out of the 12 schools entering the Region 2 competition. “We were happy to finish fifth,” said Jay Petty, “since the teams ahead of us were from much larger schools.” Team member David Lakey earned individual recognition. He received a trophy for the “Best Overall Speech” in all categories. He also won a medal for the “Best Overall Speech” in the varsity category and another medal for placing second in the interview. Lisa Taylor Spivey re- ceived a medal for her second- place finish in the interview com- petition in the honors category. Knowledge Bowl members competed against six other schools at Benson High School in November, placing second. “We lost by just two points,” groaned James Giacoletti. “We hope to go to two other compe- titions during the year — and win!” The honor societies all held initiation ceremonies in the spring. Former Morenci High English teacher Ruth Eaves was the guest speaker for the Nation- al Honor Society ceremony. Mrs. Eaves spoke on character as being the most important trait of an honor student. Initiate Steve Wene uninten- tionally lent some humor to the solemn ceremony when he for- got to light a candle following his speech. Returning to his seat, he heard the group's sponsor, Mr. Roy Faulkner, whispering, 4 4 x “Steve, light the candle the candle.” “I guess I should have paid more attention at prac- tice, Steve humbly admitted afterwards. Spanish National Honor Soci- ety initiated new members at its annual potluck dinner in the multi-purpose room. All but one of the six members were seniors whom sponsor Ralph Lara intro- duced to the guests present at the banquet. After giving the ac- complishments of the senior members, he forgot about junior Mona Sanders. “I felt a little left out,” admitted Mona later, “but I was sure it was just an over- sight so I wasn’t upset.” The Quill and Scroll Society initiation ceremony was held at Greenlee Country Club where yearbook staff members en- joyed a buffet dinner. The high- light of the banquet for the stu- dents is always the trip home. “I didn’t know Mona's car could go that fast,” confided passenger Suzie Valdez afterwards, refer- ring to the “race” back to Mor- enci. INTENSE INITIATES. About to recite the society pledge after lighting their candles are S.N.H.S. initiates Sheri Durr. Annette Rocha. Julie Reyes. Pam Wil- lard. and Suzie Valdez. GLORY DAYS. Reliving his childhood NHS inductee David Gonzales takes time out during the group's afternoon off from school to tame a tiger. SPANISH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: FRONT ROW: Mona Sanders. Mr Ralph Lara, sponsor Kristina Richardson BACK ROW: Suz.e Valde NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: FRONT ROW: Dod. Stout. Mr Roy Faulkner, sponsor; Julie Baker BACK ROW: Mona Sanders. Suzie Valdez. Steve Wcne. Usa Taylor Spivey. Kristina Richardson. Amy Wood 28 S.N.H.S., N.H.S. PIN PAL. Initiate Jennifer Thompson receives her pin of colored ribbons from NHS member Steve Wene. Initiates were required to wear their pin at all times until the induction ceremony. TOUNGUE TIED. Nervously giving his speech on the Civil War Amendments during a lunchtime practice is Academic Decathlon member. David Lakey. David went on to master his speech capturing first place in that competition at the re- gional meet in Thatcher. ACADEMIC GROUPS: FRONT ROW: .lames Guscolett.. David Willard. Knowledge Bowl; Sieve Wene Knowledge Bowl and Academic Decathlon. Tamara Sherrell. Knowledge Bowl; Kristina Richardson, Knowledge Bowl and Academic Decathlon BACK ROW: David Lakey. Lisa Taylor Spwey. Jay Petty. Lisa Garrett. Ralph Mender. Academic Decathlon QUILL AND SCROLL SOCIETY: FRONT ROW: Steve Wene Dianne Hartley. SuOe Valder. Lisa Taylor Spivey. Julie Baker BACK ROW: Libby Chaver. Julie Carr. Chris Hughes. Mona Sander . Kristina Richardson. Academic Groups, Quill Scroll 29 New Addition, Old Traditions School acquires honor society for French students A rowdy game of musical chairs highlighted the annual French and Spanish Club initi- ation party held at the beginning of the school year. Nellie Aguilar and Melissa Gaethje were the fi- nal two contestants with Nellie the winner. “We were both fight- ing over the last chair,’’ claimed Nellie. “Then the chair slid and I got it.” A chapter of the French Na- tional Honor Society was orga- nized at MHS by French Club sponsor, John Washington. “I wanted to give those students who had completed two years of French, in an exceptional man- ner, the recognition I felt they deserved,” commented Mr. Washington. Although no formal initiation ceremony was held, honor soci- ety members received a pin from national headquarters and were given a chord and tassel to wear at graduation. Members were also recognized at the local awards program held at the end of the year. Instead of having their usual penny-pitch booth at the Hallow- een Carnival, Spanish Club members decided to sell food. “We thought the profit potential was much better with a food booth,” reasoned sponsor Ralph Lara. The lack of members in Chess Club was a disappointment for Mr. Bill Senne, the club’s spon- sor. “We had to drop out of league competition because you must have five people to partici- pate and we only had four mem- bers,” he moaned. Plans were still made, howev- er, for the club to host its own local tournament at the end of the year with the top player re- ceiving a trophy at that time. AFS opened the year with a picnic at the home of its presi- dent, Eric Forstrom. “It was a chance for everybody to meet Gudrun Cattoir, our exchange student from Belgium,” ob- served Eric, “and it was a good way to start the year.” The always popular candy-o- grams were a hit again this year as students and teachers sent their favorite people a “sweet” message. “It was really hectic,” said Natalie Boling. “The orders just kept coming in. We worked on them up to the last minute before Christmas vacation.” FOLLOW THE LEADER. Members of Spanish and French clubs play musical chairs at the initiation party. MAD SCRAMBLE. After breaking the pinata at the foreign language clubs' initi- ation party, members dive for the candy. CHESS CLUB: Jonathan Bouriaque. James Giacoletti. Mr. William Senne. spon- sor; Marty Johnson. Heidi Scheier. SPANISH CLUB: FRONT ROW: David Gonzales, Nellie Aguilar. Jud o np. Alma Morales, treas.; Suzie Valdez, Ginny Kelso, Kristina RicharcIson Jackie Moffett. Monica Gonzales 2ND: Libby Chavez. Shelly Bryant, Julie Baker, sec.; Mona Sanders, pres.; Rene Varela, vice pres.; Shane Robillard. BACK ROW: Brian Richardson. Rene Sandoval. David Willard. Jonathan Bouria- que, Patrick Martinez, Richard Sandoval. Not Pictured: Mr. Ralph Lara, sponsor. 30 Chess Club, Spanish French Clubs, A.F.S. CHECKMATE. Planning his next move in a game of chess during the noon hour is sophomore James Giacoletti. MERRY CHRISTMAS. Just prior to the holidays. AFS members Edward Dunham and David Lakey help prepare some of the many candy o-grams sent to students and faculty members. AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE: FRONT ROW: Jennifer Farquhar. Alma Morale . Lisa Garrett. Grace Boling. David Gonzales. Suzie Valdes. Sandy Casano. Kristina Richardson, vice president; Julie Baker. James Giacoletti. Ginny Kelso 2ND: Jackie Moffett. Cheryl Brannon. Amy MacFarlane. Shanna Brinkley. Shelly Bryant. Ruben Llamas. Manuel Ruts. Lisa Taylor Spivey. Pamela Breshears 3RD: Mr Tim Leuthauser. sponsor. Ilda Pedrosa. Michelle Padilla. Dodi Stout. Matthew Forstrom. M-Uea Cathie Heather Arm. Gudrun Cattolr. Mamie VanNess. Sham Nelson BACK ROW: Dianne Hartley. Todd Johnson. Jaime Salazar. Steve Wene. Eric Forstrom, president. Rene Varela. Edward Dunham. Shane Robillard. Amy Wood, program chairper son, Desiree Duncan. Amber Hughes. Brian Richardson. FRENCH CLUB: FRONT ROW: M -:. Gaethie. Shelly Bryant. Amy Wood. FNHS. Ikla Pedrosa. FNHS. Lisa Taylor Spivey. FNHS. Heaihe? T rnr--2ND:Tabbie O’Coync. Michelle Padilla. David Gonzales. Dodi Stout. Jennifer Thompson. James Giacoletti BACK ROW: Mr John Washington, sponsor. Amber Hughes. Cheryl Brannon. Shane Robillard. Marnie VanNess. Heidi Seheier. Loretta Allen. Jonathan Bouriaque Chess Club, Spanish French Clubs, A.F.S. 31 Two Is Not Too Few Varsity squad lacks quantity-but not quality With the intent of trying to build more school spirit, a group of students organized them- selves into a pep club which they dubbed the “Rowdies.” Kristina Richardson was the driving force behind organizing the club. “I knew there was school spirit; it just had to be organized,” she explained. Sitting together at football and basketball games, the mem- bers lent their vocal support by yelling with the cheerleaders. SHOUT IT OUT! An enthusiastic Lisa Velasquezjeads a cheer during the foot- ball game with Orme School. “It’s a lot more fun yelling with a crowd rather than just by your- self,” admitted freshman Mamie VanNess. The support and help given by the “Rowdies” to the cheer- leaders was greatly appreciated. “They really gave us a lot of help making posters and locker cards,” said a grateful varsity cheer, Lisa Velasquez. “It would have been impossible for us to do everything this year without them.” The varsity cheers definitely needed some help as there were only two girls on the squad — senior Dianne Hartley, and ju- nior Lisa Velasquez. “We were really worried at first about the school accepting us as their var- sity squad since there were only two of us,” remarked Dianne. “We knew we would try our best, but we didn’t know if that would be good enough. Fortunately, everyone accepted us quickly.” At the suggestion of Mr. Pow- ers, the junior varsity cheer- leaders combined with the varsi- ty for all home games. “We were against the idea at first,” admitted Lisa, “but after we thought about it, we realized we wouldn’t get along without them.” Lisa and Dianne attended a cheerleading camp at NAU in Flagstaff during the summer. “We were so intimidated when we first got there,” reflected Dianne. “There were all those big squads with 12 or more girls. We almost called our parents and told them to come and get us. Everyone else was in their uniform too; we only had our shorts and a T-shirt.” “And,” continued Dianne, “we had to do our cheers in front of everyone; we were so embarrassed that there were only two of us — we wanted to die!” Dianne went on to explain that she and Lisa made lots of friends while they were at camp. “Everyone felt sorry for us so they would ask us to join their group. They all told us we had a lot of guts and they admired us for sticking it out.” At the end of the camp, the two girls had earned seven rib- bons and the spirit stick. “We got to keep it since we won it the last night,” bragged Lisa. “Our awards were hard earned and we were proud of them.” HANGING AROUND. Members of “Rowdies,” Richelle Harper, Kristina Richardson, and Shelly Bryant, tape spir- it posters before hanging them in the gym. Sc WHISKFRS. VARSITY AND J.V. CHEERLEADERS: FRONT ROW: Monica Cervantez. J.V . JenrtfeT Farquhar. J V . Christine Cervantez. J V BACK ROW: Melody Brannon. J V . Dunn Hartley. Var . Shelly Bryant. Whiskers; Its Velasquez. Var; Amb«r Hugh . J.V. OWDIES: FRONT ROW: Kristina Richardson. Lisa Garrett. Kim Waldorf, Alma Morales. Monica Lopez. Tracy Ruedas. Michelle Ray. Dodt Stout. Kristina Webb. Tonna Gash. Pamela Bresheart. Jeame Montoy, Joe Kelly 2ND: Roxanne Moreno csli Tcrry, Ilda Pedrosa. Kim Maez. Melody Brannon. Kelly Ladner. Cecilia Lopez. Gmny Kelso. Glover. Jodt Rodriguez. Anna Gaeth «• 3RD: Steve Turner. Shelly Bryant Richelle Harper. Priscilla Ortega. Pauline Cervantez. Kellie Rhodes. GuJrun Callior. Billie B«ndel. OarrahM | Ellen Pracht. Sandy Gonzales. Amy Aguilar. Shannon Wiliams BACK ROW: James («aroletti WendyRobertson, Melanie Merrill. Amy Wood. Lisa Taylor Spivey. Anita Withrow. Dianne Hartley. Tina Bendel, Amber Hughes. Marnie VanNess. Desiree Duncan. Christina Pingleton, Kelly Morton Shanl Nelson 32 Cheers, Rowdies, I.G.A.A., Letter Club 4TERSCHOLASTIC GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION: FRONT ROW. Krtattiu Richards . Lisa Mr«tt. Monica Lope , Michelle Ray, I '«•• Vebunti Jennifer Thomp on. Judy Moreno. 2ND: Lisa Taylor ’Ivey. Libby Chavez. Shelly Bryant. Krntina Webb. Sandy Caiiano. Kathy Verdugo. Suzie Valdez. ■Ml Leslie Mitchell 3RD: Lon Durr. Amy Wood. Dianne Hartley. Nancy Gon aks. JuU Carr. Debra erson. Mona Sander . Rlchelle Harper BACK ROW: Christina Pingfcton. Kelly Boggess. Nellie Aguilar, ehsta Gacthjr. Mr Noralca Gale, sponior LETTER CLUB MEMBERS. FRONT ROW: Jon Day. Fudi Pena. Matthew For trom. Clifford Peete. Richard Sandoval. Rene Varela 2ND: James Spencer. Richard Ruedas, James Moreno. Eric Forstrom. Ralph Mendez. Edward Dunham. Danny Leyva 3RD: Steve Wene. Joel Bounague. Greg Gordon. Bobby Cervantez BACK ROW: Felix Macia . Jeremy Vanegas. Tim Tucker. Sam Fullen. Sam Horn. Mr Tom Navarrete. sponsor. ’87 IS THE BEST. Cheerleader Dianne Hartley and Whiskers Shelly Bryant lead the seniors in a class competition cheer at a pep assembly. The class of ’87 won the competition and was awarded the spirit stick for their victory. ROCKERS. Members of Letter Club cheer on the varsity volleyball team as they battle the Safford Bulldogs. Cheers, Rowdies, I.G.A.A., Letter Club 33 Put To in y r ,n trouble „ Chad Aker V U„eW A teacher sh 5o c e ; Sh°UW a rtSdn,t iust feac„__he Meeting is Mon,0Va biology ere 9and Unso(en Gbr s ■•-■rrSSr —- The best n T°dd Johnson - n-ego Pii « -oflh. work. Chance to fimsh thl °Ur s° I e assigned ' thinl Home Eco BUt'er -Christina Barry The Test °Ur 4ca ( fifties S£Ii DlRECTl0, lS questions in „ each o • '«''°' ' 9 SS- —“ elective o, solid course 0 0 . an eiiectwe 2 Wh qUa“JSpo°ssesi Sp teacher must P svwet- Academics 35 “LA MARCA.” Stapling a World Series score to the bulletin board in his Spanish I class is Cameron Guillory. ni H «nr AMERICAN MU) | OUCH! After poking his finger with a lancet. Race Collier squeezes a sample of his blood onto a typing card in a biology lab. IT’S LIKE THIS. Western New Mexico University career counselor. Tessie Tanner, explains a career inventory test to senior Alex Florez. The purpose of the test was to allow seniors to examine their inter- ests. 36 College Prep Academically Inclined Hard work pays off as several students win honors in academic contests With 1986 being an election year, cam- paigning was in the news when school started in August. Social studies teacher, Mr. Bill Senne, invited the two Superior Court judge candidates to make a presen- tation to his senior classes. “I wanted Mr. Dennis Lusk, assistant county attorney, and Mr. Alan Minker, the incumbent judge, to tell my students how they were going about campaigning for office,” re- marked Mr. Senne. “They also explained the role and duties of a prosecutor and Superior Court judge.” In September, the seniors were in- volved in a career decision-making work- shop sponsored by Western New Mexico University. Students received tips on how to choose a job they would enjoy. “We took a career inventory test and got the results the next day,” remarked Mona Sanders. “I already knew what I wanted to do, but they gave me some ideas for good universities in my field.” Sponsored by the Close-Up Founda- CAMPAIGN RHETORIC. Before the primary election. Prosecuting Attorney Dennis Lusk and Judge Allen Minker describe the responsibilities of their jobs to the senior class. Both men were run- ning for the position of Superior Court Judge in Greenlee County. tion. Citizen Bee competition was initiat- ed in the state of Arizona during the ’85- ’86 school year. Students were tested on their knowledge of U.S. history, govern- ment, and constitution. MHS sent three students to the region- al competition and two qualified to ad- vance to the state level — Peggy Scheier and Kristina Richardson. At state compe- tition, Peggy finished third and won a five-day trip to Washington, D.C., in June. Kristina was the first runner-up. In the fall of ’86, Kristina was also selected as a finalist in the U.S. Senate Youth Program funded by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. After taking a comprehensive test on history and current events, Kristina was named as one of the nine finalists from Arizona. She then traveled to Phoenix for an interview with a panel of judges from the State Department of Education. After nervously awaiting the results for over a month, Kristina received a let- ter on December 2 informing her that she was one of the two Arizona delegates chosen to attend the week-long program in February. “It’s like a dream come true,” admitted Kristina, “All my life I’ve been interested in politics, and now I’ll have a chance to meet a lot of well-known politicians. Maybe I’ll make some con- tacts that will be helpful in the future.” The English department entered the work of many local students in creative writing contests at New Mexico State Uni- versity. Suzie Valdez’s story, “My Home Town,” won first place in the EAC com- petition. “The story dealt with Morenci during the strike and how I was affected by it,” explained Suzie. Kristina Richardson’s short story, “Too Good to be True,” won first in the New Mexico State judging. Julie Baker, Crissie Fencil, Sandy Casiano, and Lisa Taylor also had award-winning entries. Kristina was also named as one of the winners of the Annual Achievement Awards in writing sponsored by the Na- tional Council of Teachers of English. Still another entry, this one in the Reader’s Digest essay contest, won her the grand prize — a trip to Epcot Center in Florida and another trip to Washington, D.C. Working Together HELP WANTED. Freshmen Amber Hughes and Marnie VanNess work on a difficult problem together in their Algebra I class. HOT STUFF! Carefully checking their ther- mometer. Cecilia Lopez and Jackie Moffett melt a chemical in their Chemistry I experiment. College Prep 37 ■ JUST SAY NO. Learning about the dangers and consequences of cocaine usage, members of the first-hour health class watch a tape on the VCR. HOP. SKIP. AND JUMP. Sailing over the hurdle on the obstacle course in her physical education class is Lisa Garrett. Students enjoy many varied activities ABSENT-MINDED. Office aide Julie Carr re- ceives a phone call from a parent regarding the absence of a student. HOME STRETCH. With instructor Tom Navar- rete timing them and Joe Kelley shouting encour- agement, Larry Withrow and Glen Strom race for the finish line of the obstacle course. 