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

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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

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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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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.