Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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Secrets of the Forbidden Zone Well. I’ve heard loud music coming from that gen- eral direction, and loud conversation occasionally drifts from that mysterious room where teachers enter, but don’t necessarily come out,” whispered junior Greg James as he crept by the forbidden zone. The truth behind what goes on behind the closed doors of the teacher’s lounge was left up to student’s imagination. Junior Marla Kemp believed, The teachers go into the lounge, scream, and pray to the teacher spirit for control.” Junior Angel Jannasch said the teachers spent lunch by, Sitting in a giant circle with a huge bonfire in the middle of the room, roasting hotdogs, and singing old Beach Boys songs.” It’s time the truth was out about the teacher’s lounge. After all, inquiring minds want to know — we want to know. Marlene Barb Charles Glenn Anna Susan Frances Judy Abrahamson Adams Amsden Anderson Andes Arandjelovic Armenta Atchison A.V. P.E. Ind. Arts Custodial Home Ec. For. Language ESL Aide Math Doris Earl Nathan Beatrice Lynn Susan Dennis Carol Barlow Barrett Baxter Beauchamp Becker Berssenbruegge Berumen Best Counselor Science Custodial Social Studies Math Business Custodial Counselor Tom Richard Louise Susan Meredith Ann Fred Catherine Bockstahler Bramwell Braunhut Brenden Brennan Brodine Browning Cahill-Fabiano Spec. Ed. Art Business English Registration Home Ec. A.V. Counselor 186 Staff People

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Fred Skoglund, the new Assistant Superintendent of Secon- dary Schools, conducts important district business during a phone conference. Dave Eagleburger proudly stands by a display of a few of the many awards Mesa Public School District has received. Donna Green President Wilford A. Cardon Clerk Jack Davis Member Joe Porter Member Marilyn Wilson Member Dr. James Zaharis Superintendent of Schools David Eagleburger Dr. Doug Barnard Associate Assistant Superintendent Superintendent Dr. Charles Essigs Assistant Superintendent Pat Pomeroy Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ray Rafford Assistant Superintendent Fred Skoglund Assistant Superintendent Alternative Curriculums New Opportunities Provide Choices The school board and superintendency had the immense task of setting and carrying out district poli- cy for 50.000 students, a number expected to dou- ble by the year 2000. To accommodate the growth, Red Mountain High School and Shepard Jr. High School were planned to open within two years. Salt River Vista, an alternative school, was to be opened on the Salt River Indian Reservation, giving students extra chances and choices for education. While the elected board members made policy and financial decisions, the superintendency designed the curriculum for all grade levels. As the State Depart- ment of Education raised requirements for gradu- ation, new classes were formed to give students more opportunity in fulfilling requirements. Classes weren’t made less challenging; more alternatives were offered. “We want people to get a ’valid’ diplo- ma; one backed by rigorous requirements and high standards,’’ said Associate Superintendent, Dave Eagleburger. Careful planning of a curriculum and policy that attended to students’ needs gave the high schools the pride in knowing that there was “no other school district in the nation that has as many nationally rec- ognized secondary schools as Mesa. Design by Ashley Biebel. Photos by Gwen Gregory. Dr. Doug Vance Assistant Superintendent Administration People

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[ver watchful, Mrs. Arandjelovic foils junior Jeff Combs ittempt to sneak a peek into “the lounge.” :inding the lounge a haven from the student body, Mrs. ancura smiles as she relaxes with her needlepoint. Eating, the most common teacher activity in the lounge, Mr. Campos listens to some light conversation. Frank Campos or. Language Debbie Sandra Calander Caldwell Special Ed. Asst. Principal Mario Cardinale Custodial Carol Cary Science Pat Anita Cassidy Cavender Math Business Mike Clark P.E. Mike Connie Deborah Marjorie Ursa Lou Richard Doug Ken Clupper Colbern Collins Conder Combs Conn Conway Costenson P.E. Business Math Enlgish Counselor Media Center Social Studies Science I John Ralph Margie Yvonne Jan George Larry Dan Cox Crabtree Davis DeVane Dietrich Downing Dukerich Durant Social Studies Math Custodial Art Counselor Driver's Ed. Science Ind. Arts Stan People 187