Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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.v v of the Smart and Scholarly? Stereotypes can sometimes unfairly label a group of people. On campus, however, there were certain groups easily charcterized by certain traits. The groups were not necessarily cliques- like punkers or cowboys- but the classes themselves; sophomore, junior and senior. Members of the Classes of ’87, ’88 and ’89 were easily identifiable by certain, unmistakable feelings and attitudes. Design by Patrick Haruan. Photos by Meredith Hoefle. Sophomore Siva Sundaram learns about G(r)eek civilization. SOPHOMORES Sophomores When Dobson went back to being a three year school, sophomores went back to being low men on the totem pole, and the butt of many jokes. The im- age of a sophomore was one of a dedicated student, bright-eyed and eager. How- ever, they had one big thing working against them - inex- perience. Because sopho- mores didn’t know the rules of the high school game, they ended up losing. Of course, they had one thing to look forward to. and that was becoming .. . Juniors Juniors had everything going for them. They learned as sophomores, and were in the middle of high school. They could afford a year to explore and expand their horizons. While keep- ing up their studies, juniors took advantage of the free- dom (??) of high school, us- ing it to its potential. They had carefree, casual atti- tudes. Unfortunately, ju- niors sometimes went over- board, acting too cool and too much like ... Seniors There was nothing that matched being a senior. Members of the Class of ’87 experienced a feeling of ac- complishment and superior- ity. But seniors still had things to worry about, like college, SAT scores, and even before that • graduat- ing. Despite four years of hard work and the threat of college ahead, being a senior was an unparalleled' exper- ience, one that sophomores and juniors could only dream about. 46 e lass Composites A.K.A.: Telltale Signs: G.P.A.: Class Attendance: Do Homework: Personal Philosophy: Natural Enemies: Eat lunch: Think it’s cool to: Quote: Biggest question: The short guys here for everyone to kick around. Also: the guys to blame if something goes wrong. Lack of development; bulging backpack filled with every textbook (backpacks usu. bigger than the students them- selves). 4.2222 ... Perfect (If Mr. Rowden was your vice-principal, your attendance would be perfect too). Always no matter what. Would rather face pain of death. “When I’m an upperclass- man, I’ll never be mean to the sophomores.” The world. ) In the cafeteria. (It’s a long walk to Burger King). Listen to a Walkman - in class. “Boy, I wish freshmen still went to this school.” “What’s the big deal about being a senior any- way?”

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Reasons for missing class Jim Wall has all through a boring a Walkman. .5. Balance our check- book on your lead, if you lave one. he needs to get history lecture - 17. Get a tan- from a candle. 18. Read the T.V. Guide. 6. Build an 19. Recreate imusement the Civil War. ark. 1. “I left my book in my locker and then my grandma came to visit and my boy- friend’s car broke down, so 1 got to school late this morn- ing.” 2. ‘‘My ex-girl- friend is in this class and 1 can’t were (it works on soap op- eras). 4.. . . you were rehearsing for bus evacua- tion. 5. . . . you had an appoint- ment with your astrologer, who warned you that be- searching for such oft men- tioned Dobson landmarks as the “Student Center’’ and the “Senior Lawn.” 8.. . . you were talking to Mr. Walsh about giving teachers a raise. stand the sight of her.” 3. “ . . . you had a tempo- rary case of amensia, and you forgot who and where you cause your moon was crossing into the path of Ve- nus, it would be life threatening to attend class. 6.. . . you were Christine Brink- man gets a kick out of Melissa Smith’s story. 9.. . . you were testing an anti- dote for senior- itis, but it failed. 20. Go on the “Homework Rotation Diet,” where you only do homework every other week. 21. Set your locker on fire. It’s a rather drastic solu- tion. but it’s a great excuse for missing about a week’s worth of as- signments. Books were in your locker, and they’re so slow at the bookstore. ‘You can also offer your teacher a choice between rare, medium and well-done assignments). 22. Pretend you’re Moammar Khadafi and dare your teach- er to cross your “Line of Death” and check your home- work. 23. Homework Hotline wasn’t on last night. Or better yet . . . 24. The person you talked to on Homework Hotline didn’t know the answer, so how could you? TUDENT AYS: an I go to my cker ? an I go to the brary? an we do oup work? STUDENT MEANS: I want to meet my girlfriend. I want to go to Dunkin Don- uts. My friends and 1 need to dis- cuss our week- end plans. Can we see a film today? Can we keep our papers to study from? My, you look nice today. When’s the test? I need to catch up on my sleep. 1 need an extra day to do the assignment. Is there any ex- tra credit possi- ble? I need to know what day to ditch. Is this class re- quired? Am 1 getting a progress re- port? Are report cards mailed home? I need a tutor. Can I drop this class? Do I need to worry about my car privi- leges? Are my parents going to see my bad grades? I need someone to do this for me. Design by Patrick Haruan. Photos by Meredith Hoefle. urvival Guide 45

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s JUNIORS A.K.A.: Telltale Signs: G.P.A.: Class Attendance: The guys who think they are the greatest on cam- pus. Very casual; vocabulary limited to “rad,” “dude” and “party”; wear neat trendy clothing; carry un- filled backpacks because “it looks good”; usu. have at least one earring. 2.5 and sliding fast Twice a week URVI V A L GUIDE Do Homework: Personal Philosophy: Natural Enemies: Eat lunch: Think it’s cool to: Quote: Biggest Question: Rarely. When you’re only in class twice a week, it’s tough to keep up on as- signments. “Burger King is where it’s at.” Themselves, and the po- lice. Juniors only think the’re great drivers. Wherever they’ll get served. Drag race through the parking lot. “Juniors are too upper- classmen! “Just who are Frank and Sara anyway?” Junior Tiffany Rascoe interprets a deep USA Today article. Seniors John Richmann and Kirsten Henricksen know the benefits of group work. SENIORS A.K.A.: Telltale Signs: G.P.A.: Class Attendance: Do Homework: Personal Philosophy: Personal Philosophy 2: Natural Enemies: Last book read: Think it’s cool to: Quote: Biggest Question: The gods of high school The short schedules; sou- venir tassle hanging in car; incessant whistling of “Pomp and Circum- stance”; total disinterest in high school. “1 don’t know and I don’t care because A.S.U. has already accepted me.” Pretty good, seeing how they only have four classes to begin with. Only for classes required for graduation (see philos- ophy below). “I’m not here to learn, I just wanna graduate.” “If I send announcements to everyone I know, I’ll be sure to get lots of pre- sents.” SATs, senioritis, the draft. “How to Survive in Mexi- co on $10 a day” in prep- aration for the unofficial senior trip. Not have any school spir- it. “They could’ve waited 'til next year to cancel the senior trip.” “Does A.S.U. have co ed dorms?” urvival