Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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Up on top, English teacher Ray Kinney listens intently to fully understand his strange-sounding students. Mr. Kinney is exchanging teaching assignments with Mr. Richmond who is currently Down Under. Regina Cannon uses her school desk for purposes other than academic pur- suits, as the day draws to a close. Divider Academics 49

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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-

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Moving Ahead Principals Tackle New Problems “F L-ven if you’re doing well, don't get complacent, always try to do better,” said Principal Walsh of the administration’s phi- losophy going into the year. On the first day of school, students were greeted by the most obvious fruits of the administrators’ labor — the security cages for the lock- ers, and the campaign against tar- diness with a strict, new policy. Principal Walsh was aided in these endeavors by three fellow administrators. In addition. Mrs. Caldwell han- dled the registration process and the senior class with ease; Mr. Storment ably took care of the ju- nior class and student activities; while Mr. Rowden enthusiastically tackled the sophomore class and athletics. Mr. Walsh proudly concluded, “We have good kids and staff... let's face it, this is a great school!” Design by Craig Johnson. Photos by Dawn Mohney. ROTARY U.UR VtARBLfcHEAD dSk mass