Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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Crossing ultural oncepts Culture: tradition, values, and history. Enough empha- sis could never be placed on these qualities, as they made up one of the most vital ele- ments of high school. Black Student Union, Foreign Ex- change Students, and Inter- national Club enriched and enhanced the lives of stu- dents and other community members. Constructive settings for social interaction among black students was provided by the Black Student Union. During Black History Month, Union members pre- sented historical facts about their roots to various classes. Foreign Exchange stu- dents contributed a wealth of culture to the student body as they experienced life in American society. Helping them and other in- terested students get togeth- er was the International Club. The club’s purpose was to teach members about various countries through slide-shows, films, and pre- sentations given by students that had the chance to visit that place. Opportunities to share in knowledge and tradition was more than prevalent among the various cultural clubs on campus. Design by Kim Ellis. Photos by Greg Fresquez.

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Black Student Union. Front Row: Jolieen Williams. Tawsha Robertson. Dawn Jones, Vamika Beale, Lashun Barnes, Robbie Henderson. Second Row: Cherie Wilson, Mr. Browning, Bridgette Hammond, Lauren Gruff. Blain Mamo, Stacie Cotton. Third Row: Nathan Brown. Vicki Lewis. KayLynn Gardner. Tangi Crook, Kim Crook, Marla Mobley, Terri Leaphart, Christy Meigs, April Leaphart, Kevin Jones, Patricia Combs. Back Row: LaTara Willis. Jeff James, Aline Ellis. Marlon Jones, Delano Clark, Jon Enoch, Dennis Dixon. Foreign Exchange Students: Tom Bumiller. Adriana Paz. Marianne Kulcke, Meg Lawson, Celine Buisset. International Club. Front Row: Heather Reine, Nivcj Pandumrongpun. Saranna Wiriya. Blaine Mamo. Vanessa Fuentes, Christine Vclastegui, Adriana Paz, Meg Lawson. Mamathou In. Second Row: Anthony Kung, Allyson Bowman. Julie Lear. Jacque Brown. Hyon Moon. Shoma Saha. Kim Hwa Su, Ginia Yee. Third Row: Mr. Juniper. Mitzi Boles, Wade Zellmer, Susan Jones, Crystal Coker. Fred Bach. Young Cho. In-sil Woo. Sumita Patel, Anita Singhal, Mrs. Combs. Back Row: Brent Bones. Tom Bumiller. Rohit Nanda, Hanne Hansen. Mr. Browning questions an Smiles like that of Saranna idea as he helps the Union Wiriya are not a rare sight in secretary record notes. the International Club. Stacie Cotton relays a mes- sage to fellow Black Student Union members. Fun activities help break the ice at an early International Club meeting. 66 ulture Clubs

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uzzles layers awns How would you like to solve a murder, fight a drag- on or capture a king, all in a lunchtime? It was possible if you were a member of the Chess Club, Gamers Club, or Sherlock Holmes Society. While most students were rushing to cram down a Full Meal Deal, members of these clubs were exercising their minds and enjoying some friendly competition with fellow students. Dedicated Chess Club members met everyday where they practiced new strategies and competed with each other for positions in the club. The top five players competed in tourna- ments with schools from other cities. The Gamers Club and the Sherlock Holmes Society both met twice a week. In addition to solving its own mysteries, the Sherlock Holmes Society viewed films on the famous detec- tive. The Gamers Club re- turned to the medevil era to play the mental game of Dungeons and Dragons, act- ing out the characters they developed themselves. Challenges and competi- tion played a big part in these clubs, but never got in the way of having fun. These students successfully showed what could be done with a little skill and a lot of imagination. Design by Ashley Arnold. Photos by Gregory Fres- quez. Young sleuths, Greg Arney Jennifer Chase hesitates be- and Mike Palmcntcr, decide fore making a critical move that the butler did it. with her rook. 68 obby Clubs Chad Reynolds is engrossed Jim Leung has fun playing in an intense Dungeons and the Dungeon Master at a Dragons game. Gamers Club meeting.