38 hlectives Courses PREPARING FOR TAKEOFF. Prior to leaving for their driving lesson, driver’s education students Marty Johnson and Micah Ray check the oil dip- stick. AIDES Found At MHS Students help in office and classroom While the social disease AIDS contin- ued to be a matter of prime concern in the United States, a different type of aides was found at MHS — office and teachers’ aides. “I wanted an easy grade with no homework, so I became an aide,” admitted senior James Cooper. Teacher Bill Senne remarked. “Ever since we started having essential skills. I’ve found student aides a necessity because of the large amount of paperwork I’ve had to do.” A structured curriculum was initiated in the physical education department. Approximately 16 units were planned for the year including speedball, soccer, bad- mitten, whiffle ball, flag football, and ping pong along with the traditional games of basketball and volleyball. Wednesdays were used for condition- ing with students alternating running a mile, running the obstacle course, or the 40-yard dash. “We’re able to check our progress over a period of time,” re- marked sophomore Jackie Moffett. A weight-training class, designed for those students seriously interested in physical fitness, was also started. Stu- dents lifted to improve both muscle tone and strength. Driver’s education classes were taught by Mr. Aaron Isaacs. “We do our text- book work and have an occasional film on Mondays and Tuesdays,” explained Mr. Isaacs. “We try and drive the remaining three days of each week.” Alice Maza, the Greenlee County Pub- lic Health Nurse, provided health stu- dents with a variety of information on sexually transmitted diseases, childbirth, and drugs and alcohol. “We learned a lot,” admitted Brad Goodwin. “She was very frank and informative.” Health teacher Nina Weisling stressed how important it was that students re- ceive the kind of information that Nurse Maza made available. “There is so much publicity today about the need for sex education in the schools,” observed Mrs. Weisling. “The biggest problem right now is AIDS. Students must be informed about how it is transmitted and how to protect themselves.” •GOOD MORNING MORENCI HIGH SCHOOL.” Office aide James Cooper reads the daily announcements on the P A with the help of Chris Hughes. PUMPING IRON. A member of the weightlifting class. Cisco Batchelder does squats trying to im prove his max for the month. Elective Courses 39 Something For Everyone Vocational classes provide variety Vocational education plays an impor- tant part in the educational pursuits of many local students. The enrollment in these classes — business, art, home eco- nomics, woodshop, auto shop, and metal shop — has increased even though the overall school enrollment has decreased 40 percent over the past four years. Business teacher Roy Faulkner felt the business education department is doing well because “ the students feel the need for this type of education. Our stu- dents who go on to school are well pre- pared. The department has a reputation for turning out quality students.” This was well demonstrated at EAC Skills Day in the spring of ’86 when local students walked away with a large num- ber of the honors. Freshmen Ann Annis and Tamara Sherrell placed first and sec- ond in the Typing I competition; Cindy Leatherwood and Sandy Casiano finished first and second in accounting; Pam Wil- lard and Cindy Leatherwood were first and second in shorthand; Shelly Ruedas Learning lessons “It’s a lot of fun learning things in auto shop because I’m in a class with 99% guys.” -Shelley Harper “The most important thing I have learned in accounting is not to be satisfied with just near perfection.” -David Lakey placed third in the filing competition; and Kerry Barrick finished second in proof- reading. Chris Hughes placed second in the computer individual programming category. Updated courses have also been popu- lar with students. In the past few years, the business department has added com- puter science, word processing, and a two-hour block office procedures class for seniors. When asked why he thought the enroll- ment had increased in shop classes, Mr. Kelly Sears replied, ‘‘The students who don’t plan to go to college enroll in these classes because they want to work in a field they enjoy. And since the price of automotive repair is increasing, the stu- dents want to know how to fix minor things themselves.” According to home economics instruc- tor Nina Weisling, ‘‘vocational education is important because it is practical, espe- cially for students who do not have a chance to go on to college.” Mrs. Willard felt art is important to the high school curriculum because 44 many students aren’t geared for college and they aren’t interested in a white-col- lar job. Students need to be exposed to the cultural side of the spectrum and see what art has to offer.” SNIP AND CUT. Local barber Suzie Day discusses how to have healthy hair as she gives senior Norman Williams a haircut in home economics. “GOOD MORNING. PHELPS DODGE.” During a field trip to Phelps Dodge Corporation, office procedures student Michelle Ray learns to operate the Dimension switchboard. She is observed by fel- low students Mona Sanders and Monica Lopez as PBX operator Linda Enrico stands by ready to lend assistance. 40 Vocational Education CREATIVE PROCESS. Art students Michelle Pa- dilla and Brian Montoya put the finishing touches on a paper mache duck. James Moreno. Jason Medina, and Felix Macias also worked on the project which later won a blue ribbon at the Greenlee County Fair. AN APPLE A DAY. Using the skills learned on the Apple lie computer. Loretta Allen types an assign- ment in her word processing class SHAVING DOWN. In woodshop. sophomore Alex Olivas pushes a piece of wood through the planer to reduce the size of the wood Vocational Education 41 Put to the Test. . . in our Athletics The best thing about basketball for me is when the band plays and the crowd goes wild. — Anthony Murillo I love to jam the volleyball so hard that the other team just watches it hit the floor! — Tonna Gash For me, track is the greatest! But it’s not the running I like — it’s the water fights and wild trips. — Lori Durr Wrestling is an individual sport and I like that because 1 can’t rely on anyone else. It makes me believe in myself. — Richard Sandoval The best thing about any sport is, of course, winning. — Ralph Mendez The trips in any sport are always great. But you can never substitute the feeling of going to State. — Ernie Ze vallos I enjoy cheering for our teams because they need support and I’m just the per- son to do it. It’s more work than people realize, but it’s worth it! — Melody Brannon Being a manager for volleyball has given me a chance to become close to the play- ers, even though I’m not on the court. — Shelley Harper Not only is football an exciting game to play, but I like to see my name and pic- ture in the newspaper. — Jon Day DRIVING FOR 2. On his way to the rim. Richard Ruedas dribbles around Safford opponent Jon Ja cobsen in an attempt to score for the Cats. Athletics 43 Willcox dashes hopes for state Cats Tricked, Not After almost starting the sea- son with an upset win over Saf- ford, there were high hopes for the varsity football team. The Cats scored first against Safford when Ernie Zevallos in- tercepted a pass and returned it 42 yards for the touchdown. A Ralph Mendez toss to Ernie on the conversion made it 8-0. The Bulldogs got a TD in the second quarter but failed on the point after. Early in the fourth quarter, the Wildcats fumbled on their own 20-yard line and the Bull- dogs capitalized on the turnover several plays later by scoring what was the winning touch- down. “We played our best,” com- mented Eric Forstrom after- wards. “It didn’t really feel like a loss because we held our own against a very tough team.” Following the close loss to Safford, Morenci found losing was hard to stop as they dropped their next three games. “I feel the Safford game was probably the main reason we lost those three games,” re- marked first-year head coach, Gary Walton. “The kids felt like they should have won the game; and since they played so well against Safford, they felt the rest of their games would be easy. They were definitely overconfi- dent!” VARSITY FOOTBALL: FRONT ROW: Edwin Brown. Richard Sandoval. Fudi Pena, Micah Ray. Michael Overall. Eric Forstrom. 2ND: Brad Johnson. Bill Sheridan. Todd Johnson. Ralph Mendez. Darren Sanders. Richard Gaxiola, Jon Day. 3RD: Jeremy Venagas. Felix Macias. David Grove. James Spencer. Tim Tucker. Albert McLemore. Richard Ruedas. Steve Wene. BACK ROW: Kelly Sears, assistant coach; Tom Navarrete. assistant coach; Libby Chavez, mgr.; James Cooper, mgr ; David Gonzales, mgr.; Rene Varela, mgr.; Gary Walton, head coach. REFLECTING. Seniors Eric Forstrom and James Spencer take a break during the squad’s 51-22 blowout of Orme School. The victory improved the Cats record to 2 and 4 on Halloween Treated It wasn’t until the fifth game of the season that the squad got its first win with an upset victory over the then 1 ranked Benson Bobcats. “Beating the Bobcats was something we had to do if we wanted to have any chance to go to the playoffs,” said sen- ior Jay Petty. The Benson victory provided the spark that ignited the Cats as the team went on to win their next three games setting up a showdown with the Willcox Cowboys. Unfortunately, Mor- enci was plagued with turn overs and penalties all night and the Cats saw their hopes for a play- off berth fall through their hands. OPTION. Outrunning a Duncan defend- er. quarterback Ralph Mendez tries to decide whether to run or pitch the foot- ball. The offense compiled 271 yards and scored 33 points in the Cats 33-7 win over Duncan. 44 Varsity Football VARSITY FOOTBALL TOUCHDOWN. Senior Ernie Zevallos scores a touchdown in the 33-7 victory over Duncan. Zevallos led the Wildcats with 14 touchdowns in the season. “I always key on the quarter- back—he tells me where the ball is going, and stopping the play is my job.” —Darren Sanders MHS 8 Safford 12 MHS 6 Cobre 21 MHS 6 Duncan 7 MHS 0 Thatcher 21 MHS 18 Benson 15 MHS 51 Orme 22 MHS 19 Tombstone 0 MHS 33 Duncan 7 MHS 6 Willcox 36 MHS 46 Pima 28 WON-5 LOST-5 GANG-TACKLE. Converging on Thatcher running-back Mike Bauler. mid- dle linebackers James Spencer 34. and Darren Sanders 33. are assisted by Jeremy Venagas 79, holding the Ea- gles to small yardage. The Cat's suffered their only shut-out of the season, a 21-0 loss, at the hands of Thatcher SMALL GAIN. Guard Steve Wene, 65. attempts to help Jon Day. 40. as he is stopped after a one-yard gain. Inef ficiency to move the ball doomed the Cats as they gained only 219 yards in the 210 conference loss to the Thatcher Ea- gles. Varsity Football 45 BREAKING THROUGH. Halfback Joel Bouriaque drives through the Cobre line for a twelve-yard gain in the Cats' 200 loss to Cobre as Brad Goodwin. 77. blocks the defensive player. CONCENTRATION. Bumping the ball in the match against Benson is 52. Hei- di Scheier. as 12. Erika Ruedas looks on. The J.V. squad beat the Bobcats in two consecutive sets. J.V. VOLLEYBALL: FRONT ROW: Diane Rhodes. Cheryl Brannon. Mandy Bat rick. Erika Ruedas. Sheila Villescas. Nellie Aguilar BACK ROW: Coach Tim Leuth auser. Amy McFarlane, Kelly Boggess. Sandra Roybal. Heidi Scheier. Dee Dee Horn. Shanna Brinkley. J.V. FOOTBALL: FRONT ROW: Danny Leyvas. Richard Anderson, Joel Bouria- que. Rene Sandoval. Jerod Aker. Greg Gordon. Brad Goodwin. Paul Trujillo. Gilbert Gonzales. 2ND: Larry Withrow. Mike Annis, Ruben Llamas. Richard Falcon. Bcnji Morales. John Lopez. Paul Ortiz. Chad Lacey. Monty Ratliff. Glen Strom 3RD: Stephen Durr. Shawn Smith. Todd Johnson. Jonathan Bouriaque. Joe Kelly. Chris Castel de Oro. Raymond Vega. Joseph Maza. Robert Stitt. John Hawkins BACK ROW: Coach Gilbert Padilla. Coach Aaron Isaacs, Managers Jason Schcrn and Robert Chilicky. 46 J.V. Football Volleyball GOT IT! Freshman Dee Dee Horn calls for the ball as she prepares to return a serve in the J.V.’s home loss to the Clif- ton Trojans. “My goal is to always com- plete the pass—and not get sacked in the process.” —Rene Sandoval J.V. FOOTBALL MHS 0 Safford 13 MHS 12 Benson 12 MHS 14 Thatcher 37 MHS 0 Cobre 20 MHS 12 Thatcher 6 MHS 0 Lordsburg 30 MHS 14 Duncan 20 MHS 8 Safford 37 WON-1 l.OST-6 TIED 1 J.V. VOLLEYBALL Cobre 15-7, 9-15. 3-15 Thatcher 6 15. 12 15 Clifton 13 15, 12-15 Duncan 14-16. 8-15 Benson lS-4, 17-15 Clifton 15-9. 15-10 Safford 4 15. 3-15 Safford 15-9, 5-15. 2-15 Tombstone 10 15. 15-5, 154 Duncan 7-15. 15-8, 15-4 Thatcher 5-15, 6 15 Willcox 15-10. 8-15, 15-17 Pima 11-15. 9-15 WON 4 LOST 9 Nightmare On Stadium Drive Lack of size and experience hinders junior varsity squads The junior varsity football and volleyball squads did not often experience the thrill of victory as both teams had a losing sea- son. The football team picked up their lone win of the season against Thatcher. “We wanted that game bad!” admitted fresh- man John Hawkins. ‘‘They killed us the first time we played. Ev- ery time we were called for a penalty, they laughed at us,” he added. Varsity coach, Gary Walton, invited the J.V. players to dress out with the varsity for home games. ‘‘I did it for a couple of reasons,” said Coach Walton. “We had a small number of play- ers on the varsity and I also thought it would be a good moti- vational tool.” Approximately 10 players were also chosen by the J.V. coaches to travel with the varsity to away games. This selection was based on the players’ per- formance at practice and the previous game. In defense of the J.V.’s poor record. Coach Walton comment- ed: “Their schedule was tough! There were mostly juniors and sophomores on the teams they played; whereas, we had mostly freshmen. It was difficult to com- pete.” Inexperience was a problem with the junior varsity volleyball squad, too, as there were only three sophomores on the team. “We were missing the leader- ship and experience of a lot of older girls,” remarked Dee Dee Horn. “We weren’t serious enough in practice either,” con- fided Erika Ruedas. “A lot of players didn’t really pay atten- tion to the coach.” “Even though we had a losing record. I'm looking forward to next year,” admitted Heidi Scheier. “I know we’ll ail be bet- ter with a year of experience be- hind us.” J.V. Football Volleyball 47 Only one returner from championship squad Lady Cats Begin New Era A very inexperienced squad started the ’86 season as all of the previous year’s starters were lost to graduation. Only one member of last year’s state championship team returned — junior Kristina Webb. Most of the Lady Cat’s oppo- nents fielded very experienced teams. Thatcher, Clifton, and Tombstone were slated to finish at the top of the standings. “We were picked to finish last in the pre-season poll by i faoriferefaqe coaches,’’ said Mtpielle Ray. “It was rather discouraging at the beginning of the season; but once we started playing, we always gave teams a good game.” “There wasn’t much exper- ience on the varsity level,” com- mented Coach Noralea Gale. “Leadership and support was shown by Kristina Richardson and Kellie Rhodes, and I feel this greatly benefited our team.” Tieing for fourth in the confer- ence, the Lady Cats won the coin toss for seeding in the dis- trict tournament. They beat Pima 15-11, 14-16, 15-9 in the first round but lost to eventual state champs Thatcher 5-15, 4- 15 in the semi-finals. “They’re so tall compared to us,” re- marked Kristina Richardson. “Naturally they’re going to dominate us when we play.” Senior Monica Lopez summed up the season saying: “I thought we were better than everyone else expected us to be. Many people thought we wouldn’t win any games.” UNDERSTANDING TEAMMATES. An upset Tracy Ruedas is consoled by 11. Alma Morales, and 10. Kelly Rhodes after she missed the ball in a match with Clifton. VARSITY VOLLEYBALL: FRONT ROW: Shelly Bryant. Tracy Ruedas. Alma Morales. Monica Lopez. Michelle Ray. Leslie Mitchell. Kelly Rhodes. BACK ROW: Richelle Harper, manager; Jennifer Thompson, manager; Kristina Webb. Kelly Ladner. Mario Medina. Kristina Richardson. Tina Bendel, Tonna Gash, Coach Nora lea Gale. Gudrun Cattoir. manager. “I like playing the back row and diving for the serve that comes in short. It makes me feel like I tried my best.” —Monica Lopez VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Cobre 15-13, 12-15. 15-11. 5,15. 7-15 Thatcher 15-8. 15-10 Clifton 7-15, 15-10. 12-15 Duncan 15-9. 0 15. 15-9 ‘Benson 15-13, 15-9 ‘Clifton 15-9. 12-15, 5-15 Safford 8 15. 5-15 “Cobre 16-18. 3-15, 14-16 “Clifton 15-10, 15-4, 4 15, 9-15, 15-7 “Animas 16-14. 15-10. 15-13 Safford 8-15, 1-15 Tombstone 12-15, 12 15 ‘Duncan 15-9. 15-11 Thatcher 4 15, 11-15 ‘Willcox 15-13. 13-15. 15-10 ‘Pima 6 15, 11-15 ‘“Pima 15-11. 14-16. 159 “Thatcher 5 15. 4 15 WON-8 LOST-10 ‘Conference Match “Cobre Tournament ‘“Divisional Tournament 48 Varsity Volleyball SAVING THE POINT. In a 15-9, 015, 15-9 win over Duncan at home, senior Kelly Rhodes slides to the floor while attempting to save the point. Tonna Gash. 14. watches the action. SERVE BREAKING. Junior Leslie Mitchell prepares to bump the ball in the Cat’s victory over the Wildkats of Dun- can. Kelly Ladner. 5. stands by in posi tion to assist Leslie DINK. As Tracy Ruedas observes the action, senior Kristina Richardson pre- pares to dink the ball over the blocking opponents in the Cat’s loss to the Clifton Trojans. ALL HUGS. A smiling Shelly Bryant and her mother, Maxine Sanders, share a warm hug on Parent’s Night. Varsity Volleyball 49 CHORUS LINE. Attempting a new form of excercise, varsity basketball players join an aerobics class in the multi-pur pose room. WHEEL AND DEAL. After getting the ball inside. Jay Petty. 30. looks to the basket. Jay scored 15 points in the 54- 51 victory over Tombstone. EASY TWO. With the Tombstone de fenders behind him, 44. Jeremy Vane- gas goes up to score in the Cats’ three point victory BOYS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL: FRONT ROW: James Moreno, mgr.; Anthony Murillo. Joel Bouriaque, Brian Montoya. Ernie Zevallos, Edwin Brown, mgr BACK ROW: Coach Tommy Navarrete, Steve Wene. Jay Petty. Sam Fullen, Jeremy Vanegas, Richard Ruedas. 50 Boys’ Varsity Basketball WITH THE SAVE. Guard Brian Mon toya saves a long pass from going out-of- bounds in the nine-point loss to the Pima Roughriders. Wildcats suffer through up and down season Morenci Caught Kat - napping Just one point kept the Wild- cats from advancing to the semi- finals of the conference tourna- ment. After beating the Duncan Wildkats twice during the regu- lar season, Morenci lost, 70-71, in the first round of divisional. “We both played tough,” re- marked senior Jay Petty, ‘‘but their shots fell at the end and ours didn’t.” According to Coach Tom Na- varrete, “the key to the game was Duncan’s Andy Elmer. Ev- erything he put up seemed to go in; we couldn’t stop him.” Elmer scored a season-high 32 points in the playoff game. The entire season was up and down. “We won in streaks,” ex- plained Richard Ruedas. “Some- times we played together and other times we couldn’t seem to work with each other. When we were on, though, we could play with the best.” The most memorable confer- ence game of the season for the players was the Cat’s 55-54 vic- tory over Pima on the Rough- rider’s home court. Morenci saw its advantage taken away sever- al times as the lead seasawed during the contest. “The crowd was going wild, the noise level was deafening, and both teams were playing hard,” reminisced senior Steve Wene. “It was just a great game!” For the season, Richard Rue- das had a 15.3 points per game average, while Anthony Murillo had a 14.7 average. Ruedas also led in total assists with 51 and total steals with 45. Jay Petty had the highest field goal percentage. 