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

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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

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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

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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