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

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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

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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.

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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