Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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Role Reversal The walls were covered with graffiti. Wads of newspaper and other trash covered the floor. Couples walked about in jeans and sweatsuits after having re- turned from dinner at some of the cheapest restaurants in town. Sound like some sort of get-to- gether for low lifes? Actually, it was a dance held in our very own cafeteria. Morp, the opposite of Prom, gave Mustang ladies a chance to ask out that special guy they'd had their eyes on. Morp was more than that, however. Because it was the opposite of Prom, the idea was to go as cheap and scummy as possible. Evening wear ranged from old faded Levis and t-shirts to sweats and athletic shoes. A few of the more daring couples ventured out in outfits like mechanics jumpsuits and overalls. Fast food restaurants were ideal for the romantic dinner. Many of the girls got really creative in the pursuit of a fun evening and came up with many wild ideas. Couples dined at snack bars in stores like K- Mart and Smitty's. A few went to vending machines at gas stations and the hospital. No matter where they went or what they wore, couples really enjoyed this game of role reversal. Girls were able to experience be- ing in total control of the date, and the guys simply handed over the controls to the girls. Design by Michael Stuart. Photos by Steve Wilbur. The elaborate Morp motif was pains- takingly designed by the members of student council and student senate. 42 Morp Student Lite

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unique looks including ornament earrings, reindeer antlers and elf costumes to add to the HollyDays fun. The week also incRjded a Christ- mas tree decorating class com- petition which was won by the ju- nior class. This was judged on Thursday by the office secretaries. A Christmas assembly conced- ed HollyDay Week with such groups as concert choir. Da Capo, orchestra and band. The NHS sponsored. Snowball Christmas Dance, was held Saturday in the Student Center. This event added to the weeks festivities and began the long awaited Christmas break. Design by Michele Livoisi and Kellie Thurston. Photos by Andy Phelps and Steve Wilbur. Bryan Crawford and Anete Bowen participate in the Christmas toy drive for underprivileged children. At the Christmas assembly Darryl Office Aide Dawn Devereaux displays Brown narrates The Night Before her spirit during HollyDays Week with a Christmas. Santa hat.

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Morpers show their enthusiasm at the Even during slow dances, couples dance by taking a moment to pose took the opposite Morp theme to for a picture before dancing. heart by dancing fast. Scott Giurlani and Chris Brophy move to the beat of the song ‘‘Neutron Dance” by the Pointer Sisters. Mike Morales and Karen Dayoob chose matching sweatshirts and Levis for their Morp outfits. Morp Student Life 43