42, and free throw shooting percentage, 72. Sophomore Jeremy Vanegas led the team in the rebound cate- gory with an average of 8.6 per game. BOYS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL MHS 58 Clifton 53 MHS 43 Safford 62 MHS 84 Willcox 67 MHS 74 Lordsburg 73 MHS 51 Safford 67 MHS 73 Lordsburg 81 MHS 54 • Ft. Thomas 64 MHS 56 • Pima 54 MHS 61 • Willcox 56 MHS 58 Pima 67 MHS 62 Thatcher 77 MHS 55 - Pima 54 MHS 71 - Benson 74 MHS 64 Duncan 63 MHS 54 Willcox 64 MHS 57 - Thatcher 83 MHS 54 Tombstone 51 MHS 59 • Clifton 68 MHS 65 • Duncan 51 MHS 70 — Duncan 71 WON ■ 9 LOST • 11 EAC Tournament “Conference ““Divisional “I like to drive the baseline because I’m usually quicker than the people guarding me.” —Anthony Murillo Boys’ Varsity Basketball 51 J.V. squads suffer through losing season No Way To Go But Up It was a long, tough season for both the girls’ and boys’ J.V. basketball teams. The girls were winless in eleven starts while the boys managed only four victo- ries during the season. “Although our record wasn’t that good, we were still proud of our performance considering the stiff competition we played agains,’’ said Joel Bouriaque. “This was the first year we had played together as a team and it took us a while to get our act together.’’ The highlight of the season was the squad’s game at Clifton. Down by 15 in the second quar- ter, the Cats rallied to win by three in the closing seconds f the contest. With six freshmen and four sophomores playing at the varsi- ty level, the J.V. girls were lack- ing both experience and depth. Even Morenci’s foreign ex- change students, Cecilia Lopez and Gurdun Cattoir, tried to help the program by participat- ing. “We tried extremely hard and had a lot of fun even though we never won,’’ conceded Lo- pez. SEARCHING FOR AN OUTLET. Looking for an open teammate, sopho- more Deidre Peete looks down court for an unguarded Lady Cat. The girls lost by 23 to the Eagles. READY TO SHOOT. SophomtjrrW7 Ifcs Garfhjn p np r rhnrU the ball in t o CiiitAUfl BOARDS. A battle for the ball occurs under the basket as 10. Benji Morales, and Sam Fullen struggle with their Lordsburg opponents. Morenci won the game by five points. 52 J.V. BOYS' BASKETBALL MHS 34 Clifton 38 MHS 35 Safford 59 MHS 42 Willcox 44 MHS 56 Lordsburg 51 MHS 40 Safford 49 MHS 38 Lordsburg 62 MHS 46 Pima 63 MHS 41 Thatcher 63 MHS 47 Pima 66 MHS 66 Benson 56 MHS 55 Duncan 64 MHS 34 Willcox 55 MHS 54 Thatcher 71 MHS 58 Clifton 55 MHS 70 Duncan 58 WON 4 Lost - 11 J.V. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL MHS 10 Safford 44 MHS 31 Safford 57 MHS 29 Duncan 38 MHS 16 Pima 48 MHS 30 Pima 64 MHS 22 Duncan 39 MHS 31 Willcox 39 MHS 23 Thatcher 46 MHS 18 Tombstone 36 MHS 10 Thatcher 58 MHS 16 Willcox 35 WON - 0 LOST 11 “The essence to being a big inside man is knowing how to drive the baseline.” —David Willard KEEP AWAY. In the 56-51 victory over Lordsburg. Morenci’s Jerod Aker. 44. protects the ball after an inbounds pass. FOUL. On a fast break in the 34 point loss to Safford, Cheryl Brannon tries un- successfully to block her opponent’s shot. GIRLS’ J.V. BASKETBALL: FRONT ROW: Dee Dee Horn. Cecilia Lopez. Cheryl Brannon. Jenny Taylor. Deidre Peete, Laurie Withrow. Melissa Gaethje. BACK ROW: Kelly Glover, manager; Gudrun Cattoir. Pauline Cervantez. Roxanne Moreno. Billi Bendel. Sandra Roybal. Mamie Van Ness. Coach Kelly Sears. BOYSVJ.V. BASKETBALL: FRONT ROW: Benji Morales. Jerod AkeWGhris ValdefPPaul Ortiz. Charlie Rodriguez. Jaime Salazar BACK ROW: Chad Lacey, manager; Rene Sandoval. Joe Maza. David Willard. Brian Richardson. Edward Dun- ham. Joel Bouriaque. NOT PICTURED: Coach Dwayne Willard. J.V. Boys’ Girls’ Basketball 53 Lady Cats overwhelmed by opponents Underclassmen Outclassed “We tried to maintain a sense of humor throughout the sea- son. ’ said Heidi Scheier. “That’s the only thing that kept us going.’’ The Lady Cats definitely needed to be able to laugh about their record as they had to en- dure a winless season in their 18- game schedule. “We didn’t even come close to winning a game,” groaned Beverly Scroggins. “The nearest we ever came was within 13 points against Duncan. Youth was the reason the girls were so ineffective. With only one upperclassmen on the squad, junior Alma Morales, the six freshmen and four sopho- mores received an early intro- duction to the difficult competi- tion at the varsity level. “There was no way we could compete with all those juniors and sen- iors,” said Mandy Barrick. “At least we never gave up in a GIRLS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL: FRONT ROW: Mandy Barrick. Alma Mo- rales. Erika Ruedas. Amy MacFarlane, Ginny Kelso, manager. BACK ROW: Karla Glover, manager. Grith” Tina Bendel, Heidi Scheier, Tonna Gash. Mario Medina, Coach Gary Walton. Not Pictured: Beverly Scroggins and Dee Dee Horn. game,” claimed Mario Medina, “and nobody quit the team dur- ing the season.” “We know it will still be an uphill battle next year,” ad- mitted Erika Ruedas, “but may- be we’ll at least win a few games.” DRIVING BASELINE. Forward Tonna Gash dribbles around a Pima player to- wards the hoop. The Lady Cats were 13 of 33 from the floor in the 32-58 loss. GOING UP STRONG. In the 26 point loss to the Willcox Cowgirls, freshman forward Heidi Scheier pulls down a de- fensive rebound on the home court. 54 Girls’ Varsity Basketball SET TO SHOOT. Against Safford, Amy MacFarlane shoots for a basket in the squad's 33-57 defeat. GOING TO THE HOOP. Freshman Beverly Scroggins dribbles closer to- wards the basket in the Cat’s first loss of the season at the hands of the Lady Bull- dogs. PIVOTING FOR POSITION. Sopho more Mario Medina leans into a Willcox player while attempting to get off a bet- ter shot. Medina’s nine points led the Cats in scoring in the 35-61 loss. “After our 64-point loss to Thatch- er, 1 really didn’t want to show my face at school the next day.’’ —Anonymous GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL MHS 33 Safford 57 MHS 36 Clifton 74 MHS 27 Safford 62 MHS 26 Thatcher 61 MHS 39 Clifton 81 MHS 25 Duncan 38 MHS 19 Duncan 49 MHS 32 Pima 58 MHS 33 Pima 76 MHS 30 Clifton 88 MHS 31 « Benson 69 MHS 38 Duncan 57 MHS 35 Willcox 61 MHS 17 Thatcher 81 MHS 35 • Tombstone 64 MHS 29 • Thatcher 65 MHS 33 • Willcox 66 MHS 29 Tombstone 67 WONO LOST-18 • Conference •• EAC Holiday Tournament ••• Divisional Tournament SHOOTING OVER. In the 26 point loss to Willcox. Mandy Barrick attempts a shot over the defensive player. This game extended the Cat’s losing record to 013. BREAKING THE PRESS. Guard Alma Morales pushes the ball upcourt in the Cat’s 33-57 loss to Safford. Morales led the team with 11 points in the contest. Girls’ Varsity Basketball 55 WRESTLING ONLY 30 SECONDS LEFT. With only seconds to go. freshman Larry Withrow struggles to escape from the grasp of the Silver City wrestler. Withrow won the match with a pin of his opponent. DUAL MEETS MHS 18 Safford 45 MHS 36 Clifton 18 MHS 13 Cobre 39 MHS 25 Thatcher 32 MHS 3 Silver City 59 MHS 36 Clifton 30 MHS 6 Silver City 60 WON 2 LOST - 5 TOURNAMENTS Clifton Quadrangular 5th Cobre Invitational 6th Morenci Invitational 4th District 5th State 14th “During a match I just try to execute the moves the coach has tought me the week be- fore.” —Matthew Forstrom EYEING THE MAT. Against Silver City, Richard Sandoval tries to set up Daniel Luna for a takedown. Luna de- feated Sandoval on points. GOING FOR A REVERSAL. Varsity wrestler Alex Olivas tries for a reversal against his Silver City opponent at the Lions Invitational tournament. Alex lost the match on points. 56 Wrestling Wrestlers unable to field full squad Weight Tips Scale ESCAPE! Trying to get his traction, Eric Forstrom goes for an escape against Bil- ly Madrid from Silver City. Lack Of Five local wrestlers qualified for the state tournament held at Phoenix Indian High School, but only two managed to place in the event. Senior Eric Forstrom finished fourth in the 145 divi- sion, and Felix Marcias came in fourth in the 167 class. Sophomore Alex Olivas, 132 , and senior Jon Day, 155 , were eliminated in two matches, while junior Fudi Pena, 119 , bowed out in three matches. Overall, Morenci fin- ished 14th in the 18-team field. Although Forstrom lost to an opponent from Willcox in the consolidation finals, he was hap- py with his performance. “I wrestled the same guy at divi- sional, and he beat me 9-2. He only beat me by 5 points this time.” Macias, however, was disap- pointed in his fourth-place finish. “I expected to do better,” he admitted. In discussing his con- solidation match with Chad Of- ferings of Tombstone, Felix said: ‘‘The score was close through- out the match, but he got me on a near fall right at the end of the third quarter. I lost to him on points, 7-10.” Both Forstrom and Macias were surprised at how well the wrestlers from the Northern divi- sion did at state. ‘‘Schools from the North took most of the indi- vidual honors along with the team title,” explained Forstrom. ‘‘They usually aren’t that tough.” Coach Gilbert Padilla was un- happy with the squad’s overall performance during the year. ‘‘We had everyone back from last year, but we didn’t do nearly as well as I expected to,” he admitted. Padilla went on to say: “I feel that a lack of off-season training really hurt our chances to do better. The boys just wer- en’t strong enough.” Another factor that affected the outcome of many matches was a lack of wrestlers in the upper weight classes. ‘‘We usu- ally forfeited 24 - 34 points a match because we didn’t have anyone participating in the pro- gram who could wrestle in the heavier weight classes,” said Pa- dilla. PULLING OUT. Wrestling in the 167 weight division. Felix Macias attempts a sit-out switch on his Willcox opponent in the Lions Invitational Tournament. Felix won his match and placed third in the meet. ONE MORE SHOULDER DOWN. Battling his Clifton adversary. Kyle Mor gan tries to pin Billy Shriner. Unfortu- nately for Morgan, however. Shriner ended up pinning him. Wrestling 57 WRESTLING TEAM INCLUDES: FRONT ROW. wrestlerette; James Torres. Matt Forstrom. Kirby Comadurtm. Fudi Pena. Larry Withrow. Rene Varela. Richard Sandoval, Nellie Aguilar, wrestleretje. BACK ROW: Danny Leyvas. Alex Olivas. Kyle Morgan. Felix Macias. Eric Forstrom. Tyan Gale. Coach Gilbert Padilla. FAST GRAB. Third baseman Paul Truillo stops a line drive off the bat of a Thatcher player in the J.V.’s 1310 vic- tory. SLIDING HOME. A run is scored by Jeff Aguilar as he slides around Willcox’s catcher, Bubba Hall. The Wildcats led 12-2 before losing 15-16 in 9 innings. SLURVE BALL. All-state pitcher Dan- iel Lopez throws his special pitch, a slurve, in a 6-5 victory over Hayden in the Lions Tournament. Willcox provides tough competition throughout the season Putting An End To The Jinx After losing three one-point ballgames in a row to Willcox, the Cats won the one that count- ed with a 4-3 victory over the Cowboys in the finals of the state tournament. The win gave Morenci the Class A, Division B state championship, following Coach Aaron Isaacs’ return as head baseball coach after a five- year absence. Morenci started its trip to the championship with a 5-2 win over undefeated Florence. The victory snapped a 34-game win- ning streak by the Gophers. Following a win against Mari- copa in the semi-finals, the stage was set for yet another game with the Cowboys. In the four previous meetings between the two teams, Morenci had man- aged to win only the first game. After that, the Cowboys always came from behind to pull out a victory. “They did it to us during the regular season, during the championship game of the Lions Tourney, and again in the divi- sional tournament,” commented Steve Wene. “But we got re- venge in the end!” It looked like Willcox was go- ing to pull out another one in the state finals as they loaded the bases in the bottom of the sev- enth with nobody out and the Cats ahead by one. “We were fortunate to get out of the inning allowing them just one run which tied it,” explained Coach Isaacs. Then in the top of the eighth, we scored one run and Willcox was unable to get a base runner the last inning.” The J.V. baseball team went coed for the first time with the addition of sophomore Michelle Padilla to the roster. “I wanted to prove that girls could do any- thing,” stated Michelle when asked why she went out for the team. “I thought a lot of the guys would give me a hard time, but they were really nice and helped me a lot.” 58 Baseball 1986 VARSITY BASEBALL “I always think I will get a hit when I step up to the plate— that’s the key to hitting!” —Steve Gojkovich MHS 8 Thatcher 2 MHS 3 Safford 5 MHS 6 Duncan 1 MHS 13 Pima 1 MHS 6 T ombstone 1 MHS 4 Safford 13 MHS 8 Clifton 3 MHS 13 • Pima 0 MHS 7 Willcox 5 MHS 10 • Benson 2 MHS 13 ■ Duncan 3 MHS 6 • Willcox 7 MHS 7 • Thatcher 6 MHS 18 • Clifton 1 MHS 11 Clifton 1 MHS 6 Hayden 5 MHS 15 Willcox 16 MHS 15 •• Clifton 10 MHS 4 - Willcox 5 MHS 5 ••• Florence 2 MHS 7 Maricopa 2 MHS 4 Willcox 3 WON 17 Conf LOST-5 Div. State 1986 J.V. BASEBALL MHS 2 Duncan 11 MHS 3 Pima 17 MHS 0 Safford 24 MHS 10 Pima 12 MHS 2 Willcox 15 MHS 2 Benson 16 MHS 9 Duncan 8 MHS 7 Willcox 12 MHS 13 Thatcher 10 WON-2 LOST 7 1986 VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM: FRONT ROW: Darren Sanders. Jeff Aguilar. Ernie Zevallos, Orlando Abril. Ralph Mendez. Anthony Murillo. Dino Martinez, man- ager. BACK ROW: Ricardo Valdez. Steve Wene, Jay Petty. Daniel Lopez. Steve Gojkovich. Jeremy Venegas. Richard Ruedas. Coach Aaron Isaacs. Not Pictured: Steve Gaethje, manager. 1986 J.V. BASEBALL TEAM: FRONT ROW: Micah Ray. Paul Trujillo. Rene Varela. David Gonzales. Michelle Padilla. Jerod Aker. Fudi Pena. BACK ROW: Coach Gilbert Padilla. Gabriel Abril. Richard Anderson. David Willard. Rene Sando- val. Alex Olivas. Edwin Brown, Valerie Echave, bat girl. Baseball 59 GOLD MEDALIST. State champion Hector Salazar runs in his usual first- place position on his way to winning the 1600-meter run at the Lions Invitational Track Meet. FAILED ATTEMPT. The bar falls to the ground as vaulter Kent Crotts fails to clear 12’6” on his first try. Another at- tempt earned him a second-place finish in the Rotary Track Meet. IN THE BLOCKS. Sophomore Clifford Peete prepares to run the first leg of the 400-meter run at the Rotary Invitational. The team, which also included Jon Day, Kent Crotts, and Martin Gherna. finished first with a time of 45.2. FRONT ROW: Danny Leyvas. Kirby Comaduran, Patrick Martinez. Joel Bouriaque, John Roman. Matt Forstrom, James Munoz. Brad Goodwin 2ND: James Spencer, Edward Dunham, Greg Gordon, Jason Stacy. Gilbert Gonzales. Richard Sandoval, Clifford Peete. Sam Horn BACK ROW: Coach Jack Edens. Ricky Bendel, Paul Horn. Kent Crotts, Martin Gherna. Hector Salazar, Robert Carrasco, Mark Gaxiola. Chris Saiz. 60 Boys’ Track Salazar overcomes injury to dominate State Running Away With It For the second year in a row, the boys’ track team finished in third place at the state tourna- ment; and Hector Salazar was named high point boy with 28 points. Hector won gold medals in the 800 and the 1600-meter runs. It was Hector’s second first-place finish in the 800 and his fourth consecutive victory at state in the 1600. Salazar also placed second in the 3200-meter run, the first year out of four he lost that event. “Physically, I wasn’t as strong as I’ve been the other years, admitted Hector who suffered an ankle injury during basketball season. “Because of the injury, I had to do things I wasn’t used to in order to get back in condition.’ Paul Horn earned two second- place finishes — in the 400 and the 800. In the long jump, Clif- ford Peete finished fifth with his jump of 19’10’’. Also placing fifth was Chris Saiz in the pole vault clearing 12’. The 400 meter-relay team of Clifford Peete, Kent Crotts, Jon Day, and Martin Gherna finished second with a time of 44.98. In the 1600 meter-relay, Morenci’s team of Gherna, Jason Stacy, Peete, and Paul Horn had a time of 3:34, good for fifth place. READY AND WAITING. Team mem bers get ready to run their leg of the mile relay at the Rotary Invitational Track Meet. Preparing to receive the baton from Martin Gherna is Jason Stacy. PLACE 2nd 8th 4th 2nd 2nd 3rd 1st 3rd 2nd 1st 2nd 3rd 86 BOYS’ TRACK MEET Morenci Lions Invitational Benson Relays Willcox Invitational Thatcher Invitational Safford Rotary Silver City Invitational Willcox Invitational Cobre Invitational Safford Quad Morenci Rotary IIA East Divisionals IIA State “The secret to being a good hurdler is to stay as low on the hurdle as you can.” —Joel Bouriaque Boys’ Track 61 Hard work and dedication finally pay off Girls Capture A Close One After losing the 85 track state championship by two points, it seemed only fitting that the squad would win the ’86 title by the same margin. The Lady Cats edged the Pima Rough- riders 75 points to 73 to take top honors. Annette Rocha was named high point girl after accumulat- ing 26 points in state competi- tion. “I thought it was about time we won because we’ve come close so many times in past years,” confessed Annette. “I think we really surprised a lot of people, though, because we only had eight girls who made it to the state championship. We were a small team with a big heart.” Rocha obtained her points by placing first in the 200-meter run with a time of 26.86; second in the 400-meter run, 61.6; and third in the 100-meter run, 13.05. Annette also ran a leg in the 400-meter relay which in- cluded teammates Sherri Durr, Lori Durr, and Becky Peru. The team finished second with a time of 51.96. The 1600-meter relay team, comprised of Becky Peru, Lori Durr, Deana Martinez, and Sherri Durr, came in third with a time of 4:18.7. Becky Peru picked up a first- place finish in the high jump clearing 5’3”, two inches higher than her closest competitor. “I expected Kathy Ward from Thatcher to give me the most competition, but she went out at 5’ which was to my advantage.” Becky also came in third in the long jump going 16’2”. Also placing for the Lady Cats was Sherri Durr who finished third with a time of 27.44 in the 200-meter run, and Shanna Gash who was third in the discus with a throw of 101 ’8”. Deana Martinez set a new school record with her time of 12:28.7, which was good for second place in the 3200-meter run. FLYING HIGH. _Frpshman_________Melissa Gaethje jumps 12’2' in the lona iump event at a local meet. NECK AND NECK. Clifton’s Kathy Po- maski edges Annette Rocha at the wire in the 100-meter dash at the Rotary Track Meet. Pomaski finished first, Christina Pena from Duncan was second, and Rocha was third. AN INTENSE MOMENT. Sophomore Lisa Velasquez awaits the start of the first heat of the 400-meter dash at the Lions Track Meet. Lisa placed first in her heat, but failed to place in the finals. 