Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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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

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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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Mr. Foos’ fifth hour woodshop class Sophomores Jeff Bishop and Jason Ring restlessly anticipates his instructions try to determine the next step of their for their next assignment. metals project. Sophomore Ace Pauli diligently toils over the milling machine during his fifth hour class. Scott Holman, a sophomore in fifth hour metals class, intently concentrates on his project. a Industrial Arts 1o2 Academics