Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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Surpass the Competition Speech Debate Chess Attain Goals Trying new angles was just what Speech and Debate and Chess Club did to gain recognition for their achievements. Speech and Debate had the dis- tinction of being one of the only AIA sports on campus which con- tinued throughout the year. De- spite being a traditional debate team for only two years, the team was one of the top five in the state. The 47 member club began the year with their first shut-out victo- ry against Xavier, capturing both first and second place. Besides the twenty-plus tournaments the teams competed in, the highlight of the season came when they travelled to Window Rock. Arizona for a Southwest regional tourna- ment November 8. 9. and 10. New this year was the Chess Club, established to give students the opportunity to compete using their minds instead of their bodies. Club sponsor Mr. Lutz encour- aged members to study the game and its strategy through books and chess masters for an advan- tage over their opponents. Al- though they didn’t enter outside tournaments, in November a ‘round robin’ was held within school to determine the top play-| ers. Despite the concentration and mental skill necessary for chess, Mr. Lutz emphasized that it was all just for fun. The new angles paid off as both clubs were able to surpass the competition. Design by Ashley Biebel. Photos by Jerome Moore. Chess Club. Front Row: Rachel Perkins, Mr. Lutz, Darin Vi- gesaa, Kevin Bonogofski. Second Row: Brad Patton, Mat- thew Pridemore, Allon Kesselman, Kurt Parten. Back Row: Paul Nelson, Jeff Henning, Michael Read, Matt Brabb. Speech and Debate. Front Row: Julie Demarco, Hollee Mill- er, Nick Thomas, Tina Kwasnica, Tom Linkous, Nicole Freed, Jeremy Grace, Robin Lambert, Gordon Brown. Rob- ert Harris. Second Row: Karen Preble, Doha Maldonado, Jerry Moore, Rob Sherr, Melissa Whitaker, Monique Kanna- pel, Adam Roig, Susan Chubrich, Kim Matlon, Renee Ellis, Mike Mcdlin. Third Row: Jessica Hallcn, Barbara Pearl, Eva Nance, Debbie Ward. Frank Piccioli, Dan Haesemeyer, Maria Mobley, Robert Campbell, Roger Tang, Brad Patton, Alex Bohler. Back Row: Jenny Ferro, Mary Hodsden, Jeff Med- lock, Nicole Angileri, Michelle Santosuosso, Sara Boucher, Allyson Bowman, Patrick Harvan. Scrutinizing the board, Chess Club founder and president Kurt Parten weighs the options before making his move. 164 Strategy Campus Activities

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’ w Serving You New Clubs Provide New Awareness Students Against Driving Drunk and the Video Club had much in common in that they were both service clubs. Neither one raised funds to help themselves. Their main purpose was to inform the students. S.A.D.D., which was barely off the ground last year, really picked up speed. Members participated in many activities such as making an- nouncements at games and hang- ing up banners to remind students of the danger, of drinking and driv- ing. The major goal was to inform students of the side effects of alco- hol and the many consequences that must be faced if alcohol is abused. The message they tried to get across was simple but critical; if you drink, don't drive. The Video Club was also of ser- vice to the school. Members in- formed students of campus hap- penings by taping games, spirit ac- tivities, and other school functions. Many of the videos were the finished product of dedicated Video Club members. The club's goal was not only to inform stu- dents of campus activities, but it was also to teach the use of video equipment. The skills obtained in this club provided students with expertise in the use of sophisticat- ed equipment they wouldn’t have had otherwise. S.A.D.D. sponsor Ms. Norris and Video sponsor Mr. Browning concluded. “When it comes down to it, these clubs willingly serve Dobson. Design by Tracy Milbratz and Kari Elting. Photos by Jerry Moore and Karen Herbaugh. S.A.D.D. Front Row: Melissa Otanez, Heather Maxwell, Lau- rel Reynolds, Suzanne Thompson, Jennifer McCormick. Second Row: Stacey Page, Keith Trimels, Craig Johnson, Brigette Kelley. Video Club. Front Row: Steve Silcox, Lisa Covey, Mr. Brown- ing, Wallace Chappell, Stacie Cotton. Back Row: Mike Lan- ove, Lance Whitewolf, Mike Silsbee. Video Club S.A.P.D Campus Activities 163

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Speech and Debate president, Tom Linkous, practices a piece for a future competition hoping his preparation will result in a win. Ben Turner researches for an upcoming debate looking to find the information that will give him the upper hand.