62 Girls’ Track 1986 GIRLS’ TRACK: FRONT ROW: Kelly Boggess. Amy Wood, 4 0 Kim Wehrs. Melissa Gaethje, Annette Rocha, Becky Peru. BACK ROW: Francie Rodriguez, mgr ; Lisa Velasquez. Christina Pingleton, Lisa Taylor Spivey, Shelly Bryant. Libby Chavez. Lori Durr. Sherri Durr. Deana Martinez. Coach Jack Edens. ■ TWIST AND THROW. Senior Shanna Gash prepares to throw the discus at the Lions Track Meet. Her throw of 91’4 was good for fourth place. “Getting a good start can help you get an edge on your oppo- nent.” —Sherri Durr 1986 GIRLS' TRACK MEET PLACE Morenci Lions Invitational 3rd Benson Invitational 4th Willcox invitational 3rd Thatcher Invitational 2nd Safford Rotary 5th Silver City Invitational 3rd Willcox Invitational 3rd Cobre Invitational 3rd Safford Quad 3rd Morenci Rotary 2nd IIA East Divisionals 2nd IIA State 1st ALL ALONE. Distance runner Deana Martinez runs the final lap in the 3200- meter run at the Rotary Track Meet. Deana finished first in the event setting a new school record which she later broke at state. HANDOFF. Receiving the baton from Annette Rocha in the 440 relay is Becky Peru. The relay team took first in the event at the Rotary Track Meet. Girls’ Track 63 ANOTHER ACE. During the first round of the district tournament. Shelly Ruedas serves an ace for a win against the Lowe Stewart duo from Benson, 6 1, 6- 0. Ruedas and her partner, Jennifer Thompson, made it to the consolation bracket where they lost 6-4. 2 6, 5-7 to their Thatcher opponents. LINE DRIVE RETURN. In the cham pionship match at district, Justin Flowers returns a serve for a point against the team of Merrell and Holder from Dun- can. Flowers, along with his partner, Steve Brannon, won 6-3, 2-6, 7-6. TOPSP1N. In a regular season match, Steve Brannon hits a lob over the head of Travis Merrell of Duncan for a 6-4, 6- 7, 6-3 win. 1986 BOYS’ TENNIS: FRONT ROW: Coach LouAnn O’Neill. Jonathan Bouria- que, James Giacoletti, Joe Griffin, Bobby Cervantez BACK ROW: Sam Fullen, Steve Biles. Justin Flowers, Clint Burke, Steve Brannon, Chad Aker. 1986 GIRLS’ TENNIS: FRONT ROW: Jackie Moffett. Sally Vega. Dianne Hartley. Debra Patterson, Lorraine Varela. Crissie Fencil, Leslie Terry. BACK ROW: Chris- tine Cervantez, Monica Gonzales. Melody Brannon, Coach Noralea Gale, Shelly Ruedas. Jennifer Thompson, Irma Paz, Kim Waldorf. Judu Moreno Julie Reyes, manager. 64 Tennis Girls' record of 9-1 proves nothing at District Males Only Make State Although the Duncan boys’ tennis team ended the regular season unbeaten in dual match- es, it was the Morenci duo of Steve Brannon and Justin Flow- ers who walked away with top honors at the divisional tourna- ment. A first-place finish by Steve Biles in singles’ competi- tion earned the local squad the divisional championship. In the state tournament the following week, Brannon and Flowers once again found them- selves facing Merrell and Holder from Duncan in the finals. Win- ning the first set 7-6, the local duo fell in the second, 3-6. The third and decisive set was an overwhelming 0-6 victory for the Duncan boys. “We choked,’’ ad- mitted a disappointed Justin Flowers. Seeded 1 in singles play, Steve Biles, who had a 7-1 re- cord, was eliminated in the first round by Steve McBride from Bagdad. “I just had a bad day and wasn’t playing like I usually do,’’ said Biles. The boys were very grateful for the help they received all year from assistant coach LouAnn O’Neill. “She pushed us hard and her encouragement kept us going even when we lost,’’ claimed Steve Brannon. Placing fifth in the district tournament, the girls’ tennis team did not qualify anyone for state competition. “That’s the first time in ten years we’ve failed to send someone to state,” said Coach Noralea Gale. Top performances during the year were by Jennifer Thomp- son in singles with a 9-0 record, and Shelly Ruedas who was 6-2. Ruedas and Thompson also teamed together for a 7-3 re- cord in doubles’ plav. 1986 BOYS VARSITY TENNIS MHS 2 Duncan 7 MHS 9 Pima 0 MHS 6 Safford 3 MHS 1 Duncan 8 MHS 9 Pima 0 MHS 1 Duncan 3 MHS 2 Safford 7 MHS WON-4 8 Willcox LOST-4 1 1986 GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS MHS 6 Duncan 3 MHS 7 Pima 2 MHS 2 Thatcher 7 MHS 9 Safford 0 MHS 9 Duncan 0 MHS 6 Duncan 3 MHS 7 Pima 2 MHS 4 Duncan 1 MHS 8 Safford 1 MHS 9 Willcox 0 WON-9 LOST • 1 — “I always go out on the court with a positive attitude; that’s the only way to win!” —Jennifer Thompson Tennis 65 Put To The Test. .. in our People People without us there would be no student body. — Anthony Murillo Bigmouths gossip spreads through the halls so fast. — Sandy Casiano Varying no one is like the next per- son. — Tamara Sherrell Mixed up sometimes it seems like no one knows what’s going on. — Jennifer Thompson Laid back everyone is taking life as it comes — especially the seniors. — James Cooper Active some people are always doing something for the school. — Natalie Boling Individual we are all different and do our own things. — Dodi Stout Slow getting people together to get something done takes four or five meet- ings sometimes. — Brad Johnson Rowdy you should see us at the bas- ketball games! — Richelle Harper Happy you always see at least one person with a smile. — Heather Arm Unified we are all one big family. — Rene Sandoval NERD LOVE. Participating in Spirit Week activi- ties. Lisa Taylor Spivey and Eric Forstroin give each other a friendly hug. People 67 Look To The Future As May 29 approached, seniors looked forward to graduation with mixed emo- tions. Steve Turner was anxious to get out of school because “ life will no longer be a set schedule.” Others, such as Sally Vega, were apprehensive. “I don’t know what to expect out in the world,” she admitted. Some, like Suzie Valdez, were reluctant to leave home. “I’ll really miss my parents,” she confessed. Twenty-three of the 51 seniors sur- veyed planned to attend either a junior college or a university next year. Seniors planning to look for a full-time job indicat- ed that Tucson would be their first choice. Joining the service was the goal of 10 members of the class. Although the students would be scat- tering throughout the state following graduation, classmates felt it would be important to them in the future to stay in touch with their high school friends. “I care a lot about my friends, and I’ll want to know what’s happening to them.” con- fided Amy Wood. “I don’t want to lose touch with the people who have shaped my life,” commented Lisa Garrett. James Moreno had still another reason for stay- ing in touch with his buddies: “So we can get together and party!” JUNIOR ROTARIANS Suzie Valdez September Eric Forstrom October Lisa Taylor Spivey, Mona Sanders November Richard Ruedas December Kristina Richardson January Chris Hughes, Libby Chavez February Julie Baker March Steve Wene April James Cooper May Top 10 Percent Lisa Taylor Spivey Kristina Richardson Julie Baker Amy Wood Steve Wene Dodi Stout 68 Top 10 Percent Seniors IN THE BEGINNING. Prior to initiating the new members. Dodi Stout gives the history of NHS. HAPPY REUNION. Former English teacher Ruth Eaves visits with National Honor Society members Amy Wood. Lisa Taylor Spivey. Julie Baker. Mona Sanders and Steve Wene following the initiation ceremony. Suzie Valdez Mona Sanders Top 10 Percent Seniors 69 A Rockin' Year Senioritis causes laid-back attitude Exchanging their “go out and get it” attitude for an easy-going, laid-back one, seemed to be the case for the class of ’87. “I think we’re plagued by an early case of senioritis,” claimed Libby Chavez. “I al- ways seem to find something to do that seems more important than my home- work. I like going out and being with my friends now.” “What can I say,” commented class president, Eric Forstrom. “We’re Rockers!” “And,” added Steve Wene, “everything to the seniors is ‘purely sex- ual’.” Having completed most of their re- quirements for graduation, many seniors found themselves in a position to take several electives. Jay Petty planned on an easy schedule second semester. “I’m a teacher’s aide one hour, and I’m also tak- ing P.E. and weight training.” In defense of his light schedule. Jay said: “I worked hard the first three years; now I deserve a break. I want to kick back this year be- cause I know I’ll have to work hard in college next year.” Some school-related events retained their importance to the seniors, however. “I’m looking forward to my last prom,” claimed Michelle Ray. “I’m still interested in sports,” added Jeff Aguilar. “And. of course, we still want to retain our superi- ority over the other classes,” bragged a modest James Spencer. “Even kicked back, we’re still the best, and everyone knows it.” Jeffrey Aguilar Julia Baker Christina Barry Raymond Bendel Katherine Brown Michelle Bryant Julie Carr Sandra Casiano Gudrun Cattoir Olivia Chavez James Cooper Jonathan Day 70 Seniors FUCKER UP. Attempting to blow up a balloon to be used for the Chess Club booth at the Halloween Carnival is Steve Wene. CLASS OFFICERS INCLUDE. FRONT ROW: Kristina Richardson, vicc-pres.; Jon Day. rep.: Tra- cy Ruedas, rep. 2ND: Julie Baker, rep.; Lisa Taylor Spivey, treas BACK ROW: Steve Wene. sec.; Eric Forstrom, pres. 4 h club MEMBER Eric Forstrom Lisa Garrett David Grove Dianne Hartley Gary Herrin Christopher Hughes Janet Humphrey Bradley Johnson Seniors 71 Buddy From Belgium Gudrun experiences life in the USA I’m the sixth child in a family of seven children. I have three brothers and three sisters. My father is the manager of a brewery and my mother is a housewife. We live in a suburb of the city, Antwerp. In my country, it is called a “little” village even though it has a population of 10,000 people. In Belgium everything is close togeth- er. All the houses, villages, and cities are close to each other. Belgium is only about the size of your Maryland, but it has over 10,000,000 people. I like American schools better than those at home. They sure are more fun than ours! We don’t have activities, sports, or clubs. We just go to school to learn, and after school everyone has his her own activities which have nothing to do with school. If we want to play sports, we go to private clubs. There are three different languages spoken in Belgium — French, Dutch, and German. We are taught all three in school. 1 had eight years of French, four years of English, and three years of Ger- man. All children are tested; and by the age of 12, we are divided into three groups based on IQ tests and our grades in school. Students at the lowest level are taught some kind of trade that they can do with their hands. At the second level, students are taught a profession, such as being a secretary. The third and highest level is secondary school where students receive a broad education. Students aren’t actually forced to be in a certain program, though. They may try for a higher level if they wish. When we leave secondary school, we have to go on to college because we aren’t really prepared to do anything yet. Then, we choose and specialize in a par- ticular field while at the university. Parties here and in Belgium are really different. We don’t have a minimum drinking age there; so, we often meet friends in a bar. Whenever anyone drinks too much, he takes the bus home. Beer and wine are very common things as many people drink them with their meals. There’s even a special beer for lunch and dinner. Since even little kids drink, it isn’t a challenge to get away with it like it is here. I’m really enjoying my experience in Morenci — the time is going too fast! Mor- enci is small, but that’s good because everybody gets to know everyone. I’ll miss it when I leave. — Gudrun Cattoir Monica Lopez Denise Molina Brian Montoya James Moreno Anthony Murillo Debra Patterson llda Pedrosa Dawn Peete Laura Perez Jay Petty Michelle Ray Kellie Rhodes 72 Gudrun Cattoir Seniors FRUIT OF THE LOOM. Working at the Student Council booth at the Halloween Carnival, Gudrun holds the bag of prizes for the little kids. LITTLE SISTER. After winning her soccer game. Gudrun’s little sister, Becky Madson, tells her about the team’s victory. Gudrun’s host family is Mr. and Mrs. James Madson. Kristina Richardson Richard Ruedas Tracy Ruedas Monica Sanders William Sheridan Lorraine Sierra Gudrun Cattoir Seniors 73 It's A Jungle In There Withrows fall for monkey mania While most students have a dog or a cat for a pet, senior Anita Withrow has a monkey named Hugo. The Withrows bought Hugo for $1300 in March of 1984. They saw an ad in National Enquirer for Monkey’s Unlimit- ed, a business specializing in unusual pets. “We decided to get a monkey instead of a dog, ’ recalled Anita. After receiving the pet and papers stat- ing that theirs was a male monkey, imag- ine the Withrow’s surprise when they dis- covered “he” was a “she.” “We already had ‘her’ for a year when we found out,” explained Anita. “By then she already knew her name and we couldn’t change it. People always ask ‘If she’s a girl, why is her name Hugo?’ Then we have to tell them the whole story.” “Most people go crazy when they see her,” continued Anita. “They say things like ‘How cute!’ and ‘Where can I get one?’ It makes me mad though when they say, ‘Oh, look at the cute cat! Hugo’s food preferences include vege- tables, fuits, chips, candy, meat, and ice cream. “She actually eats everything, but she really likes corn,” claimed Anita. “She only eats the inside though; she spits out the outside. Hugo doesn’t eat the peeling of anything.” According to the Withrows, Hugo shows her emotions just like a person. “You know when she’s mad by the noises she makes. She shows that she likes someone by hugging and kissing them. She comes up and puts her little arms around your neck to hug you. She kisses just like a person does.” Hugo is often mischievous, too. “One of the funniest things happened right after we got her,” explained Anita. “My mon kept getting mad at my brother ev- ery morning for not making his bed, but he always swore he made it. We finally caught Hugo pulling the blankets and sheets off his bed. Every time he would make the bed, she ‘unmade’ it.” “Hugo is just like having a little two- year old kid around. She knows when she’s not suppose to do something, but sometimes she does it anyway. Then she’ll start crying because she knows she’s going to get into trouble.” “She really is more like a member of the family than a pet. We even have a high chair for her so she can eat at the table with us.” Christopher Smith James Spencer Lisa Taylor Spivey Dodi Stout Crystal Tripp Timothy Tucker Steven Turner Suzanne Valdez 74 Hugo Seniors TIME TO EAT. Before eating dinner, Anita tries to coax Hugo to get in her high chair. ALMOST HUMAN. Just like a real baby. Hugo screams while Anita tries to calm her down. Amy Wood Ernest Zevallos Not Pictured: Francisco Batchelder Alejandro Florez Kimberly Maez Linda Jean Mathis Regina Tomsic Sally Vega Jeff Vaughn Katherine Verdugo Kimberly Waldorf Tammy Waldorf Leslie Webb Steven Wene Norman Williams Anita Withrow 75 Senior Register Jeffrey Lee Aguilar: Baseball 1234, 2nd Team All-Conference 3, Wrestling 123, 900 Club 34, 1000 Club 4. Julia Gwynnc Baker: AFS Member 234, Sec- retary 3, Marching Band 1234, Drum Ma- jor 4, Concert Band 1234, Pride Award 3, Pep Band 124, Rock Band 4, Whiskers 3, Class Representative 34, Copper Cat 1234, Subs. Manager 3, Business Man- ager 2, Senior Sec. Ed. 4, Drama Club 1234, Play Cast 23, Health Award 2, Earth Science Award 1, English II Award 2, English III Award 3, EAC Writing Award 3, Science Club 4, Student Coun- cil 34, Spanish Club 34, Secretary 4, Bas- ketball Sweetheart Attendant 4, Honor Band 4, Anytown 3, Honor Roll 1234, NHS 34, Junior Rotarian 4, Quill and Scroll 34, ASU Medallion of Merit 3. Christina Marie Barry: 250 Club 4. Francisco L. Batchelder: 900 Club 34, 1000 Club 34. Raymond Robert Ben- del: Marching Band 4, Concert Band 4, Pep Band 4, Rock Band 34, Drama Club 234, Play Cast 2, Stage Crew 23, Track 34, Manager 4, Football Homecoming Attendant 4, Junior Prom Attendant 3. Katherine Carla Brown: Transferred from Lakes High School, Tacoma, Wash- ington 3. Michelle Lee Bryant: AFS Member 1234, Secretary-Treasurer 4, Whiskers 34, Drama Club 1234, Play Cast 12, Rowdies 4, French Club 34, Spanish Club 34, Basketball 23, Manager 2, Track 234, Volleyball 1234, Manager 123, Stats 123, Volleyball Hustler Award 4, Football Homecoming Attendant 4, Ju- nior Prom Attendant 3, Basketball Sweet- heart Attendant 4, Honor Roll 1234, IGAA 34. Julie Ann Carr: Copper Cat 1234, Adv. Manager 2, Business Man- ager 3, Senior Sec. Ed. 4, Drama Club 12, Stage Crew 12, French Club 3, Bas- ketball Stats 4, Tennis 12, Football Homecoming Attendant 1, Basketball SENIOR SURVEY 1 MOST ATTRACTIVE £ MOST SCHOLARLY 3 FRIENDLIEST 4 MOST DEPENDABLE 5 BEST DRESSED Monica Lopez and Ernie Zevallos Kristina Richardson and Steve Wene Lisa Garrett and Jeff Aguilar James Cooper and Julie Baker Brian Montoya and Mona Sanders 6 MOST RADICAL ROCKERS Lisa Taylor Spivey and Alex Florez 7 MOST ATHLETIC Richard Ruedas and Tracy Ruedas 8 MOST SPIRITED Shelly Bryant and Eric Forstrom 9 MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Kristina Richardson and Chris Hughes 10 MOST HUMOROUS James Moreno and Dianne Hartley 11 MR. AND MISS MHS Suzie Valdez and Eric Forstrom 76 Senior Register Sweetheart Attendant 4, Honor Roll 13, IGAA 34, Quill and Scroll 34 Sandra Jean Casiano: Transferred from Ajo High School, Ajo, Arizona 2, AFS Mem- ber 234, Marching Band 2, Concert Band 2, Pep Band 2, Cheerleader 3, Citizen Bee 3, Football Homecoming Attendant 3, Junior Prom Attendant 3, Honor Roll 234, IGAA 4 Gudrun An Cattoir: For- eign Exchange Student from Belgium 4, Rowdies 4, Basketball 4, Volleyball Stats 4, Basketball Sweetheart Attendant 4. Olivia Natalia Chavez: Marching Band 123, Concert Band 12, Pep Band 12, Class Vice Pres. 3, Treasurer 2, State Student Council Convention 3, Copper Cat 1234, Photographer 1234, Head Photographer 4, Junior Rotarian 4, Sci- ence Club 4, Spanish Club 34, Citizen Bee 4, Basketball 123, Stats 4, Football Stats 4, Track 1234, Volleyball 12, Ju- nior Prom Attendant 3, Basketball Sweet- heart Attendant 34, Honor Roll 1234, IGAA 234, Quill and Scroll 4, SNHS 4, U of A Med-Start 3. James Dean Cooper: Drama Club 1234, Play Cast 12, Stage Crew 3, Arizona Enterprise Week 3, Football Manager 124, Stats 124, Boys’ State 3, Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer at Boys’ State 3, Junior Rotarian 4 Jonathan N. Day: Class Representa- tive 4, Football 1234, All-Conference Honorable Mention 3, 1st Team All-Con- ference 4, Running Back Award 4, Letter Club 234, Track 234, Wrestling 134, 900 Club 2, 1000 Club 34, 1200 Club 4, Football Homecoming Attendant 4. Ju- nior Prom Attendant 3. Eric B. For- strom: Transferred from Ajo High School, Ajo, Arizona 1, AFS Member 34, President 4, Class President 4, Drama Club 3, Play Cast 3, Student Council 4, Football 1234, All State Honorable Men- tion 4, Wrestling 1234, 900 Club 2, 1000 Club 4, Football Homecoming King 4, Junior Prom Attendant 3, Anytown 3, Junior Rotarian 4, Letter Club 234, Chemistry Award 3. Lisa Rachelle Gar- rett: AFS Member 1234, Rock Band 23, Cheerleader 3, Class Representative 3, Drama Club 1234, Play Cast 23, Stage Crew 1, Rowdies 4, French Club 23, Stu- dent Council 34, Secretary 4, Academic Decathlon 4, Junior Prom Attendant 3, Basketball Sweetheart Attendant 3, Hon- or Roll 23, IGAA 4, Who’s Who Among American High School Students 3. Da- vid Richard Grove: Transferred from La Plata Jr. High School, Silver City, New Mexico 