Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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In the wake of another devastating vic- tory, these animals reflect upon the thought of next week’s practice. Always encouraging his teammates, in- jured junior Craig Day is still an impor- tant part of the team. Sophomore Mike Moak shows off the perfect form that made him the State Champion. Boys Swimming. Front Row: Mike Rcynoha, Keith Dennison, Mark Wynn. Sean Jones. Neil Lichter. Second Row: Mike Burkhart, Chris Schreiner. Jeff Palmer. Rick Burton. Brad Treptow, Brian Treptow, Jeremy Dowstra. Third Row: Mike Williams. Scott Palmer, Devin Elliot, Doug Eilderts. Steve Quinonez, Brenig Cory. Back Row: Allen Kinnison. Doug King, Coach Jeff Anderson. Tom Augustine. Steve Osgood. Craig Day. Boys Diving, (opp. page) Front Row: Mike Moak. Jon Jones. Back Row: David Thompson, Mike Subiran, Scott Miller. ports 111

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With a large squad led by strong juniors, the boys swimming and diving team found that through their hard work, and hard play, success was a hard habit to break. Since the first toe tested the water, optimism and high expectations moti- vated the swim team to nothing short of perfection. Easy victories in their first seven meets prepared the swim- mers for a tough match up against Mountain View, as well as the vigorous competition at the Mesa City and Cen- tral Division meets. On all three occa- sions, the “aquatic aminals” surfaced in first place. The satisfaction didn’t linger for long. The swimmers immediately be- gan a week of grueling training, hungry for competition at the State meet. As Doug King put it, “Winning the City and Divisional meets were very big achievements, but it only makes us work harder to be the best team in the State . .. that’s our number one goal!” The greatest contributor to the squad wasn’t an individual, but a con- cept, the concept of unity. A freshman initiation, weekly parties, always eat- ing lunch together, and sitting as one rowdy and wild group at football games gave the swim team an une- Emerging in a turbulence of water, Neil Lichter sets his sights, preparing him- self for the final turn. quailed union that inspired them to shave not only their faces, but their heads, and even their legs. Breaking all school records, placing first in Divisionals, and having two State Champions were just a few of the “firsts” that the boys swimming and diving team accomplished. With only four swimmers graduating, the “aquat- ic aminals” look to next year with ea- ger anticipation to once again live up to their title as “Mesa’s ultimate team.” Design by Wade Swanson. Photos by Ashley Towne and Tawnya Chitwood. he Kei is llnil fy BOYS SWIMMING DHS Opponent 126 Sagauro 42 140 Mesa 42 134 Tempe 36 120 Marcos 52 1st place Rotary Relays 115 McClintock 56 108 Corona 64 96 Mt. View 74 1st place Mesa City Meet 1st place Divisionals 2nd place State 110 oys Swimming

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The girls swim team swamped all of it’s opponents like a tsunami. Every team in its path was swept away by their raging force. The girls could boast an undefeated dual meet record and several superior performances in every meet. What was the secret to their success? As Sara Volpp put it, “Everyone cared and that was a big part in our successful team.” Sopho- more Cindy Griffin thought it was because, “Everyday everyone im- proved and that’s what makes a wining season.” Spirit played a major role in boost- ing the team’s morale. Britney Var- gas said, “We were all one, big, happy, rowdy family.” The team’s support of each other was incredible and un- doubtedly encouraged each swimmer to pull out her last ounce of energy. Jennifer Chase thought the team was so spirited because, “Wet people are wild people!” The diving team also did extremely well. The divers awed their spectators with a number of graceful dives. The old cliche “quality not quantity” ap- plied to the team. Out of six girls on the team, four were ranked in the top ten statewide. Lara Elliot best summed up the Laura Parsons relaxes on the lane line during a break in her rigorous workout while preparing for the city meet. season when she stated, “We were a young team with a new coach, but we were still undefeated,” proving that swimmers and divers alike really were born to perform . . . the best. Design by Kathy Pollard. Photos by Ashley Towne and Tawnya Chitwood. Determined to help her team, expert breaststroker, Lara Elliot, prepares for another successful race. T orn To Perform Girls Swimming. Front Row: Kathy Pol- lard. Kathi Moran. Kendra Shirley. Sec- ond Row: Debbie Benett. Ann Norton, Karen Lynch, Lara Elliot. Britney Var- gas. Krista Everheart. Back Row: Deb- bie Heim, Tamara Johnson. Jakie Kart- simas, Sara Volpp. Laura Parsons. Mea- gan McKinney. Cindy Griffin, Kim Leonard. Divers, (opp. page) Front Row: Mario Lenox, Jessica Wood. Back Row: Kim Janosek. Diane Shockley, Andrea Wilson, Kristie Mox. 112 £ iris’ imming