Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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In the auditorium lobby Tiffany Hansen Mr. Evans and his fourth hour mixed and Carl Towner rehearse an improvi- choir class do a warm-up exercise be- satlon scene for their drama class. fore singing River Sing Your Song. JAvinai M-fQ Forforming Arts I O Acadomics

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Practice Skills And Ability P.E. and Traffic Safety Emphasize Performance The P.E. and traffic safety department set out to improve physical as well as mental skills. P.E. focused on giving students the opportunity to strengthen weak areas in the body and at the same time accent the strong ones. A variety of activities were offered this year, from dance and weightlifting to running and an advanced recreation class. Many P.E. courses were not conducted for phys- ical fitness alone. Some programs also emphasized mental skis. Building self-confidence and self-worth through success of movement kept you physically healthy while at the same time the students had fun doing it, explained Coach Margie Romero. Traffic Safety was based more on mental skills than on the physical, but the training was equally impor- tant to the student. The title DRIVE RIGHT of the traffic safety depart- ment's new text and workbooks describes the course well. The course taught students the basic fundamentals of driving with safety. This year the importance of understanding the negative effects of alcohol and drugs pertaining to driving was stressed. In addition, the driving simulators were an asset to the class. Also, the simulated driving classroom pro- vided an easy transition from classroom instruction to actual behind the wheel driving. Though overcrowded conditions could have been a problem, this was not an obstacle for the teachers and coaches. They felt students were highly moti- vated and in a class by themselves. Design by Michele Livolsi. Photos by Karen Herbaugh and Andy Phelps. P.E. TfoHIc Safety Academics 177

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With More Than Words The Arts Express Their Talent in Many Performances While walking down the halls in the performing arts building, many sounds were heard. Sounds of singing, acting, and instruments ranging from the piccolo to the cello filled the air. On first impression these people seemed strange, and as Hollee MSIer said We are not afraid to let people see our creativity. We are wild. These dis- tinctions often made them unique. With about 920 students in this department, space was cramped but having this many performers strengthened the department. Teachers and stu- dents alike felt the large numbers made their perfor- mances better. Guitar, orchestra, band, choir, and drama were the classes offered. With so many people in different areas, it was amazing that they got along so wel with each other. Since the arts are performance oriented, the teachers expected hard work and emphasized ex- cellence. The students in this department loved per- forming and usually gave one hundred percent. Students were interested in the performing arts department for many different reasons. Mostly they loved performing, but also the friendly people and the rush of activity enticed students to join the activi- ties of the performing arts department. Mr. Evans, the department head, said, We feel the arts are important in today's society, for many reasons which would take more than a few words to say. Design by Kari Elthg. Photos by Dawn Mohney. Concentrating on her piece of music, Carol Fensand plays her violin with the orchestra. Performing Arts Acadomics