2, Drama Club 2, Baseball 2, Basketball Manager 2, Football 234, Track 4, 1000 Club 234, Letter Club 34. Dianne Lynn Hartley: Marching Band PRIDE PRESENTATION. Drum Major Chris Hught?s presents Mr Roger Munoz with the two awards the band won at the Greenlee County Fair Parade The awards were for Most Attractive Marching Unit and Most Outstanding Band. 123, Concert Band 1234, Pep Band 2, Cheerleader 4, J.V. Cheerleader 2, Cop- per Cat 1234, Photographer 1234, Dra- ma Club 1234, Play Cast 2, Stage Crew 23, Rowdies 4, French Club 3, Citizen Bee 4, Tennis 1234, Football Homecom- ing Attendant 4, Basketball Sweetheart Attendant 4, Honor Band 3, IGAA 234, Quill and Scroll 34. Gary Wayne Herrin: Transferred from Madill High School, Madill, Oklahoma 3, 1000 Club 4. Chris S. Hughes: Marching Band 1234, Drum Major 4, Concert Band 1234, Outstand- ing Woodwind Award 3, Pep Band 1234, Honor Band 4, Rock Band 4, Photogra- pher 1234, Head Photographer 4, Dra- ma Club 2, Stage Crew 2, Citizen Bee 3, Honor Band 4, Arizona Enterprise Week 3, Anytown 3, Honor Roll 1234, Junior Rotarian 4, Quill and Scroll 34, Comput- er Science Award 2. Janet Denise Humphrey: Marching Band 2, Concert Band 2, Pep Band 2, Rowdies 4, 250 Club 4. Bradley Dean Johnson: Base- ball Manager 1234, Football 34, Letter Club 34. Monica Lopez: Rowdies 4, Basketball Stats 1, Track 1, Volleyball 1234, Captain’s Award 4, Junior Prom Attendant 3, Miss Merry Xmas 1, IGAA 4. Linda Jean Mathis: Transferred from Raleigh Egypt High School, Mem- phis, Tennessee 4, Basketball Stats 4. Denise T. Molina: Transferred from Sunnyside High School, Tucson, Arizona 1, Miss Merry Xmas Attendant 4. Brian Andrew Montoya: Basketball 4, Foot- ball 2, Letter Club 34. James Arvallo Moreno: Basketball Manager 1234, Let- ter Club 34. Anthony Ray Murillo: Baseball 23, Basketball 1234, EAC All- Tournament Team 4, Football 124, All- Conference Honorable Mention 4, 900 Club 4, Letter Club 34, Junior Prom At- tendant 3. Debra Renee Patterson: Drama Club 12, Stage Crew 12, Tennis 123, Basketball Sweetheart Attendant 3, Miss Merry Xmas Attendant 3. Ilda Ma- rina Mendes Pedrosa: AFS Member 234, Marching Band 1234, Concert Band 1234, Pep Band 1234, Drama Club 234, Rowdies 4, French Club 234, Coordina- tor 4, Science Club 4, Secretary 4, Bas- ketball Sweetheart Attendant 4, Honor 'Roll 1234, FNHS 34, Who’s Who Among American High School Students 3, U.S. Achievement Academy For Leadership- Services 4. Dawn Michelle Peete: Bas- ketball 2, Track 23, Volleyball 23. Jay Allen Petty: Class Representative 3, Academic Decathlon 4, Citizen Bee 3, Baseball 123, Basketball 1234, Football 1234, All-Conference 34, Junior Prom Attendant 3, Boys’ State 3, Letter Club 34 Laura Ann Perez: 250 Club 4. Mi- chelle Lee Ray: Marching Band 12, Concert Band 12, Pep Band 12, J.V. Cheerleader 2, Drama Club 23, Rowdies 4, Track 123, Volleyball 4, IGAA 234. Kellie Marie Rhodes: Rowdies 4, Choir 1, Volleyball 1234, Most Improved Award 4. Kristina Mae Richardson: AMUN 34, AFS 1234, Vice Pres. 24, Marching Band 1, Concert Band 1, Pep Band 1, Cheerleader 3, Class President 2, Vice Pres. 4, Secretary 1, Treasurer 2, Copper Cat 1234, Ed. in Chief 4, Fresh- Index 77 Senior Register man Sec. Ed. 2, Junior Sec. Ed. 3, Drama Club 1234, Play Cast 12, Rowdies 4, Student Council 1234, Academic Decath- lon 4, Knowledge Bowl 34, Citizen Bee 34, Spanish Club 234, Basketball Stats 1, Volleyball 124, 2nd Team All-League 4, Cobre All-Tournament Team 4, Wildcat Award 4, Arizona Enterprise Week 3, Southwest High School Writing Award 3, Junior Prom Attendant 3, Basketball Sweetheart Attendant 34, Anytown 3, Honor Roll 1234, NHS 34, Junior Rotar- ian 4, IGAA 34, Quill and Scroll 34, SNHS 34, Woodsmen of the World 4, National Council of Teachers of English Acheivement Award in Writing 4, U.S. Senate Youth Program Delegate 4, Span- ish I Award 2, Spanish II Award 3, Geom- etry Award 3, Adv. Computer Science Award 3, DAR 4. Richard Brian Rue- das: Class Representative 2, Baseball 1234, Honorable Mention All-Confer- ence 3, Most Valuable Outfielder 3, Bas- ketball 1234, Honorable Mention All- Conference 3, Wildcat Award 3, J.V. MVP Award 2, Football 1234, 1st Team All-Conference 4, Honorable Mention All-Conference 3, Captain Award 4, 900 Club 4, 1000 Club 4, Football Homecom- ing Attendant 3, Junior Prom King 3, Junior Rotarian 4, Letter Club 34. Tracy Diane Ruedas: Class Representative 4, Rowdies 4, Basketball 12, Volleyball 1234, Most Valuable Player 3, Most Con- sistant 4, Football Homecoming Atten- dant 4. Mary Monica Nadine Sanders: AMUN 34, Class Representative 1, Cop- per Cat 1234, Adv. Manager 2, Soph. Sec. Ed. 3, Senior Sec. Ed. 4, Student Council 1234, Vice-pres. 4, Treas. 23, Spanish Club 1234, President 4, Basket- ball 12, Stats 34, Volleyball 123, Basket- ball Sweetheart Attendant 1234, Girls’ State 3, Honor Roll 1234, NHS 34, Ju- nior Rotarian 4, IGAA 234, Quill and Scroll 34, SNHS 34. William Russell Sheridan: Transferred from Trona High School, Trona, California 2, Drama Club 34, Stage Crew 34, Football 24, 900 Club 234, Football Homecoming Atten- dant 2, Junior Prom Attendant 3, Letter Club 4. Lorraine Sierra: Marching Band 1, Concert Band 1, Pep Band 1, Spanish Club 23, Junior Prom Attendant 3. James R. M. Spencer: Transferred from Cholla High School, Tucson, Ari- A ROYAL COUPLE. Winter sports sweetheart attendant Julie Baker, representing the band, is escorted by Ernie Zevallos. zona 1, Drama Club 34, Play Cast 3, Baseball 12, Football 1234, 2nd Team All-Conference 4, Track 34, 900 Club 1, 1000 Club 234, 1200 Club 4, Letter Club 234. Lisa Marie Taylor Spivey: AFS Member 234, Marching Band 1234, Con- cert Band 1234, Pep Band 1234, Class Officer 34, Treasurer 4, Representative 3, Copper Cat 1234, Adv. Manager 3, Senior Sec. Ed. 4, Rowdies 4, French Club 234, Coordinator 4, Student Coun- cil 34, Academic Decathlon 4, Citizen Bee 3, Science Club 4, Vice Pres. 4, Track 234, Basketball Sweetheart Atten- dant 4, Honor Roll 1234, NHS 34, Junior Rotarian 4, IGAA 4, Quill and Scroll 34, FNHS 34, State Math Contest Top 10 in Division B 3, U of A President’s Award for Excellence 3, Who’s Who Among American High School Students 3, U.S. Achievement Academy Foreign Lan- guage 3, Outstanding Brass Award- Marching Season for Band 3, English I Award 1, English II Award 2, English III Award 3, Algebra I Award 1, Earth Sci- ence Award 1, French I Award 2, French II Award 3, Chemistry I Award 2, Com- puter Science Award 3, Algebra II Award 2, El Paso Writing Award 3, TASK High Math Score Award 3, Most Radical Rocker 4. Dodi Sue Stout: AFS Mem- ber 24, Marching Band 1, Concert Band 1, Pep Band 1, Copper Cat 1, Photogra- pher 1, Drama Club 2, Stage Crew 2, Rowdies 4, French Club 4, Basketball Manager 3, Stats 3, Basketball Sweet- heart Attendant 4, Honor Roll 1234, NHS 34. Regina Marie Tomsic: Trans- ferred from Ajo High School, Ajo, Ari- zona 4. Crystal Ann Tripp: Transferred from Natrona County High School, Casper, Wyoming 4. Timothy Edward Tucker: Football 124, 900 Club 4. Ste- ven Paul Turner: Transferred from 78 Senior Register Palo Verde High School, Tucson, Arizona 1, Chess Team 23, Drama Club 12, Play Cast 2, Stage Crew 1, Track 4. 900 Club 4, 1000 Club 4, Honor Roll 1 Suzanne Bonilla Valdez: AFS Member 1234, Marching Band 1, Concert Band 1, Pep Band 1, Cheerleader 3, J.V. Cheerleader 2, Class Officer 123, President 3, Vice Pres. 2, Treasurer 1, Copper Cat 1234, Ed. in Chief 4, Adv. Manager 2, Soph. Sec. Ed. 3, Drama Club 123, Play Cast 2, Spanish Club 234, Student Council 1234, President 4, Citizen Bee 34, Basketball Stats 1, Track 1, Manager 34, Football Homecoming Queen 4, Junior Prom At- tendant 3, Basketball Sweetheart Atten- dant 123, Girls’ State 3, Honor Roll 1234, NHS 34, Junior Rotarian 4, IGAA 234, Quill and Scroll 34, SNHS 34, State Student Council Conference 3, National Student Council Conference 4, State Stu- dent Council Conference Small School Presenter 4, English II Award 2, English III Award 3, Biology Award 2, Spanish II Award 3, NAU Citation of Achievement 4, EAC Writing Award 3, Southwest High School Writing Award 3, Border Regional Library Association Writing Award 3. Jeff Robert Vaughn: Transferred from La Plata Jr. High School, Silver City, New Mexico 2. Sally A. Vega: Tennis 234. Katherine Diane Verdugo: Marching Band 12, Concert Band 12, Pep Band 12, Cheerleader 3, J.V. Cheer- leader 2, Class Officer 1, Representative 1, Drama Club 2, Stage Crew 2, Student Council 1, Volleyball 1, Junior Prom At- tendant 3, Honor Roll 4, IGAA 4. Kim- berly Ann Waldorf: Marching Band 1234, Pep Band 1234, Flag Corp 123, Rowdies 4, Basketball 3, Tennis 234, Honor Roll 1234. Leslie Carol Webb: Transferred from St. David High School, St. David, Arizona 1. Steven Lynn Wene: AMUN 24, AFS Member 4, Class Officer 4, Secretary 4, Copper Cat 34, Sports Ed. 4, Student Council 4, Aca- demic Decathlon 4, Knowledge Bowl 4, Citizen Bee 3, Baseball 1234, Basketball 14, Football 124, All-State Honorable Mention 4, 2nd Team All-Conference 4, Bad Cat Hit Award 4, 900 Club 3, 1000 Club 4, Football Homecoming Attendant 4, Junior Prom Attendant 3, Honor Roll 1234, NHS 34, Junior Rotarian 4, Letter Club 34, Quill and Scroll 4. Norman Edward Williams: Basketball Manager Senior Register 79 Senior Register 2, Football 2, Tennis 1. Anita Lynn Withrow: AFS Member 2, Marching Band 1234, Concert Band 1234, Pep Band 1234, Drama Club 2, Play Cast 2, French Club 23, Basketball Sweetheart Attendant 4. Amy Wood: AFS Member 234, Program Chairman 4, Marching Band 1234, Concert Band 1234, Pep Band 1234, Drama Club 234, Play Cast 23, Rowdies 4, French Club 234, Coor- dinator 4, Science Club 4, President 4, Track 234, Basketball Sweetheart Atten- dant 4, Honor Roll 1234, NHS 34, IGA A 4, FNHS 34, Honor Band 3, Superior Rating at Solo Ensemble 2, Computer Science Award 3, President’s Award for Outstanding Junior from NAU 3, Who’s Who Among American High School Stu- dents 3, Outstanding Woodwind Award for Band 3, United States Achievement Academy’s Foreign Language 3, United States Achievement Academy’s Aca- demic All-American 3, United States Achievement Academy’s Service and Leadership 4. Ernie Zevallos: Trans- ferred from Ajo High School, Ajo, Ari- zona 3, AFS Member 3, Class Represen- tative 4, Baseball 34, All-Conference 3, Basketball 34, Football 34, All-Confer- ence 4, MVP 4, 900 Club 3, 1000 Club 4, 1200 Club 4, Junior Prom Attendant 3, Letter Club 34. RESULTS OF A COPPER CAT SURVEY OF 220 STUDENTS 0 s § § a Do you set your locker to open automatically? i $ 0 I is- -iro - too - IS' S0 Yes No Did you for- get your combination over Christmas break? Yes No Should locker searches be permitted? Yes No Do you decorate your locker? 0 -IIT C3 in rl7S- -IS'O -1 5- -yas -too - Ob —is -IS Sb S0 -A.5 Yes No a 80 Senior Register ROCKIN’ SENIOR FLOAT. Homecoming atten- dants Dianne Hartley, Shelly Bryant. Marcy Isaacs. Suzie Valdez, and Tracy Ruedas ride on the senior float during the pregame festivities at football home- coming. SLAVE RIDE. On his way to class, slave master James Cooper has freshmen Ruben Llamas and Cameron Guillory pull him in his wagon through the halls. THE WINNER! Following class competition at a pep assembly. Dianne Hartley proclaims Lisa Tay- lor Spivey the champ. David Grove was the first boy to successfully dress his partner in football gear Senior Register 81 Absolutely No Respec Class struggles for recognition “There is a definite improvement in honor roll and we still finish last in spirit the junior class,” claimed Jennifer competitions, but a small number of peo- Thompson, class president. “The overall pie in the class partially explains that,” participation has increased since last observed Sam. year. I think the class finally realized we The class got off to a difficult start at had to start impressing people. We have the beginning of the year when a dance to raise a lot of money to put on a good they were sponsoring was cancelled be- prom and 1 think we’re off to a good cause the disc jockey didn’t show up. start.” “Even though it wasn’t our fault, the class The class of '88 definitely had its share officers still got the blame,” remarked of problems during the ’85-'86 school Alma Morales. “Fortunately we had a year. “We had the reputation for beincK successful dance the second time we the worst class ever to hit MHS,” adJ tried.” mitted Shelley Harper. “We were deter- _ Float building still proved to be difficult mined to have a good junior year and - too as the class of ’88’s entry placed last prove something to the seniors and, espe- S or the second year in a row. “Well, no- cially, Mr. Glodis.” tC body said we were perfect, but we are Although the juniors still heysj some Jrying harder,” said Nancy Gonzales. --------------— problems, many members, Fullen, felt and making a still don’t have SamV WIDE. A laughing Melanie Merrill holds the Michael Overall as he tries to be the the class competition. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS AND REPRESENTATIVES include Alma Morales, vice pres ; Kristina Webb, rep.; Judy Moreno, sec.; Nancy Gonzales, treas.; Jennifer Thompson, pres.; David Gonzales, rep.; Rene Varela, rep. Derrol Aadland Chad Aker Loretta Allen Laura Bolden Edwin Brown Robert Chilicky John Constant Lori Durr Darlene Espinoza Sam Fullen 82 Juniors UP A TREE. During the building of the class float. Richard Sandoval finds some time for a break at the top of a tree JUNIOR ROYALTY. Attendants Tabbie O’Coyne and Darren Sanders await their turn to be intro- duced at the half-time homecoming ceremonies. READY. AIM. FIRE. Dressed as a butterfly at the Halloween Carnival. Loretta Allen removes darts from the dart throw board sponsored by the Copper Cat staff. Richard Gaxiola David Gonzales Nancy Gonzales Sherri Gray Richelle Harper Sam Horn Marty Johnson David Lakey Phillip Lucero Felix Macias Albert McLemore Ralph Mendez Melanie Merrill Juniors 83 Jason Medina Leslie Mitchell Alma Morales Judy Moreno Kyle Morgan Kelly Morton Tabbie O’Coyne Michelle Padilla Clifford Peete Fudi Pena Christina Pingleton Micah Ray John Rodriguez Darren Sanders 84 Dating J uniors TIME OUT. In between classes. Jon Day and Tab- bie O’Coyne spend a few minutes together. BOSOM BUDDIES. Sophomores Matthew For- strom and Shanna Brinkley enjoy each other’s com- pany at the back-to-school dance held in the fall. It's A Matter Of Choice Dating involves making many decisions So, you think it’s time you started dat- ing. It may seem pretty basic — girl meets boy boy likes girl boy asks girl out girl says yes. But, as all teens will tell you, it just isn’t that easy. There are several things to consider, such as whether you want to have a steady relationship or prefer to date sev- eral people at one time. “I tend to fall easily for a girl I’m attracted to,” ad- mitted Felix Macias. ‘‘That’s why 1 like to go out with only one girl at a time.” Steve Wene looks at it from a different perspec- tive. “ ‘Variety is the spice of life as far as I’m concerned.” Some people choose not to go out with just one person because they don’t want a serious commitment. ‘‘I want to enjoy life first,” explained Mona Sanders. ‘‘When I’m around 25, I’ll start looking for the right guy.” Now that you’ve decided on what type of a relationship you want, what are you looking for in the opposite sex? “People always say they look for a good personal- ity first; but face it, if you aren’t physical- ly attracted to someone, chances are you won’t date him,” Kristina Richardson re- marked bluntly. Although appearance is important in the initial attraction, a sturdy relationship of any kind is built on things you can’t see. “I want someone who is honest with me,” stated Michelle Padilla. On a lighter note, Greg Gordon added, “I need a girl who is understanding enough to put up with my strange moods and general crazi- ness.” Once you have decided on the type of relationship you want and have found a person you want to date, you have to find something to do. And in Morenci, that isn’t easy. “Usually I take a girl out to go cruising,” said Jay Petty. “That way we can be together and see our friends, too.” Movie rentals offer another form of entertainment. “We usually rent a new movie every weekend or watch one of our favorites,” commented Jon Day. Or there’s always the traditional date — an evening at the movie theatre. “Actually, it doesn’t matter to me what we do,” admitted Erika Ruedas romantically, “as long as we’re together.” HOLDING HANDS. During the homecoming dance. Georgianna Reyes and Anthony Murillo take some time out from dancing. b Richard Sandoval Leslie Terry Larry Thomas Jennifer Thompson Rene Varela Lisa Velasouez- Angel Vidales ffiristlna WebbT Dating Juniors 85 Looking To The Future Sophomores plan ahead for prom With their junior year getting closer every day. the sophomores worked hard to raise money for the junior prom which they would sponsor the following year. “We want to raise a lot of money this year so we can have a successful prom and won't have to worry about ex- penses,” commented class representative Natalie Boling. One of their most successful fun- draisers was the sale of candy. “We made over $500,” said class treasurer Val Echave, “and that was with just a few people selling. Shane Robillard sold six cases all by himself, but some people didn’t sell any.” Class president Nellie Aguilar felt more active participation was needed from members of the class. “A lot of people go to the class meetings and tell me what we should be doing, but then I can’t get those same people to work on projects with me,” complained Nellie. “Usually the ones who don't do anything are the ones who gripe the most.” “There are several really good work- ers though!” Nellie added. “We had quite a few people working on the homecom- ing float — we actually started making flowers a month ahead of time.” Their hard work paid off as the sopho- more class placed second at Homecom- ing. losing to the freshmen but beating both the seniors and juniors in the float competition. “The freshmen had better enjoy their victory now,” threatened Da- vid Willard. “We’ll take care of,them on Slave Day.” -jKXT }0 )CU Ck h-S ) HELPING HAND. As part of class competition at a pep assembly, Rene Sandoval tries to dress Ginny Kelso in a football uniform. Nellie Aguilar. Jerod Aker Richard Anderson Ann Annis Heather Arm Tina Bendel f Kelly Boggess Natalie Boling Joel Bouriaque Jonathan Bouriaque Melody Branragn Shanna Brinkley Chris Castel de Oro Bobby Cervantez $ Sophomores SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS AND RE- PRESENTATIVES include: Valerie Echave. treas.. Matthew Forstrom. vice-pres.; Grace Boling, rep.; James Giacoletti, rep.; Tina Bendel. rep ; Jerod Aker, rep.; Nellie Aguilar, pres.; Edward Dunham, sec. SHOUT IT OUT! “1 9 8 9. We’re the class that blows your mind.” Enthusiastic sophomores demon- strate their class pride at the homecoming pep as- sembly. Christine Cervantez Kirby Comaduran Patty Dunagan Edward Dunham Valerie Echave Richard Falcon Matthew- Forstrom Lon Fowler MclisaJja dije Ryan Gale Booti Garcia Tonna Gash James Giacoletti Kelly Glover jilbei