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

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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.

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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

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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