Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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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

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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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Students Guide To Work In the beginning, there were students, who just went to school. But as man progressed, things changed. McDonald's was created, small shops popped up and Fiesta Mall ’ rumbled out of the earth. Thus, a whole new realm opened up to students • work. Now they were not on y attending school, but holding part-time jobs to earn money for $90 Guess overalls (see FASHION, page 26). and nights out (see WEEKENDS, page 18). The following is a sample of common words in the workers language, complete with multi- ple meanings. bankrupt ('ban krupt) n. 1. What McDonald's would be with- out student workers. 2. What most students would be without McDonald’s. close (kloz) n. v. Common ex- cuse for unfinished assignments and general inadequacies. ( You can't give me a zero, Mrs. Oney, I had to close last night!) excuse (ik- ’skyuz) n. Reason cited to cover up or an explana- tion for missing an obligation or duty, best if kept original and be- lievable: LIE. homework (’hom-werk) n. School work assigned to be done at HOME (but is difficult to do when one is never home • usu. done during breaks and slow times at work). paycheck (’pa-chek) n. A small slip of paper that prevents work from being called slavery. school (’skul) n. The place that takes up most of the time in be- tween work. unreasonable (un-’rez-ne-bel) adj. Being asked to work Friday. Saturday, and Sunday nights. weekend (’we-kend) n. 1. The days when 90% of your friends come into McDonald’s and see you making Big Macs. 2. Some- thing found only on Fantasy Is- land. 14 flobs