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

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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

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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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 HOMECOMING FINALISTS AND ESCORTS include: Christine Cervantez, Jerod Aker. Becca Williams. Alex Olivas. Melody Brannon, Doug Jen- sen, Mario Medina, Chad Lacey, Loretta Allen, Da- vid Willard. Richelle Harper, and Felix Macias. UP AND COMING. Being introduced at the school assembly are little attendants Cristina Morales and Mark Brannon. WELCOME. Serving as the MC’s at the assembly are seniors Tabbie O’Coyne and David Lakey. PASS IT ON. In a rush to get the lifesaver ex- changed are Erika Ruedas and Benji Morales. The sophomore team finished first in the class competi- tion event at the assembly. Winter Sports Homecoming 17