Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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And the Beat Goes On ... Chorale and DaCapo Harmonize As the choir doors opened, a harmonious melody lingered in the air. and a sense of unity could be felt. Choir was not just a time for rehearsal but was also a time for relationships. These relationships were strengthened by long, hard hours of daily practice. Nick Thomas, senior, commented on the rigors of rehearsals. “Satisfaction never Voices blending in tune, choir mem- bers rehearse for the Christmas con- cert. comes from rehearsal, but from the effect that the final perfor- mance leaves on the audience.” Although there was unity, each choir also had its own individual style allowing its excellence to burst forth. DaCapo, the highest choir, daz- zled audiences with its ability to fo- cus on jazz. These pieces were performed for the school and an NAU Invitational. One of the choir departments new additions was Chorale. (Continued on page 179.) Chorale. Front Row: Julie Berg, Dannette Engles, Sean O'Rourke, Lisa Gar- cia. Brett Percy. Debbie Denlinger, Paul Williams. Shellie Thompson, Shawn Walstad, Brenda Graham. Nikki Freed. Jaime SanSouci, Mr. Evans. Second Row: Melissa Burke. Chris Windcs. Donise Leek, Dan Haesemeyer, Debbie Powoll, Allen Kinnison, Stevie Fresquoz. Brian O'Rourke, Carol Holmbcrg, Tony Garcia, Jacquelyn Hakes, Tim Wadley, Willie Brown. Third f?ow:Tom Tucker, Pat Combs, Pam Rogers. Al Faraonc, Hollcc Miller, David Thompson, Susanne Thompson. Nick Thomas, Eva Nance, Rob Shorr, Jon- ny Forro, Gina Encarnacion. Back Row: Linda Karban, Mark Thompson, Kari Culotta, Melissa Prins. Robert Stuart, Linda Evans. Paul Wiggins, Mori Bickol, David Gray, Janice Slavik, Joffrey Mcdlock, Michelle Prins. DaCapo. Front Row: Debbie Denlinger, Damon Stevens, Julie Berg, Jool Namie, Dan Haosomoycr, Nikki Freed. Back Row: Mr. Evans. Robin Lam- bert. Nick Thomas. Al Faraonc, Melissa Prins. Kristen Percy, Paul Wiggins. Linda Evans. Jeff Mcdlock, Meri Bickol, Robert Stuart. Michelle Prins, Mark Thompson. Choir Campus Activities 177

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Kristen Percy, Nikki Freed, Paul Wig- gins, and Meri Bickel harmonize while singing Morning Serenade. 176 Choir Receiving satisfaction from just sing- ing, Nick Thomasand Joel Namie prac- tice White Christmas. Campus Activities

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Chorale unifies as director Bart Evans leads them in song. Keeping step and time to the music, Mindy Nicks bares a smile. MIC W txCUUH Showstoppcrs. Front Row: Monica Elliott, Gina Giallonardo, Cami Covey, Chrystal Hornsby. Krys Gardner. Brenda Whittaker. Second Row: Oannette Engles. Leigh Pyper, Julie DeMarco, Kristen Pond, Becky Byington, Judy Wallace, Kim Whitworth. Heather Summcrfictd. Melissa Whitaker, April Fox. Third Row: Dania Blanco, Jenny Spadafora, Laynee Duffel, Director Bart Evans, Ericka Walker, Kerri Carmody. Back Row: Heather Tanner, Mindy Nicks. ifl Los Chantouscs. Front Row: Trish Hucbncr, Suzanne Chcsncy, Patty Hall, Kym McLoney, Michelle Graham. Jodi Murphy. Director Bart Evans. Sec- ond Row: Shannon Born, Cathi Thurman, Jeanette Spurzem, Tammy Behnke, Angie White. Juli Becker. Shauna Turnbaugh. Back Row: Kristen Paquette, Sheri McKinley. Genevieve Kramer. Nicki Jeffords. Xandra Greiner. Ericka Ehrhardt, Bronwyn Brant. 178 Choir Campus Activities