Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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— We Are The World ‘‘There comes a time when we heed a certain call, when the world must come together as one.” — We are the World All over the world celebrities came together to sing for causes that they believed in. It began with Band-Aid and was soon followed with USA for Africa's album We are the World. Wil- lie Nelson organized Farm Aid where 50 country and rock performers sang for 78,000 fans to raise sup- port for American farmers. The event that made history was Live Aid in July. A 16-hour concert performed simultaneously in London and Philadelphia, Live Aid raised over $70.5 million. Design by Karen Sheffield. Coke is it... and it n J c First it was the real thing, then it was the new thing, now the old thing is back only under a new name, Coca-Cola Classic. For the first time since its introduction, the Coca-Cola Company changed the formula of its famous soft drink. Thousands of angry Coke fans pro- tested the change and the com- pany responded by bringing back the old favorite. AIDS Hijacking AIDS, just the word raises eye- brows and fears. Although the dis- ease isn't new, Rock Hudson’s death brought it into the media limelight. Once thought to afflict only homosexuals, it is now ram- pant among drug users due to the use of community syringes. Last June, TWA flight 847 fell victim to an in-air hijacking. While leaving Athens, two Lebanese men held 153 passengers on board as hostage. Flight attendant Uli Der- ickson became the first woman to receive the U.S. Legion of Valor’s Silver Cross for her bravery during this ordeal. Headlines Student Life

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ad I i nes Happy Returns It was the year of comebacks on the televi- sion screen. Bill Cosby returned with The Bill Cosby Show that hit number one in January. The Twilight Zone reap- peared along with Alfred Hitchcock Presents. With the help of computers, scenes with Alfred Hitch- cock from the old series were put in color for the new show. Bridging Gaps In November, President Reagan and Soviet Leader Mikhail Gorbachev met in Ge- neva, Switzerland for the first summit between the two na- tions since 1979. Topics dis- cussed were strategic weap- ons. space weapons, nuclear non-proliferation, regional conflicts, bilateral issues, and human rights. More impor- tantly, conversation began, leading to further cultural ex- changes between the two na- tions. Tragedy in Mexico An earthquake struck the densely populated Mexico City causing havoc and destruction. Thousands of people were killed in the initial shock that struck at 7:18 a.m. and many others in the aftershocks that followed. Relief poured in from across the globe includ- ing the International Red Cross which sent in search and rescue specialists from Geneva. Rescue efforts continued for several days in hopes of reaching survivors buried beneath the rubble. Miraculous- ly, rescuers unearthed several newborn infants from a fallen city hospital. Headlines Student Life

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I»» W! Divider Academics On patrol, Mrs. Risolo-Umlauf scans the room for students par- ticipating in “unacademic” be- havior. Inserting wire A into hole B, stage manager Gary VanLuchene in- structs Stevie Fresquez and Dan Kel- ler on the finer points of stage equip- ment. ies area. All provided not only basic knowledge, but also practical application of skills important to everyday life. Vocational classes used a hands on approach to learn- ing. Agriculture, home eco- nomics, auto mechanics and music and the fine arts pro- vided learning experiences outside of the classroom. Filled portable classrooms and extended-day scheduling were a thing of the past as Dobson finally became a true three-year school. Design by Hillary Stephens. Photos by Dawn Mohney, Jer- ome Moore. Andy Phelps. Scientifically speaking, Mr. Bar- rett captivates his physics stu- dents with the concept of vectors. Being selected a first place winner in the Arizona Depart- ment of Education Secondary School Recognition Program was a reflection on the quality of education provided for over 2,700 students. Aiding in this effort was new superintendent of the Mesa Public School District Dr. James Zaharis. The school board and superintendency, as well as our own administra- tion, provided the resources and encouragement neces- sary for excellence in educa- tion. New angles in the academic areas included the new Math Quad, communication elec- tives in English, increased use of visual aides in foreign lan- guage, extra curricular in- struction in science and active involvement in the social stud-