Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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F.F.A. Front Row: Amberdawn Moore, Lara Ferry, Susi Jett. Carol Fensand. Shani McKinney, Earl Robinson. Eric Robinson. Middle Row: Roine Atchison. Traci Wil- liams, Mary Hatch. Lance Robinson, Dawn Granger, Steven Stewart. Angela Parks, Alissa McKinney. Back Row: Sherry Kaminsky, Barbara Latterman, Cindy Crist. Matt Palmenter. Mellissa Thornberg. Jim Rich- ards. Linda Ferry. C.O.E. Front Row: Michelle Pennell. Marti Benaquista. Kathy Flowers. Tricia Garcia. Laurie Moran. Lauren Hinders. Kim Brennen, Middle Row: Tom Klepper, An- gel DeWall, Dena Larson, Nicole Layton, Jillayne Hunt. Wayne Walls, Susan Rados, Gayle Palmreuter. Sandra Reyes, Jennifer Borland. Christal Orlando. Robert Har- ris, Kellie Mces. Sponsor Lois Halligan. Back Row: Todd Goranson, Greg Duckworth. Sandy Payne, Jackie Knotts. Jeff Gumm. F.F.A. members listen as Jim Richards explains how space may be farming’s next fron- tier. With a wave of the gavel. President Jim Richards uses parliamentary procedure to adjourn the meeting. I HAPTtR C.O.E. members surprise sponsor Lois Halligan with a celebration cake thanking her for her help. Getting her second helpings first, senior Gayle Palm- reuter prepares to discuss the benefits of her job. 50 lubs of the Year

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$15,000 worth of candy, t-shirts, sweatshirts, towels, sunglasses, and keychains. At least. Fundraisers thrived on campus as the 50 plus clubs bombarded the stu- dent body with sales pitches. Excuses such as “I’m on a diet”, “I already have one”, or “I’m broke didn’t phase the relentless club members. The money raised was used not only for scholarships resulted in a unified school. For the first time in Dob- son’s history a carnival was held, made complete by rides and game booths in the hopes of creating school spirit. To aid in safety, a school bus evacuation as well as an assembly against driving drunk were held to inform students. Outreach to others was the main purpose of campus Wrapping it up. Wade Swanson puts the final touches on his initiation )f sophomore officer Kathi Odorizzi. Escorted out the side door, Kristen Pond is as- sisted by Heather Tanner and Tami Duffel during bus evacuation drill. and club trips, but also for members of the surrounding community. However, campus activi- ties consisted not only of activities which resulted in a too good environment. Design by Hilary Stephens. Photos by Greg Fresquez. clubs but other events which ACTIVITIES ampus Activities 49

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panama mi rocedures roduce “Who cares if x equals 2? Will we ever use this in the REAL WORLD?” This was the feeling of many students to whom school became an aimless way to occupy time. Yet, Cooperative Office Education and Future Farm- ers of America, redefined school goals and earned the title Club of the Year. Each club applied school skills to earn money. C.O.E. mem- bers were selected accord- ing to their business skills, and were given jobs which stressed their abilities. F.F.A. worked towards the same goal but through dif- ferent means. “You buy an animal, train it, prepare it, and then sell it to make a profit,” said President Jim Richards. F.F.A. and C.O.E. suc- ceeded in motivating stu- dents. They showed how school is useful, and if x doesn’t equal 2, maybe it equals fun, learning, and profit. e ampus Activities 51