Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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Agressive Terry Buske captures the In the eye of his fans. Captain Robby challenge and crushes his Cactus High Cassidy shows his powerful wrestling School opponent. abilities. After a hard earned victory, proud Ter- ry Buske lifts his arm with the little strength he has left. VARSITY WRESTLING DHS Opponent 60 Central 3 66 Cactus 0 33 Mt. View 28 32 Corona 26 30 Westwood 36 21 Mesa 43 42 McClintock 25 31 Marcos 34 Senior John Schollmeyer, varsity Co- captain, has been wrestling his way to the top for the past three years. This de- manding spot has played an important role in his high school years. Now, the added responsibility, pres- sure, and status of be- ing a captain has devel- oped him into an object of admiration for the younger wrestlers. John stated, “When 1 wrestle, 1 wrestle to win. If I lose, I’m not only letting myself down, I’m letting down the whole team and those who look up to me.” At a match, the team is supposed to stay to- gether and not wander away. They all support each other. Wrestling is an extremely difficult sport. The team is lucky to have a cap- tain like John. 132 Wrestling

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With his sights on victory. Jeff Girard strives for the perfection of his vault. Extreme power waiting to be unleashed shows in the face of Freddie Martinez. ports 131 Showing how it’s done. Josh Arnold ef- fortlessly cruises over his high hurdle. John Palmatier takes a lap to cool down after a work out. Those were the best of times. Track set many fine memories in the minds of those it touched. Setting records, be- ing leaders, and striving to excel in all they did were the best of all. Hurdling, high jumping, or pole vaulting made athletes soar high into the air. An exhilarating feeling of flight surged from within their bodies as their feet left the ground. While leaping and jumping were some boys’ claim to suc- to the team with their ability to excel in new areas. They were a reflection of the traditional quality, expected by many. The keys to their success were dedi- cation and teamwork. After stepping onto the track, all personal differences were left behind and their teamwork flourished. The unparalled thrill of vic- tory made the undying pain dedication worth it. cess, the runners had their own special flair. They flew down the track with a vibrant burst of energy, amazing the spectators. Having three coaches proved to be a definite plus for the team. They pro- vided personal attention and encour- agement necessary for reaching new heights. Sophomores added missing depth Design by Jenny Prezkop and Lynelle Jayo. Photos by Tony Fiori.

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Getting a Taste of ... The powerful wrestlers experienced life last season. Wrestling relates to life by having to be tough, dedicated, de- pendant on no one except yourself, and finding happiness through your own victory. Mr. Rudow said, “1 think we run a first class program by coach- ing potential winners.” The determined wrestlers started the year off by creating a number of goals that they hoped to achieve. Set- ting the goals into motion, they began with deciding to place among the top three schools at various local tourna- Head to head. Ed Morales and his oppo- nent struggle for a victory. ments. This was all preparing for their ultimate goal of attaining first place in divisional, and venturing onward to state. In order to achieve these goals, ex- treme sacrifices had to be made. To begin with, the wrestlers had to control their weight in order to compete in the desired weight class. Many hours of grueling, physical workouts helped to strengthen their muscles while 24 hour fasts decreased their weight. An aver- age of five pounds was lost per prac- tice. Extra work- (cont. p. 134) The look on both Bill Gronberg and his opponent's faces show the pain in- volved with wrestling. Varsity Wrestling. Front Row: Bill Smith. Delbert Adair. Troy Frew. Mark Peterson, Garry Brunetti, Bill Gron- berg. Spencer George, Robby Cassidy, Torin Powell. Back Row: Marty Rivas, Dustin Emminger. John Schollmeyer, Sean Fox. Ed Morales, David Taylor, Greg Dayoob, Brian Harper, Jim Cole. •Sports 133