Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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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

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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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Ronald Reagan won his second term as president during the 1984 election in November. Astronaut Bruce McCandless, of the space shuttle Chal- lenger, takes the first free flight by jetpack. Victims of the worst industrial disaster in the history of Bho- pal, India lie in rows awaiting treatment. Newsline 1984 Election Ronald Reagan won by a landslide over Walter Mondale in the 1984 election. Geraldine Ferraro was the first female vice presidential candidate. Heart Research New advances for heart research were made with an artificial heart for William Schroeder and a baboon heart for Baby Fae. Bhopal Disaster In Bhopal more than 2000 people were killed by a poisonous gas leak at a Union Carbide Plant. McDonald's Deaths Twenty-one victims were kied by James Hubert y at a McDonald's in San Ysidro, CaJifomia. Ethiopian Famine As a result of a massive drought in Africa, more than 300,000 people died in Ethiopia. a a Newsline 44 studont Llfo