Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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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

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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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Andrea Wilson gracefully descends into the water after completing a near perfect front dive. Mario Lenox performs a hair raising dive taking another step towards a vic- tory over Mt. View. DHS GIRLS’ SWIMMING Opponent 102 Saguaro 72 104 Mesa 68 107 Tempe 65 114 Marcos de Niza 48 117 McClintock 65 109 Corona Del Sol 63 91 Mt. View 73 First Rotary Relay First City First Divisional Third State ports