Gonz Jfl Monica Gon ales Brad Goodwin Greg Gordon Joe Griffin Ginny Kelso Sophomores 87 Across The Border | Amiga visits from Mexico City The place where I live, Satelite, is a suburb of Mexico City; but it seems like a city. We have big malls, discos, movie theaters, freeways, skyscapers, and uni- versities. I have two sisters, ages 3 and 11, and one brother, age 14. My father is an ac- countant and my mother stays at home. We have to wear uniforms in school and we don’t change from one classroom to another. We stay in one room and the teachers come to our classroom. We can’t leave the school at lunchtime either. In school we don’t have many different subjects from which to select. We have a definite schedule for every year. Our schedule is made by the government, and students in each grade take the same thing. During our vacations most of the peo- ple go to the beach or to foreign coun- tries like the U.S. or Europe. I’ve been to Los Angeles, San Diego, and Morenci now. When we were in Los Angeles, I went to Disneyland — I loved it!! My family went at Christmas so we got to see all the special parades at Disneyland. That same year we also saw the Rose Bowl Parade. Some of our holidays are the same as in the U.S., but we have some different ones like “Revolution Day’’ and the “Three Wisemen Day.” We have two weeks off for the Easter holidays. On “Revolution Day,” we dress in red, white, and green, which are the national colors. We celebrate by having a party with friends with lots of Mexican food, and we have fireworks later. “Three Wisemen Day” is on January 6. We have dinner that evening and then have breads and fruits. The children re- ceive gifts the next morning that are sup- pose to be from the three wisemen. My new family in Morenci is very nice to me and is kind like my family in Mexi- co. The people here are very friendly to me, and they show they appreciate me. Sometimes they invite me to go to the show or to have dinner with them. The only thing I don’t like is it’s real hot and then it’s real cold. I never know what to wear. — Cecilia Lopez JELLYBEANER. Dressed as a bag of jellybeans, Cecilia works at the booth sponsored by Student Council at the Halloween Carnival. Cecilia had a hard time keeping up with her balloons all night as they kept floating out of the bag. Kelly Ladner Danny Leyvas Cecilia Lopez Eddie Martinez Patrick Martinez Danielle Maza Mario Medina Jackie Moffett Alex Olivas Genevieve Orona Michael Overall Deidre Peete Ellen Pracht Jimmy Price Teri Robillard Charlie Rodriguez Rene Sandoval Jason Schern Tamara Sherrell Shawn Smith 88 Cecilia Lopez Sophomores BRAINSTORMING. Cecilia and several other members of her English class work together to write a play based on a story they read in class. BAND ATTEN-HUT! As a member of the percus- sion section of the Pride Band, Cecilia prepares to march at halftime of the Morenci-Pima football game. Travis Strom James Sweeney Paul Trujillo Claudia Tsosie Roy Tsosie Stephanie Tsosie 0Chris Valdez M | Jeremy Venegas Ray Vega Kim Wehrs David Willard Shannon Williams tlHH Cecilia Lopez Sophomores 89 NEW STYLE! A pig-tailed Mandy Barrick works on an assignment in her English class. Mandy’s new hair style was the result of Jenny Taylor’s work in home economics. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS AND REPRE- SENTATIVES include FRONT ROW: Jaime Sala- zar. vice-pres.; Kellie Brown, rep ; Jenny Taylor, rep ; Todd Johnson, pres. BACK ROW: Monica Cervantez, rep.; Dee Dee Horn, sec.; Cheryl Bran- non. treas.; Erika Ruedas. rep. Amy Aguilar Mike Annis Priscilla Baca Sherry Batchelder Jason Baker M4adyjaill£k — Pam Breshears Cheryl Brannon Kellie Brown Monica Cervantez Pauline Cervantez Race Collier Desi Duncan Stephen Durr Jennifer Farquhar Chris Franco Anna Gaethje Sammy Garcia Karla Glover Sandy Gonzales Cameron Guillory John Hawkins Eugene Herrera Dee Dee Horn Not Pictured: William Batchelder 90 Freshmen Making The Difference Frosh use wrong theme to place first “We’re 1!” shouted some exuberant freshmen following the announcement at Homecoming that the frosh had won the float competition. “We were the only class that had the Homecoming theme on its’ float. We didn’t realize until much later that we had it wrong,” confided Kel- lie Brown. Members of the class built the float on a trailer using the colors red, white, and black. “We kind of planned it as we went along,” admitted Amy MacFarlane. “We didn’t really know what we wanted until we started doing it. Ideas came to us as we worked on it.” In October, the freshmen gathered on a Saturday morning to repaint the “M” in front of the school. The tradition was started last year after the student body built the giant letter out of boulders. “It was a good experience because we were all working together.” remarked Laurie FEEDING TIME. •Baby’ Benji Morales takes his afternoon bottle from Jenny Taylor while compet- ing in class competition at a pep assembly. Withrow afterwards. “We did get a little paint all over each other, but it was fun.” Student Council provided a lunch of hot dogs and chips for the hungry paint- ers after they were done. “Painting was okay but I was there for the food myself,” confessed Erika Ruedas. Planning ahead for their junior year when it would be their responsibility to put on the junior prom, the freshmen held several bake sales. “We also plan to sell pom pons during basketball season,” said treasurer Cheryl Brannon. At the beginning of the school year, the freshmen endured the usual harrassment from the upperclassmen. “They had us do plenty of air-raids,” groaned Jenny Taylor. “The teachers were the worst about picking on us,” claimed Kristy Mer- rill. The teasing ended after several weeks, however, as the freshmen settled into the routine of high school. “It wasn’t so bad,” exclaimed Billi Bendel. “It was kind of fun getting all that attention. Amber Hughes Todd Johnson Joe Kelley Chad Lacey Suzanne Leatherwood Ruben Llamas John Lopez Sarah Lucero Amy MacFarlane Joe Maza Lance McCullin Kristy Merrill «jtfdiiit? nomuy Benji Morales Roxanne Moreno Freshmen 91 All In The Family Siblings share high school experiences Having a brother or sister in high school definitely has its ups and downs according to most siblings. Erika Ruedas likes having older broth- er Richard around. “He sticks up for me,” confided Erika. “I like Erika be- cause she has a lot of money that 1 can borrow.” laughed Richard. “The only thing I don't like is giving her a ride to school every morning. She’s always rush- ing me.” “That’s because he’s always get- ting up late and then waits until the last minute to get ready,” stressed Erika. Many siblings share a common interest in school. Eric and Matthew Forstrom both enjoy wrestling. “Eric influenced me a lot to get into wrestling,” remarked Matthew. “We push each other in prac- tice and encourage each other during meets,” continued Eric. Christine and Monica Cervantez are J.V. cheerleaders. “It’s fun cheering to- gether,” said Christine. “We practice at home in order to perfect our cheers, and we also make up new cheers,” she ad- ded. “I like having a sister,” contributed Monica, “because we get to wear each other’s clothes. It’s nice because it dou- bles the amount of outfits I have.” Charlotte Sandoval complained that older brother Richard ” is too over- protective.” Richard commented: “We don’t really do too much together. Most of the time we just try to stay out of each other’s way.” Sisters Marcia and Sheila Villescas, both freshmen, felt being in the same grade was a definite disadvantage. As Sheila explained, “We have most of the same classes together; and if Marcia does good, then my parents expect me to do just as good. There’s a lot of competition between the two of us. We tell on each other if one of us gets in trouble in class, too.” Sophomore Bobby Cervantez had mostly positive things to say about his sister, Pauline, a freshman. “She helps me around school,” admitted Bobby. “She gets on my case to get to class on time and she helps me with my home- work.” Bobby felt the only disadvantage was that he didn’t get to stay out as late on weekends as he use to now that Pau- line is in high school. “I have to keep an eye on her and get her home early.” Although junior Phillip Lucero said that he and his sister Sarah, a freshman, do not have a perfect brother-sister rela- tionship, they get along most of the time. “I enjoy having her in high school now because we can do things together.” And, as Sarah confided, “He takes me places in the car that I would have to walk to otherwise. He’s really nice to have around!” TRY THIS MOVE. At cheerleading practice after school. Christine and Monica Cervantez work to- gether to make up a new cheer. Mike Mortenson April Murry Shani Nelson Priscilla Ortega Paul Ortiz Holly Randell Monty Ratliff David Reyes Georgianna Reyes Diane Rhodes Brian Richardson Wendy Robertson 92 Brothers Sifters Freshmen WHAT'S COOKING? Sisters Marcia and Sheila Villescas prepare oatmeal cookies in their home economics class. BROTHERLY LOVE. During wrestling practice. Eric Forstrom attempts a cross body ride on brother Matthew. Shane Robillard Jodie Rodriguez Sandra Roybal Erika Ruedas Manuel Ruiz Jaime Salazar Charolette Sandoval Heidi Scheier Beverly Scroggins Robert Stitt Glenn Strom Jenny Taylor James Torres Donna Tripp Marnie VanNess Sean Vanover Marcia Villescas Sheila Villescas Larry Withrow Laurie Withrow Mark Zale Brothers Sisters Freshmen 93 SPECIAL MOMENT. During the closing moments of graduation, Mrs. Sue Fillcman. the high school secretary, sings the alma mater. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF AND SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS: FRONT ROW: Larry Ross and Hector Ruedas, School Board Members. BACK ROW: David Woodall, Director of Special Services; Bill Richardson, School Board Member; Tony Boling. Superintendent; and Gilbert Weisling, Assistant Superintendent. JOHN GLODIS High School Principal TOM POWERS Assistant Principal and Athletic Director JACK EDENSGuidance Counselor SUE FILLEMAN High School Secretary MAUREEN WINDSOR High School Secretary KATHLEEN HILL School Nurse 94 Administration Staff Key To Success Administrators provide base for learning It hasn’t been easy for local district administrators during the past four years. The district’s declining enrollment, a di- rect result of the unsettling strike situa- tion of 1983, created definite financial problems for which local administrators had to find solutions. According to Mr. Tony Boling, superin- tendent, Morenci School District has lost approximately 40 percent of its students during the last four years and has had to reduce its budget expenditures and num- ber of employees. Although the number of sections in a given subject area have decreased, the different curriculum offer- ings have actually increased. “Evidence indicates that our students excell in aca- demic and extra-curricular competition today as well as they did four years ago,” remarked Mr. Boling. Assistant principal Tom Powers felt the cooperation among the students, teachers, and administrators was the key to Morenci’s success. “With all of us working together, we’ve made a pretty good team.” Financial problems also inspired the administration to conduct a feasibility study to determine the advantages and disadvantages of bringing the 7th and 8th CHAMPIONS! All-State pitcher Daniel Lopez pre sents the first place trophy to Mr. John Glodis The baseball team beat Willcox to win the state cham- pionship. grades to the high school building for the ’87-’88 school year. The potential closing of Modoc School, grades K-2, would mean that grades K-6 would then attend Fairbanks Middle School. It would be nec- essary for the 7th and 8th grades to be moved to the high school building to make room for the additional elementary grades at Fairbanks. Because of the po- tential problems of the plan, the adminis- tration decided to take a long, hard look at the proposal before making a final de- cision. GOIN FISHIN . At the Halloween Carnival. Mr. David Woodall works at the very popular fishing booth sponsored by the administrative office. SALLY EPPERSON Administrative Office Staff BECKY NAVARRETE Administrative Office Staff CAROL NAVARRETE Administrative Office Staff JEAN RUEDAS Administrative Office Staff Administration Staff 95 Less Means More Faculty takes on added responsibilities “Things finally seem to be settling into a routine around here,” remarked busi- ness teacher Sandra Hudgens. “I think most of the problems of the past several years are behind us; everything is going very smoothly this year.” Faculty members were relieved to have the adjustment of settling into a new building, the three-year Phelps Dodge strike, and the problems of adjusting to a declining enrollment behind them. “Hopefully our enrollment has leveled off now,” added Mrs. Hudgens. “Maybe we’ll even see a slight increase in the future.” Although MHS has continued to offer the same number of subjects during the ’86-’87 school year that it provided when the school was much larger, there are now fewer faculty members to teach them. “Some of us also have larger classes because there are fewer sections of each course,” stated history teacher, Bill Senne. Mr. John Lechtenberger was teaching only one class and had six periods in the library in the ’84-’85 school year. “This year I have four English classes and only three library periods,” commented Mr. Lechtenberger. “The last year I was full- time in the classroom, ’83-’84, I actually had fewer students than I have now. The reduction in staff has forced all of us to take up the slack and carry a heavier load.” Physical education instructor, Noralea Gale, has a different type of problem. She explained: “Because of scheduling difficulties, my classes are very uneven. 1 have some that are so small that large group activities are impossible.” Faculty morale is high this year as noted by French and biology teacher, Mr. John Washington, who felt that his classes are more relaxed now. “There is none of the tension between students there was in the past. Students can now enjoy each other and the learning pro- cess.” FACULTY NERD. Science teacher Alan Fisk-Wil- liams conducts his class dressed appropriately on “Nerd Day” during Spirit Week”. Mr. Flsk-Wil- liams borrowed his attire from student Lisa Taylor Spivey during his physics class. ED BOUR1AQUE Teaches World History ROY FAULKNER Teaches Typing I. Comput- er Science. General Business. Bookkeeping. Short hand: Sponsors NHS ALAN FISK-WILLIAMS Teaches Chemistry I II. Physics. Physical Science. Sponsors Science Club. Freshman Class. NORALEA GALE Teaches Physical Education: Sponsors LG.A A.. Varsity Volleyball. Tennis DIANA HAYE Teaches P. English I. English I. English II, Remedial Reading: Sponsors Cheer leaders. Rowdies. Drama Club. Assistant Track SANDRA HUDGENS Teaches Word Process ing. Office Procedures. Publications: Sponsors Cop- per Cat. Quill and Scroll. AARON ISAACS Teaches Driver's Ed.: Coaches J.V Football. Varsity Baseball RALPH LARA Teaches Current Events. American Prob lems. Spanish I. II. III; Sponsors Spanish Club. S N il S JOHN LECHTENBERGER Librar ian; Teaches English IV. P English IV; Sponsors NHS TIM LEUTHEUSER Teaches English I. P. English II. English III. P English III; Sponsors AFS. Sophomore Class. J V Volleyball. 96 Faculty CLOWN RESCUES SUPERGIRL. During the costume judging at the Halloween Carnival held at the high school. Jaren Hudgens finds security from all the scary monsters by clinging to her mother, Mrs. Sandra Hudgens. NAVAROBICS. Demonstrating the correct way to run through the tires in the obstacle course set up for his physical education class is Mr. Tom Navar- rete. ROGER MUNOZ - Teaches and sponsors Pride Band. Rock Band. TOM NAVARRETE Teach es Physical Education; Sponsors Letter Club. Varsi- ty Basketball. J.V. Football. LARRY ROCHE Teaches Resource; Sponsors Junior Class KEN SCHEIER Teaches Woodshop. Drafting; Spon sors Model U N KELLY SEARS Teaches Auto I II. Metals I II; Coaches J.V Baseball. Asst. Varsity Football. Girls' J.V. Basketball. WILLIAM SENNE Teaches US History. World History Geography. American Problems; Sponsors Citizen Bee. Academic Decathlon. Chess Club GARY WALTON Teaches Basic Math II. Algebra I II. Advanced Math; Sponsors Senior Class. Varsity Football. Girls' Varsity Basketball JOHN WASHINGTON Teaches Basic Biology. Biology. General Science. French I; Sponsors French Club. F.N.H.S. NINA WEISLING Teaches Health. Survival for Young Adults. Home Economics I II DWAYNE WILLARD Teaches Applied Math. Basic Math I. Algebra I. Geometry; Sponsors Sophomore Class. J.V Boys’ Basketball LINDA WILLARD Teaches Art; Sponsors Junior Class Faculty 97 T. UbbV Chavez 'here aren't C'tyh an advan '-eans Christine Cervantes 1 w‘sh the com Were bi99er. h°Uses we a;j ,Ve 'tbink Breners lo ”CdC« 2!:7 - . M « b ' or in T. James Moreno T. sa 1 here's needs a mall! P,3Ce f° s op _ Morenci -Alma Morale, Sftis directions. S5— considera orenci- bestasp detail any dra • E pU'n has Vlorenci has. PATRONS KATIE CLONTS Greenlee County Recorder 5th St. and Webster Clifton, Arizona 865-2632 DR. LYNN W. SKINNER D.D.S. 610 6th Avenue Safford, Arizona 428-0550 CYNDISTEVENS Avon Products Group Leader 101 Yuma Street Morenci, Arizona 865-4615 CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES DR. JOSEPH J. LOVETT FR. LEE STEVENS Sts. Phillip and James Episcopal Church 101 Yuma Street Morenci, Arizona STUTE’S JEWELRY 509 Main Street Safford, Arizona 428-2901 SAFFORD ANIMAL HOSPITAL Dr. Richard Lucas Highway 70 West Safford, Arizona 428-0821 SHERIFF ROBERT GOMEZ Greenlee County Sheriff’s Department Correctional Department Clifton, Arizona 865-4149 ALLEN MINKER Superior Court Judge Greenlee County Courthouse Clifton, Arizona INCOTAX Professional Tax Service N. Coronado Blvd. Clifton, Arizona 865-5576 BALDERRAMA FASHION SALON Virginia B. Lucio N. Coronado Blvd. Clifton, Arizona 865-4062 DYNASTY TRAVEL Lois Ann Moody 1701 Thatcher Blvd. Suite 1 Safford, Arizona 428-6805 RICHARD B. LINES, D.D.S. 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Graham Shopping Center 1912 Thatcher Blvd. Safford, Arizona 428-3357 R. KIRK LUNDELL, D.D.S. Wards Canyon Clifton, Arizona 865-4711 RICHARDS MUSIC CO. David and Jean Murphy 617 5th Avenue Safford, Arizona 428-2442 BUFFO’S JEWELRY Watches'Diamonds’Silverware Morenci Shopping Center Morenci, Arizona 865-2070 POLLOCK’S WESTERN STORE Jack and Colleen Pollock 610 5th Street Safford, Arizona 428-0093 SAFFORD BUILDERS SUPPLY 707 6th Avenue Safford, Arizona 428-1033 ELSIE SIMMS Clerk of Superior Court P.O. Box 1027 Clifton, Arizona 865-4242 DR. MARDEN E. ALDER, D.D.S. DR. KAY D. CURTIS, D.D.S. Morenci Hospital New Wing Morenci, Arizona 865-4230 SUPER SPONSORS Mr. Mrs. Steve Powell Family Mr. Mrs. Kenny Hill Family Mr. Mrs. Glenn Allen Family John, Rhonda, Chad, Todd Farran Mr. Mrs. Gene Dunham and Edward, Brian, Rachel Elizabeth Mr. Mrs. Leslie Hawkins, John Jeffrey Steve, Sandra, Jennifer and Jaren Hudgens Fashion Crossroads Ralph, Gay and Robbie Burgher Charlie and Pat Baker Robert, Valerie, Brad, Marty, Todd Julie Johnson Mr. Mrs. Lester Patterson and Debra Patrons Super Sponsors 101 Mr. Mrs. Jim Nettles Mr. Mrs. Glen Kimble Mr. Mrs. Tony Denogean Mr. Mrs. Chalo Gomez Mr. Mrs. Michael Munoz Mr. Mrs. Larry Burns Eugene Diane Jean Austin Mr. Mrs. Manual Gonzales Mrs. Louise Picken Mr. Mrs. M. R. Gonzales Mr. Mrs. Ted Cogut Erwin Shirley Tucker Mr. Mrs. Bill Richardson Family Mr. Mrs. Kelly O’Neill Tim, Rhonda, Jennifer Joshua Snider Don and Sheila Farquhar Kalidas and Darlene Madhavpeddi Carl and Cricket Forstrom Murl Easley 86 Alfred and Nancy Montoy Mr. Mrs. J. L. 