Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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Going above and beyond in all they do, the teachers and students make the foreign language depart- ment Too GOOD FOR WORDS Despite the challenge and frus- tration that sometimes comes with learning a foreign language, students responded positively and felt that ... “Stepping into a foreign lan- guage class is like walking into another world.” —Jeff Hardee “Foreign language classes help break barriers between cul- tures and create a better under- standing between them.” —Denise Hodgins “Foreign language classes are the first step towards making friends and peace with other countries.” —Marianne Kulke “With the right teacher, for- eign langauge classes can be a fun addition to high school.” —Scott Miller “The best thing about study- ing a foreign language is that it gives you a better chance of get- ting into the college of his choice.” —Angela Holmen “A foreign language is always a challenge and it makes you feel good knowing you know more than the common person.” —Jenny Jasper “Taking a foreign language class broadens my knowledge of the English language.” —Bernadette Spilotro “Foreign languages are differ- ent than the every day classes. —Robyn Dupruy “The best thing about learning a foreign language is that you have the ability to communicate in a foreign country.” —Monica Elliott “Learning a foreign language helps you learn about their cul- ture also.” —Wendy Sievers “Learning a foreign language makes you aware that teenagers are basically all the same, even though they may have a different way of communicating.” —Mike Kuehn From students, the toughest critics of all, comes evidence that the foreign language department is truly TOO GOOD FOR WORDS. Design by Gina Giallonardo. Photos by Meredith Hoefle. Que cs la hora?” The new Span- ish teacher, Mrs. Indarrga, teach- es her students to tell time. cademics

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With one foot out the door, anx- ious Spanish students catch the last bit of information before the bell rings. OW 2 GOOD R U? 1. MOST STUDENTS TAKE GERMAN BECAUSE THEY: A. Think it’s an easy “A” B. Think Frau Schiele is close personal friends with the Swiss Miss Pudding Girl. C. Mistakenly think beer drinking is a part of the class curriculum. 2. MRS. ANRANDJELOVIC’S FAVORITE HOUSE PETS ARE: A. . Cats. B. French poodles. C Dave Pratt. 3. ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS STUDENTS LEARN IN SPANISH IS: A. Rosarita’s true identity. B. How to ask “Where’s the bullfight?” C,-. How to order at Taco Bell. No, Susan Jones isn’t listening to Junior Diana Ragl, contemplates the B52’s, she’s studying for a lunch at Burger King or another test. bit out of her German book. oreign Language

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Pretending to be taking notes, senior Marci Bowman is actually writing a juicy love letter. Does anyone know the meaning of narrator?” asked Mr. Juniper. Anyone, anyone? OW 2 GOOD R U? 1. ENGLISH TEACHERS MRS. WATERS AND MRS. Nl- COLLS RUN AT LUNCH BECAUSE: A-----They like to exercise. B-----They’re trying to give Jane Fonda a run for her money. C-----They are underpaid teachers and can’t afford to eat. 2. THE CELEBRITY TO WHICH MRS. GERLACH IS MOST FREQUENTLY COMPARED IS: A Max Headroom B Whoopi Goldberg C Wilma Flintstone D Geraldine Ferraro 3. MRS. REMOS. MRS. FAGAN. MRS. UMLAUF AND MR. HECK ARE COMMONLY KNOWN AS: A-----The Gang of Four B English teachers (???) C-----Sigue Sigue Sputnik Nibbling on his fingers, Shane Senior Steve Beveridge quietly Rogers obviously didn’t get sits behind his book and glasses enough to eat at lunch! to hide his tired eyes. nglish