Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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Towards the 21st Century As we struggled to provide for the large number of students this year, the city of Mesa also contin- ued its struggle of keeping up with the current population and plan- ning for future growth. With the population expected to increase from 160,000 to 260,000 in the next ten years, the scurry to be- come prepared was seen at ma- jor construction sites throughout the city. The construction of Hendrix Jr. High School was begun and was expected to be completed by the fall of 1986. Located just south of the canal in Chandler, between Dobson and Alma School Roads, it would reieve Dobson of the fresh- man class next year, who would instead attend Rhodes or Hendrix Jr. High School. Traffic congestion was another major problem tackled by the city of Mesa this year. The expansion of the Superstition Freeway was completed in October, opening an extra lane to traffic entering and exiting the city. In especially congested areas around Mesa Community College, extra left- hand turn lanes were added, re- lieving a major part of the prob- lem. A large-scale renovation plan was also begun in June. By refac- ing old buildings and adding ar- cades in front of businesses, it was hoped that downtown Mesa would remain the center of atten- tion with colorful restaurants and retail shops. Design by Jerome Moore. Photos by Andy Phelps. Artwork by KeSy Arnold. «5SC- Mosa Scones Studont Ufo W From th© top of Desert Sa- maritan Hospital, the outs- pread growth of Mesa can be seen in every direction. The calm scene of a week- day at Fiesta Village con- trasts the active weekend nights of cruising, movies and pizza.

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Jobs Student Ufe Enterprisers $ $Young Broken nails, tired feet and dishpan hands were faced by fearless work- ing students. Brave people defied these hazzards of a job for money. Kathy Vesson commented, I found my job worth it when I saw my pay- check. The prospect of making money caused many students to go out and find a job. Abert Hatcher was determined to acquire a job at Burg- er King. ”1 was looking at my friends buying cars and clothes, and I wasn't. Derek Hinz decided to work at The Little Dragon Chinese Buffet because, I wanted everything. Working students discovered they had the money to go out but not enough time. Mike Marshall found it hard to keep up his grades by work- ing at Checker Auto Parts and going to school. These hardy people had very little time for luxuries, such as football games, shopping and laying out in the sun. Working people were known for doing homework in the library, dark circles under their eyes, and having sun starved legs. These students found their jobs important in their life. People had high expectations of working students. All year, students worked hard to fulfill their responsibil- ities. Albert Hatcher commented about working and going to school as, Whatever you put out, you get in return. Design by Tracey Metcalfe. Photos by Kim Robinson. Senior Lisa Albert straightens an ar- rangement of flowers at “The Sunflower” in Fiesta Mall.