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Gail, Clay Justin Flowers Chris McSweeny Bob, Valerie, Melissa, Tracy, Laura Ball Head Basketball Coach, Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Letter Club Sponsor—Tommy Navarrete Family—Carol, Jennifer, Kelly Tommy John Mr. Mrs. Kelly Sears Callie SPONSORS My dog’s name is “White Fang. He’s big and scary. Just ask David Gonzales—Ha! Ha!—Mr. Gary Walton Mr. Mrs. Charles Brannon Family The Maxwell Family Mike and Karen Goodwin Bradford Armando Mllheiro Family Howard Sharon Taylor Jack. Alzira, Ilda Paulo Pedrosa Mr. Mrs. Gilbert Weisling Tim, Sharon. Lindy, and Misty Leuthauser Jeff and Jeanne Clevenger Debbie Armbrust—Your Local Realtor with Parthenia Realty Scott and Diana Sumpter. Dixie and Feliz Marty, Cecilia. Marty Jr., Angelene, Matthew Rojas The Annis Family—Roy, Eloise, David, Ann, Mike and Karen Casey Woodall Victor, Jean. Vic, Marc and Tracy Ruedas Hector, Wanda, Shelly, Richard, and Erika Ruedas Dr. Mrs. Paul Sherrell, Tamara and Katie The Raymond Cueto Family Tom, Glenda. Tiffany Powers Once an editor always an editor—Pam Willard Good Luck Class of ’87—Peggy Scheier Mr. Mrs. Arsenio Duran Robert Noralea Gale Mr. Mrs. Tony Boling Mr. Mrs. Tony Rodela Betty, Frankie. Kathy Verdugo Mr. Mrs. Rudy Vega Mr. Mrs. Jim Madson Family Best Wishes Class of ’87—Reed Goodwin John. Cathy. Kim Amanda Tibbits KBPASP—Mr. Glodis Compliments Morenci Student Council—Jack Edens Mr. Mrs. Maurice J. Sandoval Jim Sue Filleman Mr. Mrs. Fred Sanders Family Good luck Mona and the rest of the Wildcats—The Macias Family Steve Wene’s Grandma The 12 Pack Jeff Darcy Gott Congratulations Class of ’87—Patricia Ann Vega Art Karen Dixon Family Congratulations 1987 Graduates— Good Luck Future Grads—C. E. Hill Family Mr. Mrs. Jesus Quinonez Harold Elizabeth Roybal Mr. Mrs. Edward Roybal Sandra Mr. Mrs. Wesley Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. James P. Moffett. Alice and Jackie Bill and Linda Gaethje, Steve and Melissa The Conger Family—Congratulations Seniors Cyndi Roger Munoz Tom Bonnie Crotts Kathy Jessica Catlett Barbara Gasparich Jerry Vangie Ratliff John, Micki, Chastity, Heather Brent Broderick Congratulations Class of ’87—Mr. John Lechtenberger, Librarian Eppie and Becky Morales and Family PercussiooL.Wg_aic the bind . The Class of ’89 Mr. Mrs. Mike Rocha Mr. Mrs. Max Garcia Hector, Grace, Christine, Monica, and Paul Cervantez Theresa. Tony, Anthony, Matthew Salazar Julie Carr Mr. Mrs. Bill Carr Mr. Mrs. Charles Boling Metalheads Forever Mr. Mrs. Jack Thompson Mary Ashbaugh Mr. Mrs. Clay Thompson Mr. Mrs. W. H. Roberts Simon and Velia Peru Family Good Luck Libby and the rest of the Wildcats from the Macias Family Jackie Martin Bobert and Charlotte Montoya Joe and Linda Herrera God Bless the Graduating Class— George. Carol and Toni Tlgl, Tootsie, Mario Verdugo Roy, Janie, Jennifer Monica Stacey Jesus and Flavia Ruiz Darwin. Paula, Jennifer Kenny Jackson Edward, Marion and Amanda Pass A friend of the Cats! Craig and Jean Olsen and Family John and Dawn Carabeo Love Them Wildcats—Ms. Haye Cristina Romero Congratulations Julie C.—Love Mom Dad Compliments of Dali E. Weech, D.D.S. Ron. Linda, Chris Amber Hughes Aroline Hardt Davy, Johnny, and Mary Pawlowski We love the Cats!—Varsity Cheers Congratulations Seniors—J.V. Cheers 102 Sponsors Diana Kerr, Owner N. Coronado Blvd. Congratulations Seniors Home: 687-1280 Phone: 865-3828 SIX PACK A VIDEO See us for the latest in videos Robert's Service and El Charro Jackie Quinn Greenlee County Treasurer Good Luck to the Class of 87 Roberts Service El Charro N. Coronado Blvd. Chase Creek Clifton, AZ Clifton, AZ BIG E'S FORMAL WEAR Tuxedos Eleanor Gutierrez 125 Dandelion Morenci, AZ 865 5435 Best Wishes to the Class of ’87 Advertising 103 NATURAL DOUGHNUTS Dan's Strands David and Ham Mena, Owners A Hair Salon for Men and Women Who Care About Lookin’ Good 200 S. 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Coronado Blvd. Clifton, AZ Phone: 865-4555 Diane Sanders 735 Pine Ave. Safford, AZ Phone: 428-3748 Licensed, Bonded and Insured Morenci, AZ 865-3411 Best Wishes to All the 1987 Graduates Best Wishes Seniors MORENCI MOTEL Good Luck Class of ’87 FINE DINING. Members of the Dunham family. Anna. Brian, and Elizabeth place an order with waitress Bernice Ortiz. Celebrate your graduation with us in our dining room. Restaurant Hours: Sun.-Sat. 5 a.m.-9 p.m. Advertising 109 BURGER KING GILA VALLEY PLAZA 701 East Highway 70 Thatcher, AZ 85552 Phone: 428-6171 GREENLEE PRINTING 865-4186 FULLY EQUIPPED FOR YOUH pwrmNG NEEDS' • BUSINESS FORMS • MEDICAL FORMS • BOOKLETS • TABLOIDS • FLYERS • MAILING SERVICE • NEWSLETTERS HOME OF THE WHOPPER P.0. BOX IMS, CUSTOM. U S5S33 FIESTA CLONTS FLOWERS JEWELRY ALLSTATE INSURANCE CO. Prom Flowers Tuxedo Rentals Flowers For All Occasion Morenci: 865-2161 Class Rings Watches Auto, Life, Homeowners Fire, Commercial and Health Gift Shop Clifton: 865-3742 Clifton, Arizona Phone: 8654557 Agent: Don Sorrells Wright On Productions Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 1987 Keven Wright, Owner P.O. Box 967 Clifton, AZ Phone: 865-2712 110 Advertising Phelps Dodge Mercantile PD PERSONNEL. Senior Tim Tucker is busy stocking shelves in the grocery department. See us for Fashions for Guys and Gals All the Top Chart Hits and Your Cosmetic Needs Where Eastern Arizona Shops With Confidence CLEANING UP. At the end of the day. sophomore Shane Robillard. whose duties include the stocking and cleanup of the meat department, wipes off the meat cutter Advertising 111 MORENCI WATER ELECTRIC WATER TREATMENT PLANT. The No. 1 plant, built in 1972, is located above the crusher. The No. 2 plant was completed in 1980. CASA MANANA Serving Authentic Mexican Food For Over 30 Years Good Luck Seniors 502 First Avenue Corner of Highway 666 70 Phone: Safford, Arizona 85546 429-3170 BALENTINE OFFICE PRODUCTS, INC. “Office Aids for all Trades” 612 Main Street M.E. “Tip” Balentine Safford, Arizona 85546 112 Advertising Southwest Educational Center 99 Verbena Morenci, Arizona 85540 Successful Enthusiastic Neat Individual Outstanding Resourceful Super CONGRATULATIONS! Suzy's Barber Shop For the Latest in Hair Styles Thanks for your patronage! Congratulations Class of ’87 STATE FARM INSURANCE JIM C. JOHNSON Agent 1018 Thatcher Blvd. Safford, AZ 85548 Phone: 428-3443 S3 j r Chevron Tires and Accessories Hwy. 666, Railroad Boulevard Clifton, Arizona HOLLOWAY TRIM SERVICE Auto Furniture Upholstery 1162 Thatcher Blvd. Safford, AZ 85546 Phone: 428-0502 CLIFTON-MORENCI EXTERMINATORS PROUD OWNERS. Lance and Bill Thomas operate Clifton and Morenci Exterminators. Arizona License P3112 BC LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Residential Commercial Industrial Service “Don’t Get Stung” Call The Local Crew 313 South Coronado Clifton, Arizona Phone: 865-5193 Advertising 113 114 Advertising FAMILY STEAK HOUSE 1805 Thatcher Boulevard Thatcher, AZ 85552 Partner Manager (602) 428-4744 Harry E. Preston SALAD LOVER’S DELIGHT. The Golden Corral features an extensive salad and potato bar. Singer, Kirby, Viking Bernina, Filter Queen, Pfaff Walneck's Safford Sewing Center Authorized Singer Dealer 302 Highway 70, Safford, Arizona 85546 Phone: 428-0494 LATEST IN HAIR DESIGN y eMail 1 OcLj Tuesday-Saturday by Appointment Morenci Plaza 865-3691 JUST FITS! Senior Steve Wene trys out a 1987 Ford Mustang. Howell's Copper State Motors Inc. 415 South Coronado Boulevard Clifton, Arizona 85533 Greenlee County’s Official Newspaper Advertising 115 KOPPER KETTLE KAFE BLOWING THEIR DIET. Following their field trip to Phelps Dodge Corporation, office procedures students Michelle Ray, Mona Sanders, and Sandy Casiano enjoy a delicious meal. Managers: Leo, Agnes, and Larry Ross Phone 865-4944 Morenci Plaza MODERN DRESS SHOP 411 Main Street 1 ' Safford, Arizona 85546 ) JJJK Phone: 428-0056 CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS! CONSOLIDATED TITLE CO. 605 Main St. Marilyn Welker Safford, AZ Manager Escrow Officer 8 0180 Snacks for every taste! ORTEGA'S SPORTSWORLD EASTERN Quality Name Brands ARIZONA Athletic Footwear TOM'S SNACKS and Accessories Phone: 428-5773 Mt. Graham Shopping Center Safford, Arizona 116 Advertising Good Luck Seniors CUETO DRILLING CO. 334 Shannon Hill, Clifton, AZ 865-2150 or 687-1647 YELLOW FRONT AND AUTO PARTS EAGER TO SERVE YOU. Miss Elda Jimenez, cashier; and Mr. Ernie Montez. manager; greet customers with a friendly smile at the Center Market. Daily 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Your Family Store Meats-Produce-Ice Howard Horn, Manager Canned Goods Congratulations! You're the conservation generation. Use energy efficiently for a brighter future. SOUTHWEST GHS (0RP0RRTI0I1 IT’S A GOOD TIME FOR THE GREAT TASTE SM GOOD LUCK MORENCI WILDCATS! McDonald's of Safford 1830 Thatcher Blvd. Safford, AZ 85546 Advertising 117 N ACC AR ATI'S CHEVRON STATION Morenci Shopping Center Ivanho Mobile Home Park Sales Park: 3 miles east of Safford on Highway 70 Sales: East of Safford on Highway 70 CIRCLE K Convenience Store Open 24 hours a day for all your needs. North Coronado Blvd. Phone: Clifton, Arizona 865-3441 Sears Catalog Store Phone: 865-4551 Valley View Mobile Home RV Park York Valley Phone: 687-1541 We welcome winter visitors and retirees. Best Wishes To The Class of 87 P.J s 307 S. Coronado, Clifton, AZ Nice Change Salon We specialize in complete hair care for men and women 369 Coronado Boulevard Phone: Clifton, Arizona 865-3682 118 Advertising THG CHOICG OF NEW GENERATION. Varsity football players accompany girls who participated in spirit week activities prior to Homecoming. Pictured in front of the truck are Lisa Velasquez, Ernie Zevallos, Bill Sheridan, Julie Baker, Eric Mayhew, Pepsi distributor; Eric Forstrom, Suzie Valdez, James Spencer, Amber Hughes, Steve Wene,Shelly Bryant, Jay Petty. Kristina Richardson. On top of the truck are Lisa Taylor Spivey. Dave Grove, Libby Chavez, Richard Ruedas, Anthony Murillo, Jerod Aker, Dianne Hartley, Melody Brannon. Ralph Mendez. Advertising 119 “DISCOVER A NEW WORLD OF SERVICE” Best Wishes from the CLIFTON-MORENCI ROTARY CLUB YOUR COMPLETE DEPARTMENT STORE Good Luck Seniors Dave's Body Shop 117 Hill Street Phone: Clifton, AZ 865-2548 Brown Root U.S.A. Total Fashions For Men, Women Children 505-388-1573 1500 N. Hudson, Silver City, NM Fine Cosmetics Estee Lauder • White Shoulders Chanel • Aramis Brown Root U.S.A., Inc. Houston, TX Mon.-Thurs. and Sat. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. Fri. 9 A.M. - 6:30 P.M. 120 Advertising EMIL CROCKETT AGENCY Insurance 427 Main Street Safford, AZ 85546 Phone 428-3840 TAKING A BREAK. Lisa Taylor Spivey, Julie Baker, and Amy Wood rest in front of the Emil Crockett Insurance Agency while shopping in Safford. MORENCI FIRE ASSOCIATION GOOD LUCK CLASS OF 87 Morenci Variety Morenci Plaza Morenci, AZ Congratulations Seniors MORENCI CLINIC We Serve Our Community With Pride -wn FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (CONSERVATIVE) Where the Word of God is preached “Study to show thyself approved unto God rightly dividing the word of truth.” (II Tim. 2:15) HARD AT WORK. Mona Sanders makes an appointment while Debra Patterson checks for some patient information on the computer. Both seniors worked part-time during the school year at the Morenci Clinic. Nice Change Salon We specialize in complete hair care for men and women 369 Coronado Boulevard Phone: Clifton, Arizona 865-3682 Advertising 121 After what football game did the DJ's for the junior dance fail to appear? 0 LA Rams 0 Orme 0 USC 0 Clifton Aadland. Derrol — '82 Abril. Gabriel — 59 Abril, Orlando — 59 ACADEMIC DECATHLON — 28. 29 ACADEMIC DIVISION PAGE — 34. 35 ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF — 94. 95 Aguilar. Amy — 32. 90 Aguilar. Jeff — 58. 59. 70. 76 Aguilar. Nellie — 25. 26. 30. 33. 46. 57. 86. 87 Aker. Chad — 26. 64. 82 Aker. Jerod — 25. 46. 52. 53. 59. 86. 87. 119 ALDER. MARDEN E. — 101 Allen. Loretta — 24. 31. 41. 82. 83 AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE — 30. 31 Anderaon, Richard — 46. 59. 86 Annla. Ann — 24. 26. 86 Annla. Mike — 24. 46. 90 ANYTOWN — 24. 25 ARIZONA MODEL UNITED NATIONS — 24. 25 Arm. Heather — 26. 31. 86 ATHLETICS DIVISION PAGE — 42. 43 Band members were segre- gated according to sex on how many trips? 0 Zero 0 One 0 Two 0 Five B D AUTO SUPPLY — 108 Baca. Priacllla — 90 Baker. Jaaon — 90. 128 Baker. Julie — 13. 23. 24. 25. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 68. 69. 70. 71. 74. 76. 78. 119. 121 BALDERRAMA’S FASHION SALON — 100 BALENTINE OFFICE PRODUCTS INC. — 112 Barrlck. Mandy — 9. 46. 54. 55. 90 Barry. Chrlatlna — 70 BASEBALL — 58. 59 BASKETBALL HOMECOMING — 14. 15 BASKETBALL. J.V. BOYS' — 52. 53 BASKETBALL. J.V. GIRLS' — 52. 53 BASKETBALL. VARSITY BOYS’ — 50. 51 BASKETBALL. VARSITY GIRLS' — 54. 55 Batchelder. Sherry — 90 Batchelder, Claco — 39 Bauler. Mike — 45 Bendel. Bill! — 32. 52. 90 Bendel. Ricky — 16. 27. 60. 70 Bendel. Tina — 25. 32. 48. 54. 86. 87 BIG E'S FORMAL WEAR — 103 Bllea. Steve — 19. 64 Boggeaa. Kelly — 33. 46. 62. 86. 128 Bolden. Laura — 82 Boling. Grace — 24. 25. 31. 86. 87 Boling. Tony — 94. 95 Bourlaque. Ed — 96 Bourlaque. Joel — 24. 33. 46. 50. 52. 60. 61. 86. 125 Bourlaque. Jonathan — 24, 30. 31. 46. 64. 86 BOYS' STATE — 24. 25 Brannon. Cheryl — 24. 25. 31. 46. 52. 53. 90. 122 Brannon. Melody — 24. 25. 32. 64. 86. 119 Brannon. Steve — 19. 64 Breaheara. Pamela — 26. 31. 32. 90 Brinkley. Shanna — 31. 46. 84. 86. 124 Brown. Edwin — 44. 50. 59. 82 Brown. Kacy — 70 Brown. Kellie — 10. 25. 90. 91 BROWN AND ROOT — 120 Bryant. Shelly — 15. 16. 30. 31. 32. 33. 48. 49. 62. 70. 76. 81. 119 BUFFO'S JEWELRY — 101 BURGER KING — 110 Burke. Clint — 17. 19. 64 Byrne. Samantha — 12. 13 Cecilia Lopez was an ex- change student from what country? 0 U.S. 0 Mexico 0 Japan 0 Spain CABLECOM — 105 PUDDING FACES. At the annual Copper Cat initiation party, seniors Dianne Hartley and Kristina Richardson enjoy feeding chocolate pudding to freshmen Cheryl Brannon and Brian Richardson. Test Review CALDWELL FUNERAL HOME — 100 Carr. Julie — 24. 29. 33. 38. 70 Carraeco. Robert — 60 CASA MANANA — 112 Caalano. Sandra — 16. 31. 33. 70. 116 Caatel de Oro. Chris — 46. 86 Catea. Mary — 99 Cattlor. Gudrun — 25. 31. 32. 48. 52. 70. 73 CENTER MARKET — 117 Cervantex. Bobby — 33. 64. 86 Cervantex. Chrlatlne — 15. 24. 32. 64. 87. 92 Cervantex. Monica — 25. 32. 90. 92 Cervantex. Pauline — 32. 52. 90 Chavex. Libby — 2. 15. 16. 24. 29. 30. 33. 44. 62. 70. 119. 128 CHEERLEADERS — 32. 33 CHESS CLUB — 30. 31 Chlllcky. Robert — 26. 27. 46. 82 CIRCLE K CONVENIENCE STORE — 118 CLIFTON-MORENCI EXTERMINATORS — 113 CLIFTON-MORENCI ROTARY CLUB — 120 CLONT'S JEWELRY — 110 CLONTS. KATIE — 100 COFFEEN. WILLIAM A. — 101 COLE'S PIZZA — 108 COLLEGE PREP COURSES — 36. 37 Collier. Race — 36. 90 Comaduran. Kirby — 27. 57. 60. 87 COMMUNITY DIVISION PAGE —98. 99 CONSOLIDATED TITLE CO. — 116 Conatant. Johnny — 82 COPPER CAT — 24. 25 COPPER ERA — 115 Cooper. Jackie — 104 Cooper. Jamea — 16. 25. 39. 44. 70. 76 CROCKET. EMIL AGENCY — 121 Crotta. Kent — 19. 60 CUETO DRILLING CO. — 117 ianne Hartley was the only senior member of what group? 0 Letter Club 0 1000 Club 0 Cheerleaders 0 Chess Club DAN'S STRANDS — 104 DANENHAUER-CROCKETT INSURANCE AGENCY — 107 DAVE'S BODY SHOP — 120 Day. Jon — 2. 7. 16. 33. 44. 45. 60. 70. 71. 84 Day. Suxy — 40 Dayao. Raul — 16 Dayao. Tereaa — 16 DESERT SAGE — 109 DIANA’S SIX PACK VIDEO — 103 Dunagan. Patty — 26. 87 Duncan. Dcalrce — 26. 31. 32. 90 Dunham. Anna — 109 Dunham. Brian — 109 Dunham. Edward — 25. 31. 33. 52. 60. 87 Dunham. Ellxabeth — 109 Durr. Lori — 33. 62. 82. 128 Durr. Sheri — 28. 62. 63 Durr. Stephen — 26. 46. 90 DYNASTY TRAVEL — 100 veryone paid $10 at the be- ginning of the school year for what? 0 Meal Ticket 0 Parking Lot Pass 0 Insurance 0 Senior Party E A G FLOOR COVERINGS — 101 EASTERN ARIZONA TOM'S SNACKS — 116 Echave. Valerie — 25. 26. 59. 87 Edena. Jack — 25. 60. 62. 94 ELECTIVE COURSES — 38. 39 Enrico. Linda — 40 Epperson. Sally — 95 Esplnoxa. Darlene — 24. 82 ESTES DRUG — 106 reshmen won what place in the homecoming float com- petition? 0 First 0 Third 0 Second 0 Fifth FACULTY —96. 97 122 Index Falcon. Richard — 46. 87. 89 FARMER’S INSURANCE — 108 Farquhar. Jennifer — 2. 10. 31. 32. 90 Faulkner. Roy — 28. 96 Fencil. Criaaie — 13. 64 FIESTA FLOWERS — 110 Filleman. Sue — 94 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (CONSERVATIVE) — 121 Flsk'Williams. Alan — 96 FLAG CORPS — 26. 27 Florez. Alex — 16. 36. 76 Flower . Justin — 19. 64 FOOTBALL HOMECOMING — 8. 9 FOOTBALL. J.V. — 46. 47 FOOTBALL. VARSITY — 44. 4S Forstrom. Eric — 2. 9. 12. 16. 25. 31. 33. 44. 56. 57. 67. 71. 76. 92. 119 Forstrom. Matthew — 2, 15. 25, 31. 33. 57. 60. 84. 87. 92 Fowler. Lon — 87 Franco. Chris — 11. 26. 90 FRENCH CLUB — 30. 31 FRESHMEN — 90. 91. 92. 93 Fullen. Sam — 33. 50. 64. 82 gaethg. Meliaaa- 26 27 31 M 62 87 Gale! Noralea — 33. 48. 64. 96 Gale. Ryan — 57. 87 Garcia. Bootl — 87 Garcia. Sammy — 15. 90 Garrett. Lisa — 5. 11. 13. 16. 25. 29. 31. 32. 33. 38. 71. 76 Gash. Shanna — 63 Gash. Tonna — 32. 48. 49. 54. 87 Gaxlola. Mark — 60 Gaxiola. Richard — 44. 83 Gherna. Martin — 60. 61 Glacolettl. James — 12. 13. 24. 25. 29. 30. 31. 32. 64. 87. 123 GIRLS' STATE — 24. 25 Glodls. John — 94. 95. 128. 129 Glover. Karla — 26. 27. 32. 90 Glover. Kelly — 52. 54. 87 Gojkovich, Steve — 59 GOLDEN CORRAL — 115 Gomez. Robert — 100 Gonzales. Becky — 26. 30. 31. 32. 33. 57. 62. 87. 119 Gonzales. David — 24. 25. 27. 28. 30. 31. 44. 59. 82. 83 Gonzales. Gilbert — 46. 60. 87. 89 iris’ varsity team won games during 0 Zero 0 One Gacthje. Anna — 32. 90 basketball how many the season? 0 Eight 0 Fifteen Gonzatei. Monica — 26, M H7 ion J lc , N.in y — 25. 26. 33. 82, 83 Gonzales. Sandy — 32. 90 Goodwin. Brad — 46. 60. 87 Gordon. Greg — 33. 46. 60. 87 GRADUATION — 18. 19 Gray. Joyce — 94 Gray.Sherry — 83 GREENLEE COUNTY EMPLOYMENT AND JOB TRAINING PROGRAM — 107 GREENLEE PLUMBING — 101 GREENLEE PRINTING — 110 Griffin. Joe — 64. 87 Grove. Dave — 44. 71. 81. 119 Guillory. Cameron — 36. 90 Halloween Carnival was missed by what MHS team? 0 Ice Hockey 0 Football 0 Tennis 0 Swim H R BLOCK — 109 HACIENDA MOTORCYCLES — 100 HAIR ODYSSEY — 115 HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL — 9. 10 Harper. Rlchelle — 27. 32. 33. 48. 83 Hartley. Dianne — 15. 24. 29. 31. 32. 33. 64. 71. 76. 81. 119. 122 Hawkins. John — 24. 46. 90 Haye. Diana — 2. 96 Herrera. Eugene — 9, 27. 90 Herrin. Gary — 71 Hill. Kathleen — 94 HOLLADAY’S PHOTO EMPORIUM — 107 HOLLOWAY TRIM SERVICE — 113 HOOT’S OPTICAL — 108 Horn. Dee Dee — 24. 