Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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Fine Arts Adds Class C horus, drama, band, and or- chestra — performing arts had it all and more. For instance. Chorale Choir combined the talents of more ad- vanced vocalists. In drama, the- ater-in-the-round enabled actors to be viewed from all angles, thus drawing the audience into the per- formance. Also, band took on a new dimension including more complicated choreography enliv- ening the arrangement of rou- tines. Cooperation by the orches- tra members gave it a family-like relationship and resulted in more polished performances. All of the efforts of the staff and the students made working to- gether easier and much more suc- cessful. According to Mr. Evans, “The most important thing is to give a little of yourself and work well with others. And that’s ex- actly what happened! Design by Tracy Milbratz. Photos by Jerry Moore and Andy Phelps. With style and grace, drum major Dan Keller sets the band in action at the first varsity home game.

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Molding Writers English Employs Electives B ombs detonating in the back- ground, a reporter appeared live on TV informing viewers of the events. Where had that reporter received his first taste of journal- ism? Probably in an elective Eng- lish course. Such elective courses, as jour- nalism, yearbook, speech, critical thinking research. Principles of English 3. and debate, were com- monplace in the English depart- ment. These classes provided in- terested students with more than the “basics”. Referring to her elective classes, Mrs. Conder said. I love them! Good commu- nication is the most important skill a person can have! To apply their English skills, reading was vital. Different classes were offered, according to stu- dents’ varying abilities. With enthu- siasm, teachers forged ahead, creating critical thinkers and writ- ers. Design by Tina Kwasnica. Photos by Andy Phelps. Trying to collect her thoughts, Jenni- fer Hightower looks over her notes. •yv;vv:Sv::vv:;:::C;:» ---- .'•» . v j

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