Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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New Spirit Traditions Class spirit was emphasized with the introduction of class yels and increased dress-up day competi- tions between the classes. Buttons could be purchased to show pride in your class. Megaphones, ribbons and hats were sold. With these im- provements, a type of spirit that hasn't received much attention in the past, class spirit, gained new importance. These improvements by the spirit council, which was led by spirit commissioner Buffy Brown, didn't Proudly displaying their poster, the pep club helps to raise spirit for the Chicago Clubs. leave school spirit ignored. The ad- vertising announcements and ac- tivities at pep assemblies became more creative, encouraging a larger number of students to get involved. Spunky, the mascot, cheered along with the cheer- leaders in an effort to get the stu- dents excited about the game. One successful idea used by the pep club was holding banners with the words to the fight song written on them. Then as everyone sang, a member held a red circle over each word so that anyone who didn't already know the words was sure to know them before they re- turned to class. Homecoming week marked the week of the school seal dedica- tion. The tradition of spirit week continued with its crazy dress-up days and the final competition for the M and M trophy. School spirit was summed up as, being proud in representing your school in an honorable way and not being afraid to show it, by Buffy Brown. Design by Christine Gates. Photos by Karen Herbaugh, Jerry Moore, and Andy Phelps. Spirit Studont Ufe 29

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Teaching the fight song, the pep club holds posters with the fight song's words as the cheerleaders and pom members sing. Walking to her next class, senior Maria Boettcher, shows her spirit by wearing a pom line shirt on a color day. During the football game against Mountain View, the crowd follows along as the varsity cheerleaders lead in a chant. Math teacher, Ms. Thacker, shows her support for the Chica- go Cubs by wearing a baseball uniform. 28 Spirit Student Life

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 Dance Hall Days Dancing to the current hits, tak- ing to old friends, and making new ones became a popular way for Mustangs to have fun this past year at the dances held in the cafeteria. In addition to the students en- joyment, proceeds from many of the dances helped sponsoring clubs achieve goals set by their members. Publicity, decorations, good music and a variety of D.J.'s were just part of the hard work and planning that went into each dance. However, members of sponsoring clubs were rewarded for their efforts by enthusiastic re- sponses in attendance. All in all, dances were a place where students became better acquainted with other students. Dances also helped students to unwind from the pressures of the past week. Dances gave fresh- men a chance to become better acquainted with some of the Mus- tangs over-flowing population. Dances were held so students could enjoy themselves for one night and not have to worry about homework assignments due Mon- day. Dances proved to be a big suc- cess throughout the school year. Students enjoyed the freedom the dances gave them. Design by Kirsten Bednorz. Photos by Andy Phelps. At an after game dance, Sherry Mar- tin's emotions explode as she ex- presses her feelings while dancing to her favorite song. 30 Doncos Student Life