Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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Probably the hardest part of school work was making time to study. Par- ents continually told stu- dents to go to their room so they could concentrate better, but the kids always found another job needing urgent completion. One of the more popular jobs was watching the lat- est episode of “Wheel of Fortune” or catching up on what Bo did to Hope on the latest soap. It also took much deliberation to pick out the right outfit for the next day. Several students spent the afternoon with their friends at Fiesta Mall or trying new stunts on their skateboards. After getting all the “real” work done, sen- ior Tiffany Brennan finds a few minutes to “study” in the library. To catch a glimpse of the real world, students escaped from classes at 11:12—lunch. Some preferred the campus scene, studying in the library or during a club- meeting, or even sampling from the cafeteria’s menu. But most “did” lunch—getting there on four wheels, two wheels, or two feet. Shopping, skating, and showing off their cars, Mustangs spent their 48 minutes doing more than just chowing down and scarfing up. Riccardo’s, Donny’s, Nello’s, and even Fiesta Mall were just a few of the most popular places to eat and be seen. Being seen in the parking lot was an easy task, as everyone had to wait in the endless line (right) to get out. FAVORITES PRIDE (In the Name of Dobson) Because they excelled in many areas, the Mustangs were able to boast of their accomplishments in academics as well as extra- curricular activities. Although the students made the time they spent at school exciting and enjoyable, they found a great deal of satisfaction in taking advantage of the lifestyle created by the current society. Decked out in blue and gray, athletes Eric Gehrig and Kurtis Beiber take the form of macho Mustang pride at a pep assembly. The key to the Mustang Pride was perspective. With the proper outlook, they could “Live it up,” without living down their “2 Good” reputation. avorites

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Whether they were dressed to impress, distress, or otherwise, Mustangs, such as Vince Villa below, used fashion as a statement. Although it expressed individuality, fashion also distinguished one as a member of a certain group. These elite cliques were given names such as: geek skater surfer longhair squid punk mod jock dirthead sporto freak trendy Dressed To Distress So Hip It Hurts • rad • way hot • peak • dude • that’s a rig • zonin’ • choice • nada • hatin’ life • yo baby • chill • oh, cash! • excellent • nasty • be real • good gravy • scarf up • psyche! • thrashed • wig • illin’ It’s Gonna Cost You .. . Big Mac $1.65 Movie Ticket $5.00 Concert Ticket $13.50 1 Gallon Unleaded Gas $.89 6-pack of Budweiser $3.19 1 pair Levi’s 501’s $21.00 1 pair Guess Jeans $48.00 Minimum Wage $3.35 Yearbook $14.00 Disgusted at the rising price of gas, Scott Zimmerman gets ready to cruise.

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WORLD HEADLINES: 1986-87 WORLD EVENTS The Chernobyl power plant just north of Kiev, Russia be came the site of the world’s worst nuclear power disaster. On Apr. 26, one of its reactors exploded, and fire raged within the plant for days. Western Europe and Japan were doused with radiation; minute amounts even reached the U.S. Human error was blamed as 31 died directely. Thou- sands, however, were at risk to radiation-related diseases for decades. I The Year of Mikhail Gorbachev In 1986, Soviet leader Gorbachev established himself as a strong leader, beginning a new era in the USSR. He tried to revitalize the economy and open that closed society. NATION: Playing tit for tat, Moscow seizes a U.S. reporter in a spy charade In response to the US arrest of a KGB agent, the USSR held reporter Nicolas Daniloff for about one month. Trying to make oil flow upstream Due to a world glut and fighting within OPEC, world oil prices plummeted, damaging the once powerful cartel. SOUTH AFRICA Rebels with a Cause Racial tension burned in South Africa. Black violence and protest increased. The white government cracked down as the world called for an end to apartheid. Headlines from Time and Newsweek Magazines. N • E • W • S Corazon Aquino Mikhail Gorbachev