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

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PRIZE WINNERS? Richelle Harper and Lisa Ve- lasquez check out each other’s costumes. Richelle later won first prize for her Alvin the Chipmunk attire. PREHISTORIC PROTEST. During the preschool costume judging, a local toddler dressed as Peb- bles expresses her opinion of the proceedings as she awaits the judges' decision. WHAT A FACE! The clown makeup worn by Be- verly Scroggins sends Tina Bendel into hysterics. CAUGHT RED-HANDED. Getting prizes for a winner at the Student Council booth is Harlequin clown Jennifer Farquhar. Halloween Carnival 15

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Hunters and ——— Fairgoers Reduce Attendance Scheduled in the middle of a three-day weekend, this year’s Halloween Carnival was not as successful as usual. With the opening of deer season and no school on Friday so families could attend the state fair, many clubs and organizations found themselves shorthanded for the Saturday event. High school students remaining in town were in great demand. “I had to work all night,” complained freshman Will Senne. ‘‘I helped Chess Club part of the time and then worked for the Copper Cat.” Many of the students and teachers who worked at the Carnival did so reluctantly. ‘‘Having to be back really messed up my deer hunt,” moaned David Willard. ‘‘I couldn’t hunt all weekend, and I didn’t get a deer.” For faculty member Mrs. Sandra Hud- gens, attending the Carnival meant giving up tickets to the ASU-UCLA game. ‘‘I felt like it was my duty to be there since the yearbook staff always sponsors two HALL OF HORRORS Vampire Shannon Ruther- ford awaits her next victim in the Haunted House sponsored by the junior class. WHEN’S IT DUE? ’Expectant mother” Mark Siqueiros is the object of an onlooker’s stare as he waits in line to play a game at the Carnival. 14 booths, but it sure would have been fun to go to the game,” she confessed. “Al- though we didn’t sell as many tickets as last year, we had a lot of people come out and really enjoy themselves,” comment- ed Mr. Jack Edens, student council advi- sor. As usual, the Haunted House, spon- sored by the junior class, proved to be the most popular attraction. Some of the scarier-dressed students were recruited to help after they were spotted by juniors while going through the spook house. “I was surprised when they asked me to work for them,” admitted a ghoulishly dressed Dracula, freshman David Scheier. “I guess they were really im- pressed with my costume.” In addition to the various game booths, many clubs sponsored food booths. The sophomore’s cotton candy was a big fa- vorite with the kids. “I guess it was what people wanted to mal e their Halloween just right.” 14 Halloween Carnival

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We Are Junior Mario Medina became the first non senior to be selected as the Winter Sports Homecoming Queen since the event was started in 1980. Medina, repre- senting the office aides, was crowned by last year’s winner, Mona Sanders. “We Are the Future” was the theme for the annual event. Mr. James Seballos, ’72, was the guest speaker at the all- school assembly held Friday afternoon, January 22. The oldest alumnus present at the assembly was Mr. Salvador Me- dina, representing the class of ’39; and the classes of ’64 and ’87 had the most alumni present. Twenty-two classes, clubs, and organi- zations chose attendants to represent their groups. The student body then se- lected the six finalists. In addition to Me- dina, they included: Richelle Harper, re- COPFER CAT PICK. Representing the yearbook staff is Christine Cervantez. She is escorted by bas- ketball player Jerod Aker. GONE TO THEIR HEADS. In a show of school spirit, David Gonzales, Todd Johnson, and Edward Dunham wear basketball masks at the homecoming games. 16 . the Future Drama Club; Christine Cervantez, Cop- per Cat; Melody Brannon, cheerleaders; and Becca Williams, junior class. Adding to the excitement of the even- ing was the Wildcats two wins over St. Gregory. The Lady Cats won 51-37 in the opening game, and the boys won a 42-40 thriller when David Willard’s turn-around jump shot went in at the buzzer. “It was great!” exclaimed David afterwards. “Ev- eryone should feel that good at least once in his life.” The girls were equally elated with their win. “It meant a lot,” admitted Kristina Webb. Morenci fans had a chance to celebrate the victories at the dance that followed in the multi-purpose room. Music was pro- vided by a DJ from Douglas. OUT WITH THE OLD. IN WITH THE NEW. Last year’s winner, Mona Sanders, crowns newly elected queen, Mario Medina. 16 Winter Sports Homecoming