25. 46. 47. 52. 90 Horn. Paul — 19. 60 Horn. Sam — 33. 60. 83. 85 HOWELL S COPPER STATE — 115 Hudgens. Jaren — 97 Hudgens. Sandra — 24. 96, 97 Hudgens. Steve — 99 Hughes. Amber — 31. 32. 36. 93. 119 Hughes. Chris — 23. 24. 25. 27. 29. 39. 71. 74. 76. 77 Humphrey. Janet — 71 Isaacs coached which team to the state championship? 0 Basketball 0 Polo 0 Ski 0 Baseball Imrlch. Joe — 19 INCOTAX — 100 INTERSCHOLASTIC GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION — 32. 33 INTERSTATE ELECTRONICS — 101 Isaacs. Aaron — 46. 59. 96 Isaac . Marcy — 9. 81 IVANHO MOBILE HOME PARK SALES — 118 Ivey. Darren — 13 Juniors had how many play- ers on the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams? 0 Zero 0 Two 0 Forty-five 0 Six J ft R Chevron — 113 JC PENNEY — 108 Jimenez. Elda — 117 Johnson. Brad — 16. 44. 71 Johnson. Martin — 30. 39. 83 JOHNSON MOTORS — 105 Johnson. Todd — 23. 24. 25. 31. 44. 46. 90. 93 JUNIORS — 82. 83. 84. 85 Kristina Richardson won how many trips to Wash- ington, D.C. during the ’86- ’87 school year? 0 One 0 Two 0 Three 0 Four Kelley. Joe — 32. 46. 93 Kelso. Glnny - 24 26 30 31 32. 54. 61. 86. 87 KNOWLEDGI M WL - 28. 29 KOPPFR KE1 ixrtr r. — i.v Letter Club was sponsored by what person? 0 Roy Faulkner 0 Tom Navarrete 0 Nina Weisling 0 John Glodis Lacey. Chad — 46. 52. 93 “HELLO. MY NAME IS SNURDLEY.” An em- barrassed David Lakey shakes hands with “nerd James Giacoletti during Spirit Week Index 123 Test Review Ladner. Kelly — 32. 4«. 49. 88 Lekey. David — 24. 29. 31. 83. 123 Lara. Ralph — 28. 96 Leatherwood. Susanna — 93 Lechtenberger, John — 96. 97 LETTER CLUB — 32. 33 Leutheuser. Tin — 31. 46 Layvaa. Danny — 15. 33. 46. 57. 60. 88 LINES. RICHARD B. — 100 Llzarraga. Annette — 19 Llamaa. Ruben — 31. 46. 93 Lopez. Cecilia — 25. 32. 36. 52. 88. 39 Lopez. Daniel — 58. 59. 95 Lopez. John — 46. 93 Lopez. Monica — 16. 32. 33. 40. 48. 72. 76. 128 LOVETT. JOSEPH J. — 100 Lucero. Phillip — 83 Lucero. Sarah — 93 LUNDELL. R KIRK — 101 Luek. Dennla — 36 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY — 28. 29 NATURAL DOUGHNUTS — 104 Navarrete. Anna — 17 Navarrete. Becky — 95 Navarrete. Carol — 95 Navarrete. Jamie — 95 Navarrete. Kelly — 15 Navarrete. Tom — 33. 38. 44. 50. 97 Nelaon. Shanl — 26. 31. 32. 92 NICE CHANGE SALON — 118. 121 klahoma University lost which player due to ster- iods “sooner’ than expect- ed? 0 Keebler 0 Brian Bosworth 0 Bozo 0 Vinny Testaverde PHELPS DODGE MERCANTILE — 111 Plngleton. Chrlatlna — 26. 32. 33. 62. 84 PLAY — 12. 13 POLLOCK S WESTERN STORE — 101 Power , Glenda — 99 Power , Tom — 94 Pracht. Ellen — 32. 88 Price. Jimmy — 88 PRIDE BAND — 26. 27 PROM — 16. 17 uill and Scroll is an honor society for what high school organization? 0 Chess Club 0 1000 Club 0 Copper Cat 0 Rowdies ichigan was defeated by what Arizona school in the Rose Bowl? 0 EAC 0 U of A 0 ASU 0 Mountain View MacFarlane. Amy — 15. 31. 45. 54. 93 Macias. Felix — 33. 44. 57. 83 MacLaughlln, Pat — 12 Madaon. Becky — 73 Maez. Kim — 32 Martinez. Deanna — 62. 63 Martinez. Dlno — 59 Martinez. Eddie — 88 Martinez. Patrick — 30. 60. 88 MAUD'S CAFE — 100 MAXWELL HOUSE — 120 Mayhew. Eric — 119 Maza. Danielle — 88 Maza. Jose — 46. 52. 93 McCullln. Lance — 35. 93 MCDONALD'S — 117 McLemore. Albert — 44. 83 Medina. Jaaon — 84 Medina. Mario — 48. 54. 55. 88 Mendez. Ralph — 29. 33. 44. 59. 83. 119 Mendez. Stephanie — 11 Merrill. Kristy — 26. 93 Merrill. Melanie — 32. 82. 83 Milligan. Darrah — 32 Mlnker. Alan — 36. 100 Mitchell. Leslie — 33. 48. 49. 84 MODERN DRESS SHOP — 116 Moffett. Jackie — 26. 30. 31. 36. 64. 88 Molina. Denise — 72 Montez. Ernie — 117 Montoy. Jeanle — 24. 26. 32. 93 Montoya. Brian — 15. 41. 50. 51. 72. 76 Morales. Alma — 25. 30. 31. 48. 54. 55. 82. 84 Morales. Ben)l — 32. 46. 52. 93 MORENCI CLINIC — 121 MORENCI FIRE ASSOCIATION — 121 MORENCI LANES — 100 MORENCI LIONS — 105 MORENCI MOTEL — 109 MORENCI THEATRE — 108 MORENCI VARIETY — 129 MORENCI WATER ELECTRIC — 112 Moreno. James — 33. 50. 72. 76 Moreno. Judy — 15. 24. 25. 26. 30. 33. 64. 82. 84 Moreno. Roxanne — 32. 52. 93 Morgan. Kyle — 57. 84 Morgan. Linda — 108 Morgan. Lyle — 108 Morgan. Pamela — 88 Mortensen. Mike — 92 Morton. Kelly — 26. 32. 84 Munoz. James — 60 Munoz. Roger — 27. 77. 97 Murillo. Anthony — 2. 7. 8. 15. 16. 50. 51. 59. 72. 85. 119 Murry. April — 92 erds are us was the slogan of what class? 0 Freshmen 0 Frosh 0 Class of ’90 0 All of the Above NACCARATI'S CHEVRON STATION — 118 COMMUNITY PROJECT. Getting an early start on their homework right after school are Erika Rue- das. Tabbie O’Coyne, and Shanna Brinkley. OASIS CHEVROLET-BUICK — 80 O'Coyne. Tabbie — 31. 83. 84. 124 Olivas. Alex — 2. 41. 56. 57. 59. 88 OLYMPIC PIZZARAMA — 107 O'Neill. LouAnn — 64 ORGANIZATION DIVISION PAGE — 22. 23 Orona. Genevieve — 88 Ortega. Priscilla — 32. 92 ORTEGA S SPORTSWORLD — 116 Ortiz. Bernice — 109 Ortiz. Paul — 46. 52. 92 Overall. Michael — 27. 44. 82. 88 enn State beat what team for the national champion- ship in the Fiesta Bowl? 0 Miami Vandals 0 Miami Vice 0 Miami Hurricanes 0 Miami Dolphins P.J.’S BIG DIPPER — 118 Padilla. Gilbert — 46. 57. 59 Padilla. Michelle — 2. 31. 41. 59. 84 Padilla. Timothy — 15 PATRONS — 100. 101 Patterson. Debra — 33. 64. 72. 106. 121 Paz. Irma — 64 Pedrosa. Ilda — 26. 31. 32. 72 Peete. Clifford — 33. 60. 84 Peete. Dawn — 72 Peete. Deidre — 52. 88 Pena. Fudi — 26. 33. 44. 57. 59. 84 PEOPLE DIVISION PAGE — 66. 67 PEPSI COLA BOTTLING COMPANY — 119 Perez. Laura — 72 Peru. Becky — 62. 63 Petty. Jay — 7. 15. 16. 29. 50. 59. 71. 72. 119. 128 Phelps. Beth — 12 PHELPS DODGE CORPORATION — 40. 114 QUILL SCROLL SOCIETY — 28. 29 Quinn. Jackie — 103 oiling over ASU in football for the fifth year in a row was which school? 0 U of A 0 Mesa Community 0 NAU 0 Grand Canyon Randell, Holly — 24. 35. 92 Ratliff. Monty — 46. 92 Ray. Mlcah — 39. 44. 59. 84 Ray. Michelle — 16. 32. 33. 40. 48. 72. 116 Reyes. David — 92 Reyes. Georglanna — 85. 92 Reyes. Julie — 12. 18. 28. 64 Rhodes. Diane — 46. 92 Rhodes. Kellie — 32. 48. 49. 72 RICHARD'S MUSIC COMPANY — 101 Richardson. Bill — 94. 129 Richardson. Brian — 24. 26. 30. 31. 52. 92. 122. 128 Richardson. Kristina — 15. 16. 24. 25. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 48. 49. 68. 71. 73. 76. 119. 122. 128 ROBERT’S SERVICE AND EL CHARRO — 103 Robertson. Wendy — 32. 92 Roblllard. Shane — 26. 30. 31. 92. Ill Robillard. Terl — 26. 27. 88 Rocha nnette — 28. 62. 63 Roche. Larry — 94 ROCK BAND — 26. 27 RODE INN MOTEL — 100 Rodriguez. Charlie — 52. 88 Rodriguez. Francle — 62 Rodriguez, Jodie — 32, 92 Rodriguez. John — 84 Roman. John — 60 Ross. Larry — 94 ROWDIES — 32. 33 Roybal. Sandra — 24. 26. 46. 52. 92 Ruedas. Erika — 7. 24. 25. 46. 54. 90. 92. 124 124 Index Rurdai. Hector — 94. 128 Ruedaa. Jean — 95 Ruedaa. Richard — 2. 8. 16. 33. 42. 44. 50. 59. 73. 76. 119 Ruedaa. Shelly — 64 Ruedaa. Tracy — 32. 48. 49. 71. 73. 76. 81 Ruiz. Manuel — 26. 31. 91. 92 uper Bowl XXI was won by what professional team? 0 Chicago Bears 0 N. Y. Giants 0 Denver Broncos 0 Indianapolis Colts SAFFORD ANIMAL HOSPITAL — 100 SAFFORD BUILDERS SUPPLY — 101 Salz. Chrla — 19. 60 Salazar. Hector — 19. 60 Salazar. Jaime — 25. 31. 52. 90. 92. 93 Sandera. Darren — 44. 45. 59. 83. 84 Sandera. Erik — 9 Sandera. Fred — 14 Sandera. Maxine — 49 Sandera. Mona — 14. 15. 24. 25. 28. 29. 30. 33. 40. 69. 73. 76. 116. 121 Sandoval. Charlotte — 26. 93 Sandoval. Rene — 24. 26. 27. 30. 47. 52. 86.88 Sandoval. Richard — 30. 33. 44. 56. 57. 60. 83. 85 Scheler. Heidi — 24. 30. 31. 46. 54. 93 Scheler. Ken — 97 Schern. Jaaon — 27. 46. 88 Scrosglna. Beverly — 15. 54. 59. 93 SEARS — 118 Seara. Kelly — 44. 52. 97 SENIOR REGISTER — 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81 SENIORS — 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75 Senne. William — 97 SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — 100 Sheridan. Bill — 16. 44. 73. 119. 128 Sherrell. Tamara — 24. 26. 29. 88 Sierra. Lorraine — 16. 73 SKINNER. LYNN W. — 100 SIMMS. ELSIE — 101 Smith. Chrla — 74 Smith. Shawn — 26. 46. 88 SOPHOMORES — 86. 87. 88. 89 SOUND SATIONS — 100 SOUTHWEST EDUCATIONAL CENTER — 112 SOUTHWEST GAS — 117 SPANISH CLUB — 30. 31 SPANISH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY — 28. 29 Spencer. Jamea — 33. 44. 45. 60. 74. 119 Spivey. Llaa Taylor — 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 31. 32. 33. 62. 67. 68. 69. 71. 73. 74. 76. 81. 119. 121 SPONSORS — 102 Stacy. Jaaon — 60. 61 STATE FARM INSURANCE — 113 Stevena. Cyndi — 100 STEVENS. LEE — 100 Stitt. Robert — 46. 93. 128 Stout. Dodl — 16. 28. 31. 32. 68. 69. 74 Strom. Glen — 38. 46. 93 Strom. Travla — 89 STUDENT COUNCIL —24. 25 STUDENT LIFE DIVISION PAGE — 4. 5 STUTE’S JEWELRY — 100 Sweeney. Jamea — 86. 89 SUPER SPONSORS — 101 SUZY'S BARBER SHOP — 113 esting was considered im- portant by which of the fol- lowing? 0 Carolyn Warner 0 William R. Senne 0 John Lechtenberger 0 All of the Above Tanner. Teaale — 36 Taylor. Jenny — 25. S2. 90. 93 Tellez. Becky — 16 TENNIS — 64. 65 Terry. Lcalle — 27. 32. 64 Thomaa. Bill — 113 Thomaa. Lance — 113 Thomaa. Larry — 85 Thompson. Jennifer — 24. 25. 26. 29. 31. 33. 48. 64. 65. 82 85 THRiFTEE S SUPERMARKET — 105 Torres. Jamea — 15. 26. 27. 57. 93 TRACK. BOYS’ — 60. 61 TRACK. GIRLS' — 62. 63 TRIPLE D TIRES AND AUTO SERVICE — 101 Tripp. Crystal — 74 Tripp. Donna — 93 Trujillo. Paul — 15. 46. 58. 59. 89 Taoale. Claudia — 89 Taoale. Roy — 89 Taoale. Stephanie — 89 Tucker. Gary — 18 Tucker. Tim — 33. 44. 74. 87. Ill Turner. Steve — 32. 74 alentine’s Day was spent at the U of A by what school organization? 0 Model UN 0 Band 0 Sweetheart Club 0 NHS Valdez. Chrla — 52. 89 Valdez. Gloria — 18. 129 Valdez. Ricardo — 18. 56 Valdez. Suzle — 9. 16. 24. 25. 28. 29. 30. 31. 33. 69. 74. 76. 81. 119. 129 VALLEY NATIONAL BANK — 104 VALLEY VIEW MOBILE HOME R.V. PARK — 118 Vanegas. Jeremy — 33. 44. 45. 50. 59. 89 VAN LEUVEN AWARD AND ENGRAVING — 107 VanNeas. Marnle — 24. 31. 32. 36. 52. 93 Vanover. Sean — 93 Varela. Jon — 19. 64 Varela. Rene — 26. 30. 31. 33. 44. 57. 59. 82. 85 Vaughn. Jeff — 75 Vaughn. Tom — 18 Vega. Ray — 46. 89 Vega. Sally — 64 Velasquez. Llaa — 8. 32. 33. 62. 85. 119. 128 Verdugo. Kathy — 16. 33. 75 Vldalea. Angel — 85 Villagomez. Erma — 18 Vllleacaa. Marcia — 92. 93 Villeacaa. Sheila — 46. 92. 93 VOCATIONAL COURSES — 40. 41 VOLLEYBALL. J.V. — 46. 47 VOLLEYBALL. VARSITY — 48. 49 Who is the oldest senior enrolled at MHS? 0 Gary Herrin 0 Holly Randall 0 Ferris Bueller 0 Ilda Pedrosa Waldorf. Kimberly — 27. 32. 64. 75 Waldorf. Tammy — 75 WALNECK'S SAFFORD SEWING CENTER — 115 Walton. Gary — 44. 54. 96. 97 Washington. John — 31. 97 Weathers. Rick — 16 Webb. Kristina — 25. 32. 33. 48. 82. 85. 129 Webb. Leslie — 75 Wehra. Kimberly — 62. 89 Welsling. Gilbert — 94 Welsling. Nina — 97 Wene. Steve • 2. 7. 15. 16. 24. 25. 28. 29. 31. 33. 44. 45. 50. 59. 68. 69. 71. 75. 76. 115. 119 WESTERN AUTO — 107 WHISKERS — 32. 33 ENSLAVED BEAUTY. During freshman slave day held in the spring of 1986. Rene Varela checks the collar he has around Joel Bouriaque’s neck. Index 125 Willard. David — 24. 26. 27. 29. 30. 52. 53. 59. 73. 89. 126 Willard. Dwayne — 97 Willard. Linda — 97 Willard. Pam — 18. 28 William . Norman — 40. 75 William . Shannon — 32. 89 Windsor. Maureen — 94 Withrou. Anita — 26. 32. 75 Withrow. Larry — 26. 38. 46. 56. 57. 93 Withrow. Laurie — 26. 52. 93 Wood. Amy — 26. 28. 31. 32. 33. 62. 68. 69. 75. 121 Woodall. Casey — 10 Woodall. David — 94. 95 WRESTLING — 56. 57 FREDDY KRUGER? Covered with shaving cream at the Copper Cat initiation party. David Willard does a take off of the frightening lead character in Nightmare on Elm Street. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS IN TEST REVIEW. A — Orme B — Two C — Mexico D — Cheerleaders E — Insurance F — First G — Zero H — Football I — Baseball J — Two K — Two L — Tom Navarrete M — ASU N All of the Above O — Brian Bosworth P — Miami Hurricanes Q Copper Cat R — U of A S — N. Y. Giants T — All of the Above V - Model UN W - Gary Herrin V — Bon Jovi Z — All of the Above Test Review WRIGHT ON PRODUCTIONS — 100 ou Give Love a Bad Name was sung by what group? 0 AC-DC 0 Simon Garfunkel 0 ABBA 0 Bon Jovi ZZs were most often heard coming from students in which classroom? 0 History 0 English 0 Science 0 All of the Above ZaU. Mark — 93 Zavallo . Brenda — 18 Zevallo . Ernie — 2. 5. 16. 45. 50. 59. 75. 76. 78. 119 YELLOW FRONT AND AUTO PARTS — 117 Senior Speak Creating an award-winning yearbook, such as ours, is a real chal- lenge and takes a lot of hard work. Coming up with a “new look’ was our goal. And through countless hours in the pub room, many bottles of liquid paper, and tons of triplicates, we did it. We want to thank our staff for their efforts in learning new layouts and techniques. Without you giving us your all, it wouldn’t have been possible. Of course we can’t forget our adviser, Mrs. Hudgens. She stood behind us all the way sharing our headaches, stimulating creativity, pushing us to meet our deadlines, and putting in overtime. Without her, the yearbook couldn’t exist. A big thanks also goes to Mr. Roy Faulkner, our bookkeeper; Mr. John Lechtenberger, our technical adviser; Mr. Phil Dering, our com- pany representative; and the community for their support through the purchase of ads. Co-Editors-in-Chief, Senior Staff Members, Toyton j?. CJ a{ - 126 Index Photography Credits CHERYL BRANNON—30-ML; 51T. MELODY BRANNON—2-M; 6-TL, R; 12-TR; 13-BR; 24-TL; 29-M; 32-ML; 33-TR; 34; 36-BL; 37- BM. R; 48-BL; 49-BM; 64-65-DPS; 69B; 73-TL, R; 82-B; 84-85-DPS; 93-TR; 95; 123; 125; 129-TR; 111, 115-B; LIBBY CHAVEZ—2-TL, TR; 4; 6-BL; 8; 9-TL, R; 12-BL; 15-TR, M; 19-BM; 24-BR; 25; 26-27-DPS; 27-TR, M; 29-BL; 31-MR; 32-33-DPS; 36-R; 37-BL; 38-TL, BL; 40-41-DPS; 41-T, BR; 42; 44-TR, BL; 45-TL, BR; 47; 49-BR; 52-BR; 53-TR; 54-ML; 56-57-DPS; 57-ML, MR; 66; 69-TR; 71-B; 73-B; 74-B; 81-BL; 82-83-DPS; 83-BM, TR; 84-TL; 85-TR; 88; 89-TR; 90; 92-B; 93-BR; 94; 96; 97-TR, B; 98; 105-B; 115-T; 119; 121-B; 122; 128-TR; 129-TL; DAVID GONZALES—9-BR; 15-BR; 33-MR; 45-TR; 46-TL; 52-BL; 53-MR; 54-BM; 70-71-DPS; 71- TR; 83-TM; 85-BL; 129-BR; DIANNE HARTLEY—2-BL; 16-BM, BL; 19-BR; 22; 24-25-DPS; 26-ML; 31-TR; 36-TL; 41-BL; 63- TR; 71-TM; 75; 89-TL, B; 91-B; 105-T; 117; 121-T; 128-BR; 129-BL; CHRIS HUGHES—2-3-DPS; 7; 11; 12-13-DPS; 14-15-DPS; 14-BL; 15-BL; 15-TL, BL; 16-17-DPS; 18-19-DPS; 19-T; 28,29-DPS; 29-R; 30-31-DPS; 38-TR, BR; 39; 44-45-DPS; 48-49 DPS; 48-MR; 49- TR; 53-TL; 54-BL; 55-TL, BR; 56-TL, TR, BL; 57-B; 58-59-DPS; 58-TL; 59-T; 60-TM; 62-BL; 76; 78; 81-TL; 86; 87; 92-93-DPS; 97-TL; 116; 124; TODD JOHNSON-28-ML; 55-BL. GINNY KELSO— 46-TR; 52-TR. MARNIE VAN NESS—54-T; 54-55-DPS. Acknowledgements The 1987 Copper Cat was published by Josten’s American Yearbook Company in Visalia, California. Mr. Phil Dering was the Josten’s representative. There were 320 copies printed and the yearbook consisted of 129 pages. The price of a copy was $18 or $20 for a personalized book. Senior portrait photography was provided by Mr. Dale Holladay of Holladay’s Photo Emporium, Safford, Arizona. Underclass and faculty pictures were taken by Imperial School Photo, Phoenix, Arizona. The pictures on pages 20 and 21 were purchased from Wide World Photos, Inc., New York, New York. All black and white candid photos were developed and printed by staff photographers at Morenci High School. The 1987 Copper Cat is 8 Vi by 11 inches and is printed on stippleton paper stock. The cover is a hot-foil application with black 395 and rich red 199 using red foil 384. Name stamping is in black foil 386. Endsheets are stainless steel 289. The type face used for the body copy is 10 point Souvenir. Captions are 8 point Souvenir. Headlines are 30 point Palatino Bold. Of the 3500 pictures taken for the yearbook, 986 were printed and of those 567 were selected to be used in the book. 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 recognition of its merit, the 1986 Copper Cat was awarded an All American rating from NSPA and a First Class rating from CSPA. Photography Credits 127 CONGRATULATIONS! Members of the 1986 girls’ track team. Lisa Velasquez. Lori Durr, and Kelly Boggess, are con- gratulated by principal John Glodis after presenting the school with their state championship trophy. ONE HORSE OPEN SLEIGH. HEY!!! During the Lions Club Christmas party held at the Morenci Club, several high school students, along with school board member Hector Ruedas. lead the young children in Christmas carols. Put to the Test It was a year of triumph and fail- ures. Just as we feared, some athletic teams didn't achieve the success of the past few years. The girls’ varsity basketball team, made up of freshmen and sophomores, endured a winless season. Some teams did better than anticipated, however, con- sidering their lack of experience. Picked to finish last in the conference, the foot- • • • ball team surprised critics with a fourth place conference standing. Together, our boys proved that determination and MEN AT WORK. Performing their freshman duty. Jason Baker, Brian Richardson, and Robert Stitt put ROYALTY ON PARADE. Participating in the Grand March at the 86 Prom are attendants Libby Chavez. Ricky another coat of paint on the “M” in front of the Bendel. Monica Lopez. Bill Sheridan, Kristina Richardson, and Jay Petty. gym. 128 Closing NEW RED. Presenting the new activity bus to CHRISTMAS QUEEN. A happy Kristina Webb receives her Miss Merry Christmas crown from Gloria Valdez, the MHS, school board member Bill Richardson hands 1986 queen, over the keys to student body president Suzie Val- dez as principal John Glodis looks on. hard work could do. Scholastic achievements were many, with Kristina Richardson being a delegate in the U.S. Senate Youth Program and winning the Reader’s Digest essay contest sponsored by General Motors. The Knowledge Bowl team placed second in regional competition and first at the Will- cox Invitational, and our school partici- pated in the Academic Decathlon for the first time, finishing fifth. Continuing its tradition of excellence, the Copper Cat staff once again received congratulations for putting together an- other award-winning yearbook. The ’86 Copper Cat took All-American honors in the National Scholastic Press Association competition and won a first-place rating from Columbia Scholastic Press Associ- ation. Suzie Valdez and Mona Sanders, representing Student Council, attended the National Student Council Conference in Oklahoma City. The “Pride” Band’s hard work paid off as they received awards for their performance in various competitions. Our special events were as spectacular as ever. The ’86 Prom wouldn’t be for- gotten for a long time. Nor would the fourth annual Halloween Carnival that came off without a hitch. Football and basketball homecoming gave us a chance to dress up and show our spirit. But the real memories of the year were the times spent with our friends laughing crying partying growing up. All this turned into satisfac- tion knowing that when Put to the Test, we passed with flying colors! VICTORY. A happy J.V. volleyball squad celebrates their 15-9 victory in the first game of a match with Safford
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