Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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Filled with visions of fame and fortune, performing arts students work at CREATING A SCENE “I always dreamed of singing in front of people. I enjoy making them feel the emotions I’m sing- ing,” commented Carla Thelen. “I want to replace Joan Rivers and have my own comedy hour,” said future come- dienne Cyndi Parsons. From singers and musi- cians to actors and dancers, dreams of the future were motiva- tion for a lot of hard work. Per- forming arts had more impor- tance, however, than showcasing those who wanted to make per- forming their lives. The depart- ment was also a chance for stu- dents to learn more about them- selves. According to Dance Company sponsor Margie Ro- mero-Wolf, “Performing arts is important to many students’ educations be- cause it provides an opportunity to develop self-es- teem and to share possible hidden talents with others.” All of the students in the de- partment participated together to produce outstanding perfor- mances. Choir Director Bart Ev- ans summed up the teachers’ ap- preciation of such dedication: “When students made the deci- sion to reach for excellence they were committing themselves to a great deal of work and a high lev- el of self-discipline.” Designed by Kristen Pond. Photos by Laura Davis. Everybody’s gotta’ have some- body and Rachel Perkins has her string bass during first hour prac- tice. Choir Director Bart Evans demon- strates the “wide snuff” breath- ing technique to Da Capo. Whether I compose, perform, arrange, or teach, I must be able to express myself through music.” -Damon Stevens erforming Arts

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Industrial arts just doesn't slow down, it keeps on Hammering out NEW IDEAS Once upon a time, on a cam- pus far away, there was an indus- trial arts department where stu- dents were not told how to oper- ate equipment properly. As a direct result of this, literally hun- dreds of students were maimed, cut and even shredded into tiny pieces. Many escaped this insan- ity and came upon a place called Dobson. There they got proper training and started enjoying their classes. Classes beyond their wildest dreams were offered such as drafting, welding, management, free enterprise and even auto me- chanics. All of these classes gave them a head start on being em- ployable in the real world, thus making it possible for them to live happily ever after. THE END Industrial arts Is a change from my aca- demic classes-just as much of a challenge but more freedom to express myself in my work and a starting block for my cho- sen career field.” —Kathy House Design by Marc Stenoien. Photos by Greg Fresquez. Tim Porter doesn’t spend all his time busting ghosts; he also welds and then removes the slag. With the instructor’s words still fresh in his mind. Sean Hibbs practices rear axle reassembly. cademics 181

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Mike Medlin and Jeremy Grace take time from advanced acting for a game of catch with Heidi Giovannoni. 2 GOOD R U? 1. DRUM MAJOR DAN KELLER WEARS A GUN WHEN IN UNIFORM BECAUSE A He gets into that kind of thing. B He thinks he’s Don Johnson. C He thinks he’s Bernard Goetz. D He thinks he’s in ROTC. 2. GUITAR IS SUCH A POPULAR CLASS BECAUSE A Just because. B It’s a secret and no one really cares (except those with Enquiring minds) C DHS is filled with Eddie Van Halen wanna-be’s. 3. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A PERFORMING ART? A-----Orchestra. B Choir. C Chippendale’s dancing. cademics