Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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During A hour portfolio, senior Lars Jo- hansson creates a scenic picture for a portion of his personal portfolio. Ms. Devane addresses her fifth hour drawing class. She also teaches silk screen and photography courses. Due to overcrowding, Ms. Devane holds her fifth hour beginning drawing class In the jewelry room. 180 Art Acadomlc

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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

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Freshman Leslie Odle leans closer to his artwork to focus on his design in Miss Wasnesky’s A hour intro to art class. Dream Your Design The Art Department Expresses Talent And Explodes With Creativity Artistic abilities at an exceptional high level were achieved in the art department. The ski levels of graduated seniors was so high that teachers at a nearby junior college contacted our art department to inquire about the successful techniques used with students. The transition from high school to college was met with ease. A multitude of art courses were offered to inter- ested students. Basic courses taught drawing, paint- ing, and photography skills. Commercial art and A.P. Art prepared artists for colege and the job market. Jewelry and ceramics were offered to complete the curriculum. Surviving the growing pains of enrollment of art courses was not an easy task. Overpopulation result- ed in classes taking place in improperly equipped classrooms. Dedicated teachers worked together to overcome this obstacle. Working together was the department's greatest strength. Each staff member had the same philosophy of art education so they worked together well. Although the art classes were crowded, the stu- dents also worked together to create a successful department. For example, students designed graph- ics for businesses. For the state fair, several pieces were submitted for judging and exhibition. The over- all quality of work definitely proved that there was strength in numbers when it came to the creativity of the art department. Design by Kellie Thurston. Photos by Kim Robinson. Juniors Panthea Begay and Juan Cruz prepare to create as they dream their designs in fifth hour beginning drawing. Art Academics 181