Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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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

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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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AUGUST 1986 A signal that the new school year was steadily ap- proaching, registration disturbed students leisurely sum- mer schedules. Ms. Ellis helps struggling pupils through their registration dilemma. So as not to upset the already restless subjects, the administration spread the process over two weeks. Also in August. Dobson’s Spriritline participated in a competition at Fiesta Mall. Ashley Arnold prepares to perform a death-defying front flip into a cradle catch. Design by Chris Sar and Brad Treptow. Photos by Greg Fresquez. Looking for a chance to learn new skills, practice in peace, or just get away from it all. students flocked to camps for the summer. The camps ranged from football camp to band camp. Anytown, Girl State, Boy State, spirit camp, student council camp, and of course yearbook camp. In the friendly pines of Prescott, the band began to march their way to an award- winning season. The yearbook staff and football team both went out of state for their camps in Santa Cruz ad San Diego, No matter what their interests or skills, there was a camp for everyone in a unique set- ting. tudent Life