Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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Several students make time in their early morning schedules to grab a quick breakfast from Dunkin' Donuts. Smiling at her reflection, senior Kath- ryn Wilson blow dries her hair as she prepares for school. Catching up on his beauty rest, senior Nick Thomas sleeps contentedly, knowing that the force is with him. A member of the pom-line, senior Teryl Smith wears a look of fatigue during an early-morning practice. Early Morninftt Student Life

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Halfway around the world in Tokyo, Japan, Heather Oddonetto and friend Susan Pool take a break from a modeling job to revital- ize themselves with a tour of local sights. Brandi Martinez and Lisa Covey have “con- nections in high places” as they visit with Arizona Congressman John McCain while attending the Junior Statesmen program at Georgetown University. Taking a break from the rigors of exploring, Karen Herbaugh relaxs by a river in Lucerne, Switzerland during a four week tour of Eu- rope. Summer Student Life 11

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Buzzzzzz! The alarm went off. It was 6:00 a.m. as the students hopelessly tried to get back into the routine of the day. taking 15 to 45 minutes to get out of bed. A lazy stroll to the bathroom, where a shower and other preparations for the day took place, followed. Breakfast was usually quick and only temporarily satisfying. After a final glance in the mirror, the race to arrive in first-hour class on time began. Once there, the half- awake. glazed-eyed student stole periodic catnaps throughout the hour. I'm usually not awake in first hour.” said senior Steve Chang. In contrast, there were a few morning people who awoke im- mediately after the alarm went off. and had time to complete unfin- ished homework before their first- hour classes. ‘‘I enjoy getting up early in order to have time to finish uncompleted homework because my mind feels refreshed and I'm able to think better. said senior, Tina Nelson. Finally, were the students who were forced to. or at least pre- tended to be morning people. They were the band members, pom line, athletes, newspaper car- riers. and early morning fitness buffs who had to function long be- fore the 8:00 a.m. bell sounded. Many of these people entered their first-hour classes with an alive, fresh, yet temporary glow on their faces. Others, like Roger Tang, managed to make it through lunch. ... in the morning, I am more alert, energetic and hyper. After lunch. I begin to fall asleep in the later classes.” Fortunately, the afternoon naps rejuvenated most of them and prepared them for adventurous afternoons and exciting evenings. Design by Kathi Moran. Photos by Jerome Moore. One of the kids who make Cheerios number one, senior Darren Somo catches up on the latest current events.