Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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JUNE 1986 A the last day of school approached, stu- dents struggled through finals while keeping an eye on summer. Finally the last day came and folders flew. The parking lots, halls, and fields were covered in a white blanket as notes, tests, and assignments came down in a June bliuard. Summer vocation had arrived and the students were prepared. They hit the roads, pools, parks and beaches. Trying as hard as the could to forget the past and up- coming school years, students atterfipted to put as much distance between themselves and Dobson as they could.Standing alone on the empty campus, the marquee in front of the school bid its final front of the school bid its final farewell Last year's most important event to seniors was their graduation. For this they took great pains to make that special ceremony run perfectly. Tensions built as the anxious students counted down the days until June 3rd and their arrival Into the real world. Hours were spent in rehersals before and after the last days of school. When their glori- ous evening finally approached, special pre- cautions were taken to arrange a photo ses- sion with mom and dad. Long afterwards, the former Mustangs would count themselves lucky to wave farewell to a stepping stone towards the rest of their hves. tudent Life

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... Student Life Although the majority of student time was phys- ically spent in the class- room, the mental pro- cesses were churning with what was going on off campus. Thought turned to weekends and friends. For those who were more materially inclined, part time jobs often took up free time. For others, lo- cal entertainment, mov- ies. concerts, and teen night clubs, was abundant not to mention school-re- lated activities. On campus, students made the most of time af- forded them at lunch; fun mobiles, land cruisers, convertibles and tennis shoes provided the means. Although waiting in lines cheated them of precious time, they man- aged to enjoy the free- dom of just breaking away. No matter how they chose to do it. Mustangs colorfully unwrapped their lives with pride and unrestrained spirit. Design by Hilary Ste- phens. Photos by Greg Fresquez. B.K. Lounge King Khoi Ar- vin and Eric Baptiste take a princely stroll. It’s the real ‘‘Thing”. Matt Gunderson sits behind the wheel of his Volkwagen. Greg Homewood counts Sporting his mix-n-match sheep during Advanced Vans. Troy Kerekes casu- Analysis of Addition. ally aproaches life. r tudent Life 9

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JULY 1986 During the summer, students planned many events at Big Surf, Golfland, or Fiesta Mall. Senior Victor Perez is ready for one of his usual exercises. Skate board- ing was one of the summer’s more popular hobbies. Friends got togeth- er during vacation for a day of OTR (Optimum Tanning Rays). Getting a tan was most students main objec- tive over their three month break. With a great tan and a late curfew, many students had a superb time at The Devil House or After the Gol- drush. Some had such plans as an electrifying afternoon of soap op- eras or I Love Lucy.” No matter what events filled their lesiure hours, students’ smiles reflected their attitudes. Days of Our Lives. The Young and the Restless, General Hos- pital. Think of summer and you think of soaps. Many students spent their sizzling summer after- noons in front of the steamy ro- mances, the lovers’ quarrels, the murders, the illigitimate children, and the unexpected abortions. They enjoyed seeing the oh-so predict- able episodes and age old chains of events. While beating the heat in front of the tube, a multitude of Mus- tangs avoided soaking up a few rays in favor of soaping it up on the livin- groom couch. vie alendar