Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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On loan from Ringling Bros, circus, sophomore Paul Butts helps out in the office. How now? said purple cow Yvonne Law and Anete Lampone when asked to be seated Halloween Day. Halloween Student Life

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There were laughs and smiles galore on Halloween as nervy peo- ple dared to dress up as whoever or whatever they wanted. Some even took on different identities that were in complete contrast to their usual personalities. At lunch you may have thought you were sitting by a flapper from the twenties, but it was probably just sophomore, Amy Stoll. The best part about Halloween is you get to act crazy with your friends,” she exclaimed. Trying to remember his locker combi- nation is Brad Richmond, alias the ele- phant man. Halloweon Student Life The spirit didn’t cease on Thurs- day as everyone was getting psyched for the tough game against Chandler. The pommies and cheerleaders wore crazy cos- tumes and boosted the crowds en- thusiasm. People not only enjoyed Hallow- een because it provided excite- ment, but also because they had the rare opportunity to pose as traditional favorites like ghosts and clowns; others took on the look of their aspired occupations; Gazing into the pasture, looking for her lost sheep, is sophomore Amberdawn Moore. while still others aped their favorite celebrities like the maahvelous” Fernando Lamas. Again, Halloween proved to be a highlight in an otherwise routine school day. Design by Kathy Pollard. Photos by Greg Fresquez and Andy Phelps. Marching band exchanged its cavalry garb and went totally spirited” for the halftime show.

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A tall, regal evergreen tree adorned in festive colors, towered above the room. Outside, chil- dren, bundled in warm clothing, played in endless fields of cold, white snow. Long icicles hung off the roof. A saguaro cactus stood in the front yard all aglow in bright, colorful Christmas lights. Kids in shorts and t-shirts tossed a foot- ball around, comfortable in 70° weather. These two scenes described Christmas, yet only the second fits Arizona. After moving from the harsh, cold Midwest and East to the sunny state of Arizona, many missed the old traditions of sleigh rides, snowball fights, and sub- zero temperatures. Christmas week was celebrated in various ways. The week before vacation, Student Council spon- sored various dress-up days. Stu- dents decked out in Santa hats and their best red and green attire. In addition, five tons of man- made snow was trucked in and dumped on the senior lawn. During lunch, students were able to reac- quaint themselves with the cold, wet, white stuff. Many school clubs, such as Dra- ma, Yearbook, and Newspaper, celebrated with the Secret San- ta” custom. Students secretly se- lected another club member and purchased gifts for them. While many have trouble getting used to Christmas in Arizona, the Christmas of '85 was just a bit dif- ferent. For the first time in dec- ades. measurable snow was re- corded, surprising and pleasing many students, lonely for a good snowfall. Design by Patrick Harvan Photos by Andy Phelps. Awestruck with their gifts, Diane Os- good, Karen Sheffield, Tiffany Robin- son, and Christine Gates view the year’s “scenery.” Casey Clas and Angie Baxter hungrily look over the delicasies offered at the Home Ec Christmas bake sale. 42