Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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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.

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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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Jenny Spadafora sports shades, an essential item for weekend cruising. Swinging along together, Robyn Roggeman and Mario Vasquez enjoy a relaxing night at Golfland. Munching out, Hollee Miller and Mike Sicz enjoy a movie on a typical date. T.G.I.F.! On a typical Friday afternoon, sighs of relief echoed through the halls as locker doors slammed and students raced out of the building seeking freedom. The five day countdown began every Monday morning. Junior Jeremy Grace explained, “I looked forward to the weekend be- cause it was a time when there was no pressure from school, and I could do anything I felt like.” Friday nights were special. Stu- dents postponed their homework while thoughts drifted to more im- portant things like, What am I go- ing to wear tonight? Prepara- tions for the night out were taken seriously because first impres- sions needed to be good. To make sure they were lasting, guys bathed in Polo, and girls applied an extra spritz of hairspray — just in case. Weekends were also a time to do fun and crazy things not usually done during the school week, (continued on page 16.) With cooperation and balance. Debbie Andre and Cherish Scalf paddle their way back to shore. 14 Weekends Studont Life