Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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S pirit Sparks Spunk The typical stereotype of a cheer- leader: not too bright, a little naive, in general, an airhead. Well, this years J.V. spiritline was anything but typical. The line strove for excellence by arriv- ing to school every morning by seven to perfect their moves and formations. Not only did these talented girls have to perform well on the field, but they also had to excel in the classroom. If any one of the girls’ grade point aver- age dropped below a 2.5, she was not allowed to perform until her grades were brought up. Even after long days and grueling practices, nobody regret- ted trying out. Debbie Ellsworth best put it by saying, “The main reason I tried out for cheer was to get involved and to meet all kinds of interesting peo- ple.” Design by Kathy Pollard. Photos by Stephen Dunstan. “Ready! OK!” With a dazzling smile, captain, Ann Lee, starts the squad on another spirit-rousing cheer. JV CHEER. Bonnie Floyd, Robin Buck- lew, Ann Lee. Karen Kowalski, Debbie Ellsworth. Marci Davis, Marcy Marko, Stacey Smotek. ports 151

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r¥ ow 2 GOOD R U? DIRECTIONS: Each of the following pages has a quiz regarding a particular area of academics. Choose the answer that best fits the question by checking the appropri- ate blank. Try this sample question: 1. WHY IS MICHAEL BENDER (WHO IS RANKED FIRST IN THE SEMOR CLASS) SMARTER THAN ALBERT EINSTEIN AND THOMAS EDISON? A--Albert Einstein is dead. B----Thomas Edison is dead. C Mtehael Bender is not dead. The correct answer is C—Michael Bender is not dead. Turn the page and begin. Trying to break the code. Knowing the end is near. Ester Haase uses a BASIC Bryan Brown scribbles command during her com down his concluding puter class. thoughts for an essay. Going, going, gone! Paul Vin- cent tries not to drift off to sleep. Yes — it was the BIG ed the math scores to the ONE. Not only was Dobson highest in the district, the largest school in the dis- One of the most evident trict but also Mesa district reasons for improved aca- was the largest in the state, demic achievement were the Thus students faced the new techniques implement- challenge of fierce competi- ed by the staff. The bad tion —but as usual they news was a stricter tardy came out on top. policy. On the flip side, the The graduates of 1986 good news was the conver- began the legacy of too sion of the grading scale, good achievements by re- 4.0 = A. ceiving the University of Ari- Through the efforts of the zona Cup. In order to earn students as well as the staff, this award, the 16 U. of A. Dobson overcame the corn- students kept a combined petition, feeling the thrill of grade point average of victory. 3.1136. Also among Dob- son’s finest were six national Design by Hilary Stephens. merit semi-finalists as well as Photos by Greg Fresquez. several wizards which boost- ACADEMICS